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Honor 6 Plus#5079

Released: 2014

Honor 6 Plus

Overall Score

29.4

Category Breakdown

Overall(#5079)29.4
Performance(#4417)59.2
Camera(#6218)19.1
Display(#3329)58.9
Battery(#4032)26.9
Build(#4361)0.2
Connectivity(#2708)60.3
Audio(#1963)8.9

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Short Review

  • The Honor 6 Plus features a sleek design with dimensions of 150.5 x 75.7 x 7.5 mm and a weight of 165g, available in Black, White, and Gold for the LTE model.
  • Its 5.5-inch IPS LCD display offers a resolution of 1080 x 1920 pixels, providing sharp visuals at approximately 401 ppi.
  • Performance is driven by the Kirin 925 chipset, with an octa-core CPU and 3GB of RAM, ensuring smooth multitasking.
  • The camera system includes an 8 MP rear camera with a secondary 2 MP depth sensor, capable of recording 1080p video, while an 8 MP front camera caters to selfies.
  • Battery life is supported by a 3600 mAh capacity, although it lacks fast or wireless charging.
  • The software runs on Android 4.4.2 with an upgrade option to Android 6, featuring EMUI 3 for a customized experience.
  • Connectivity options include Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.0, and NFC, but it does not support 5G.
  • The device has a microUSB 2.0 port for charging and data transfer.
  • Notably, it lacks water resistance and stereo speakers, but retains a headphone jack.
  • Overall, the Honor 6 Plus combines solid specifications with a functional design.

Specifications

General

Release Date2014
Announced2014
DescriptionAlso known as Huawei Honor 6x (2014)

Display

Size5.5"
TypeIPS LCD
Resolution1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~401 ppi density)
PPI1080
Refresh Rate60Hz
HDR Support✗
ProtectionCorning Gorilla Glass 3

Performance

ChipsetKirin 925 (28 nm)
CPUOcta-core (4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A15 & 4x1.3 GHz Cortex-A7)
GPUMali-T628 MP4
Memory16GB (3G model); 16/32GB (LTE model), 3GB RAM
Expandable Storage✗
Card SlotmicroSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)

Camera

Main Camera8 MP, f/2.0, AF2 MP, (depth)
Main Camera FeaturesDual-LED flash, HDR
Front Camera8 MP, f/2.4
Front Camera FeaturesN/A
Video Recording1080p@30fps
Selfie Video1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization✗
Night Mode✗
Raw Photo Support✗

Battery

Capacity3600 mAh
Battery DetailsLi-Po 3600 mAh, non-removable
Charging DetailsN/A
Fast Charging✗
Wireless Charging✗

Build & Safety

Dimensions150.5 x 75.7 x 7.5 mm (5.93 x 2.98 x 0.30 in)
Weight165 g
MaterialsN/A
ColorsBlack, White / Gold (LTE model)
Foldable✗
SARN/A

Connectivity

SIMMicro-SIM (PE-TL10)Nano-SIM + Micro-SIM
NetworkGSM / HSPA / LTE
Network SpeedHSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat6 300/50 Mbps
5G✗
4G✓
WiFiWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
Bluetooth4.0, A2DP, EDR, LE
NFC✓
USBmicroUSB 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster✗
Headphone Jack✓
Radio✗
PositioningGPS, GLONASS/ BDS (market dependant)

Audio

Stereo Speakers✗
LoudspeakerYes
Audio JackYes

Software & Security

Operating SystemAndroid 4.4.2 (KitKat), upgradable to 6 (Marshmallow), EMUI 3
Fingerprint✗
Face Unlock✗
SensorsAccelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass