This archive report was first published on 15 November 2019.
Huawei Launches Y9s in Kenya ¶
On November 14, 2019, Huawei launched the Y9s in Kenya, a smartphone that comes with a 48MP camera, side-mounted fingerprint scanner, and a higher price point of KES. 31,999.
The launch marks a significant moment for Huawei in Kenya, as it is the first time a wearable has headlined a Huawei launch in the country. The company has been forced to launch new phones without Google Services due to the ongoing American ban.
However, the Y9s does come with Google Services pre-installed, which is a significant advantage for customers. The phone also features a 48MP camera, side-mounted fingerprint scanner, and a higher price point of KES. 31,999.
But what's new with the Huawei Y9s? The phone features a 48MP camera, side-mounted fingerprint scanner, and a new color option called Breathing Crystal. It also comes with 6GB RAM and a higher price point of KES. 31,999.
So, what's the same with the earlier launched Huawei Y9 Prime? The phone features the same processor, display size and quality, Android version and EMUI version, amount of storage, 16MP pop-up selfie camera, and 4000mAh battery.
But what about the P30 Lite NEW Edition? The phone features a different display size and battery size, but the same specs as the Y9s. The P30 Lite starts at KES. 28,499, making it a more affordable option for customers.
So, what's the verdict on the Huawei Y9s? The phone features a 48MP camera, side-mounted fingerprint scanner, and a higher price point of KES. 31,999. It's a significant upgrade from the Y9 Prime, but it's also more expensive. Customers will need to decide whether the extra features are worth the extra cost.
