Huawei Y3 2017 — inexpensive smartphone, representing the manufacturer’s youngest line. The device was announced in April 2017. Its main feature is the price, which is set at a minimum level.
Appearance and ergonomics
The body of the affordable Huawei U3 2017 phone is made of plastic. Its shape resembles a classic rectangle with rounded corners. There is a decorative frame around the perimeter that imitates metal. At the back there is not only the main camera, but also a logo, a multimedia speaker and a flash.
There are no different elements under the display, as only virtual buttons are used for navigation. The device is comfortable to hold in your hand because it is light and small in size, and its body has an ergonomic shape. Available colors: white, pink, blue and gold.
Display
The Y3 2017 smartphone is equipped with a 5-inch screen with a resolution of 854 by 480 pixels. The display is made according to IPS technology. Although its resolution is minimal, the picture quality does not suffer much from this. Viewing angles are good, and the image indoors remains of very high quality.
Hardware and performance
It is worth noting that the U3 2017 is available in two versions at once - with a MediaTek MT6580 processor (1300 MHz) or with a MediaTek MT6737M chip. These are modern quad-core solutions. But the latter option has a lower frequency (1100 MHz), but a powerful Mali-T720 MP2 graphics accelerator. Quantity random access memory is 1 GB, and the internal storage capacity is 8 GB. There is a separate slot for a memory card (maximum capacity 128 GB).
The device cannot boast of high performance, so for modern mobile games It's hardly suitable for colorful special effects. But it copes with everyday tasks, but multitasking can still be a problem. operating room Android system 6.0 with the EMUI 4.1 shell is offered to the user straight out of the box.
Communication and sound
The multimedia speaker in Huawei Y3 2017 is quite simple, purely budget (a lot high frequencies, but few lows and mids). At the same time, it’s pleasant to talk with your interlocutors; there is no discomfort from communication. A more advanced version of the device with the MediaTek MT6737M chip supports LTE networks.
Camera
The Huawei U3 2017 has a main 8-megapixel camera, which takes decent pictures in the daytime. There are additional settings, as well as interesting features, which will help diversify the filming process. The front 2-megapixel camera is suitable for photographing documents and simple self-portraits.
conclusions
The new Y3 2017 turned out to be quite an attractive option for anyone who wants to buy their first Android smartphone. Also this model for $60 it is suitable for the younger generation who cannot spend big money on flagships.
Pros:
- Very low price.
- Nice design.
- Excellent ergonomics.
- Beautiful EMUI shell.
- Availability of LTE (in the older model).
Minuses:
- Relatively low performance.
- Small amount of memory.
Technical characteristics of Huawei Y3 2017
| General characteristics | |
|---|---|
| Model | Huawei Y3 2017, Huawei Y5 Lite 2017 CRO-L02, CRO-L03, CRO-L22, CRO-L23, CRO-U00 |
| Date of announcement/start of sales | May 2017 / summer 2017 |
| Dimensions | 145.1 x 73.7 x 9.5 mm. |
| Weight | 175 g. |
| Case color range | Gold, silver, pink, blue and white |
| Number and type of SIM cards | Dual SIM |
| operating system | Android 6.0 (Marshmallow) |
| Communication standard in 2G networks | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2 |
| Communication standard in 3G networks | HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100 |
| Communication standard in 4G networks | LTE |
| Display | |
| Screen type | IPS LCD capacitive touchscreen, 16 million colors |
| Screen size | 5 inches |
| Screen resolution | 480 x 854 @196 ppi |
| Multitouch | There is |
| Screen protection | |
| Sound | |
| 3.5mm jack | There is |
| FM radio | There is |
| Additionally | |
| Data transfer | |
| USB | microUSB 2.0 |
| Satellite navigation | GPS (A-GPS) |
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot |
| Bluetooth | 4.0, A2DP |
