Overall Score
34.0Category Breakdown
Overall(#4385)34.0
Performance(#6419)42.4
Camera(#8603)15.4
Display(#4147)56.5
Battery(#5912)20.4
Build(#1786)67.9
Connectivity(#4247)49.9
Audio(#1818)71.5
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Short Review
- The Huawei Y6 features a simple design with a glass front, plastic back, and plastic frame, measuring 143.5 x 72.1 x 8.5 mm and weighing 125g.
- Its 5.0-inch IPS LCD display offers a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels, providing a pixel density of approximately 294 ppi, though it lacks HDR support.
- Performance is powered by a Qualcomm MSM8909 Snapdragon 210 chipset, with a quad-core 1.1 GHz Cortex-A7 CPU and Adreno 304 GPU, complemented by either 1GB or 2GB of RAM.
- The rear camera is 8 MP with an f/2.0 aperture, capable of recording video at 720p@30fps, while the front camera is a basic 2 MP.
- The device is equipped with a 2200 mAh battery, which does not support fast or wireless charging.
- Running on Android 5.1 (Lollipop) with EMUI 3.1, the software experience is basic and lacks modern features.
- Connectivity options include Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.1, and microUSB 2.0, but it does not support 5G or NFC.
- The phone is available in white, black, and gold colors.
- It includes a headphone jack, but stereo speakers are absent.
- Overall, the Huawei Y6 is a straightforward device suitable for basic tasks.
Specifications
General
Release Date2015
Announced2015
DescriptionAlso known as Huawei Honor 4A in China
Display
Size5"
TypeIPS LCD
Resolution720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~294 ppi density)
PPI720
Refresh Rate60Hz
HDR Support✗
ProtectionN/A
Performance
ChipsetQualcomm MSM8909 Snapdragon 210 (28 nm)
CPUQuad-core 1.1 GHz Cortex-A7
GPUAdreno 304
Memory8GB 1GB RAM, 8GB 2GB RAM
Expandable Storage✗
Card SlotmicroSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera8 MP, f/2.0, AF
Main Camera FeaturesLED flash, panorama, HDR
Front Camera2 MP
Front Camera FeaturesN/A
Video Recording720p@30fps
Selfie VideoN/A
Optical Stabilization✗
Night Mode✗
Raw Photo Support✗
Battery
Capacity2200 mAh
Battery DetailsLi-Po 2200 mAh, removable
Charging DetailsN/A
Fast Charging✗
Wireless Charging✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions143.5 x 72.1 x 8.5 mm (5.65 x 2.84 x 0.33 in)
Weight125 g
MaterialsGlass front, plastic back, plastic frame
ColorsWhite, Black, Gold
Foldable✗
SARN/A
Connectivity
SIMDual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)
NetworkGSM / HSPA / EVDO / LTE
Network SpeedHSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
5G✗
4G✓
WiFiWi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth4.1, LE
NFC✗
USBmicroUSB 2.0
IR Blaster✗
Headphone Jack✓
Radio✗
PositioningGPS, GLONASS
Audio
Stereo Speakers✗
LoudspeakerYes, dual speakers
Audio JackYes
Software & Security
Operating SystemAndroid 5.1 (Lollipop), EMUI 3.1
Fingerprint✗
Face Unlock✗
SensorsAccelerometer, proximity, compass