Huawei, as usual, in its repertoire: "re-released" the existing model, calling it differently, and introduced the device to the international market. Huawei Enjoy 5, Honor Holly 2 Plus, Honor 5X Play, Honor 4C Pro are the same smartphone. Only now it is called Huawei Y6 Pro. Announced in 2015, but still sold to this day.
Y6 Pro is a budget model, but interesting due to its solid battery capacity and a decent amount of RAM. The minimum price that we managed to find in online stores is $ 135. Well-known and promoted stores sell goods a little more expensive - for 155 USD. Prices shown are approximate and valid at the time of writing this review.
The smartphone received a good filling, as for a budget device.
Design, buttons and connectors
There are no surprises in terms of design: a typical plastic rectangle with rounded corners. With a thickness of 9.7 mm and a weight of 160 g, the case owes a capacious battery. The height of the product is 143.1 mm, the width is 71.8 mm.
The sloping back panel is covered with a diagonal pattern that you can feel with your fingers. 
Not far from the front and speaker grille is an event indicator light. Most of the elements on the case received a classic, familiar arrangement.
The power/volume buttons are on the edge on the right, the multimedia speaker and MicroUSB are on the bottom. 
3.5mm audio jack on top. 
But the navigation buttons are programmatically placed on the display. The model is available in three colors: gold, white and gray.
CPU
Since this model focuses on autonomy, an economical 64-bit MediaTek MT6735P processor with a Mali-T720 video chip was installed, as the information says on the official website and most reviewers. But by installing the CPU-Z applicationit became clear that the smartphone has a different chipset, namely MT6582 with Mali-400 MP video chip. And this is a weaker chipset. The difference in Antutu test is 10,000 points: MT6735P scores 35,000; MT6582 - 25,000 points. Why is this happening?
But the thing is that in addition to different names in different regions, a smartphone called Huawei Y6 Pro is also listed on the official website as a smartphone with a more powerful chipset than it actually is. There are many build numbers, the main ones are:
- HUAWEI Y6 Pro TIT-U02 - MediaTek MT6582 + Mali-400MP2
- TIT-AL00 (Enjoy 5 and other models) - MT6735P + Mali-T720
- TIT-L01 (Honor 4C Pro) - MT6735P + Mali-T720
In Ukraine, the HUAWEI Y6 Pro TIT-U02 model is on sale, it is without LTE and with a weaker chipset. 
When purchasing, go to Settings > About phone > Build number, and make sure which device you are purchasing. Due to incorrect information on the official website, confusion may occur in Ukraine that a device with a MT6735P + Mali-T720 chipset is being sold, but in fact a weaker chip.
Because of this, many bloggers wrote incorrect information about the smartphone, which is sold in Ukraine. Hello, how do you hear?
Someone complains that resource-intensive games lag and freeze. It's just not always necessary to rely on standard optimization for a specific hardware. In modern games, it is possible to independently set the appropriate settings. As a rule, with such iron you need to focus on medium and low parameters.
Memory
The smartphone has 2 GB of RAM. An excellent indicator, as for a budget model. For an unpretentious user, this is enough for the eyes to run several applications at the same time.
Built-in memory - 16 GB. We subtract what the system takes, and we get 10.55 GB of free space. There you can load applications, some games, and there will still be a place. And if not, it's not scary, a removable drive comes to the rescue. In the settings, you can select it as the main place to install applications. The maximum size of a supported flash drive is 128 GB, a separate slot is provided for it.
Offline work
As mentioned earlier, the main feature of this device can be considered a high battery capacity: 4000 mAh. In mixed usage scenarios, excellent battery life is demonstrated. If you thoroughly take up your smartphone, turn on wireless data transfer, and torment it with the Internet, calls, watching videos, shooting on the camera, it will easily withstand the day in extreme stress mode.
With more moderate use, the battery usually lasts for two days. If you turn off wireless networks and run FullHD video at full brightness, it will play continuously for up to 10 hours. And it takes 2 hours to fully recharge.
Like other devices from this manufacturer, there is an advanced power consumption setting mode. It allows you to keep control over the charge consumption. Up to limiting functionality for the sake of additional hours of battery life. You can also charge other mobile devices by connecting to the MicroUSB connector.
Camera
The main camera allows you to take pictures with a resolution of 13 MP. The aperture value is f/2.0. There is autofocus, fast working during the day, and a medium-brightness LED flash. The camera application is quite functional, while being accessible in development. You can change exposure values and adjust focus on the fly. It is possible to adjust the white balance, contrast, ISO, saturation, sharpness.
In ideal lighting conditions, the automation correctly selects the white balance. The resulting images have good contrast and good color reproduction. The overall level of detail is normal, and at close range - even good. 
