Huawei Y9a The Huawei Y9a is a balanced everyday device, powered by the Mediatek MT6769V/CU Helio G80 (12 nm), suited to light-to-moderate use, with a 4,200 mAh battery for solid all-day use (2020).
2020 · Mid-range · Android 10 ⓘ Grades compare this device against others in its own market segment (Mid-range), not against every device on the site.
⚡ Quick Specs
Size 6.63" · 163.5 x 76.5 x 9 mm (6.44 x 3.01 x 0.35 in)
Chipset Mediatek MT6769V/CU Helio G80 (12 nm)
RAM 6GB | 8GB
Storage 128GB
Main Camera 64 MP · Quad-LED flash
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✓︎ Pros
✓ 64 MP main camera for sharp photos
✓ 6.63" IPS LCD display with accurate colours and wide viewing angles
✓ 3.5mm headphone jack for wired audio without adapters
⊗ Cons
✗ Entry-level Mediatek MT6769V/CU Helio G80 (12 nm) — struggles with demanding apps
⚠️ Not ideal for
Mobile gaming Heavy multitasking
ℹ️ Overview
Announced
2020, September 07. Released 2020, September 12
Also Known As
Also known as Huawei Nova Y9a
⚙️ Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6769V/CU Helio G80 (12 nm)
Mid-range — handles daily tasks well
CPU
Octa-core (2x2.0 GHz Cortex-A75 & 6x1.8 GHz Cortex-A55)
OS
Android 10, EMUI 10.1, no Google Play Services
RAM
6GB | 8GB
Fine for everyday apps
💻 Display
Sharpness
397 ppi
Sharp and comfortable to read
Panel
IPS LCD
IPS: accurate colours, good brightness
📷 Camera
Main Camera
64 MP
Good detail in daylight conditions
Main Video
4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps, gyro-EIS
Main Camera Features
Quad-LED flash, HDR, panorama
🔋 Battery
Capacity
4,200 mAh
Adequate for moderate use
Type
Li-Po 4200 mAh or 4300 mAh (region dependent)
Charging
22.5W / 40W wired (region dependent)
📱 Design & Build
Weight
197g
Balanced size and weight
Dimensions
163.5 x 76.5 x 9 mm (6.44 x 3.01 x 0.35 in)
Colors
Space Silver, Sakura Pink, Midnight Black
Sensors
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
📶 Network
3G Bands
HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100
📡 Connectivity
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Does the Huawei Y9a support 5G?› No, the Huawei Y9a does not support 5G — it supports GSM / HSPA / LTE.
Does the Huawei Y9a have NFC?› No, the Huawei Y9a does not have NFC.
Does the Huawei Y9a support wireless charging?› No, the Huawei Y9a charges via cable only — no wireless charging.
Does the Huawei Y9a support fast charging?› Yes, up to 5W (22.5W / 40W wired (region dependent)).
Does the Huawei Y9a have expandable storage?› Yes, the Huawei Y9a supports Nano expandable storage.
Does the Huawei Y9a support dual SIM?› The Huawei Y9a SIM configuration: Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM.
Does the Huawei Y9a have a headphone jack?› Yes, the Huawei Y9a has a 3.5mm headphone jack.
Does the Huawei Y9a have stereo speakers?› Speaker setup: Yes.
What Android version does the Huawei Y9a ship with?› The Huawei Y9a ships with Android 10, EMUI 10.1, no Google Play Services.
What type of USB port does the Huawei Y9a use?› The Huawei Y9a uses USB Type-C 2.0, OTG.
Does the Huawei Y9a support Wi-Fi 7?› The Huawei Y9a supports Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct.
Does the Huawei Y9a support Bluetooth LE Audio?› The Huawei Y9a has 5.1, A2DP, LE.