| Internet connection | LTE, HSPA, EDGE, GPRS |
| NFC | No |
| Platform | |
| CPU | Mediatek MT6737M (1.1 GHz Cortex-A53) - CRO-L02/CRO-L22/CRO-L03/CRO-L23 Mediatek MT6580M (1.3 GHz Cortex-A7) – CRO-U00 |
| GPU | Mali-T720MP2 - CRO-L02/CRO-L22/CRO-L03/CRO-L23 Mali-400MP2 - CRO-U00 |
| RAM | 1 GB RAM |
| Inner memory | 8 GB |
| Supported memory cards | microSD up to 128 GB |
| Camera | |
| Camera | 8 MP, f/2.0, autofocus, LED flash |
| Camera functions | Geo-tagging, touch focus, face detection |
| Video recording | 720p@30fps |
| Front-camera | 2 MP |
| Battery | |
| Battery type and capacity | 2200 mAh, non-removable |
| Additionally | |
| Sensors | Illumination, proximity, accelerometer |
| Browser | HTML5 |
| IMAP, POP3, SMTP | |
| Other | — Google Search, Maps, Gmail, Talk — MP4/H.264 player — MP3/WAV/eAAC+ player — Document viewer — Photo/video editor — Organizer — Voice dialing, voice commands, voice recording |
| Equipment | |
| Standard equipment | Y3 (2017): 1 USB cable: 1 Ejector clip SIM cards: 1 User manual: 1 Warranty card: 1 Charger 5V/1A: 1 |
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Information about the make, model, and alternative names of the specific device, if available.
Design
Information about the dimensions and weight of the device, presented in different units of measurement. Materials used, colors offered, certificates.
| Width Width information - refers to the horizontal side of the device in its standard orientation during use. | 73.7 mm (millimeters) 7.37 cm (centimeters) 0.24 ft (feet) 2.9 in (inches) |
| Height Height information - refers to the vertical side of the device in its standard orientation during use. | 145.1 mm (millimeters) 14.51 cm (centimeters) 0.48 ft (feet) 5.71 in (inches) |
| Thickness Information about the thickness of the device in different units measurements. | 9.45 mm (millimeters) 0.95 cm (centimeters) 0.03 ft (feet) 0.37 in (inches) |
| Weight Information about the weight of the device in different units of measurement. | 180 g (grams) 0.4 lbs (pounds) 6.35 oz (ounces) |
| Volume The approximate volume of the device, calculated based on the dimensions provided by the manufacturer. Refers to devices with the shape of a rectangular parallelepiped. | 101.06 cm³ (cubic centimeters) 6.14 in³ (cubic inches) |
| Colors Information about the colors in which this device is offered for sale. | White Grey Blue Golden Pink |
| Materials for making the case Materials used to make the device body. | Plastic |
SIM card
The SIM card is used in mobile devices to store data that certifies the authenticity of mobile service subscribers.
Mobile networks
A mobile network is a radio system that allows multiple mobile devices to communicate with each other.
| GSM GSM (Global System for Mobile Communications) is designed to replace the analogue mobile network (1G). For this reason, GSM is often called a 2G mobile network. It is improved by the addition of GPRS (General Packet Radio Services), and later EDGE (Enhanced Data rates for GSM Evolution) technologies. | GSM 850 MHz GSM 900 MHz GSM 1800 MHz GSM 1900 MHz |
| UMTS UMTS is an abbreviation for Universal Mobile Telecommunications System. It is based on GSM standard and applies to 3G mobile networks. Developed by 3GPP and its biggest advantage is providing greater speed and spectral efficiency thanks to W-CDMA technology. | UMTS 900 MHz UMTS 2100 MHz |
| LTE LTE (Long Term Evolution) is defined as a technology fourth generation(4G). It is developed by 3GPP based on GSM/EDGE and UMTS/HSPA to increase the capacity and speed of wireless mobile networks. The subsequent technology development is called LTE Advanced. | LTE 1800 MHz (CRO-L03; CRO-L23) LTE 2600 MHz (CRO-L03; CRO-L23) LTE 2100 MHz (CRO-L03; CRO-L23) LTE-TDD 1900 MHz (B39) (CRO-L02; CRO-L22) LTE-TDD 2300 MHz (B40) (CRO-L02; CRO-L22) LTE-TDD 2500 MHz (B41) (CRO-L02; CRO-L22) LTE-TDD 2600 MHz (B38) (CRO-L02; CRO-L22) |
Mobile communication technologies and data transfer speeds
Communication between devices on mobile networks is carried out using technologies that provide different data transfer rates.