If you look closely at daytime photos, you can see the graininess and noise. However, we will make a discount on the budget of the device. 
When creating panoramas, the frames stick together well, the “seams” are imperceptible. The smartphone copes best with subject shooting, you can achieve a beautiful bokeh effect (see box above). Indoors, under artificial lighting, detail is reduced, but the camera is doing well.
In room
Another indoor shot: 
Even at night, you can get a more or less acceptable frame quality.
Unexpectedly: the stock camera allows you to record videos in a maximum of HD (1280 x 720) resolution. The quality is also dull: there is not enough color saturation and picture clarity. The 5 MP front module is wide-angle (84 degrees), so not only the face of the smartphone owner is placed in the frame. The quality of the resulting photos is quite acceptable.
Taking a picture with a selfie camera
Video recording is possible in HD resolution.
Display
Diagonal 5 inches, resolution 1280 x 720, IPS matrix. The pixel density is 293 dpi. For a budget employee - a classic of the genre. Image quality is expectedly good, both in terms of contrast and color reproduction. By tilting the device in different directions, the user will not notice a strong fading of the image, or inversion of colors on the screen. The minimum brightness level is quite comfortable for using the device in complete darkness.
When exposed to direct sunlight, alas, the margin of brightness is not enough, and the contents of the screen fade. Whoever lacks image saturation, or vice versa, prefers calmer tones, the ability to adjust the color temperature will come in handy. The touchscreen is able to recognize up to 5 simultaneous clicks.
There is also an unpleasant moment (it does not appear for everyone), sometimes the touchscreen has some misunderstandings with the sensitivity to pressing. Therefore, you have to either “poke” into it several times, or press harder than usual. Usually, to fix the situation, you need to find the "Accessibility" section in the settings menu. There will be an item "Sensitive mode", and you need to activate it. However, no such problems were noticed in our smartphone.
Networking
Under the back cover there are slots for 2 micro-SIM cards. The smartphone is designed to work in 2G/3G networks. WiFi single band - 2.4 GHz. The Bluetooth version is 4.0. All communications work flawlessly.
Responsible for navigation and geopositioning: GPS, GLONASS, A-GPS. Processors from MediaTek have not earned the best reputation due to known problems with navigation. However, Huawei Y6 Pro surprises with the excellent performance of GPS and GLONASS. It “clings” to satellites very quickly, a cold start in just 15 seconds. With a hot start, all navigation systems are ready for operation in less than 10 seconds.
Sound
The main speaker is average in volume, normal in sound quality. Comparable to many other budget models. The speaker is normal, does not "shout", but is not quiet either. The volume margin when listening to music on headphones is not the most impressive. If the environment is noisy, you have to raise the volume level to the maximum value. Enthusiasts have found a solution to this problem by making changes to the engineering menu.
Software part
The operating system uses Android 5.1. The shell is EMUI 3.1 Lite, outwardly radically different from the stock Android interface. The light version of the shell is simple without additional chips. Only the most important and useful proprietary applications remain. The full version of EMUI is usually installed on smartphones that are more expensive and more powerful.
There is information from the manufacturer's support service that work is underway to update the firmware to Android 6. Naturally, no one names specific dates.
Additional features
- A smartphone can be turned into a Power Bank by selecting the appropriate option in the settings section.
- In emergency situations, you can discreetly activate video recording, even when the screen is locked. To do this, it is enough to make a predetermined number of clicks on the volume button.
Advantages and disadvantages
Pros:
- good autonomy;
- excellent work of navigation modules;
- good photo opportunities;
- separate slots for SIM and MicroSD.
Minuses:
- low resolution and quality of the recorded video;
- problems with the sensitivity of the wheelbarrow;
- non-removable battery in a plastic case.
Who is a smartphone for?
For those who are looking for an inexpensive dual SIM 3G/4G device with a decent battery, a decent camera, and fast and stable navigation.
Our review of the Huawei Y6 Pro smartphone
On the one hand, in its price category, the smartphone is not bad in most respects, and has quite significant advantages. On the other hand, the nuances described in the review with the resolution of videos and a buggy sensor are perceived as nonsense. Such ridiculous and obvious mistakes should not be made, despite the fact that this is a budget model. However, there are owners of Huawei Y6 Pro who do not care about the quality of video recording, and they solved the problem with the screen by increasing its sensitivity to touch.
Information about the make, model, and alternative names of a particular device, if any.
