Huawei y6 specifications. Huawei Y6 - Specifications

Smartphone Huawei Y6 (2018) was recently presented to the Chinese company without much hype, as happens with flagship models. The manufacturer told about the new mobile device through the corresponding page on its official website. In fact, the novelty is a renamed version of the simplest version.

The case of Huawei Y6 (2018) is made of metal with a glass front panel. All elements are located in their usual places. It is worth paying attention to the main camera module. No matter how it seems, the novelty has only one sensor with LED flash. In general, the smartphone is no different from the above-mentioned Honor 7A in minimal modification, with the exception of the processor. The device has a 4-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 425 chip with a clock speed of 1.4 GHz. Chips like a powerful main speaker with support for Huawei Histen, Party mode for playing music from multiple devices simultaneously, face unlock and basic AR effects are present.

Unlike Honor, the device has NFC, but this does not apply to all available models:

• ATU-L11 LTE FDD with NFC
• ATU-LX3/ATU-L21 LTE FDD without NFC
• ATU-L22 LTE FDD/LTE TDD without NFC

Unfortunately, the cost of Huawei Y6 (2018) has not yet been announced, but presumably the price tag will not exceed 150 euros / 200 dollars / 12,500 rubles. Russia is among the available countries for sale.

Specifications Huawei Y6 (2018):

• Operating system: Android 8.0 Oreo, EMUI 8.0
• Screen: 5.7 inches, IPS, FullView, 1440 x 720, 282 ppi, 18:9, 75.4%
• Processor: Quad-core, Qualcomm Snapdragon 425 MSM8917, 1.4 GHz
• Graphics accelerator: Adreno 308
• RAM: 2 GB
• ROM: 16 GB, MicroSD
• Camera: 13 MP, PDAF, LED flash
• Front camera: 5 MP, LED flash
• Wireless interfaces: LTE, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.2, GPS, FM radio, NFC (ATU-L11 only)
• Sound: Huawei Histen
• Connectors: mini-jack 3.5 mm, microUSB
• Battery: non-removable, 3000 mAh
• Number of SIM: 2, Nano-SIM
• Dimensions: 152.4 x 73 x 7.8mm
• Weight: 150 grams
• Colors: black, blue, gold

TFT IPS- High-quality liquid crystal matrix. It has wide viewing angles, one of the best color reproduction quality and contrast among all those used in the production of displays for portable equipment.
Super AMOLED- if a conventional AMOLED screen uses several layers, between which there is an air gap, then in Super AMOLED there is only one such touch layer without air gaps. This allows you to achieve greater screen brightness with the same power consumption.
Super AMOLED HD- differs from Super AMOLED in a higher resolution, thanks to which it is possible to achieve 1280x720 pixels on a mobile phone screen.
Super AMOLED plus- this is a new generation of Super AMOLED displays, differs from the previous one by using more sub-pixels in a conventional RGB matrix. The new displays are 18% thinner and 18% brighter than the older PenTile displays.
AMOLED- an improved version of OLED technology. The main advantages of the technology are significantly reduced power consumption, the ability to display a large color gamut, a smaller thickness and the ability of the display to bend a little without the risk of breaking.
retina- display with a high pixel density, designed specifically for Apple technology. The pixel density on Retina displays is such that individual pixels are indistinguishable to the eye at a normal distance from the screen. This provides the highest image detail and greatly improves the overall viewing experience.
Super Retina HD- The display is made using OLED technology. The pixel density is 458 PPI, the contrast ratio reaches 1,000,000:1. The display has an extended color gamut and unrivaled color accuracy. Pixels in the corners of the display are anti-aliased at the sub-pixel level, so borders don't distort and look smooth. Super Retina HD reinforcement layer is 50% thicker. Breaking the screen will be harder.
Super LCD is the next generation of LCD technology and features improved features compared to earlier LCD displays. Screens have not only wide viewing angles and better color reproduction, but also reduced power consumption.
TFT- A common type of liquid crystal displays. With the help of an active matrix, controlled by thin film transistors, it is possible to significantly increase the speed of the display, as well as the contrast and clarity of the image.
OLED- organic electroluminescent display. Consists of a special thin-film polymer that emits light under the influence of an electric field. This type of display has a large margin of brightness and consumes very little power.