Operating system
An operating system is a system software that manages and coordinates the operation of hardware components in a device.
SoC (System on Chip)
A system on a chip (SoC) includes all the most important hardware components of a mobile device on one chip.
| SoC (System on Chip) A system on a chip (SoC) integrates various hardware components, such as a processor, graphics processor, memory, peripherals, interfaces, etc., as well as the software necessary for their operation. | MediaTek MT6737M |
| Technological process Information about technological process, on which the chip is made. Nanometers measure half the distance between elements in the processor. | 28 nm (nanometers) |
| Processor (CPU) Primary function of the processor (CPU) mobile device is the interpretation and execution of instructions contained in software applications. | ARM Cortex-A53 |
| Processor size The size (in bits) of a processor is determined by the size (in bits) of the registers, address buses, and data buses. 64-bit processors have higher performance compared to 32-bit processors, which in turn are more powerful than 16-bit processors. | 64 bit |
| Instruction Set Architecture Instructions are commands with which the software sets/controls the operation of the processor. Information about the instruction set (ISA) that the processor can execute. | ARMv8-A |
| Level 1 cache (L1) Cache memory is used by the processor to reduce access time to more frequently used data and instructions. L1 (level 1) cache is small in size and works much faster as system memory, and other levels of cache memory. If the processor does not find the requested data in L1, it continues to look for it in the L2 cache. On some processors, this search is performed simultaneously in L1 and L2. | 32 kB + 32 kB (kilobytes) |
| Level 2 cache (L2) L2 (level 2) cache is slower than L1 cache, but in return it has a higher capacity, allowing it to cache more data. It, like L1, is much faster than system memory (RAM). If the processor does not find the requested data in L2, it continues to look for it in the L3 cache (if available) or in RAM memory. | 512 kB (kilobytes) 0.5 MB (megabytes) |
| Number of processor cores The processor core executes software instructions. There are processors with one, two or more cores. Having more cores increases performance by allowing multiple instructions to be executed in parallel. | 4 |
| CPU clock speed The clock speed of a processor describes its speed in terms of cycles per second. It is measured in megahertz (MHz) or gigahertz (GHz). | 1100 MHz (megahertz) |
| Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) Graphics processing unit (GPU) handles calculations for various 2D/3D graphic applications. In mobile devices, it is most often used by games, consumer interfaces, video applications, etc. | ARM Mali-T720 MP1 |
| Number of GPU cores Like a CPU, a GPU is made up of several working parts called cores. They handle graphics calculations for various applications. | 1 |
| GPU clock speed Running speed is the clock speed of the GPU, measured in megahertz (MHz) or gigahertz (GHz). | 550 MHz (megahertz) |
| Amount of random access memory (RAM) Random Access Memory (RAM) in use operating system and all installed applications. Data stored in RAM is lost after the device is turned off or restarted. | 1 GB (gigabytes) |
| Type of random access memory (RAM) Information about the type of random access memory (RAM) used by the device. | LPDDR3 |
| Number of RAM channels Information about the number of RAM channels that are integrated into the SoC. More channels mean higher data rates. | Single channel |
| RAM frequency The frequency of RAM determines its operating speed, more specifically, the speed of reading/writing data. | 640 MHz (megahertz) |
Built-in memory
Each mobile device has built-in (non-removable) memory with a fixed capacity.
Memory cards
Memory cards are used in mobile devices to increase the storage capacity for storing data.
