Huawei Y9 (2018)

Name: Huawei Y9 (2018)
Brand: Huawei

Huawei · 2018 27.07.2026 · updated 28.07.2026

Huawei Y9 (2018) (2018) is an entry-level phone from Huawei. MobileRank rating: 22/100. Performance 2/100, camera 13/100, battery 32/100, display 58/100, portability 78/100.

HiSilicon Kirin 659

4000 mAh

16 MP

Specifications

Processor	HiSilicon Kirin 659
Display	5.9" IPS LCD, 1080x2160
RAM	3GB / 4GB
Storage	32GB / 128GB
Battery	4000 mAh · ≈7.5 hrs of active use*
Charging	—
OS	Android 8.0 (Oreo); EMUI 8
Dimensions	157.2 × 75.3 × 7.9 mm
Weight	170g
NFC	no

* battery life is an estimated figure based on capacity, display, and chipset — not a lab measurement.

Cameras

Main	16MP f/2.2
Front	13MP

Benchmarks

AnTuTu —

Geekbench Single 215

Geekbench Multi 810

Performance

Overview and verdict

In 2018, Huawei introduced the Huawei Y9 (2018) — a "entry-level phone"-level smartphone with a MobileRank rating of 22/100. The HiSilicon Kirin 659 chipset delivers weak performance (2/100).

Pros

Lightweight body (170g)

Cons

Limited performance for demanding games
Modest camera capabilities
Small battery (4000 mAh)
No telephoto camera

Best for: The Huawei Y9 (2018) has no pronounced profile: its best category is portability (78/100), its weakest performance (2/100).

Frequently asked questions

What processor does the Huawei Y9 (2018) have?

The Huawei Y9 (2018) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 659 chipset.

What is the Huawei Y9 (2018)'s rating?

The Huawei Y9 (2018) scores 22 out of 100 in the MobileRank rating. Categories: performance 2/100, camera 13/100, battery 32/100, display 58/100, portability 78/100.

What battery does the Huawei Y9 (2018) have?

The Huawei Y9 (2018) has a 4000 mAh battery. Battery score: 32/100.

Is the Huawei Y9 (2018) worth buying?

The Huawei Y9 (2018) has no pronounced profile: its best category is portability (78/100), its weakest performance (2/100). Overall rating — 22/100 (entry-level phone).

MobileRank rating

Device profile

Category scores

Performance 2

Display 58

Camera 13

Battery 32

Portability 78

Value for money —

The score is built from the five categories below (weights are in the methodology); 100% of the weight is known. Value for money is computed separately and is not part of the overall score. The price is unknown, so value for money is not computed. How the rating works →