The Chinese company Huawei is one of the oldest and most respected players in the consumer smartphone market. It offers affordable devices with high-end specifications.
If you want to buy a smartphone from Huawei, but do not know which option to choose, we will try to make your choice a little easier. Below we have listed best Huawei smartphones of 2018.
The distribution of seats is based on the popularity and reviews of a particular model on Yandex.Market.
10. Huawei Mate 10 Pro
The average cost is 43,490 rubles.
Our top 10 stylish and powerful phone in a slim glass case opens. Even the current flagship P20 Pro is similar to the Mate 10 Pro in most of its internal components.
The device is powered by a Kirin 970 chipset with a neural processing unit (NPU) and a 4,000mAh battery with fast charging. Other main characteristics of the device include: 6-inch display with an aspect ratio of 18: 9, the presence of NFC, a large amount of internal storage of memory (128 GB) and RAM (6 GB).
To top it off, the Mate 10's 20/12 MP main camera can keep up with the acclaimed camera phones of 2018. It has optical stabilization and improved image processing. The selfie camera has a resolution of 8 MP with an f / 2.0 aperture. This is quite enough for high-quality shots, to which there are no complaints either in sharpness or in detail.
Pros:
- The capabilities of the smartphone are enough for any games and applications.
- Great cameras.
- With fast charging, your smartphone can be charged to 100% in less than an hour.
- There is stereo sound.
Minuses:
- There is no user face scanning feature that many competing brands have.
- There is no way to expand the memory storage.
- There is no mini-jack connector.
- No wireless charging.
9. Huawei Mate 10 Lite
You can buy it for 18,990 rubles.
A scaled-down and slightly stripped-down version of the Huawei Mate 10 was released back in November 2017. This mid-sized 5.9-inch device is powered by the Kirin 659 chipset with 4GB of RAM and 64GB of storage. The latter can be expanded using a microSD card.
At the back is a dual camera module: one sensor is 16 MP (f / 2.2), and the other is 2 MP. The front camera is also dual: with a 13 MP sensor (f / 2.0), and 2 MP.
A 3340mAh lithium-ion battery is enough to keep you going throughout the day with a 1080p display and an energy-efficient processor.
Pros:
- Large display that clearly shows the image from different angles.
- Excellent image quality from the rear and selfie cameras.
- Good, though not flagship performance.
Minuses:
- Contactless payments are not provided.
- No wireless charging.
- And there is no fast charging either, nor is there a USB-C connector.
8. Huawei Nova 2
On average, it costs 17,312 rubles.
One of the best smartphones in terms of price and quality ratio... It is also the only model in the 2018 Huawei smartphone review to have a 5-inch display.
The Huawei Nova 2 smartphone is equipped with a HiSilicon Kirin 659 processor. In addition, the phone is generously equipped in terms of storage: 4 GB of RAM and 64 GB of internal memory. The storage capacity can be expanded up to 128 GB using a microSD card. But in this case, the hybrid slot can only be used for one nano SIM card.
The selfie camera shoots at 20 MP.While the images are of good quality, they are not as outstanding as you might expect due to the high megapixel count. You don't even need to look very closely to notice the blur in the photo. But there is a beauty mode and you can apply the bokeh effect. Plus, you can record Full HD videos at 30 FPS in decent quality.
A dual 12/8-megapixel camera with LED flash and f / 1.8 aperture is located on the back of the device. The quality of the images is very good, but with one condition - during daylight hours.
Pros:
- Solid metal body.
- Very loud speaker.
- Compact size.
- There is a 3.5 mm audio jack.
- There is USB Type-C and fast charging.
Minuses:
- You cannot make contactless payments.
- The battery is only 2950 mAh, although this is not such an important drawback considering the small screen.
7. Huawei P20 Pro
The average price is 54,990 rubles.
The smartphone with the best camera According to DxOMark, aka the first smartphone with a triple camera, it is the flagship of Huawei with all the latest features. It is powered by the top-end Kirin 970 processor with dedicated neural computing, 6GB of RAM and 128GB of flash storage. The 6.1-inch screen has a non-standard resolution of 2240 × 1080 and an aspect ratio of 18.7: 9.
