Let’s face it: With or without a pandemic, not everyone can afford spending over Php 50,000 on one smartphone. Good thing that looking for a phone with good quality while on a budget is already possible here in the Philippines. For those who want big display, big storage, and big battery capacity without spending big, here’s an entry-level phone to consider: The newly released Huawei Y7a, which is being sold for only Php 8,999 SRP.

At first glance, it doesn’t seem like an entry-level phone because of its 6.67” display, 48MP AI quad cameras, and stunning colors. Huawei Y7a’s rear cameras are as good as I expected them to be since Huawei has already proven itself to be a go-to brand for promising mobile phone camera specs. This feature is one of Huawei Y7a’s strongest suits — a 48MP main high-resolution lens, an 8MP Ultra-Wide Angle lens, a 2MP Depth camera and a 2MP Macro camera. By using its AI algorithm to recognize and adapt to a variety of shooting situations, the Y7a’s cameras captures superb images with every tap of the shutter. In front, it has an 8MP selfie camera with beautification mode that captures nice outdoor photos.

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Saving those photos and videos won’t be a problem as well with its storage and RAM capacity at 4GB + 128GB, but it’s also available in a 64GB variant. This is still expandable for up to 512GB via microSD as well.

Another noteworthy feature is the Huawei Y7a’s 5,000 mAh battery and 22.5W SuperCharge solution that can help keep phones alive for an entire day. It’s fast charging so you can even watch videos for up to two hours within just 10 minutes of charging.

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This smartphone still comes with AppGallery and no built-in Google services just like the brand’s latest releases. However, the app download concern of many can be easily addressed by Petal Search for easy direct download. When all else fails, there’s also APK Pure for extra help. This can be a bit of a deal-breaker for those who do not like tinkering with their phones, but let’s not set aside those who would rather do so to enjoy the other good features.

These are just some of the main specs being highlighted in its comms, but here’s the full list for your reference:

FULL SPECS

Dimensions	165.65mm x 76.88mm x 9.26mm (H x W x D)
Weight	Approx. 206g
Color	Crush Green, Midnight Black, Blush Gold
Display	6.67 inches
Resolution	FHD+ 2400 x 1080
Processor	HUAWEI Kirin 710A CPU: Octa-core processor 4 x Cortex-A73 based 2.0GHz + 4 x Cortex-A53 based 1.7GHz GPU: Mali G51-MP4
Operating System	EMUI 10.1 (based on Android 10)
Memory	5GB RAM + 64GB / 128GB ROM
External Memory	microSD card, up to 512GB
Rear Camera	48MP (f/1.8 aperture) + 8MP (120 Ultra-Wide Angle Lens, f/2.4 aperture) + 2MP (Depth Lens, f/2.4 aperture) + 2MP (Macro Lens, f/2.4 aperture)
Front Camera	8MP (f/2.0 aperture)
Sensors	Ambient Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Gravity Sensor, Fingerprint Sensor
Location	GPS, AGPS, Glonass, BeiDou
Connectivity	WLAN: 802.11 b/g/n, 2.4GHz Bluetooth: Bluetooth 5.1, BLE, SBC, AAC USB: Type-C, USB 2.0 Earjack: 3.5mm earjack
Battery	5000mAh (typical value) HUAWEI SuperCharge (Max 22.5W)
In the box	Handset, Charger, Type-C Cable, Eject Pin, Quick Start Guide, Protective Case, Warranty Card, TP Protective Film (attached on the phone already), Battery Cover Protective Film (attached on the phone already)

PRICE AND PRE-ORDER PERKS

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The Huawei Y7a costs Php 8,999 SRP and can be purchased online through the Huawei Store, e-commerce sites Lazada and Shopee, and as well as offline at Huawei Experience Stores and partner retailers.

Pre-orders placed between October 30 – November 6 are entitled to a freebie package (worth Php 6,361) including the following: A Bluetooth headset, Garena Free Fire and Mobile Legends game vouchers, and Member Center Rewards (exclusive Huawei, entertainment, lifestyle, and finance app vouchers).

To pre-order via Huawei Store, Lazada and Shopee, you may visit out these links:

• Huawei Store: https://tinyurl.com/y5tk2mce
• Lazada: https://tinyurl.com/y3ysornu
• Shopee: https://tinyurl.com/yxeu98kn

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