Screen
The screen of a mobile device is characterized by its technology, resolution, pixel density, diagonal length, color depth, etc.
| Type/technology One of the main characteristics of the screen is the technology by which it is made and on which the quality of the information image directly depends. | IPS |
| Diagonal For mobile devices, screen size is expressed by the length of its diagonal, measured in inches. | 5 in (inches) 127 mm (millimeters) 12.7 cm (centimeters) |
| Width Approximate screen width | 2.45 in (inches) 62.23 mm (millimeters) 6.22 cm (centimeters) |
| Height Approximate screen height | 4.36 in (inches) 110.71 mm (millimeters) 11.07 cm (centimeters) |
| Aspect Ratio The ratio of the dimensions of the long side of the screen to its short side | 1.779:1 |
| Permission Screen resolution shows the number of pixels vertically and horizontally on the screen. More a high resolution means sharper detail in the image. | 480 x 854 pixels |
| Pixel Density Information about the number of pixels per centimeter or inch of the screen. Higher density allows information to be displayed on the screen with clearer detail. | 196 ppi (pixels per inch) 77ppcm (pixels per centimeter) |
| Color depth Screen color depth reflects the total number of bits used for color components in one pixel. Information about maximum quantity colors that the screen can show. | 24 bit 16777216 flowers |
| Screen area Approximate percentage of screen area occupied by the screen on the front of the device. | 64.63% (percent) |
| Other characteristics Information about other screen features and characteristics. | Capacitive Multi-touch |
Sensors
Different sensors perform different quantitative measurements and convert physical indicators into signals that a mobile device can recognize.
Rear camera
The main camera of a mobile device is usually located on its back panel and may be combined with one or more secondary cameras.
| Sensor type | |
| Svetlosila F-stop (also known as aperture, aperture, or f-number) is a measure of the size of a lens's aperture, which determines the amount of light entering the sensor. The lower the f-number, the larger the aperture and the more light reaches the sensor. Typically the f-number is specified to correspond to the maximum possible aperture of the aperture. | f/2 |
| Flash type The rear (rear) cameras of mobile devices mainly use LED flashes. They can be configured with one, two or more light sources and vary in shape. | LED |
| Image Resolution | 3264 x 2448 pixels 7.99 MP (megapixels) |
| Video resolution | 1280 x 720 pixels 0.92 MP (megapixels) |
| 30fps (frames per second) | |
| Characteristics Information about additional software and hardware features of the rear (rear) camera. | Autofocus Continuous shooting Digital zoom Geographical tags Panoramic photography HDR shooting Touch Focus Face recognition White Balance Adjustment ISO Setting Exposure compensation Self-timer Scene Selection Mode |
Front-camera
Smartphones have one or more front cameras of various designs - a pop-up camera, a rotating camera, a cutout or hole in the display, an under-display camera.
| Sensor type Information about the camera sensor type. Some of the most widely used types of sensors in mobile device cameras are CMOS, BSI, ISOCELL, etc. | CMOS (complementary metal-oxide semiconductor) |
| Image Resolution One of the main characteristics of cameras is resolution. It represents the number of horizontal and vertical pixels in an image. For convenience, smartphone manufacturers often list resolution in megapixels, indicating the approximate number of pixels in millions. | 1600 x 1200 pixels 1.92 MP (megapixels) |
| Video resolution Information about the maximum video resolution that the camera can record. | 640 x 480 pixels 0.31 MP (megapixels) |
| Video recording speed (frame rate) Information about maximum speed recording (frames per second, fps) supported by the camera at maximum resolution. Some of the most basic video recording speeds are 24 fps, 25 fps, 30 fps, 60 fps. | 30fps (frames per second) |
Audio
Information about the type of speakers and audio technologies supported by the device.
Radio
The radio of the mobile device is a built-in FM receiver.
Location determination
Information about the navigation and location technologies supported by your device.
WiFi
Wi-Fi is a technology that provides wireless communication for transmitting data over close distances between various devices.
Bluetooth
Bluetooth is a standard for secure wireless data transfer between various devices of different types over short distances.
USB
USB (Universal Serial Bus) is an industry standard that allows different electronic devices to exchange data.
Headphone jack
This is an audio connector, also called an audio jack. The most widely used standard in mobile devices is the 3.5mm headphone jack.
Connecting devices
Information about other important connection technologies supported by your device.
Browser
A web browser is a software application for accessing and viewing information on the Internet.
Video file formats/codecs
Mobile devices support different video file formats and codecs, which respectively store and encode/decode digital video data.
In May 2017, Huawei presented new budget smartphones, among which the youngest was the Huawei Y3 2017. The device, with an average price of about $90, is positioned as a solution for young people who are not chasing advanced technologies. The device turned out to be a typical representative of an ultra-budget price category, with the appropriate appearance and filling.