The front camera has a resolution of 24MP and an aperture of f / 2.0 for better selfies, plus a number of useful modes such as Super Beauty (enabled by default) and bokeh
The capacity of the 4000 mAh non-removable lithium-polymer battery should be sufficient for at least one day of active work.
The smartphone is IP67 certified, which means it is resistant to dust and immersion in water up to 1 meter for 30 minutes.
And now, about the main advantage of this device: three Leica cameras, which are located on the back. This trio consists of: a 40MP f / 1.8 primary camera, a 20MP f / 1.6 black and white camera and an 8MP camera with 3x optical zoom. The combination of optical and digital zoom provides a 5x Hybrid Zoom. So far, even the famous iPhone X has not been able to bypass the cheaper, but no less powerful Huawei P20 Pro in terms of image quality.
Pros:
- Outstanding performance.
- Fantastically beautiful and unusual appearance (especially in gradient color).
- Rich package bundle including headphones, protective case and USB-C to mini-jack adapter.
- The best main camera on the smartphone market.
- Contactless payments are supported.
Minuses:
- Memory storage cannot be expanded.
- Cameras stick out slightly from the body, you can accidentally scratch them.
- No wireless charging.
6. Huawei P smart
Average cost - 13,990 rubles
In reviews for many more expensive models, users complained about the lack of NFC. And Huawei listened to them by releasing a “smart” smartphone that implements Near field communication technology.
The front panel of Huawei P smart is equipped with a 5.65-inch IPS screen. The display takes up about 76% of the front of the device. Above it is an 8MP selfie camera.
On the back of the smartphone, in the upper left corner, there is a dual camera module (13MP and 2MP) and a powerful LED flash. Photos taken during the day look sharp, but photos taken indoors or in low light conditions lose both color saturation and detail.
The Kirin 659 processor can slow down in the latest 3D games. He handles other tasks quickly and efficiently. The smartphone has the same memory as most state-owned devices: 32 GB of flash memory and 3 GB of RAM.
Pros:
- Very bright display with 18: 9 aspect ratio.
- There is a 3.5 mm audio jack.
- SD card can be inserted.
Minuses:
- No fast charging.
- Low-power 3000 mAh battery.
- No USB-C.
5. Huawei Nova 2i
The average price is 17,440 rubles.
This model differs significantly from the version without the letter "i" in the name.
- Firstly, it has a 5.9-inch screen.
- Secondly, the front camera is 20 and 13 megapixels.
- Third, the battery capacity has increased to 3340 mAh.
- Fourth, there is an outdated micro-USB instead of a USB-C charging connector.
- Fifth, the rear camera has a 16/2 MP dual module, not 12/8 MP.
The rest of the technical characteristics, such as the processor and the amount of permanent and RAM, are similar for the two models. The main drawback is similar - the lack of NFC.
4. Huawei Y6 Prime (2018)
The average price is 8 770 rubles.
Overall, the Y6 Prime, one of the best budget new products of 2018, reflects Huawei's design tradition. However, with a 5.7-inch display with a trendy 18: 9 aspect ratio, the smartphone looks more modern than its predecessor, the 2017 Y6.
The 2018 Y6 Prime has 16GB to 32GB of internal storage and 2GB to 3GB of RAM. It has a fingerprint scanner, which neither the 2017 Y6 nor the updated 2018 Y6 could boast of.
By the way, Y6 2018 and Y6 Prime 2018 differ not only by the absence and presence of a fingerprint sensor, but also by the fact that the Y6 2018 has only 2 and 16 RAM and ROM, respectively.
The smartphone supports microSD cards up to 256 GB. Cards can only be formatted as external storage, so apps cannot be stored on microSD.
The Y6 2018 Prime has a 13MP rear camera with monochrome flash and a 5MP front camera.
