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  • Value for Money
    3.0 (10)
  • Ease of Use
    2.9 (10)
  • Battery Life
    3.7 (10)
  • Camera Quality
    3.2 (10)
  • Hardware
    3.1 (10)
  • Software
    3.4 (11)
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Sophia

SophiaMelbourne

  • 9 reviews

It's good and fast and useful

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This phone can download a quite a few apps and working fast.
Once It touched a lot of water then start to play for a month, it kept turning on and off for an hour everyday. After that month it's amazingly good again.
Even I dropped a few times on the street it still no damage at all.

Date PurchasedDec 2017
CONTESSA

CONTESSAAU

  • 2 reviews

Great Value

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I've had this phone for a year now and find its great for what I need and I didn't pay a stupid price! I got so sick of paying what is just an exorbitant prices for iPhones and Samsung phones. Camera's ok, storage isn't that great but a SIM can be added. Charged up every night and iI does me for the day. You just have to make sure the cord is inserted properly as it's not a good precise fit. I've dropped it a few times and held my breath but the screen didn't break. :)
I'm mostly very happy with this little phone. It's value for money. I've saved heaps. Definitely recommend. :)

Date PurchasedMay 2017
Albert F

Albert FBrisbane

  • 5 reviews

Cheap but great

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Got it from Coles at 99 bucks. Generally, it works really well. Battery last 2 days under the light usage. The screen is big enough for watching videos. However, the camera is not very good. It's ok when you take a phone outdoor and with much light, but it's pretty bad when you use it in the room.

Date PurchasedAug 2017
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Christina H

Christina HENDEAVOUR HILLS

  • 6 reviews

It's pretty decent.

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It runs well, super quick, and it stores a lot of data. The only down side is the camera isn't that great (avid picture sharer). I use it as my Spotify phone, since the battery life is super great and I can download albums and all my playlist with little difficulty.



Date PurchasedMar 2017
Devi

DeviBrisbane, QLD

  • 6 reviews
  • 1 like

Great cheap phone

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I bought this device last minute from The Good Guys after I smashed my regular device, and it has performed reliably during the time I've been using it. Battery life is fantastic. Dual-SIM function is awesome to wield two phone numbers. The screen, camera and processor is average. Great as a backup-phone but I would definitely spend more if you are purchasing a main mobile phone to be used everyday.

Date PurchasedAug 2017
Chris

Chris

  • 20 reviews
  • 17 likes

Not Terrible, Not Great

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like any device it has its positives and negatives. very short battery span, poor touch screen response and low quality camera and old firmware it also has very annoying storage issues. the positives would be the cheap price and strong casing that is about all I can think of at this time.

Date PurchasedApr 2017
Glen

Glen

  • 4 reviews

Price Perfect

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Date PurchasedNov 2017
Lee B

Lee B

  • 2 reviews

Love it.

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I was so surprised to have received this incredible phone & couldn't be happier, the Huawei Y5 is more then I expected it was a great surprise. It's so light, the screen is big & so easy to view & read messages, download & access Aps, it's all good. I expected to receive a small phone as a gift but this is Crazzzzzzzzy love it, thankyou so much.

Date PurchasedDec 2017
Cincin

CincinLismore

  • 12 reviews
  • 2 likes

Brilliant little phone

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I bought this phone on special for about $129 at my local post office as a quicky cheap emergency replacement 16 months ago. I thought it would be temporary (like a backup phone) but we ended up staying together.
Its really top of the line for a budget phone. An sd card will expand the storage and at well over 16 months old, she still holds a pretty good charge. The cameras not too shabby for the price either. It is also very user friendly.
However there are 2 outdated unsupported apps preinstalled that will ruin the phone if used or updated. Touchpal update contains adware and built in browser is outdated and unsupported by android. Both caused problems and had to be disabled.
Go for the newer model. Much cleaner.

Date PurchasedAug 2016
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PaulM

PaulMGoondiwindi

  • 4 reviews
  • 2 likes

Great for a cheap phone

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Date PurchasedSep 2017
imawag

imawag

  • 11 reviews
  • 13 likes

Quality Budget Mobile Handset

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Date PurchasedSep 2017
Sil

SilLaunceston

  • 3 reviews
  • 2 likes

A neat one!

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Personally I would say this is a neat smartphone. Cameras are good enough to take some nice pictures. It is also good for playing music as well.
Their limitations are the memory and battery. The phone could become hot if playing games for a long time or not to response sometimes (due to errors I think). If you need a basic smartphone for calling, music and taking some photos, this would be a good one with low price!

