UAE Price
AED 649
Links may include affiliate commissions. Disclosure.
Smartphone · Huawei Test · 2023
The Huawei nova Y91 128GB is Huawei Test's 2023 smartphone featuring a 6.95 inches, 117.4 cm2 (~85.6% screen-to-body ratio) display, the Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G (6 nm) chipset. It comes with a 7000 mAh battery. Available in the UAE from AED 649.
The Huawei nova Y91 excels with its 7000 mAh battery delivering multi-day usage on a single charge, 22.5W wired charging for rapid top-ups, and a 6.95-inch 1080 x 2376 display offering sharp text clarity. It targets users who prioritize battery endurance over speed—like delivery riders, field workers, or elderly users needing long-lasting power without frequent charging. Its weakness is the absence of Google Play Services, limiting app access and updates, and the dated Octa-core chipset struggles with multitasking or modern games. The 8MP main camera lacks detail in low light, making it unsuitable for photography needs. In UAE at AED 649, it’s competitive because no other phone under AED 700 offers a 7000 mAh battery with 22.5W charging. In India, where pricing is unavailable, it cannot be recommended due to the same Google ecosystem gap—users there expect Android-native functionality, and alternatives like Redmi or Realme offer better software support at similar prices.
Consider instead
Gt
Honor · AED 800 · different brand, similar price
| Loudspeaker | Yes, with stereo speakers |
| 3.5mm jack | No |
| Type | Li-Po 7000 mAh |
| Charging | 22.5W wired |
| Battery Capacity | 7000 mAh |
| Dual | 50 MP, f/1.8, (wide), PDAF Auxiliary lens |
| Features | LED flash, HDR, panorama |
| Video | 1080p@30fps |
| Single | 8 MP, f/2.0, (wide) |
| Video | 1080p@30fps |
| Technology | GSM / HSPA / LTE |
| 2G bands | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 |
| 3G bands | HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 |
| 4G bands | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 13, 20, 26, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66 |
| Speed | HSPA, LTE |
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band |
| Bluetooth | 5.0, A2DP, LE |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS |
| NFC | No |
| Radio | No |
| USB | USB Type-C 2.0 |
| Dimensions | 171.6 x 79.9 x 8.9 mm (6.76 x 3.15 x 0.35 in) |
| Weight | 214 g (7.55 oz) |
| SIM | · Nano-SIM· Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM |
| Type | IPS LCD, 90Hz |
| Size | 6.95 inches, 117.4 cm2 (~85.6% screen-to-body ratio) |
| Resolution | 1080 x 2376 pixels (~376 ppi density) |
| Card slot | Unspecified |
| Internal | 128 |
| Sensors | Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, gyro, compass |
| Colors | Starry Black, Moonlight Silver |
| Models | STG-LX1, STG-LX2 |
| Price | About 280 EUR |
| Announced | 2023, May 23 |
| Status | Available. Released 2023, June 10 |
| OS | EMUI 13, no Google Play Services |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G (6 nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core (4x2.4 GHz Cortex-A73 & 4x1.9 GHz Cortex-A53) |
| GPU | Adreno 610 |
Specs sourced from official manufacturer website and GSMArena.
Common questions about the Nova Y91.
It may still be a budget-friendly option for basic tasks, but its lack of Google services and outdated software support by 2026 limits long-term value. Consider it only if you need a simple phone without needing app updates or modern features.
The Huawei nova Y91 128GB is priced at AED 649 in the UAE. It is available through major retailers and online platforms across the country.
The Huawei nova Y91 128GB is not officially available in India, so there is no official price. It may be found through third-party sellers at varying rates.
The camera delivers decent daytime photos with good detail for its class, but low-light performance is average and lacks advanced features like night mode. Video recording is stable at 1080p but with limited dynamic range.
The battery lasts up to two days with moderate use, including browsing, messaging, and occasional video streaming. It handles heavy usage for a full day without needing a recharge.
Ready to buy the Nova Y91?
From AED 649 on Amazon UAE and Noon.
