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Huawei Y9s with 16MP pop-up camera, Kirin 710F launched in India

The Huawei Y9s is an upgraded versoin of the Huawei Y9 Prime, packing a 48MP primary sensor, 16MP pop selfie shooter and Kirin 710F. Read on to know more!

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Huawei has just launched a new mid-range smartphone in India. Dubbed the Huawei Y9s, this smartphone keeps the basic design language and internal hardware of last year's Huawei Y9 Prime, but brings along a camera refresh in the form of the 48MP primary camera to better stand against the competition.

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Huawei Mate 30 and Huawei Y9 Prime 2019 do not use any US-made components

Huawei has been exploring alternatives for components that come from US-based companies, and its latest smartphones come with no US-based parts. Read on!

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Huawei's recent trade ban saga was an unfortunate incident, as it restricted US companies from conducting business with the Chinese company. The most prominent collateral damage in this trade war, to a smartphone enthusiast, was the fact that Huawei's newer smartphones like the Mate 30 series will be left without the comforting shade of Google Mobile Services. However, the effects of the trade ban extend beyond software, as smartphones from Huawei did come with several components sourced from US companies. But a report from Wall Street Journal suggests that newer batches of Huawei devices like the Huawei Mate 30 and the Huawei Y9 Prime 2019 do not come with any US-based components.

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Huawei Y9 Prime Hands-on: Affordable Pop-Up Eye Candy

The Huawei Y9 Prime is a budget offering from Huawei with a 16MP pop-up selfie camera and an eye-catching design with triple cameras on the back.

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The past few months have spelled trouble for Huawei and its fans. Despite the U.S. government's constraints, Huawei seems to be faring well and has been built upon its catalog of products. In India, it just announced a new smartphone — the Huawei Y9 Prime — as its newest mid-range contender. Huawei's latest smartphone features a large, notchless display, triple rear cameras, and a pop-up selfie camera as its major highlights.