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Huawei nova 6 5G#1372

Released: 2019

Huawei nova 6 5G

Overall Score

59.3

Category Breakdown

Overall(#1372)59.3
Performance(#1001)88.6
Camera(#532)94.5
Display(#3329)58.9
Battery(#3241)29.5
Build(#947)78.7
Connectivity(#501)85.0
Audio(#1963)8.9

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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
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, 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)
Main Camera FeaturesLaser AF, Panorama, HDR, LED flash
Front CameraN/A
Front Camera FeaturesHDR
Video Recording4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30fps, 720p@960fps, (gyro-EIS)
Selfie Video4K@30fps
Optical Stabilization✓
Night Mode✗
Raw Photo Support✗

Battery

Capacity4200 mAh
Battery DetailsLi-Po 4200 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details40W wired, 70% in 30 min
Fast Charging✗
Wireless Charging✗

Build & Safety

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
ColorsBlack, Blue, Red, Provence
Foldable✗
SARN/A

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)

Audio

Stereo Speakers✗
LoudspeakerYes
Audio JackYes

Software & Security

Operating SystemAndroid 10, EMUI 10
Fingerprint✓
Face Unlock✗
SensorsFingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass