Huawei nova Y60 Review - Budget Superstar

Whether learning a new language, completing assignments, documenting life events, and so much more; mobile phones have become integral to working and living within modern society.
However, not all phones are created equal, and there is a rather large divide between flagship and entry level devices. This is where the Huawei nova Y60 steps in, hoping to offer mid-tier hardware at entry level pricing (ZAR R3000/USD $200).
So is the phone worth the cost of entry? Let us find out :-)
Useful information:
* Music: Epidemic Sound: bit.ly/H-Music
* Product: Huawei Nova Y60: consumer.huawei.com/za/phones...
Disclosure: @Huawei provided a loan device for review purposes.
Timestamps:
00:00 - Pre-roll
00:09 - Introduction & what this video is about
01:22 - Unboxing the Huawei nova Y60 & accessories
01:49 - Design, colour options, materials & aesthetics
03:20 - Biometric annoyances
04:21 - Connectivity
04:54 - Dimensions & weight
05:19 - Speaker test & overview
05:57 - Display tests & overview
07:19 - Internal & expandable memory options
07:49 - Front Facing Camera (overview + test)
09:00 - Rear Triple Camera Module (overview + tests)
11:56 - Battery details & performance
13:10 - SoC details & performance
13:58 - EMUI & its many flaws
15:56 - Conclusion & final thoughts
Thank you for watching :-)

[@moniquesherisevisser4229]

I never had issues when it comes to a Huawei phone. I had the iPhone 6 at some point and the battery gave me issues within 6 months. I tried Huawei and I'm already on my third one. No issues at all! Just a pity with Google play

[@HansHaupt]

As you’ve said, Huawei’s hardware is good, but it’s consistently let down by the software. Hopefully this will change for the better in the future.

[@delanomartin]

Thank you for the review, this is actually going to be my first decent phone, great job.

[@HansHaupt]

You’re most welcome, Delano. Thank you for taking the time to watch and comment 🙏🏻 I hope the phone meets and exceeds your expectations 😊

[@joanhenschel3511]

Thanks for review. I'm not very tech savvy, but I think I'll be OK taking this over from my 85 year old mom who hates hers. In her own words: "I'm technologically challenged!" I have enough youngsters on my property to help me when I need it.

[@MasterTsongaAnalyst]

Great review brother. You covered everything including the camera test which is what I was here for. All the way from South Africa 🇿🇦

[@HansHaupt]

Thank you for watching and the great feedback 🙏🏻

[@picpoo1801]

Good review bro, got a follower from now on

[@TheRealYemeni]

Perfect review, thank you!

[@HansHaupt]

Thank you for watching. Very glad you enjoyed it.

[@cheniquestanders9952]

Excellent review!! This help me so much ❤

[@HansHaupt]

You are most welcome. Thank you for watching and commenting 🙏🏻

[@kingb2k00]

Got mine last weekend, the charging is 15w, and it's quite fast. This is a solid device, the G Space app can get you access to Google apps such as YT and YT Music. It is a mimick to Apple imo. I love this phone, I think Huawei is better off without Google, give it a few years, and you'll see. I might consider to modify it later but I'm happy with it and the software, for now.

[@tinker2054]

How is the camera bro?

[@kingb2k00]

It's the worst camera they've ever put on one of their devices in this price range.

[@kingb2k00]

Tbh, I would rather go for a Samsung A13.

[@EdwardSwardt]

Best thing about this phone seems to be that battery. It’s absolutely yuge compared to today’s flagships. Dunno about that camera tho.

[@HansHaupt]

100% a battery king! Everything else is decent too. EMUI though... ☠️

[@brandonphillips5912]

Great review, I have mine for just 4 months, I'm also missing Google play and the things we used to that comes with Google. The issue I picked up with the phone was the finger print scanner, as it's my right hand thumb, so whenever I'm putting it in my pocket the phone unlocks. Other than that great phone overall good battery life.

[@brandonphillips5912]

Also I forgot to mention that the phone is a fingerprint magnet on the back.

[@munchieyogi]

Nice thorough review

[@HansHaupt]

Thank you for watching and for the positive feedback, Manchadi. It’s appreciated 🙏🏻

[@jadonvanwyk7044]

Is this phone or the Huawei y6p better?

[@picpoo1801]

And please do a Samsung A12 if possible as it is the direct competitor to this one

[@malahlelajohannalethabo2422]

Does it have screen split, app lock and screen recorder?

[@HansHaupt]

Unfortunately, I no longer have the device so I’m not entirely certain if it has those features.

