Huawei announced the launch of the Y5 smartphone in 2015. The manufacturer is offering the Huawei Y5 phone with 4.5 inches display, Qualcomm Snapdragon 210 MSM8909 chipset, 1 GB of RAM and 8 GB of internal storage.
The Huawei Y5 comes with Android OS v5.1 (Lollipop) out of the box, and a Li-Po 2000 mAh battery. The 4.5 inches phone comes with a TFT display (480 x 854 px).
Huawei Y5 specifications
| Brand | Huawei |
|---|---|
| Name | Y5 |
| Model | Y560 |
| Release date | 2015 |
Body
The weight of Huawei Y5 is about 5.01 oz with battery, which is average compared to most of the smartphones with same size. The dimensions of this Huawei phone are average (5.35 x 2.67 x 0.39 inches).
| Weight | 5.01 oz |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 5.35 x 2.67 x 0.39 inches |
| Colors | black, blue, pink, white |
| SIM type | Micro SIM |
System
The Huawei Y5 comes with Android OS v5.1 (Lollipop) out of the box, but it is upgradable to the next OS. Android is a mobile operating system developed by Google based on a modified version of the Linux kernel and other open-source software.
| OS version | Android OS v5.1 (Lollipop) |
|---|---|
| SoC | Qualcomm Snapdragon 210 MSM8909 |
| CPU | Quad-core 1.1 GHz Cortex-A7 |
| GPU | Adreno 304 |
Display
The size of Y5 screen is measured diagonally, from corner to corner. The 4.5 inches phone comes with TFT display. A thin-film transistor (TFT) is a type of field-effect transistor that is usually used in a liquid crystal display (LCD). This type of display features a thin-film transistor for each individual pixel. The 4.5 inches TFT display of Huawei Y5 with 480 x 854 px resolution is multitouch capable.
| Display type | TFT |
|---|---|
| Screen size | 4.5 inches |
| Resolution | 480 x 854 px |
| Multitouch support | yes, up to 2 fingers |
Memory
The internal memory of Huawei Y5 (1 GB) cannot be expanded, but the internal storage (8 GB) can be expanded with a compatible microSD card.
| RAM | 1 GB |
|---|---|
| Internal storage | 8 GB |
| Memory card slot | microSD |
Camera
The camera of the Y5 has no autofocus capability (fixed-focus). An autofocus (or AF) optical system uses a sensor, a control system and a motor to focus on an automatically or manually selected point or area. Very few Android cameras come without autofocus.
| Selfie camera | 2 MP |
|---|---|
| Main camera | 5 MP, 2592 x 1936 px |
| Flash | LED |
Connectivity
The Huawei Y5 supports 2G and 3G networks only. 3G is obsolete now, because most phones can use 4G and 5G networks. This phone has a built-in GPS. GPS is a highly accurate navigation system using signals from satellites to determine a location on the Earth's surface, irrespective of weather conditions. Most phones have a GPS unit on board. The Y5 phone has built-in FM radio. The built-in FM Radio is great for listening to your favorite radio station.
| GSM 2G bands | 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 |
|---|---|
| Network coverage | 2G / 3G |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n |
| Bluetooth | v4.0, A2DP, LE |
| GPS | A-GPS |
| NFC | no |
| FM radio | yes |
| USB | microUSB 2.0 |
| Headphone | 3.5 mm jack |
Battery
The Li-Po 2000 mAh battery gives the smartphone a good battery backup. The lithium polymer (Li-Po) battery is a thin, light-weight, rechargeable battery. No periodic discharge is needed and charging can be done at random. The battery of Y5 is removable. You can simply buy a new piece from the open market and interchange it easily by yourself.
| Type | Li-Po 2000 mAh |
|---|
Features
Smartphones today come with a wealth of sensors to facilitate a better user experience. The accelerometer is a sensor that measures the tilting motion and orientation of the phone. This Huawei phones come with proximity sensor. This proximity sensor detects how close the phone is to an outside object, such as your ear. The Dual SIM capability of Huawei Y5 phone is ideal for businesses wishing to provide staff with a mobile device that can offer separate numbers and bills for both personal and business use. This smartphone doesn't support fast charging technology.
| Sensors | accelerometer, light, proximity |
|---|---|
| Specials | Dual SIM |
The specifications above are based on the official data published by the manufacturer, but we also take user reviews into consideration. If you found an error or something lacking in the specifications above for the Huawei Y5, then don’t hesitate and signal the problem to us.
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