Overall Score
64.0Category Breakdown
Overall(#1517)64.0
Performance(#730)70.8
Camera(#490)53.0
Display(#3505)70.5
Battery(#2918)52.5
Build(#1929)75.8
Comparisons Featuring Huawei nova 6 5G
Short Review
- The Huawei nova 6 5G features a sleek design with a glass front and back, complemented by an aluminum frame, weighing 212g.
- Its 6.57-inch IPS LCD display offers a resolution of 1080 x 2400 pixels, providing sharp visuals at approximately 401 ppi, though it lacks HDR support and has a standard 60Hz refresh rate.
- Powered by the Kirin 990 chipset, it delivers strong performance with an octa-core CPU and Mali-G76 MP16 GPU, supported by options of 128GB or 256GB storage paired with 8GB RAM.
- The camera system is impressive, featuring a 40 MP main sensor, an 8 MP telephoto lens with 3x optical zoom, and an 8 MP ultrawide lens, capable of recording 4K video at 30/60fps.
- The 4200mAh battery supports 40W fast charging, ensuring quick power replenishment, although it lacks wireless charging.
- Running on Android 10 with EMUI 10, it offers a user-friendly interface and features like NFC and a headphone jack.
- Connectivity options include 5G, dual-band Wi-Fi, and Bluetooth 5.1.
- The phone is available in multiple colors, including Black, Blue, Red, and Provence.
- While it does not have stereo speakers, it provides a solid multimedia experience.
- Overall, the Huawei nova 6 5G combines robust specifications with a stylish design.
Specifications
General
Release Date2019
Announced2019
DescriptionAlso available with 4G/LTE only
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, 256GB 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
Capacity4200 mAh
Battery DetailsLi-Po 4200 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details40W wired, 70% in 30 min
Fast Charging✗
Wireless Charging✗
Build & Design
Dimensions162.7 x 75.8 x 9 mm (6.41 x 2.98 x 0.35 in)
Weight212 g
MaterialsGlass front, glass back, aluminum frame
Water ResistanceN/A
ColorsBlack, Blue, Red, Provence
Foldable✗
Connectivity
SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
NetworkGSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G
Network SpeedHSPA, LTE, 5G (2+ Gbps DL)
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
OS VersionAndroid 10, EMUI 10
Security
Fingerprint✓
Face Unlock✗
SensorsFingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers✗
LoudspeakerYes
Audio JackYes