Huawei Nepal is expanding its Y series in 2018. So the company now has launched Huawei Y7 Pro 2018 and Huawei Y9 2018 models in the market. The company has strategically launched a variety of models, to cater to different user preferences. So the Huawei Y9 Pro sits in the mid-range category while the Huawei Y7 Pro sits at the edge of the budget segment. The official Huawei Y7 Pro 2018 price in Nepal is Rs 20,900 and it aims to capture the market with its compelling features.
It is a phone that is challenging lots of other mobiles in the market. After this release, Huawei P20 and Huawei P20 Pro are in the pipeline for Nepal launch. For now, if we look at the Huawei Y7 Pro 2018, it has an 18:9 tall screen, a Snapdragon processor, dual cameras, nice nice-looking body, and a new operating system. It looks like a good package but before deciding let us have a better look a the Y7 Pro (2018) model.
Huawei Y7 Pro (2018) Specifications and Details
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Design and Build
The all-new Huawei Y7 Pro 2018 is a large form factor phone of the phablet category. It has a 158.3 x 76.7 x 7.8 mm dimension and 155g weight. It has an elegant and modern design with an 18:9 aspect ratio screen that focuses on both aesthetics and functionality. The front of the phone has a new tall screen, the chin has Huawei branding, forehead has a selfie camera, earpiece, and sensors. The faux metallic back that is plastic has a top part with dual cameras and LED flash while the bottom part is with Huawei logo.
The SIM card tray with SD card is on the left side of the phone while both the power button and volume rockers live on the right side. Essentials such as a loudspeaker, USB port, and headphone jack are all on the bottom side of the phone.
Core Internal Hardware
On the inside of the Huawei Y7 Pro 2018, we get an octa-core processor on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 430 chipset. The Y7 Pro comes with 3 GB RAM and 32 GB internal storage. It also supports external memory cards up to 256 GB. The phone is powered by a 3000 mAh battery at the back. Huawei Y7 Pro 2018 is running on Android 8.0 Oreo with EMUI 8.0 overlay. The phone with Snapdragon 430 provides smooth multitasking and ample storage for apps, media, and files. It is a decent processor but note that it is entry-level only so there will be restrictions.
In the network case, the phone supports dual Nano SIMs and LTE Cat 4 as well. For security, the phone features a new face unlock with a new algorithm according to the company. In the sensor department, users get Proximity, Compass, and Accelerometer. Huawei has kept the headphone jack with the phone so we are happy with that.
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Display and Cameras
Huawei Y7 Pro 2018 features a 5.99” IPS LCD screen. It has a tall 18:9 aspect ratio with 720×1440 or HD+ resolution. This new aspect ratio is becoming very common since last year and we will see this trend go on from now. Companies like CG have also launched cheap CG Omega 3 just to attract customers with a tall aspect ratio of screens.
Regarding the camera side, there are 13 MP cameras with f/2.2 aperture and a 2 MP depth-sensing camera at the back. At the front, there is an 8 MP sensor with an f/2.0 aperture. Both cameras can record videos at 1920×1080 at 30 fps. Users get HDR, Face detection, and many other features within the camera app.
The camera is the most sought-after feature that most people look for these days. So a phone has to have the best camera in the price range to attract customers. They are deal-makers as they are replacing digital cameras in our pockets. In the case of Huawei Y7 Pro 2018, this does have a good set of standard cameras. The best thing is that Huawei has implemented dual cameras and mainly depth sensor cameras that is in high demand now.
Impressions and Analysis
The Huawei Y7 Pro 2018 positions itself as a compelling option in the upper-budget smartphone segment. It comes with an entry-level Snapdragon processor, 3 RAM, 32 GB storage, 3000 mAh battery, dual cameras, and an 18:9 HD+ screen. On top of that, there is a stylish design. The dual-camera system is in huge demand and the phone does offer good competitive features. One thing that Huawei has missed is a fingerprint scanner. That is necessary and should be included in the next update.
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Overall the design looks pretty nice with the glossy side rail. We like the black color model. The back cameras are horizontally aligned at the top corner which looks nice. Performance expectations are also decent and according to the price. Cameras are also very standard as per market and time. Huawei is playing smoothly this quarter with their budget and mid-range phones and this will continue. This is seen in Y7 Pro (2018) as well. So let’s see what more they will offer this year to Nepali consumers. For Huawei Y7 Pro 2018, we like the phone and put this as a good option at this budget of ($190).
