Mobile phone usage in Uganda has sky rocketed to over 21million users. In a bid to reach the low to midlevel market with smartphones that are affordable yet smart, Huawei recently introduced the Huawei Y6Pro; a trendy yet pocket friendly phone. Our reporter interviewed Jean Baguma, the Huawei Uganda Marketing Manager on distinct features of the Huawei Y6Prothat have made it affordable yet smart, the future of smartphone usage in Uganda as well as quick tips for smartphone users.
Huawei recently introduced the Y6Pro phones to the Ugandan market, who exactly is this phone’s target audience?
Uganda has one of the fastest growing mobile phone usage trends in the world with more and more people adopting the use of smartphones in their day to day living.The Y6Pro series is perfect for the Ugandan market where cost and functionality are equally important. This device is ideal for those who need their phone to last for a period of time without being charged. It is one of the only phones within its price range that can tolerate days of heavy usage.
What makes the Huawei Y6Pro stand out from other smartphones on the market?
The Y6 Pro boasts a super powerful battery and it is extremely quick to charge, in just 10 minutes of charging from 0% battery delivers 3 hours of call time. Furthermore, the device doubles as a portable charger, powering up devices and other phones on the go.
The Huawei Y6Pro is not only a technologically advanced smartphone, it also looks stunning too. At just 8.5mm thin it’s a phone that allows single hand control which is incredibly important for people who live their lives on the go.
Technically, it comes with 2GB RAM and 16GB of internal memory, and a 4,000mAh battery for long-lasting performance. It also has an 8MP rear-facing camera with a F2.0 aperture and 5μm sensor pixels, making it the perfect tool for recording life’s moments as they happen
What is the future of smartphone usage in Uganda?
Increased mobile phone and internet penetration in Uganda is shaping the country’s digital future.More people are adopting digital lifestyles while carrying out business transactions, studying or communicating. With the promise of better internet infrastructure and policies, Uganda’s future is sure to become highly digitalized meaning that more people will be using smartphones to ease their personal and business ventures
The smartphone market is getting more competitive, what are Huawei’s comparative advantages?
Huawei phones have a world class camera that consumers world over have grown accustomed to. In addition, in 2015 we unveiled a super battery prototype, demonstrating its tech advancements on two prototype removable lithium-ion batteries that can be fully recharged in only a few minutes. Now this battery expertise is filtering down to our everyday handsets. As well, Huawei phones are well designed and have a high end performance at affordable prices.
Smartphones usually have a short shelf life if not properly cared for. What are some few tips that Smartphone users should do or avoid to ensure phone longevity?
Smartphone users are advised to avoid cheap knock off chargers. Branded chargers are the best if you have a special model like the Huawei Y6Pro’s super-fast two-amp (5V2A) charger that powers three hours of talk time in just 10 minutes because of its Smart Power Saving technology using eight separate power-optimisation approaches.
Smartphone batteries have been designed to function at normal room temperature. The freezer and the oven are off limits, and sunny car dashboards should be avoided too.
While phones can benefit from an occasional break, there’s no reason to power off while charging. Smartphone designers know they’re building phones, so batteries are designed to work well under full-time use. Power down if your phone is running particularly slowly or you need to install an update, but otherwise, don’t bother.
Where can a customer purchase the Y6Pro from?
The Y6Pro can be purchased from any of our dealers such asFonexpress, Simba telecom, Go phones, Nilecom, among others
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