Huawei Y6 Prime 2018 is an interesting budget employee with an 18:9 screen. Having a homeland in the Celestial Empire, the device does not belong to the genus of all sorts of Chinese "no-names", since the Huawei brand has established itself as one of the most significant players in the modern field of smartphone construction.

Full screen format

The main character in the design of the mobile gadget is a 5.7-inch FullView screen with HD + resolution (1440x720 pixels). The display is sharpened into a frame of rather sickly frames, but if we consider the device in the context of the "tubes" of the initial segment, it is difficult to call them huge. Performance was sacrificed for the big screen: the 425th Snapdragon in tandem with 2 GB of RAM is not the strongest “iron” combination for running resource-intensive applications. Nevertheless, the electronic “stuffing” copes with classic tasks in the manner of watching videos online or gatherings on the Internet “one or two”.

Double equipment

The Chinese engineers of Huawei regretted the memory - the internal storage of the device has a capacity of 16 GB. As moral compensation the smartphone has got a long tray for two SIM and a microSD card. Also, some restrictions are associated with the NFC chip: it seems to be there, but at the same time it seems to be gone. The NFC chip is found only in the version of the smartphone with the service index ATU-L11, so its availability must be checked with the seller of the goods at the stage of placing the order.

Strengthening positions

Authentication of the owner of Huawei Y6 Prime 2018 is done by fingerprint and face. The second way to unlock involves using an 8 MP selfie camera, which received its own flash, and at the software level, facial skin beautifiers were introduced into it. You should not expect supernatural results from the main camera of the device - a 13 MP module with one “eye” produces a decent result, except perhaps during the day. Strengthening the smartphone's position in the budget arena is the metal edging of the case and a 3000 mAh battery. On one last charge, the gadget “lives” during the day with moderately active loads.

The Huawei Y6 Prime 2018 smartphone is a big budget smart phone. This model is a "premium version" of the Huawei Y6 mobile device, which has more modest characteristics. As for the Prime version, at a fairly adequate and affordable price (the price of a smartphone is almost $200), it has a presentable appearance and acceptable technical characteristics.

Phone Huawei Y6 Prime 2018 has a typical appearance for modern smartphones. On the front of the smartphone is a large, 5.7-inch screen with thin bezels. Above it, you can see a light sensor, a front camera, a speaker, an LED event indicator, and a selfie flash.

The back side of the mobile device has a rather concise equipment. In the upper left corner in an oblong black frame is the camera lens, which is adjacent to the LED bulb.

In the center at the top is a microphone responsible for the noise reduction function. Just below it is a round fingerprint scanner. Under the display you can find only the silver logo of the manufacturer. Virtual control buttons are placed in the screen frame.

The front camera of the device is also designed to recognize the face of the owner.

On the right side of the Huawei Y6 Prime 2018 are the power and volume buttons. On the left is a combined card tray (2 SIM cards and one memory expansion card). At the top you can see a 3.5 audio jack for connecting headphones or a headset. Below is MicroUSB for synchronizing the device with a computer and charging the gadget. On the sides of it there are slots for the main speaker and a spoken microphone.

Design and ergonomics

Huawei Y6 Prime 2018 review of which is presented in this article is completely made of plastic. However, it is worth noting separately the build quality. There are no backlashes, the plastic does not creak, all elements of the body are well fixed. Some extravagance to the smartphone is added by rounded shapes and a glossy bezel located around the perimeter of the gadget.

As for the design of the device, it is worth adding that the gadget has three color options: black, gold and dark blue. The mobile phone fits quite well in the hand. It is quite convenient to control the functions of the device with one hand.

The mobile device has a weight of 150 grams and rather modest dimensions (152.4 x 73 x 7.8). The hand does not get tired even with prolonged use of the phone, and rounded corners do not cause discomfort.

Display

Huawei Y6 Prime 2018 is equipped with a 5.7-inch IPS display with an aspect ratio of 18 to 9 and a resolution of 1440 by 720 dpi.

The relatively low resolution is compensated by well-adjusted contrast and natural colors. The display of the device has acceptable brightness indicators. This allows you to comfortably use the phone outdoors. However, in sunny weather, or under extremely bright lighting conditions, the brightness margin may not be enough. The mobile phone is equipped with an automatic brightness adjustment option.

For a budget phone, the screen of Huawei Y6 Prime 2018 is equipped with acceptable viewing angles. Contrast changes are only possible with excessive diagonal deviations.

A number of fine-tuning the display is provided for users. For example, manually setting the color temperature, or activating the option to protect the eyes from excessive stress. In this case, the blue filter is turned on, which reduces the strain on the eyes of the user of the device. The gadget has an option to automatically reduce the display resolution. This allows you to increase the autonomy of the mobile device.

Equipment

Huawei Y6 Prime 2018 has a rather modest package. In addition to the instruction manual and warranty cards, you can find in the box:

• a paperclip designed to remove the card tray from the device body;
  charger unit;
• USB cable.

The mobile phone does not come with a standard headset.

Features of Huawei Y6 Prime 2018

The characteristics of Huawei Y6 Prime 2018 allow you to comfortably use your mobile device for everyday tasks. The phone handles multitasking well too. This is facilitated by 3GB of RAM.

For data storage, 32 GB of permanent flash memory is provided, of which 24.79 GB is available. If this is not enough, then you can use a microSD memory expansion card. The smartphone allows you to install additional memory, up to 256GB, which is enough to store a solid library of movies, audio and other multimedia.

Due to the presence of the corresponding slot in the tray, users have the opportunity to install 2 SIM cards, and microSD. By the way, not every representative class mobile device can boast of this.

Performance

As for the performance of Huawei Y6 Prime 2018, it has a rather mediocre performance. The “brain” of the device is Qualcomm Snapdragon 425. This processor model does not have high performance and is considered obsolete. It has four Cortex-A53 cores that can be clocked at 1.4GHz. The Adreno 308 chip plays the role of a smartphone graphics accelerator. And this means that you can forget about highly demanding three-dimensional applications and games when using a mobile device.

In AnTuTu, Huawei Y6 Prime 2018 scored 46431 points, which is quite good for a budget smartphone.

With a large number of running programs, slowdowns in animations are possible, in addition, the launch of the applications themselves cannot be called instantaneous. If 2-3 light programs are running on the smartphone, then there are no problems with the smoothness of animations and speed.

The mobile device is not able to "pull out" heavy games and applications. However, casual games run and work quite well on this device.

Huawei Y6 Prime also has a less productive version - with 2 GB of RAM and 16 GB of permanent memory. This version of the device produces more modest results in synthetic tests.

For a budget-class smartphone, the Huawei Y6 Prime camera has good performance and speed.

cameras

The main camera of the Huawei Y6 Prime 2018 is equipped with an LED flash, a module with a resolution of 13 megapixels, and an aperture of f / 2.2.

Photo

As for the pictures taken with the main camera, under good lighting, the photos have good clarity, high detail and acceptable color reproduction. Autofocus is almost instantaneous. However, the picture changes dramatically if photographed in conditions of insufficiently high visibility. Pictures lose detail and color.

In addition, noise appears in photographs, which is most noticeable when photographing with flash. In general, the quality of photos taken with Huawei Y6 Prime 2018 can be called acceptable.

The dynamic range of the received images is average. Activating the HDR option (image enhancement function) does not particularly affect the situation.

As for the standard camera application, it is practically no different from those installed on other smartphones. By swiping to the left, the user will be able to select shooting modes, and by swiping to the right, the user will be able to fine-tune the camera.

Video

As for video recording, the module is capable of recording video in FullHD (1920×1080) quality. This model does not have an electronic stabilization function. Video is shot at 30 frames per second.

Front-camera

The front camera module has a resolution of 8 megapixels and f / 2.0 aperture. The features of the front camera include the presence of a tone flash, as well as equipping the AR Lens function, thanks to which you can instantly change the background in the photo. In addition, the front camera of Huawei Y6 Prime has the option of unlocking the smartphone by the face of the owner.

Sound and music playback quality

Huawei Y6 Prime, despite the budgetary status of the model, has a fairly decent sound. The smartphone is equipped with two speakers, with a capacity of 88 dB, and has a high volume reserve. Also present is an equalizer with advanced settings, and a group music function. The sound emitted from the speakers is clear, but you have to forget about the bass.

The smartphone has three different modes for listening to music:

1. Near - all parameters become average values, and the preamplification of the sound is slightly reduced. This mode is optimal for listening to music through headphones.
2. Front - in this mode, the conversational and main speakers work as multimedia. For a more immersive experience, it is recommended to place the phone horizontally. At the same time, the effect of "home theater" does not add bass to the sound.
3. Wide mode - the sound is played along with the built-in reverb and delay effects applied. This makes the sound spacious and voluminous (“concert hall” mode).

