BlackBerry Aurora
#4213
Huawei Y6II Compact
#4436Category Breakdown
BlackBerry Aurora
Huawei Y6II Compact
Performance
57.849.3
Camera
19.124.2
Display
56.556.5
Battery
24.220.4
Build
67.967.9
Connectivity
44.847.6
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
35.333.6
Summary
- The BlackBerry Aurora features a larger 5.5-inch IPS LCD display compared to the Huawei Y6II Compact's 5.0-inch screen, both with a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels but differing in pixel density, with the Y6II offering a slightly higher ~294 ppi.
- In terms of performance, the Aurora is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 425 chipset with 4GB of RAM, providing better multitasking capabilities than the Y6II's Mediatek MT6735 and 2GB of RAM.
- Both phones have a 13 MP rear camera, but the Aurora supports 1080p video recording, while the Y6II is limited to 720p.
- The Aurora also has a larger 3000 mAh battery compared to the Y6II's 2200 mAh, likely resulting in longer usage time.
- Both devices run on Android, with the Aurora using Nougat and the Y6II originally on Lollipop but upgradable to Marshmallow, indicating a more modern software experience for the Aurora.
- Build quality is similar, with both featuring glass fronts and plastic backs, but the Aurora is heavier at 178g versus the Y6II's 140g.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
BlackBerry Aurora
Huawei Y6II Compact
General
Release Date
2017
2016
Announced
2017
2016
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
5.5"
5"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~267 ppi density)
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~294 ppi density)
PPI
720
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8917 Snapdragon 425 (28 nm)
Mediatek MT6735 (28 nm)
CPU
Quad-core 1.4 GHz Cortex-A53
Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A53
GPU
Adreno 308
Mali-T720MP2
Memory
32GB 4GB RAM
16GB 2GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
13 MP, AF
13 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
Dual-LED flash, HDR, panorama
Dual-LED flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera
8 MP
5 MP
Front Camera Features
N/A
LED flash
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
720p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
720p
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
3000 mAh
2200 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 3000 mAh, non-removable
Li-Po 2200 mAh, removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
152 x 76.8 x 8.5 mm (5.98 x 3.02 x 0.33 in)
143.8 x 72 x 8.9 mm (5.66 x 2.83 x 0.35 in)
Weight
178 g
140 g
Materials
Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame
Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame
Colors
Black, Silver, Gold
Black, White, Gold
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)
Single SIM (Micro-SIM) or Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE
HSPA 42.2/11.5 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP, EDR, LE
4.0, A2DP
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, BDS
GPS, GLONASS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 7.0 (Nougat)
Android 5.1 (Lollipop), upgradable to 6.0 (Marshmallow), EMUI 3.1
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, proximity, compass