Overall Score
62.4Category Breakdown
Overall(#1941)62.4
Performance(#2424)64.8
Camera(#503)53.0
Display(#5031)70.5
Battery(#2960)52.5
Build(#1377)77.8
Comparisons Featuring Huawei nova 6
Short Review
- The Huawei nova 6 features a sleek design with glass front and back, aluminum frame, and dimensions of 162.6 x 75.7 x 8.6 mm, weighing 197 grams.
- Its 6.57-inch IPS LCD display offers a resolution of 1080 x 2400 pixels with a density of approximately 401 ppi, but lacks HDR support and refreshes at 60Hz.
- Powered by the Kirin 990 chipset, it boasts an octa-core CPU and Mali-G76 MP16 GPU, ensuring smooth performance with 8GB of RAM and 128GB of storage.
- The camera system includes a versatile triple rear setup with a 40 MP wide lens, 8 MP telephoto with OIS, and 8 MP ultrawide, capable of recording 4K video at 30/60fps.
- The 4100 mAh battery supports 40W fast charging but does not offer wireless charging.
- Running on Android 10 with EMUI 10, it lacks Google Play Services, which may limit app availability.
- Connectivity options include dual-band Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.1, NFC, and USB Type-C, while a headphone jack is included.
- The device is available in Black, Blue, Red, and Provence colors.
- Overall, the Huawei nova 6 combines solid performance with a capable camera and a stylish build.
- However, the absence of 5G and wireless charging may be drawbacks for some users.
Specifications
General
Release Date2019
Announced2019
DescriptionAlso available with 5GVersions: WLZ-AL10, WLZ-TL10 (China)
Display
Size6.57"
TypeIPS LCD
Resolution1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~401 ppi density)
PPI1080
Refresh Rate60Hz
Peak BrightnessN/A
HDR Support✗
ProtectionN/A
Performance
ChipsetKirin 990 (7 nm)
CPUOcta-core (2x2.86 GHz Cortex-A76 & 2x2.09 GHz Cortex-A76 & 4x1.86 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPUMali-G76 MP16
Memory128GB 8GB RAM
Expandable Storage✗
Card SlotNo
Camera
Main Camera40 MP
Main Camera Details40 MP, f/1.8, 27mm (wide), 1/1.7", PDAF8 MP, f/2.4, 80mm (telephoto), 1/4.0", PDAF, OIS, 3x optical zoom8 MP, f/2.4, 16mm (ultrawide)
Front CameraN/A
Front Camera DetailsN/A
Video Recording4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30fps, 720p@960fps, (gyro-EIS)
Selfie Video4K@30fps
OIS✓
Night Mode✗
RAW Support✗
Battery
Capacity4100 mAh
Battery DetailsLi-Po 4100 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details40W wired, 70% in 30 min
Fast Charging✗
Wireless Charging✗
Build & Design
Dimensions162.6 x 75.7 x 8.6 mm (6.40 x 2.98 x 0.34 in)
Weight197 g
MaterialsGlass front, glass back, aluminum frame
Water ResistanceN/A
ColorsBlack, Blue, Red, Provence
Foldable✗
Connectivity
SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
NetworkGSM / HSPA / LTE
Network SpeedHSPA, LTE
5G✗
4G✓
WiFiWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth5.1, A2DP, LE
NFC✓
USBUSB Type-C 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster✗
Headphone Jack✓
Radio✗
PositioningGPS (L1+L5), GLONASS (L1), BDS (B1), GALILEO (E1+E5a), QZSS (L1+L5)
Software
Operating SystemAndroid 10, EMUI 10, no Google Play Services
OS VersionAndroid 10, EMUI 10, no Google Play Services
Security
Fingerprint✓
Face Unlock✗
SensorsFingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers✗
LoudspeakerYes
Audio JackYes