⚠️ The last official update is EMUI 12 (based on Android 10). You will not get Android 11/12/13 or new security patches after 2022/2023.
✅ At its original price it was competitive; today it's a great budget pick for a secondary phone or first smartphone for a teen or senior. Important Limitations (Read Before Buying) ⚠️ No Google Play Services: This is the biggest catch. Because of US sanctions, the Y9s does not natively support Google apps (Play Store, Gmail, Maps, YouTube, etc.). You can install some via third-party stores like Aurora Store or use GBox/GSpace workarounds, but they are not seamless. hawai y9s
✅ The 4000 mAh battery easily lasts a full day of moderate to heavy use. Light users may get 1.5–2 days. ⚠️ The last official update is EMUI 12
✅ The side fingerprint sensor is fast and intuitive. The 3.5 mm headphone jack is a plus for wired headphones. Important Limitations (Read Before Buying) ⚠️ No Google
⚠️ 10W charging on a 4000 mAh battery means 0–100% takes about 2.5 hours. That's very slow by modern standards.