Huawei Y5 (2017)
The Huawei Y5 (2017) is a budget-focused device, powered by the Mediatek MT6737T (28 nm), built for basic everyday tasks (2017).
2017 · Lower-mid-range · Android 6.0 (Marshmallow)ⓘ Grades compare this device against others in its own market segment (Budget), not against every device on the site.
⚡ Quick Specs
Size5" · 143.8 x 72 x 8.4 mm (5.66 x 2.83 x 0.33 in)
ChipsetMediatek MT6737T (28 nm)
RAM2GB
Storage16GB
Main Camera8 MP · Dual-LED flash
⚖️ Compare With
✓︎ Pros
✓5" IPS LCD display with accurate colours and wide viewing angles
✓Lightweight at 150g — easy to carry
✓3.5mm headphone jack for wired audio without adapters
⊗ Cons
✗Smaller 3,000 mAh battery — may need midday charging
✗Basic Mediatek MT6737T (28 nm) for simple tasks only
✗Only 2GB RAM — apps may reload frequently
✗8 MP main camera — basic quality, limited for photography enthusiasts
⚠️ Not ideal for
Heavy usage daysGamingMultitaskingMultitasking
ℹ️ Overview
Announced
2017, April. Released 2017, June
Also Known As
Also known as Huawei Y5 III, Huawei Y5 3
⚙️ Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6737T (28 nm)
Entry-level — basic tasks only
CPU
Quad-core 1.4 GHz Cortex-A53
OS
Android 6.0 (Marshmallow), EMUI 4.1
RAM
2GB
Apps may reload frequently
💻 Display
Sharpness
294 ppi
Adequate sharpness for daily use
Panel
IPS LCD
IPS: accurate colours, good brightness
📷 Camera
Main Camera
8 MP
Basic quality — limited flexibility
🔋 Battery
Capacity
3,000 mAh
May need midday charging with heavy use
Type
Li-Ion 3000 mAh, non-removable
📱 Design & Build
Weight
150g
Very light — comfortable for long use
Dimensions
143.8 x 72 x 8.4 mm (5.66 x 2.83 x 0.33 in)
Build
Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame
Colors
Gold, Pink, Blue, White, Gray
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
📶 Network
2G Bands
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2
3G Bands
HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
No, the Huawei Y5 (2017) does not support 5G — it supports GSM / HSPA / LTE.
No, the Huawei Y5 (2017) does not have NFC.
Yes, the Huawei Y5 (2017) supports microSDXC expandable storage.
The Huawei Y5 (2017) SIM configuration: Nano-SIM + Micro-SIM.
Yes, the Huawei Y5 (2017) has a 3.5mm headphone jack.
Speaker setup: Yes.
The Huawei Y5 (2017) ships with Android 6.0 (Marshmallow), EMUI 4.1.
The Huawei Y5 (2017) uses microUSB 2.0.
The Huawei Y5 (2017) supports Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n.
The Huawei Y5 (2017) has 4.0, A2DP, LE.
