Huawei Nova 5T review, price, and specs via Revu Philippines

Huawei Nova 5T, Huawei Y6s now cheaper by P1,000 in PH

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If you’re still shopping for a new smartphone and a flagship is out of your budget, then you might want to read on. The Huawei Nova 5T and Y6s are down to their lowest prices ever in the Philippines.

Both phones have received decent price cuts that lower their costs by P1,000, or around $19.65 converted, at local retail. So the Nova 5T is now P16,990 ($334) from its current price of P17,990 ($354), while the Y6s will run you P5,990 ($118) instead of P6,990 ($137).

This is the first discount we’ve seen on the Huawei Y6s, but the Huawei Nova 5T has been discounted from its original price of P18,990 ($373) for quite some time now.

It’s also worth noting that the Nova 5T has recently been updated to Android 10-based EMUI 10 in the Philippines. What’s new in EMUI 10? A lot, actually. There’s a new system-wide Dark mode and revamped first-party apps, including a more intuitive Camera app that makes it easier to switch between the primary and secondary lenses.

Huawei Nova 5T price and specs via Revu Philippines

Huawei Nova 5T. Here’s our review of it: Huawei Nova 5T review: Shines like a supernova

The Huawei Nova 5T, in case you don’t know, has a total of four cameras on the back, headlined by the same 48-megapixel Sony IMX586 sensor that’s featured in many high-end phones released in 2019. It’s also powered by a flagship-grade Kirin 980 processor, which is used by the Huawei P30 and P30 Pro. So yes, this is a fantastic deal for a device that can offer a premium experience without the premium price.

Besides the software upgrade, the latest Nova got a new Crush Green color variant this month. Huawei debuted the Nova 5T last year in three colors — black, blue, and purple.

On the other hand, the Huawei Y6s is a decent budget entry with a 6.1-inch LCD touchscreen; a MediaTek Helio P35 with 3GB RAM and 64GB storage; a rear-mounted fingerprint scanner; and a 3,020mAh battery that lasts a full day without charging. The Y6s also comes in an eye-catching two-tone polycarbonate shell like the Huawei Y9 Prime 2019.

Huawei Nova 5T and Huawei Y6s price drop via MemoXpress by Revu Philippines

Post announcing that there’s a price drop for the Huawei Nova 5T and Huawei Y6s (via MemoXpress)

Huawei Nova 5T specs

  • 6.26-inch IPS LCD display, 2,340 x 1,080 resolution, 19.5:9 aspect ratio
  • 7nm octa-core Kirin 980 processor
  • 8GB RAM
  • 128GB storage
  • Quad: 48MP, f/1.8 main camera (Sony IMX586); 16MP, f/2.2 ultra-wide camera; 2MP, f/2.4 macro sensor; 2MP, f/2.4 depth sensor
  • 32-megapixel, f/2.0 front camera
  • Fingerprint reader (side-mounted)
  • 3,750mAh battery with 22.5-watt fast wired charging
  • EMUI 9.1 based on Android 9.0 Pie (upgradable to EMUI 10-based Android 10)

Huawei Y6s specs

  • 6.1-inch HD+, 1,560 x 720 LCD screen
  • Octa-core MediaTek Helio P35 processor
  • 3GB RAM
  • 64GB storage
  • 13MP, f/1.8 rear camera
  • 8MP, f/2.0 front camera
  • Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)
  • 3,020mAh battery
  • EMUI 9.1 based on Android 9.1 Pie

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Reviews editor: Ramon "Monch" Lopez has 15 years of professional experience creating and editing content for print and digital publications such as Yahoo. He headed the gadgets-merchandising division of one of the Philippines’ largest retail operators somewhere in between. His latest addiction is the comments section of viral Facebook posts.