The Huawei Y9 (2018), released in April 2018, marked a significant step forward in Huawei’s Y-series lineup. Marketed as the Huawei Enjoy 8 Plus in China, it was designed as a budget-friendly mid-range phone with enhanced performance, large battery life, and a dual-camera system on both the front and back. Its balance of features made it appealing to students, young professionals, and multimedia lovers.
With a slim 7.9mm profile, weighing 170 grams, and a sturdy aluminum frame with a glass front, the Y9 (2018) offered a premium design at a modest price point. Equipped with Android 8.0 Oreo layered with EMUI 8, it delivered Huawei’s custom user experience alongside a modern, tall-screen design. Its 4000mAh battery, large 5.93-inch FHD+ display, and versatile cameras positioned it as a practical choice in 2018’s crowded smartphone market.
Huawei Y9 (2018) Full Phone Specifications
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Category | Phone |
| Network | GSM / HSPA / LTE |
| Launch | Announced March 2018, Released April 2018 |
| Status | Discontinued |
| Body Dimensions | 157.2 x 75.3 x 7.9 mm (6.19 x 2.96 x 0.31 in) |
| Weight | 170 g (6.00 oz) |
| Build | Glass front, aluminum back, aluminum frame |
| SIM | Dual Nano-SIM |
| Display Type | IPS LCD |
| Size | 5.93 inches, 90.7 cm² (~76.7% screen-to-body ratio) |
| Resolution | 1080 x 2160 pixels, 18:9 ratio (~407 ppi density) |
| OS | Android 8.0 (Oreo), EMUI 8 |
| Chipset | Kirin 659 (16 nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core (4×2.36 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4×1.7 GHz Cortex-A53) |
| GPU | Mali-T830 MP2 |
| Memory Options | 32GB 3GB RAM / 64GB 4GB RAM / 128GB 4GB RAM, microSDXC (dedicated slot), eMMC 5.1 |
| Main Camera | Dual: 16 MP, f/2.2, 27mm (wide), PDAF + 2 MP (depth) |
| Camera Features | LED flash, HDR, panorama |
| Video Recording | 1080p@30fps |
| Selfie Camera | Dual: 13 MP, f/2.0, 26mm (wide) + 2 MP depth sensor OR 16 MP + 2 MP (FLA-LX2 model) |
| Selfie Video | 1080p@30fps |
| Sound | Loudspeaker, 3.5mm headphone jack |
| Comms | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, Bluetooth 4.2 (aptX), GPS, GLONASS, BDS, FM radio, microUSB 2.0 |
| Sensors | Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro (market dependent), proximity, compass |
| Battery | Li-Ion 4000 mAh, non-removable |
| Colors | Black, Gold, Blue |
| Models | FLA-AL10, FLA-AL00, FLA-LX1, FLA-LX2, FLA-LX3, LDN-AL00, FLA-AL20, FLA-TL10 |
| Price at Launch | About 220 EUR |
