Huawei unveils innovative FullView Display and incredible battery backup in its latest offering, HUAWEI Y9 2019

- HUAWEI Y9 2019, Priced at INR 15,990 (4 GB RAM + 64 GB ROM) will come in two colours- Blue & Black

- Huawei announces limited period bundle offer on Amazon, provides ‘Boat ROCKERZ 255 SPORTS Bluetooth hands-free’ worth INR 2,999 for free

- The new notched 16.51 cm (6.5") HUAWEI FullView Display with 4000 mAh battery backup will provide a truly riveting entertainment experience

New Delhi, 7 January 2019: Huawei Consumer Business Group, India today announced the launch of HUAWEI Y9 2019, its latest high-tech offering for the ultimate entertainment experience. With Huawei’s focus on premium quality and superior experience, the "Entry-level Flagship Phone" HUAWEI Y9 2019 features a 16.51 cm (6.5") screen, 3D curved design, powerful battery, advanced quad camera and flagship-level craftsmanship that boasts of high durability.

Huawei’s devices have been awarded globally for providing the highest level of quality and endurance; and with the launch of HUAWEI Y9 2019, the company further aims not only to offer distinctive user experience but also offer consumers the reliability and durability that one finds in flagship smartphones. The smartphone adopts high strength material that offers a refined touch experience, yet it is durable and robust for daily use.

With the dedicated Quality centre at Huawei’s R&D, the company is focusing its investment in research, equipment and capabilities, driving innovation to accelerate its growth. The company also applies privacy by Design principles throughout all of its product development, design, verification, sales, services, and procurement activities. HUAWEI Y9 2019 offers impressive performance with an enhanced and revolutionary experience. In fact, HUAWEI Y9 2019 has received an official certification by TÜV Rheinland for its Eye Comfort Mode which reduces harmful blue light and digital strain.

Commenting on the launch,Mr. Pan Yin Long, Country Manager (Huawei Brand), Consumer Business Group, Huawei India, said, “ As a global smartphone leader, our constant endeavour is to offer meaningful innovation in a fast-paced world driven by technology advancements. With the launch of HUAWEI Y9 2019, we are introducing new smartphone capabilities with several technological advancements and superior aesthetics without compromising on the premium quality that Huawei is renowned for, providing our consumers with the best possible experience”

Wider Vision with HUAWEI FullView Display

HUAWEI Y9 2019 features the new generation 16.51 cm (6.5") Notched HUAWEI FullView Display, offering a higher screen to body ratio. HUAWEI Y9 2019 features a 16.70 million color IPS LCD, with the contrast ratio of 1500:1, 2340 x 1080 resolution and 397 PPI, the display stands out with the 3D curved design, bringing users both wider view and ultimate control. It also supports Eye Comfort Mode, which has been certified by TÜV Rheinland. It can dim the screen brightness to 3nit; reduce harmful blue light and digital strain. Users reading e-book under Eye Comfort Mode suffer less eyestrain with suitable colour temperature configuration and contrast restriction.

High performance and power efficiency

HUAWEI Y9 2019 is equipped with a 4000 mAh big battery and the high-performance 12nm Kirin 710 chipset provides excellent power efficiency. HUAWEI Y9 2019 supports smart power consumption optimization for comprehensive energy-saving technology, with one-touch battery optimization and suspension to inactive programs to improve standby time to several days.

Perfect cameras for the superior quality photography

HUAWEI Y9 2019 features dual camera, both on the front and rear for hardware level Bokeh effect, and supports AI intelligent scenario identification and optimization. Together with smart features such as Gesture Control and unique filters, users can produce studio-quality pictures in seconds. It is equipped with the 16 MP+2 MP front dual camera and the 13 MP+2 MP rear dual camera. The front 16 MP f/2.0 camera utilizes Pixel 4-in-1 intelligent algorithm to create beautiful selfies even in low-light or backlighting conditions. The rear camera works with the f/1.8 aperture that increases light source by 50% comparing to f/2.2, creating stunning and clear pictures even in low-light environment.

It integrates AI machine learning algorithm, which creates 21 different category labels, and helps to select the optimized background and adjusts all the parameters after analysing the scene (up to 500+ scenarios). HUAWEI Y9 2019 also features AI stabilization and Hand-held Night Mode to support up to 6 seconds long exposure, to capture all the details and adjust the brightness in the low-light environment. The device also comes with capabilities of AI 3D lighting to help create different effects such as soft lighting, stage lighting, butterfly lighting and split lighting. The PDAF fast-focusing technology further helps analyse the object and adjust the shutter speed, enables users to capture the most exciting and beautiful moments anytime with their devices.

Stylish Design Creates Elegant and Stunning Gloss

The design and appearance is one of the major considerations for young users in choosing their phone. HUAWEI Y9 2019 features a sleek and elegant design while offering outstanding performance. It features nano-stripes pattern, which assimilates architectural design for the unique elegant appearance. After repeated polishing and processing with nano-level technology, HUAWEI Y9 2019 shows its elegant yet subtle shininess with reflective light. The unique glossy appearance is a perfect match with the stylish and elegant lifestyles. Offering products and designs that are bold, fresh and are in line with the latest trends, HUAWEI Y9 2019 will be available in two colours, Black and Blue.

Gaming & Entertainment

To meet the entertainment demand of young users, HUAWEI Y9 2019 brings upgrades and development in gaming and video features. The Kirin 710 chipset on HUAWEI Y9 2019 works together with Huawei's unique GPU Turbo technology which doubles the GPU efficiency and increases basic performance by 1.3x, allowing smooth and high-quality gaming experience. The Game Suite can keep you focus on your games; and Karaoke mode, Party mode and Histen 5.0 bring users more wonderful entertainment.

HUAWEI Y9 2019 also brings various attentive smart features, including Fingerprint 4.0 identification technology, massive extended storage and Simple Mode for elderly users, offering more convenience and smarter lifestyle. HUAWEI Y9 2019 supports Talk Easy function, which intelligently identifies background noise to evaluate users' surrounding environment and scenario. In addition, "Automatic Enhancement" and "Nicam Technology" help to amplify sound automatically so phone calls are always clear. HUAWEI Y9 2019 also identifies movement intelligently to increase weak signal or adjust to the complex environment, enabling better and more stable connection under all conditions.

PRICING AND OFFERS

The HUAWEI Y9 2019 is available online exclusively on Amazon starting 15 January 2019 from 12 AM onwards. Priced at INR 15,990, the device will be available with a limited period bundle offer on Amazon, with ‘Boat ROCKERZ 255 SPORTS Bluetooth hands-free’ worth INR 2,999 for free (Total cost of bundle is INR 15,990/same as MRP of smartphone). Additionally, JIO customers can avail benefits worth Rs 4,450, in addition to 100 GB 4G data on top of the purchased mobile plan.

‘Boat ROCKERZ 255 SPORTS Bluetooth hands-free’ are currently retailing at INR 2,999.

Media Contacts:
Saurabh Saggi
Huawei CBG India
Saurabh.saggi@huawei.com
Veer Angad Berry
Huawei CBG India
veer.angad.berry@huawei.com
About Huawei Consumer BG
Huawei’s products and services are available in more than 170 countries, and are used by a third of the world’s population. Fifteen R&D centers have been set up in the United States, Germany, Sweden, Russia, India and China. Huawei Consumer BG is one of Huawei’s three business units and covers smartphones, PC and tablets, wearables and cloud services, etc. Huawei’s global network is built on almost 30 years of expertise in the telecom industry and is dedicated to delivering the latest technological advances to consumers around the world.

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