Huawei Y6 Prime is equipped with a karaoke mode, as well as an option that allows you to output sound from your smartphone to the speakers of other mobile devices. In total, up to 8 smartphones can be connected as speakers to Huawei Y6 Prime at the same time.

There are no complaints about the sound of Huawei Y6 Prime 2018 – the sound is clear, moderately loud and clear. When talking with the interlocutor, extraneous noise and interference are not observed.

Communication options

The communication capabilities of the mobile device are implemented using the modules Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth: 4.2, A2DP, LE. The device is equipped with a GPS navigation system along with A-GPS, GLONASS. Also in the equipment of the top configuration of the gadget there is an NFC module. The smartphone has a built-in radio receiver.
Communication is supported by GSM, HSPA and LTE technologies.

Operating system

Huawei Y6 Prime 2018 runs on the Android operating system version 8.0. Software features allow users to personalize the device.

The EMUI shell can remember the actions of the owner of the gadget, and automatically adjusts various device settings for them. The navigation button allows you to use the device with one hand, and the option of splitting the display into two parts allows you to keep two windows of running applications open at the same time. The process of taking a screenshot of the screen is quite simple - the user needs to swipe down with three fingers on the gadget's display.

The features of the operating system include some pre-installed programs. From the standard software, it is worth highlighting the built-in photo and video editor, as well as a text editor.

autonomy

Huawei Y6 Prime 2018 is equipped with a fairly capacious battery - 3000 mAh. As for the operating time of the gadget, it directly depends on the mode of use of the smartphone. With the 4G connection turned on with the display turned on at full brightness, the phone lasted 4.5 hours.

In the case of connecting to the Internet via a Wi-Fi module, with the screen turned on at full brightness, the device worked for almost 6 hours, which can be called quite a good indicator for the battery.

With less intensive use of the phone, the battery can last from one and a half to two days without recharging.

To ensure minimal battery consumption, you can activate the corresponding mode. In this mode, the gadget is able to work for several days. Maximum energy saving is relevant in conditions under which it is impossible to perform timely recharging of a mobile phone. For example, when going on a picnic for a few days, or going on a hike.

Smartphone pros and cons

User reviews of Huawei Y6 Prime 2018 indicate that the gadget has both advantages and disadvantages.

The advantages of the device include:

1. Modern and ergonomic design;
2. Possibility of simultaneous use of two SIM cards and a memory expansion card up to 256 GB;
3. Loud and high-quality speaker;
4. A large number of communication interfaces;
5. Convenient and intuitive operating system with a lot of fine-tuning.
6. A correctly working face recognition option, a backlight for a selfie camera, a fingerprint scanner.
7. High build quality mobile phone.
8. Capacious battery.
9. Built-in video, photo and text editor.
10. Large and high quality display.
11. Price.

The disadvantages of a mobile device include:

1. Low performance.
2. Lack of optical zoom, long camera launch.
3. Built-in battery.
4. Lack of 5GHz Wi-Fi module.
5. Relatively low amount of RAM and permanent memory.
6. The lack of a standard headset in the configuration of the smartphone.
7. "Plastic" housing.
8. Difficulties in choosing a case for the device.
9. No oleophobic coating on standard screen protector.

Huawei Y6 Prime 2018, reliable and inexpensive balanced workhorse.

Comparison with competitors

The cost of a mobile device, depending on the version, varies from 8 to 11 thousand rubles. Competitors Huawei Y6 Prime 2018 are represented by many models, of which the following should be highlighted:

• Meizu M6s

This model has a similar screen size, but it is placed in a metal frame. The smartphone has a more powerful six-core processor.

The device supports the fast charging option, and its cost is almost the same as Huawei Y6 Prime 2018.

• Honor 7A Pro

Features of this unit are brighter and larger display, loud and clear sound. The device is equipped with new software and a more capacious battery.

• Alcatel 3X

The phone is equipped with a dual main camera with modules of 13 and 5 megapixels, respectively. The front camera has a face recognition option. However, at a similar cost to the Huawei Y6 Prime 2018, the model has a less powerful processor and only supports memory cards up to 128 GB.

• LG K9

The model supports memory expansion up to 2 TB, has a clear and rich five-inch display. However, it is equipped with a less capacious battery and camera modules with a lower resolution.

