Holiday Gift Guide 2018: What's the right Huawei device for you?
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Holiday Gift Guide 2018: What's the right Huawei device for you?
Huawei Y6 2018 |
1. If you are on a tight budget - The Huawei Y6 2018 priced at PHP 5,990 could be the entry-level smartphone for you. It is a budget smartphone with a 5.7-inch FullView 18:9 screen to let you enjoy viewing things on a larger screen. It also has the Snapdragon 425 quad-core processor, 2GB RAM, 16GB storage, 3,000mAh battery, 13MP main camera, 5MP selfie camera with face unlock, and 4G LTE connectivity.
Huawei Nova 2 lite |
Huawei Y9 2019 |
The Huawei Y9 2019 goes with a stylish 3D-glass like back cover and big 6.5-inch FHD+ FullView screen to allow you enjoy movies, games, and more on a bigger display. The Y9 2019 is also powered by the AI-ready 64-bit Kirin 710 octa-core processor clocked at 2.2GHz, GPU Turbo powered Mali-G51 MP4 GPU, 4GB RAM for multitasking, 64GB expandable storage for your files, and 4,000mAh of battery for up to 2 days of battery life.
The Y9 is also one of the most affordable with a legit quad cameras. It has a 13MP and 2MP dual cameras at the back and a 16MP and 2MP selfie camera in front. The Y9 even has the Super Night Mode handheld long exposure feature that allows users to take extra clear and crisp low light images.
Huawei Nova 3i |
It is a mid-ranger packed with flagship worthy aesthetics. It goes with a 2.5D curved back design and a beautiful iris purple gradient colors.
The Nova 3i is also equipped with a big 6.3-inch FHD+ screen, Kirin 710 AI chip, and 4GB RAM. It is also one of the very few with massive 128GB of expandable storage in its price range.
The Nova 3i also has four cameras in total. It features a 16MP and 2MP cameras with PDAF and AI at the back and a 24MP and 2MP setup with Master AI and HDR Pro for against the light shots in front.
Recently, Huawei also seeded the Nova 3i with the AIS Super Night Mode feature.
Huawei MediaPad M5 lite |
4. Multimedia-centric and productivity tablet - For those who need a capable tablet for less, the Huawei MediaPad M5 lite for PHP 18,990 could be the one for you. It is the only tablet we know with premium build, big and crisp screen, large battery capacity, and stylus pen under the PHP 20K price range.
Huawei Nova 3 |
It is a handset with stunning 3D glass design with iris purple gradient color option and a large 6.3-inch FHD+ 2.5D display.
Under the hood, it runs with the Kirin 970 processor with Mali-G72 MP12 and GPU Turbo tech. It is Huawei's first chipset with a dedicated NPU. It is also one of the most powerful in its price range.
The Kirin 970 is paired with 6GB RAM, 128GB expandable storage, and large 3,750mAh of fast charging battery.
It also has a powerful quad-camera setup. You will see a low light ready 16MP f/1.8 RGB sensor paired 24MP f/1.8 monochrome sensor w/ PDAF, contrast focus, Master AI, and LED flash at the back. It even has the AIS Super Night Mode update for stunning night shots.
For selfies, it has the 24MP f/2.0 and 2MP dual-camera setup with Master AI, HDR Pro, AR stickers, and the 3D Qmoji function.
Huawei P20 and P20 Pro |
6. If you are looking for fashion forward premium smartphones with powerful cameras - Check the Huawei P20 priced at PHP 31,990 and the Huawei P20 Pro for PHP 40,990.
The Huawei P20 is a compact high-end smartphone with a 5.8-inch FHD+ screen and Kirin 970 processor inside. It also has 4GB RAM and 128GB of storage.
The highlight of this device is its powerful dual-camera setup. It features a 20MP f/1.6 monochrome sensor and 12 MP f/1.8 RGB sensor with AIS and 4D predictive focus. It is one of the best in the world right now.
Triple-camera beast, the P20 Pro |
On the other hand, the Huawei P20 Pro is the camera-game changer of 2018. It is the beefier version of the P20 with more cameras. It is the world's first Leica triple-camera smartphone.