As a processor for this model, the manufacturer chose a budget quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 425, which operates at a frequency of up to 1400 MHz. While the Y6 Prime 2018 is faster than its predecessor, powered by MediaTek, the difference is negligible.
Pros:
- There is a 3.5mm headphone jack.
- Very bright screen.
- Decent main camera.
- Full SD card slot.
- There is a face unlock.
Minuses:
- It is not possible to make contactless payments.
- No USB-C.
- The battery is only 3000mAh.
3. Huawei P20
You can buy, on average, 39,990 rubles.
This version differs from its "big brother" Pro in a smaller screen size - 5.8 inches versus 6.1 inches and a less powerful battery - 3400 mAh. For the sake of the reduced price, the manufacturer also sacrificed the amount of RAM, from 6 GB for the Pro it dropped to 4 GB.
However, the main difference is not a triple, but a dual rear camera with a resolution of 12/20 MP. It has laser autofocus and macro mode, and takes very detailed, clear and natural color images.
The front camera resolution of the P20 and P20 Pro is the same - 24 MP. Also, the changes did not affect the amount of flash memory - 128 GB.
If the P20 Pro seems large and heavy to you, or too expensive, check out the Huawei P20. This is a very balanced phone in terms of price and quality. Its advantages and disadvantages are identical to the older model.
2. Huawei Y9 (2018)
It costs, on average, 14,990 rubles.
If at the sight of the Y6 2018 Prime you want to exclaim "not enough", then pay attention to the Y9 in the updated version.
Among the novelties of Huawei smartphones in 2018, this device stands out with an impressive 5.93-inch display, a large four thousand mAh battery and a main dual camera 13MP + 2MP. The front camera also has a dual module: 8/2 MP for the FLA-LX1 and FLA-LX3 models or 16/2 MP for the FLA-LX2 model.
The eight-core HiSilicon Kirin 659 chipset is complemented by 32 GB of permanent memory, which can still be expanded with an SD card, and 3 GB of RAM.
Pros:
- There is a mini-jack connector.
- A large screen from which you can read even in bright sun.
- Solid look thanks to the metal body.
- A separate slot for a memory card.
- Fast fingerprint reader.
Minuses:
- You cannot make contactless payments.
- No USB-C.
1. Huawei P20 Lite
The average cost is 19,930 rubles.
Topping the ranking of Huawei smartphones in 2018 is a beautiful phablet with a 5.84 inch display and an aspect ratio of 19: 9. It will delight those who were dissatisfied with the lack of a memory card slot in the P20 and P20 Pro versions. This device has 64 GB of permanent memory, and the amount of RAM is 4 GB.
The P20 Lite boasts a 16/2 MP rear camera with macro and LED flash. And on the front, there is a single 16MP camera that takes great selfies.
The proprietary HiSilicon Kirin 659 chipset installed in the P20 Lite is made in an eight-core configuration (4 cores with a frequency of 2.3 GHz and 4 cores with a lower frequency of 2.0 GHz). It's not as fast as the Kirin 970, but it pulls new games and a few open apps without problems.
Pros:
- There is a 3.5 mm audio jack.
- Contactless payments are supported.
- Instantly triggered fingerprint scanner.
- Fast charging is provided.
Minuses:
- No wireless charging.
- Low-power battery - only 300mAh.
Summing up: which Huawei phone is better
If you are looking for a budget device for a year or two, then there are three suitable options: Huawei Y9 (2018), Huawei P smart or Huawei Y6 Prime (2018). At the same time, P smart has a significant plus - an NFC chip.
If you are only interested in powerful smartphones with many useful features and excellent cameras, then the choice is narrowed down to the Huawei Mate 10 Pro, Huawei P20 Pro or Huawei P20.
If you need a small, yet fast-working smartphone, then Huawei has models such as the Nova 2 or a slightly larger version of the Huawei Nova 2i.
And if you've always wanted a well-built, fast phablet with a good camera, then the Huawei P20 Lite or Huawei Mate 10 Lite are at your service.