Date PurchasedJan 2017
Elpixion

ElpixionCentral Highlands and Goldfields, VIC

  • 8 reviews
  • 4 likes

great phone for a good price but

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i got this in hopes of replacing my lumia however after a month or so of use the charger port broke which is a shame the camera is good quality, video is better than my lumia and i like the android skin that huawei use i just wish they made the mic better and made it more durable

Date PurchasedJun 2017
Howard

Howard

  • 11 reviews
  • 5 likes

Clear screen and good for backup/toy

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I bought it from Coles when Vodafone has cashback offer. Basically I got it for free. I was surprised that the screen was clear, phone was fast enough for browsing internet, reading news, play music and video. Excellent toy for kids and I don't worry about if it cracks or lose. Good value for the phone.

Date PurchasedJan 2017
Bubbagirl

BubbagirlSydney

  • 7 reviews
  • 2 likes

Was alright

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My phone is crappie keeps switching off on it's own and the battery goes flat fast I've only had it for 7 months. I wish they would give a new one for free because I deserve it I probably will not be getting one of these phones again no way.

Date PurchasedFeb 2017
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Wally

Wally

  • 2 reviews
  • 2 likes

Excellent Phone

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I find the Huawei and easy phone to use, consumer friendly, it possesses great features. It is truely a value for money phone would recommend this phone to others. You will find this phone will exceed your expectations. So if you looking for a cost effective reliable phone try the Huawei Y5

Date PurchasedDec 2016
Katt

KattMareeba

  • 7 reviews
  • 1 like

OK while it lasted

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My daughter got one for Christmas and it was the best phone she could do heaps with it, but it won't even charge up now or turn on. It's only 6 months old. The battery would heat up when charging or if you where on the phone for more than 15 minute's.
Then one night nothing......

Date PurchasedDec 2016
A A

A ASydney

  • 3 reviews
  • 1 like

Satisfactory for basic use

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For its price (<$100), Huawei Y5 does the job for basic use e.g. messaging, calls, simple apps; and is good value

Good, compact size. 4GX allows fast speeds, cameras on the front and back
At times, touch screen is not as responsive and apps are sluggish
Those wanting something powerful and capable of running many apps should look at another phone model

Overall, satisfactory for basic needs. Perhaps good for beginner's or those with low needs from mobile phone

Date PurchasedDec 2016
Cori

CoriDulwich Hill

  • 2 reviews

Great for simple use.

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I was an Apple only user and after a somewhat frustrating run with their expensive phones I got the courage to go buy this Huawei for $84.
Sure it has very small built in memory but other than that, It's totally worth the little money it costs.
Battery is average, one charge a day does me.
It has the option to add more memory so I'm really struggling to fault it.
GREAT CHEAP BUY FOR SIMPLE TASKS!

Date PurchasedMar 2017
Tops

TopsAU

  • 3 reviews
  • 2 likes

Adequate

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Got the Huawei Y560 for a good price at Coles when it was on offer. It is more than adequate for a beginner user of smartphone as I only use the unit's basic functions. It is a bit heavier than I expected though, but I think the iPhone is heavy too.

Date PurchasedDec 2016
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Questions & Answers

alaska m.

alaska m.asked

Y5

How do you remove the small icon on the right corner of Huawei y5?

1 answer
John Parker
John Parker

I do not know.
I had so much trouble with this phone that I got rid of it.
I will never buy another Huawai phone.

Delwyn H.

Delwyn H.asked

Y5 2022

When I add a page to my homescreen, it puts a little icon in the right bottom corner of the big icon, showing the chrome logo, or where ever I'm adding it from, if that makes sense. How do I remove that small icon? It's annoying and ruins the "look" of my screen. Thanks in advance.

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John Parker
John Parker

I had a similar problem with my phone. In the end I gave up. The phone is a piece of junk. I have given it away and replaced it with a refurbished Samsung S7. No more problems

Delwyn H.
Delwyn H.

Don't blame ya! I had a Samsung s5 before this, that met an unfortunate end, and it was the best phone I've ever had. Would of bought another if I could of found one. This phone has/does so many stupid unnecessary issues.

Anne J.

Anne J.asked

Y5

When editing a contact my dialer pad doesn't appear anymore, so I can't edit. Can you help please. Anne

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Chelle
Chelle

All I can suggest is, press the 3 little dots in the top right hand corner of your screen, see if there is a way to change it or maybe just take it into whatever phone company your with and ask them if they can help you

Anne J.
Anne J.

Thanks Chelle

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