Thanks to modest hardware, the manufacturer was able to keep the cost of the smartphone low, which allows it to compete with products from small Chinese companies, like Oukitel. But whether it can provide worthy resistance to such devices in reality will help determine our Huawei review Y3 2017.
The characteristics of the Huawei Y3 2017 from the moment we met it evoke mixed impressions. On the one hand - an ordinary Chinese, the same as his rivals. But if you look closely, you will see that no, not like that. And it differs not only for the better.
Design, case materials, dimensions and weight
The smartphone looks exactly like a bunch of other inexpensive devices. It doesn’t have anything special, except for the Huawei inscription under the screen instead of touch buttons. It is assembled with high quality, the parts fit well. In size and thickness it can be considered a brick.
The length of Huawei Y3 2017 reaches 145 mm, which is normal for 5 inches. But the width and thickness, 74 and 9.5 mm, respectively, are already too much. After all, in terms of width the device is closer to devices at 5.2-5.3", and in thickness - like long-livers with a 4000+ mAh battery (which is not here). The weight is also impressive, because 175 grams is already the indicators of phablets by 5, 5+ inches.
On the front of the smartphone there is a screen, which on the white version is surrounded by a black frame. And in general, the side frames are quite wide, 3-4 millimeters. Touch buttons no (they are on-screen), there is a speaker, sensors and a camera above the display.
The back panel is removable, monolithic, made of plastic, pleasant to the touch. The camera is located at the top center, flanked by a flash and speaker. A little lower is the manufacturer's logo, but it would be better if there was a fingerprint scanner there.
The left side is empty, the right side has volume and power/lock buttons.
At the top there is a 3.5 mm headset jack.
At the bottom there is a microphone and a MicroUSB port.
CPU
There are several variations of the smartphone, differing in hardware. A model based on MT6737 should be sold in Russia, and in Ukraine you can already buy a version with MT6580. Both chips are equipped with four cores, but are noticeably different. The MT6737 has 1.1GHz A53 cores supporting 64-bit instructions, while the MT6580 has 1.3GHz 32-bit A7 cores. The graphics are also different: the 6737 has a Mali T720 MP2 accelerator, and the 6580 has a Mali 400 MP2. Both solutions are modest and not gaming.
There is no big difference in performance. Both chips demonstrate a minimum acceptable level of performance; the difference between them reaches 10-15 percent, in favor of the MT6737. AnTuTu points, depending on the chip, are 25-30 thousand. This is enough for the Internet, watching videos, correspondence, but not enough for heavy toys. That is, the same tanks will work, but at minimum settings.
Memory
The RAM capacity of Huawei Y3 2017 is 1 GB. This is the minimum for a smartphone in 2017, allowing you to work normally with the device. Multitasking is conditionally possible, but you shouldn’t count on instantly switching between ten open tabs browser. The appetite for software is growing, and what was 1 GB three years ago is now only going smoothly. The built-in memory is only 8 GB, which is not enough, because half is occupied by the OS. But there is a slot for a flash drive, which is separate, and that’s good.
Battery
The smartphone's non-removable battery has a capacity of 2200 mAh, which is generally not much, but tolerable for such hardware. For charging, the kit includes a power supply with an output current of up to 1A. On average, the device will withstand a day of mixed loads; when watching videos or surfing the web, you can count on 6 hours of activity. The indicators are typical for an ultra-low budget vehicle; there is no reason to praise or criticize its autonomy.
Cameras
Main Huawei camera Y3 2017 has a resolution of 8 MP. It is equipped with a flash, supports autofocus, and can record video in HD 720p with 30 FPS. Nothing outstanding, an ordinary camera, so you shouldn’t count on masterpieces. A year ago one could say that it was better than competitors without a big name, but now the Chinese like UMI have begun to put tolerable quality matrices in cheap handsets.
The front camera is 2 MP, without flash and autofocus. It is quite suitable for video calling, but it’s better not to hope for high-quality selfies.
