Huawei Y6s launches in PH, a budget phone with Helio P35 octa-core chip

A few weeks after it was first teased, Huawei has formally launched the new Y6s in the Philippines in an event earlier.

Huawei Y6s

Huawei Y6s launches in PH

Huawei Y6s is the company's newest entry-level contender packed with upgraded specs and features coming from the well-received Huawei Y6 Pro 2019.

Orchid Blue, Starry Black

It now has a speedier 12nm MediaTek Helio P35 octa-core processor, a larger 64GB expandable internal storage, and a rear-facing fingerprint scanner to let customers on a budget experience better phone performance for less.

Huawei Y6s also boasts a 6.09-inch IPS screen with HD+ resolution and a tiny notch, 3GB RAM, 3,020mAh battery, 3.5mm headphone slot, built-in FM Radio, Band 28 700MHz 4G LTE, and dual SIM slots.

It also runs with the Android 9.1 Pie operating system with EMUI 9.1 skin and Google Mobile Services.

Huawei Y6s Specs

Display: 6.09-inch 2.5D curved IPS screen w/ HD+ 1520 x 720 resolution at 276 ppi
CPU: 2.3GHz 12nm Helio P35 octa-core processor
GPU: PowerVR GE8320
RAM: 3GB
ROM: 64GB expandable via microSD card slot up to 512GB (dedicated)
Back Camera: 13MP f/1.8 w/ PDAF and LED flash
Selfie Camera: 8MP f/2.0 w/ screen flash
Battery: 3,020mAh
OS: Android 9.1 Pie w/ EMUI 9.1
Connectivity: WiFi, 700MHz 4G LTE, Bluetooth, built-in FM Radio, GPS, GLONASS, dual SIM (nano)
Sensors: Accelerometer, light, proximity, sound
Others: Face unlock, loudspeaker, Colors: orchid blue, starry black
Dimensions: 156.28 x 73.5 x 8 mm
Weight: 150 g
Price: PHP 6,990 (PHP 5,490 new SRP)

Deal: Huawei Y6s 64GB receives another price cut, down to PHP 5,490

The gift box

The first 100 who bought the Huawei Y6s at the SM Megamall event earlier also got special freebies such as the FREE Huawei lifestyle box and gift vouchers.

To read our Huawei Y6s review, click here.