Chinese manufacturer Huawei announced the 6.63-inch smartphone “HUAWEI nova Y9a” equipped with a pop-up camera in Africa. Learn more about the full features, specifications and price of this smartphone.
HUAWEI nova Y9a Features
HUAWEI nova Y9a is a mid-range smartphone equipped with a 6.63-inch FHD + (2400 x 1080) display, MediaTek Helio G80 2.0GHz octa-core CPU, 8GB RAM, 128GB storage capacity and a quad primary camera comprising 64 megapixels + 8 megapixels + 2 megapixels + 2 megapixels.
It is a smartphone with the same specifications as the HUAWEI Y9a announced in September 2020. It features a pop-up selfie camera, a 64MP quad-camera, and a 40W fast-chargeable battery. The display has a screen-to-body ratio of 92%, the connection port is USB Type-C, there is an earphone jack, and biometric authentication supports a side-mounted fingerprint authentication sensor and face authentication.
The OS is Android 10 (EMUI 10.1), but Google-related (GMS – Google Mobile Services) apps are not available, however, HUAWEI Mobile Services (HMS) is available.
Key Specs
Here are the HUAWEI nova Y9a key specifications…
| KEY SPECS | |
| Display | 6.63-inch FHD + (2400 × 1080) 20: 9, IPS LCD |
| OS | Android 10 (EMUI 10.1) |
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G80 2.0GHz Octa Core |
| Storage | 8GB + 128GB (NMCard compatible up to 256GB) |
| Camera | Quad 64MP + 8MP + 2MP + 2MP Rear/ 16MP Front |
| Battery | 4200mAh (quick charge 10V / 4A 40W) |
| Price | 6,499 ZAR (about ₦175,000 in Nigeria) |
HUAWEI nova Y9a Price and Availability
It is available in three colours: Space Silver, Sakura Pink, and Midnight Black. It was launched in South Africa in February 2022, the price of the HUAWEI nova Y9a in South Africa is 6,499 ZAR (about ₦175,000 in Nigeria).
HUAWEI nova Y9a Full Specifications
General Features |
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| Product Type: | Smartphone |
| Platform: | Android 10 (EMUI 10.1) |
| Processor: | MediaTek Helio G80 2.0GHz Octa-Core |
| GPU: | Mali-G52 2EE MC2 |
| Colours: | Space Silver, Sakura Pink, Midnight Black |
| Dimension: | 163.5 x 76.5 x 8.95 mm |
| Weight: | 197g |
| SIM Type: | Nano SIM |
| SIM Count: | Dual SIM |
| Announced: | February 2022 |
| Models: | FRL-L22 |
Display |
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| Display: | 6.63-inch FHD + (2400 × 1080) 20: 9, IPS LCD |
| Protection: | – |
Camera |
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| Rear Camera: | Quad, 64 MP (f/1.8 aperture) + 8 MP (120° Ultra-Wide Angle Lens, f/2.4 aperture) + 2 MP (Depth Lens, f/2.4 aperture) + 2 MP (Macro Lens, f/2.4 aperture) |
| Rear Camera Features: | LED flash, Panorama, HDR |
| Front Camera: | Single, 16 MP (f/2.2 aperture) |
| Front Camera Features: | HDR, Video – 1080p@30fps |
Storage |
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| Memory: | 8GB |
| Built-in Storage: | 128GB |
| Memory Card Support: | Yes (NMCard compatible up to 256GB) |
Battery |
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| Battery: | 4,300 mAh (Typical Value) 4,200 mAh (Typical Value) (Only for Middle East and Africa, and some countries in Middle Asia) |
| Fast Charging: | Yes, (quick charge 10V / 4A 40W) |
Internet & Connectivity |
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| Technology: | GSM / CDMA / HSPA / LTE |
| 2G Network: | GSM B2 / B3 / B5 / B8 |
| 3G Network: | UMTS B1 / B2 / B4 / B5 / B8 |
| 4G Network: | LTE FDD B1 / B2 / B3 / B4 / B5 / B7 / B8 / B20 / B28 LTE TDD B38 / B40 / B41 |
| 5G Network: | No |
| Network Speed: |
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE-A |
| WLAN: | 2.4GHz / 5GHz, 802.11 a / b / g / n / ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot |
| Wi-Fi Hotspot: | Yes |
| Bluetooth: | Yes, v5.1, A2DP, LE |
| NFC: | – |
| Infrared Blaster: | – |
| USB Port: | USB Type-C 2.0, USB On-The-Go |
Audio & Video |
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| Music Player: | MP3/WAV/eAAC+/Flac player |
| Video Player: | XviD/MP4/H.265 player |
| FM Radio: | – |
| Loudspeaker: | Yes |
| 3.5mm Jack: | Yes |
Navigation |
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| GPS: | Yes, with A-GPS, AGPS, Glonass, BeiDou |
| Maps: | Yes |
Sensors & Control |
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| Digital Compass: | Yes |
| Accelerometer: | Yes |
| Proximity Sensor: | Yes |
| Light Sensor: | – |
| Barometer: | – |
| SpO2: | – |
| Pedometer: | – |
| Heart Rate Monitor: | – |
| Gyroscope: | – |
| Fingerprint Scanner: | Yes (side-mounted) |
| Face Unlock: | Yes |
| Intelligent Digital Assistant: | Yes |
| Motion Sensing/Gesture Control: | – |
| Voice Control: | – |
Other Features |
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| Video Streaming: | Yes |
| Active Noise Cancellation: | Yes |
| Wireless Charging: | – |
| Built-in Mobile Payment: | – |
| Water Resistant: | No |
| Dust Resistant: | – |
| Image Editor: | Yes |
| Video Editor: | Yes |
| Document Viewer: | Yes |
| Document Editor: | Yes |
| Others: | VoLTE, OTG |
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