If features a massive 40MP f/1.8 RGB sensor paired with a 20MP f/1.6 monochrome lens and an 8MP OIS 3x telephoto sensor. It is the currently the king of DxOMark in terms of overall camera quality. P20 Pro's camera is that good.
See also: The power of Huawei P20 Pro's night photography
Huawei Mate 20 |
7. If you want the one of the most powerful gaming smartphone of 2018 that can do a little bit of everything - Our suggestion in this category is the Huawei Mate 20 priced at PHP 40,990.
As expected, the Mate 20 arrived with premium design and build. It also has an attractive and massive 6.53-inch screen with FHD+ resolution to let you enjoy content on a larger panel. Another thing! The notch is very small and it has an impressive 88 percent of screen-to-body ratio.
Moreover, this handset is a BEAST under the hood. Like the Mate 20 Pro, it is powered by the next-generation 2.6GHz 64-bit Kirin 980 octa-core processor with Dual-NPU to handle AI tasks better. It also has the Mali-G76 MP10 GPU with GPU Turbo 2.0 technology for lag-free gaming. It is even paired with 6GB RAM for multitasking and 128GB storage.
It also has 4,000mAh of battery that can last up to 2 days on a single charger and 22.5W SuperCharge that charges its big battery in just 1 hour and 15 mins.
Lastly, this device also has a triple-camera setup with ultra-wide angle lens. You will find a 12MP f/1.8 RGB sensor + 16MP f/2.2 ultra wide-angle + 8MP f/2.4 OIS telephoto sensor w/ 4D predictive focus, AIS, 5x zoom, 4K video recording, 960 fps slow motion, and dual-tone LED flash.
Impressive right?
It features a stunning metal and glass sandwich design with gradient colors and anti-fingerprint texture. It also has a big 6.39-inch 3D curved OLED screen with massive QHD+ 3140 x 1440 resolution at 541 ppi with over 800 nits of brightness to let you enjoy content in ultra-high-definition quality.
Inside, it is also a beast. Like the Mate 20, it runs with the 7nm 2.6GHz 64-bit Kirin 980 octa-core processor with Dual-NPU, Mali-G76 MP10 with GPU Turbo 2.0 tech, 6GB RAM, and 128GB storage.
Huawei even made its battery bigger. It has a large 4,200mAh of battery with extra fast 40W SuperCharge technoloy and 15W wireless charging. It is also the first smartphone in the world with reverse wireless charging technology. It simply means that you can use the Mate 20 Pro as a wireless charger to other phones with wireless charging solution.
On the camera part, it is a revolutionary machine as well. To my eyes, it is even more impressive and versatile than the P20 Pro. It features a 40MP f/1.8 RGB sensor + 20MP f/2.2 ultra wide-angle + 8MP f/2.4 OIS telephoto sensor w/ 4D predictive focus, AIS, 5x zoom, 4K video recording, 960 fps slow motion, and dual-tone LED flash.
The new feature there is the 20MP f/2.2 ultra-wide angle lens that will simply allow you to see more. You can use the ultra-wide angle for photos, night shots, light painting, super macro, and even videos.
The Mate 20 Pro also goes with 3D face unlock, In-Display fingerprint scanner in front, IR Blaster, IP68 water and dust resistance, 4G LTE Cat 21, Bluetooth 5, dual-band GPS, and a hybrid dual SIM slot with NM memory card slot.
Huawei's Christmas promo
Huawei's Christmas promo |
Huawei also have promos for Huawei smartphones and tablets this Christmas season. They will come with exclusive freebies from November 16, 2018 until January 15, 2019.
The Huawei Mate 20 Pro will come with a FREE wireless charger bundle worth PHP 3,990.
The likes of Huawei Mate 20, Nova 3, Nova 3i, and MediaPad M5 lite will come with a FREE outdoor speaker worth PHP 2,990.
The P20 and P20 Pro will come with a FREE body fat scale worth PHP 1,490, the Huawei Y9 2019 will come with a FREE Puredea speaker worth PHP 1,490, and the Huawei Y6 2018 will come with a FREE phone case worth PHP 499.
A lot of Huawei phones are nominated at #GIZAwards2018 |
Note: Most of the Huawei devices mentioned in this gift guide are also nominated at the #GIZPhoneAwards2018. To vote, just visit this link.
That's it! What's your favorite Huawei device so far?
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