Screen
The display of Huawei Y3 2017 is “hello from 2013”. While some users are already wincing at HD IPS matrices by 5 inches, Huawei decided to equip the device with a five-inch TN panel with a resolution of 854x480 pixels. But now even “Uncle Liao’s cellars” are embarrassed to use this. For example, a couple of months ago the Gretel A7 was released, which at a price of about $40 (though on sale) offered the same hardware and HD IPS. The pixel density of the Huawei Y3 2017 is about 195 PPI, which means that many will notice individual dots.
The viewing angles of the screen, naturally, are far from ideal. But not everything is so sad: with a natural side view there is no pronounced fading or inversion. The colors only become terrible when viewed from above. The sensor does not have an oleophobic layer, supports two touches, but works relatively clearly. What’s also disappointing is the black frames around the perimeter of the matrix on the white version of the smartphone.
Communications
The smartphone is equipped with two separate slots for MicroSIM cards. The set of communications depends on the chipset. The version with MT6580 supports only 2G and 3G, and the modification with MT6737 can also work in LTE networks. Wi-Fi supports 802.11N networks, but only at 2.4 GHz, and Bluetooth is version 4.0. The navigator works with GPS satellites; it picks up about 7 satellites on the street.
Sound
The smartphone is equipped with one speaker located on the back side, near the camera. Its sound is traditionally budget-friendly, clear and moderately loud, but poor in frequency. You shouldn't expect miracles from the device with headphones either, but for an unpretentious user it will do. There is a radio receiver.
operating system
The Huawei Y3 2017 comes with EMUI 4.1 Mini, based on Android 6. The Mini prefix means that some of the features found in flagships are missing, and the OS itself is optimized for budget devices. But overall it’s the same EMUI, with a formal user interface and an improved curtain containing a “timeline” of notifications. The device works relatively quickly, which is facilitated by the low screen resolution.
Peculiarities
The device does not have any unique features. It is possible to single out only led indicator events located above the screen. It reports notifications or low battery. It is also worth recalling once again that the device can be different versions. Modification U00 does not support 4G and is built on the MT6580 chip, all others (L02/L03/L22/L23) are based on MT6737.
The 64-bit versions differ in the set of LTE frequencies, but in open access there are no lists of supported ranges. Therefore, if you need 4G, before purchasing, check whether the required standards are supported. This can be done, for example,
Alternatives to Huawei Y3 2017
The market is simply overcrowded with alternatives to Huawei Y3 2017. Every Chinese company has a smartphone that is almost identical in hardware, but at the same time equipped with HD IPS screen. The most notable rivals are Xiaomi Redmi 4A, Gretel A9, Doogee X5 Max Pro, Oukitel C5. All these smartphones are distinguished by the presence of more attractive 2 GB of RAM and 16 GB of ROM. Doogee also stands out with its large battery. And it, like the Gretel A9, has a fingerprint scanner.
Among the more famous brands, it is more difficult to find a better alternative. The LG K5 X220 is almost identical to the Huawei Y3 2017 and features the same screen. Samsung has the Galaxy J3 (2016), which is a little more expensive, but has HD AMOLED screen, 1.5 GB of RAM and better autonomy.
Pros and cons of Huawei Y3 2017
- separate slot for memory card;
- 4G support (in version for Russia);
- led indicator;
- normal build quality.
Flaws:
- thickness and weight;
- the screen is from 2013;
- only 1 GB of RAM;
- frames around the screen.
Our review of Huawei Y3 2017
Huawei Y3 2017 is a smartphone that will have a hard time finding its buyer here. The only thing that distinguishes it from numerous cheaper Chinese ones is the level of quality, which is higher. But even Samsung phones, so doubts arise: how many people will buy the hero of the review just because he is a little more reliable than all these Chinese? Moreover, those in the range of up to $100 already offer HD IPS, 2/16 GB of memory, fingerprint scanners, and even a better camera among them is really easy to find.
Therefore, we can state: Huawei Y3 2017 is a smartphone that will suit Huawei fans looking for a cheap device of reasonable quality, but not requiring advanced technologies. It will do the job as a dialer, it will also allow you to surf the Internet or quickly take a photo of something, but nothing more.