• Asus Zenfone Live L1

The phone is distinguished by its compact size, capacious battery that can work in talk mode up to 29 hours.

Final review

Huawei Y6 Prime 2018 is one of the successful models of budget smartphones in 2018. The functionality of the device, its technical characteristics allow you to comfortably solve everyday tasks.

Huawei Y6 Prime 2018 is not without flaws. The most significant are the modest performance and the lack of a standard headset in the package. However, among smartphones located in this price segment, Y6 Prime rightfully occupies a worthy place.

Huawei Y6 2018 is a budget class smartphone with a large “elongated” display. The device is equipped with a special front camera, which is designed to unlock the face. The official announcement of the gadget took place in April 2018.

Appearance and ergonomics

Huawei U6 2018 received a standard rectangular case with rounded corners. There is a metal frame around the perimeter, which not only makes the smartphone more durable, but also very stylish. The back cover is very practical, as there are practically no marks left on it. If prints remain, they will quickly be removed.

There is a large screen in front, and with minimal frames around, so there was no place for navigation buttons here - they have become virtual. Only the company logo remained under the display. The back part was left almost entirely empty. The only exception is a separate horizontal unit with the main camera and flash. At the bottom there is a multimedia speaker, and there is also a microUSB port.

The top edge received a headphone jack and a microphone. It is really convenient to use the device due to its low weight and optimal proportions. Inside the device is a 3000 mAh rechargeable battery. Available colors: gold, blue and black. Dimensions: height - 152.4 mm, thickness - 7.8 mm, width - 73 mm, weight - 150 g.

Display

The Y6 2018 features a 5.7-inch FullView screen with an 18:9 aspect ratio. The S-IPS matrix has a resolution of 1440 by 720 pixels. The display is covered with 2.5D-glass, which reliably protects it from scratches. Such a screen has rich colors with a bias towards warm shades. The color temperature and some other parameters can be adjusted independently. The margin of brightness is not very large, but in many cases it is comfortable to use the display. Since IPS technology is used here, the viewing angles are close to the maximum values. Moreover, the colors almost do not change under the slope.

Hardware and performance

Smartphone U6 2018 got a Snapdragon 425 quad-core processor with a clock frequency of 1400 MHz. There is an Adreno 308 graphics accelerator. The memory can be expanded up to 256 GB using microSD cards. Initially, the user has about 16 GB of free space, while the amount of RAM is 2 GB.

Immediately after the purchase, the device runs on the Android 8.0 operating system along with the EMUI 8.0 shell. For example, in the AnTuTu v6 test, the gadget scores about 35,000 points, in Geekbench 4 - 1800 points (multi-core mode), Ice Storm Unlimited in 3DMark - about 10,000 points. The performance in games cannot be called high, and some projects will even run with minimal graphic settings. But in everyday tasks, performance is still enough. The interface functions quickly, there are no serious brakes during the operation of the gadget.

Communication and sound

The budget model Huawei Y6 2018 is equipped with a very loud external speaker. Its peak volume at special moments can reach 88 dB. At the same time, the detailing of the sound does not suffer at all. It is worth noting the HUAWEI Histen technology, which optimizes the sound by simulating the presence in a theater or concert hall. There is a function of a kind of orchestra, when several phones can play the same music track, creating a truly surround sound. The speaker performs well, because the interlocutor is heard quite clearly.

Camera

The main camera in Huawei Y6 2018 is 13-megapixel, it is complemented by a really powerful LED flash, as well as phase detection autofocus. The camera has a standard set of settings and modes.

The manufacturer paid special attention to the front 5-megapixel camera. This module is great for taking self-portraits, as it has a separate flash. Also, the front camera received two modes: intelligent and automatic. It is possible to change the background, or use various built-in filters. There are many tools here to improve self-portrait shots. Moreover, the face module is able to recognize the user's face for further unlocking.

conclusions

Huawei has managed to make the Y6 2018 a remarkable budget smartphone in many ways. Close attention is paid to the "frameless" design, sound and screen. The device provides good performance in standard tasks, and also boasts a new security system in the form of unlocking the device using a face scan.

Pros:

• Nice appearance.
• Face recognition system.
• Large FullView display.
• Interesting front camera.
• A very decent sound.

Minuses:

• There is not enough power to run many demanding games.
• There is no fingerprint scanner.

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