Overall Score
57.3Category Breakdown
Overall(#3994)57.3
Performance(#4567)60.3
Camera(#4368)42.4
Display(#4936)70.5
Battery(#8586)43.5
Build(#457)79.8
Comparisons Featuring Honor 6A (Pro)
Short Review
- The Honor 6A (Pro) features a compact design with dimensions of 143.7 x 71 x 8.2 mm and a weight of 143g, utilizing a glass front and aluminum back for a premium feel.
- Its 5.0-inch IPS LCD display offers a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels, resulting in a pixel density of approximately 294 ppi, though it lacks HDR support.
- Performance is driven by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 430 chipset, an octa-core 1.5 GHz CPU, and options for 2GB or 3GB of RAM, providing adequate multitasking capabilities.
- The rear camera is a 13 MP unit with phase detection autofocus, capable of recording 1080p video at 30fps, while a 5 MP front camera is available for selfies.
- The battery capacity stands at 3020 mAh, supporting standard charging with no wireless options.
- Running on Android 7.0 (Nougat) with EMUI 5.1, the software experience is straightforward but may feel dated.
- Connectivity options include Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n and Bluetooth 4.1, though it lacks 5G and NFC support.
- The device is available in multiple colors, including Gold, Silver, Dark Gray, Blue, and Pink.
- Notably, it retains a headphone jack, catering to users who prefer wired audio.
- Overall, the Honor 6A (Pro) offers a solid combination of design, performance, and camera capabilities for its time.
Specifications
General
Release Date2017
Announced2017
DescriptionAlso known as Honor Holly 4 (India), Honor 6A Pro (Italy), Honor 5C pro (MEA). Fingerprint sensor is a region dependent feature.
Display
Size5"
TypeIPS LCD
Resolution720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~294 ppi density)
PPI720
Refresh Rate60Hz
Peak BrightnessN/A
HDR Support✗
ProtectionN/A
Performance
ChipsetQualcomm MSM8937 Snapdragon 430 (28 nm)
CPUOcta-core 1.5 GHz Cortex-A53
GPUAdreno 505
Memory16GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 3GB RAM
Expandable Storage✗
Card SlotmicroSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
Camera
Main Camera13 MP
Main Camera Details13 MP, 28mm (wide), PDAF
Front Camera5 MP
Front Camera Details5 MP
Video Recording1080p@30fps
Selfie VideoN/A
OIS✗
Night Mode✗
RAW Support✗
Battery
Capacity3020 mAh
Battery DetailsLi-Po 3020 mAh, non-removable
Charging DetailsN/A
Fast Charging✗
Wireless Charging✗
Build & Design
Dimensions143.7 x 71 x 8.2 mm (5.66 x 2.80 x 0.32 in)
Weight143 g
MaterialsGlass front, aluminum back, aluminum frame
Water ResistanceN/A
ColorsGold, Silver, Dark Gray, Blue, Pink
Foldable✗
Connectivity
SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
NetworkGSM / HSPA / LTE
Network SpeedHSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
5G✗
4G✓
WiFiWi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Bluetooth4.1, A2DP, LE
NFC✗
USBmicroUSB 2.0
IR Blaster✗
Headphone Jack✓
Radio✗
PositioningGPS, GLONASS
Software
Operating SystemAndroid 7.0 (Nougat), EMUI 5.1
OS VersionAndroid 7.0 (Nougat), EMUI 5.1
Security
Fingerprint✓
Face Unlock✗
SensorsFingerprint (rear-mounted, region dependent), accelerometer, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers✗
LoudspeakerYes
Audio JackYes