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Huawei Y3 2017 is a reliable and fast budget smartphone for those who need workhorse for everyday tasks.
Nothing extra
The fact that Huawei Y3 2017 is a strong hard worker, in which everything is aimed at functionality, you understand from the first glance at the smartphone. Monolithic body made of durable plastic, reliable assembly, not a single unnecessary detail - the gadget lies confidently in the hand, creating a feeling of being completely ready for work.
Taking into account the dimensions of 145 x 74 x 9.5 mm and a weight of 180 grams, the smartphone can be safely purchased as the first mobile device for a schoolchild. Due to its ergonomic shape, the device fits very comfortably in the hand, while it is quite compact and lightweight.
Classic screen
The smartphone received the good old 5-inch TN display with a resolution of 854 x 480 pixels. Taking into account the pixel density of 195 ppi, this is quite enough for comfortable work with applications, photographs, reading text and web surfing.
At the same time, the gadget stands out from other budget models with decent viewing angles. The sensitive sensor recognizes two touches and does not fade under the bright rays of the sun.
Multitasking
Huawei Y3 2017 is equipped with a 4-core MediaTek MT6737M chipset at 1.1 GHz. The peculiarity of this model is that it is very powerful for budget processor Mali-T720 MP2 graphics accelerator. You can safely entrust a large number of everyday tasks to your smartphone. 1 GB of RAM is enough to simultaneously work with several applications and run games at medium settings.
There is 8 GB of pre-installed memory. At the same time, a clear advantage of the gadget is a separate slot for a memory card, designed for a flash drive with a maximum capacity of 128 GB.
Great solution for photography
Huawei Y3 2017 received two cameras of 8 and 2 MP. The main one is equipped with a bright flash and fast autofocus, which clings to objects in the frame in a split second. The photomodule adequately copes with its tasks in good lighting and is equipped with additional settings, like smile detector, image adjustment and ISO adjustment.
The front camera works well during video calls and when taking portrait photos.
Decent level of autonomy
The non-removable battery of the smartphone has a capacity of 2200 mAh. It may seem to you that this is not so much for a modern device, but do not rush to conclusions. Taking into account practical hardware without bells and whistles and optimal screen parameters, the battery can withstand serious loads throughout the day. And simultaneous web surfing and playing videos will eat up the charge only after 6–7 hours.
Huawei Y3 II is not just budget smartphone, but also the youngest model in the simplest line of mobile devices. This very inexpensive gadget was announced in April 2016. This device is intended for young users or unassuming beginners, and can also be used as an additional phone.
Appearance and ergonomics
The design of the U3 II does not evoke any emotions at all. This is a very simple plastic case with a small silver frame. The back cover is decorated with metal. The manufacturer did not make the case rigid. The thin plastic is quite flimsy, and when pressed, you can feel sagging in some places. At the same time, the smartphone fits comfortably in any hand due to its compact dimensions. The Huawei Y3 II comes in five different colors: sand gold, obsidian black, rose gold, sky blue and arctic white. Dimensions: height - 134 mm, width - 68 mm, thickness - 9.9 mm, weight - 150 g.
Display
Relatively small by modern standards 4.5-inch diagonal Huawei screen Y3 II will seem optimal to many. But the resolution of 854 by 438 pixels is clearly very low. The display does not have an oleophobic coating, so glare from the sun seriously interferes during use. Moreover, TFT matrix can't brag good characteristics. This screen looks like modern smartphone somewhat archaic.
Hardware and performance
The main responsibilities in terms of performance were taken over by the MTK6735M processor with clock frequency 1000 MHz. Such a chip is extremely economical, and scores up to 22,000 points in AnTuTu. This is a rather weak result, but in reality the situation is not so dire. The device functions quickly, and the brakes begin to show themselves only when using three or more applications at the same time or running games with beautiful effects. It is worth noting that this chip is used in the 4G version. But the Y3 II with 3G has an even weaker processor - MediaTek MT6582M. True, its frequency turned out to be already 1300 MHz. Therefore, the difference between the chips in practice is not so significant.