[@bafanamachika5495]

Can u pls compare it with the A12. I really keep changing my choice. Which phone is better?

[@HansHaupt]

I wish I could give you a proper answer, unfortunately I’ve not had a chance to use the A12 personally. I only know of people who do have it and are happy with it. If you’re tech savvy enough to side load apps or flash to stock Android, the nova Y60 is a great device. If not, consider something else 💁🏼

[@bafanamachika5495]

@@HansHaupt Can i transfer apps to this phone using shareit?

[@HansHaupt]

I guess if you transfer the APK it might work, but I wouldn’t count on it. 🤷🏼

[@bafanamachika5495]

@@HansHaupt Does it have live focus camera?

[@HansHaupt]

The camera’s focus can be changed in the camera app by tapping on what you’d like to be in focus.

[@maquinadefuego6956]

What a good review I don't understand English I wanted to ask if it's worth the cell phone 👍Best regards

[@HansHaupt]

Hello Maquina 👋🏻 Thank you for watching. Hardware is good. Software (EMUI) is bad (no American applications: Facebook, KZbin, Instagram etc). If you know technology, you can side-load applications or flash the operating system with stock Android. If you do this, phone becomes very good. If you do not know technology/software well, rather get something else. I hope this helps you 😎

[@maquinadefuego6956]

Thank you very much new subscriber

[@HansHaupt]

You are most welcome! 😎

[@pabi.m667]

i really enjoyed the review and ofcourse liked the video . my biggest concern is that my birthday is coming soon and i want to buy the phone ...but should i really buy it??

[@HansHaupt]

Thanks for watching Pabi 🙏🏻 Honestly, it depends on what you’d like out of the phone. If you want things like Facebook, Twitter, Instagram etc; it will be a little more difficult as those apps aren’t available natively in the Huawei Gallery App. However, they can be used via the web browser or if you know how to side load apps, you can do that too.

[@pabi.m667]

@@HansHaupt your welcome! and yes i do know how to side load such apps .but will they be able to update properly?

[@HansHaupt]

During my time with the device, I only used APK Pure. This allowed sideloaded apps to update etc whenever necessary. However, any apps that required Google Play Services did not work - no matter what I tried. If you’re comfortable with that, then it’s a good phone. But it might be worth considering other phones in a similar price point - like the Samsung A12.

[@pabi.m667]

@@HansHaupt i was also considering the samsung a12 but i saw other reviews on it ....some comments there were bad ..someone commented that he used the phoe for 6 months now and the cameras were bad, the perfomance was bad due to alot of apps . have you ever used the phone? (sorry for too many questions)

[@HansHaupt]

@@pabi.m667 I am happy to answer and help 😎 Unfortunately, I haven’t used the Samsung myself, but I know of people who have - and they’ve been happy.

[@travisdavids4726]

Can someone plz make a actual game test about the phone

[@marccilliers4808]

My brother has a new Samsung A32 4g and my mom still has the old Huawei P9 lite. When it comes to apps and system updates the Huawei p9 lite wins the speed test. When my brother does a system update or app update then his phone takes forever and a day. The Huawei P9 lite has all most no lag when it comes to scrolling through social media. And both phones are connected to the same internet connection. The Huawei P9 lite is still a great phone hands down.

[@sphiwemotsoeneng413]

I'm still using it now ,over 6 years

[@princemhon3396]

is this good for gaming?

[@HansHaupt]

It’s a pretty decent performer, assuming the games are available on the Huawei store 💁🏼

[@vusijohn6974]

Am I the only one having a problem with the front camera

[@51calvin2]

is there anything bad about this phone... clearly this was sponsored hence why you think this is a better phone than the iPhone 16 pro max xdr plus

[@HansHaupt]

First of all, I don’t do paid for reviews. Never have and never will. Secondly, this phone is great for its price bracket. Comparing a R3k Android phone to a R20k iPhone is like comparing a Toyota Camry to a Lamborghini. They’re obviously not the same, nor are they targeted to the same clientele.

[@51calvin2]

@@HansHaupt comparing it to an iPhone would help users to understand the price to performance ratio and what they're losing out on.

[@delanomartin]

@@51calvin2 This device is a mid-tier phone so people come to watch the specs of the mid-tier phone, you cannot tell them they are missing out on a more expensive phone because that is not what they came here for.

[@51calvin2]

@@delanomartin "pretty good for the price" "not bad for the price" now I know why some reviews don't make videos of cheap phones, they tend to be miss leading...

[@ariphill4557]

lol you did more dissing n undermining than a review.....