The Huawei nova Y60 is the latest smartphone from the Chinese manufacturer to launch in Kenya. The phone is available in the country for Ksh 23,000. You can get the phone from Amaya, Huawei authorised resellers.
The Huawei nova Y60 is currently available on pre-order but will be available in stores in the coming months. Huawei has not been very active in the smartphone space since the US ban and the nova Y60 may be one of the first devices that brings the company back.
In a statement, the company said, “The mid-range device is a new branch of the Huawei nova series, integrating the nova and Y series, the nova series is a design-focus lineup offering stylish design and affordable flagship features, while the Y series is designed to make Huawei’s innovations accessible to all consumers, especially for those who do not want to spend too much on a smartphone.”
Have a look at the key Huawei nova Y60 specifications.
Huawei nova Y60 Specifications
| Specs | Huawei nova Y60 Specifications | |
| Body | Dimensions | 165.26 × 76.2 × 9.2 mm |
| Weight | 185 g | |
| SIM | Dual Nano SIM | |
| Display | Size | 6.6 inches |
| Type | IPS LCD capacitive touchscreen | |
| Resolution | 720 x 1600 pixels | |
| Platform | Operating System | Android 10; EMUI 11.0.1, no GMS |
| Chipset | Mediatek Helio P35 | |
| CPU | Octa-core (4×2.35 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4×1.8 GHz Cortex-A53) | |
| GPU | PowerVR GE8320 | |
| Storage | Internal space | 4 GB RAM, 64 GB storage |
| MicroSD card Slot | Yes, up to 512GB | |
| Camera | Rear Facing Camera | Triple: 13 MP + 5 MP + 2MP |
| Features | Autofocus, Digital zoom, HDR, Touch focus, Face detection, LED flash | |
| Video Recording | Yes, UP TO 1080p@30fps | |
| Front facing camera | 8 MP | |
| Connectivity | Cellular Data | 2G, 3G, 4G |
| Sensors | Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh non-removable battery supports 10W charging | |
| Available colors | Crushed Green and Black | |
| Price | Ksh 23,000 (Buy on Amaya) |
From the specifications above, does this look like a phone you would want to spend money on? What ticks the right boxes for you and what does not?
Is the Huawei nova Y60 a good phone?
Yes, the Huawei Y60 is a pretty decent smartphone for its price.
Does the Huawei nova Y60 have Google services?
No, the nova Y60 does not come with Google Mobile Services. This is the scenario with most new smartphones from Huawei.
Does the Nova Y60 have a fingerprint scanner?
Yes, the nova Y60 has a side-mounted fingerprint scanner.
How Much is the Huawei nova Y60 in Kenya Now?
The Huawei nova Y60 is available in Kenya for Ksh 23.000.
Does The Huawei nova Y60 Have 5G?
No, the nova Y60 does not support 5G connectivity.
Does the NOVA y60 support 4G LTE?
Yes, this is a 4G LTE smartphone.
Is this the Latest Huawei Smartphone?
Yes, the Huawei nova Y60 is the latest smartphone from the company to launch in Kenya.
Does the Huawei nova Y60 Support quick Charging?
This phone supports 10W fast charging.
What Android version does the nova Y60 come with?
The nova Y60 runs on Android 10 with EMUI 11.0.1