Since this is a purely budget gadget, then internal memory here the minimum is 8 GB. But using the MicroSD slot, you can independently expand the drive up to 32 GB with appropriate cards. Huawei U3 II runs on Android based 5.1 along with EMUI 3.1 Lite interface. The amount of RAM is 1 GB.
Communication and sound
There is a massive grille on the back of the case. But it is just a nice decorative element, and the multimedia speaker itself is quite small. Its sound cannot be called high quality, but at medium and low volumes it makes a good impression. There is one complaint about the earpiece speaker - the noise reduction system is unstable.
Huawei Y3 II in the 4G version supports newfangled LTE networks. But the modification with 3G does not have this option. Both smartphones have WiFi 2.4 GHz 802.11 b/g/n and Bluetooth 4.0.
Camera
At the back of the Huawei device is a 5-megapixel camera with dual flash. Such a module is able to take normal pictures only during the day in clear weather. Even in the sun, strong glare and numerous glares are clearly visible. Thanks to the flash, you can take photos at night, but in this case you will have to put up with big amount artifacts. There is also a front 2-megapixel camera, which is suitable for ordinary video calls.
conclusions
Huawei Y3 II can be useful only for novice users. This smartphone You can easily throw it into your purse or pocket, since it will not take up extra space. Otherwise, this is a very simple device with a nondescript appearance, which is unlikely to appeal to the vast majority of people even for 6,000 rubles.
Pros:
- Compactness.
- Minimum price.
- Good performance (in 4G version).
- LTE support (in 4G version).
Minuses:
- Flimsy body.
- Weak sound.
- Bad display.
- Mediocre camera.
Technical characteristics of Huawei Y3 II
| General characteristics | |
|---|---|
| Model | Huawei Y3 II, LUA-L03, LUA-L13 |
| Date of announcement/start of sales | April 2016 / June 2016 |
| Dimensions | 134.2 x 66.7 x 9.9 mm. |
| Weight | 150 g. |
| Case color range | sand gold, black obsidian, rose gold, sky blue and arctic white |
| Number and type of SIM cards | Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, alternating operating mode) |
| operating system | Android OS, v5.1 (Lollipop) - Emotion UI 3.1 Lite |
| Communication standard in 2G networks | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2 CDMA 800 |
| Communication standard in 3G networks | HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100 CDMA2000 1xEV-DO/TD-SCDMA |
| Communication standard in 4G networks | LTE band 1(2100), 3(1800), 7(2600), 38(2600), 39(1900), 40(2300), 41(2500) |
| Display | |
| Screen type | touch, 16 million colors |
| Screen size | 4.5inch |
| Screen resolution | 480 x 854 @218 ppi |
| Multitouch | yes, up to 10 simultaneous touches |
| Screen protection | Gorilla Glass 3 |
| Sound | |
| 3.5mm jack | There is |
| FM radio | There is |
| Additionally | |
| Data transfer | |
| USB | microUSB v2.0 |
| Satellite navigation | GPS (A-GPS) |
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot |
| Bluetooth | v4.0, A2DP, LE |
| Internet connection | LTE, Cat4; HSDPA, 21 Mbps; HSUPA, 5.76 Mbps, EDGE, GPRS |
| NFC | No |
| Platform | |
| CPU | Mediatek MT6735M – 4G model Quad-core 1.0 GHz Cortex-A53 – 4G model Mediatek MT6582M – 3G model Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A7 – 3G model |
| GPU | Mali-T720MP2 - 4G model Mali-400MP2 - 3G model |
| RAM | 1GB RAM |
| Inner memory | 8 GB |
| Supported memory cards | microSD up to 32GB |
| Camera | |
| Camera | 5MP |
| Camera functions | autofocus, dual-LED flash |
| Video recording | Yes |
| Front-camera | 2 MP |
| Battery | |
| Battery type and capacity | Li-Po 2100 mAh, removable |
| Additionally | |
| Sensors | Illumination, proximity |
| Browser | HTML5 |
| IMAP, POP3, SMTP | |
| Other | - MP3/WAV/eAAC+ player - MP4/H.264 player — Voice dialing, voice commands |
| Equipment | |
| Standard equipment | smartphone, battery, USB cable, Charger |
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