Design
Information about the dimensions and weight of the device, presented in different units of measurement. Used materials, suggested colors, certificates.
| Width Width information refers to the horizontal side of the device in its standard orientation during use. | 72.1 mm (millimeters) 7.21 cm (centimeters) 0.24 ft 2.84in |
| Height Height information refers to the vertical side of the device in its standard orientation during use. | 143.5 mm (millimeters) 14.35 cm (centimeters) 0.47ft 5.65in |
| Thickness Information about the thickness of the device in different units of measurement. | 8.5 mm (millimeters) 0.85 cm (centimeters) 0.03 ft 0.33in |
| The weight Information about the weight of the device in different units of measurement. | 155 g (grams) 0.34 lbs 5.47oz |
| Volume Approximate volume of the device, calculated from dimensions provided by the manufacturer. Refers to devices with the shape of a rectangular parallelepiped. | 87.94 cm³ (cubic centimeters) 5.34 in³ (cubic inches) |
| Colors Information about the colors in which this device is offered for sale. | White Black |
| Housing materials The materials used to make the body of the device. | Plastic |
SIM card
The SIM card is used in mobile devices to store data that certifies the authenticity of mobile service subscribers.
Mobile networks
A mobile network is a radio system that allows multiple mobile devices to communicate with each other.
| GSM GSM (Global System for Mobile Communications) is designed to replace the analogue mobile network (1G). For this reason, GSM is often referred to as a 2G mobile network. It is enhanced by the addition of GPRS (General Packet Radio Services) and later EDGE (Enhanced Data rates for GSM Evolution) technologies. | GSM 850 MHz GSM 900 MHz GSM 1800 MHz GSM 1900 MHz |
| UMTS UMTS is short for Universal Mobile Telecommunications System. It is based on the GSM standard and belongs to 3G mobile networks. Developed by 3GPP and its biggest advantage is to provide more speed and spectral efficiency with W-CDMA technology. | UMTS 850 MHz UMTS 900 MHz UMTS 1900 MHz UMTS 2100 MHz |
| LTE LTE (Long Term Evolution) is defined as fourth generation (4G) technology. It is developed by 3GPP based on GSM/EDGE and UMTS/HSPA to increase the capacity and speed of wireless mobile networks. The subsequent development of technologies is called LTE Advanced. | LTE 800 MHz LTE 900 MHz LTE 1800 MHz LTE 2100 MHz LTE 2600 MHz |
Mobile technologies and data rates
Communication between devices in mobile networks is carried out through technologies that provide different data transfer rates.
Operating system
The operating system is the system software that manages and coordinates the operation of the hardware components in the device.
SoC (System on a Chip)
System on a chip (SoC) includes all the most important hardware components of a mobile device in one chip.
| SoC (System on a Chip) System on a chip (SoC) integrates various hardware components such as processor, graphics processor, memory, peripherals, interfaces, etc., as well as the software necessary for their operation. | Qualcomm Snapdragon 210 MSM8909 |
| Technological process Information about the technological process by which the chip is made. The value in nanometers measures half the distance between the elements in the processor. | 28 nm (nanometers) |
| Processor (CPU) The main function of the processor (CPU) of a mobile device is the interpretation and execution of instructions contained in software applications. | ARM Cortex-A7 |
| Processor bit depth The bit depth (bits) of a processor is determined by the size (in bits) of registers, address buses, and data buses. 64-bit processors have higher performance than 32-bit processors, which, in turn, are more productive than 16-bit processors. | 32 bit |
| Instruction Set Architecture Instructions are commands by which the software sets/controls the operation of the processor. Information about the instruction set (ISA) that the processor can execute. | ARMv7 |
| Second level cache (L2) L2 (level 2) cache is slower than L1, but in return it has a larger capacity, allowing more data to be cached. It, like L1, is much faster than system memory (RAM). If the processor does not find the requested data in L2, it continues to look for it in the L3 cache (if available) or RAM. | 1024 KB (kilobytes) 1 MB (megabytes) |
| Number of processor cores The processor core executes program instructions. There are processors with one, two or more cores. Having more cores increases performance by allowing many instructions to be executed in parallel. | 4 |
| Processor clock speed The clock speed of a processor describes its speed in terms of cycles per second. It is measured in megahertz (MHz) or gigahertz (GHz). | 1100 MHz (megahertz) |
| Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) The graphics processing unit (GPU) handles calculations for various 2D/3D graphics applications. In mobile devices, it is used most often by games, consumer interface, video applications, etc. | Qualcomm Adreno 304 |
| GPU clock speed Speed is the clock speed of the GPU and is measured in megahertz (MHz) or gigahertz (GHz). | 400 MHz (megahertz) |
| The amount of random access memory (RAM) Random access memory (RAM) is used by the operating system and all installed applications. Data stored in RAM is lost when the device is turned off or restarted. | 1 GB (gigabytes) 2 GB (gigabytes) |
| Type of random access memory (RAM) Information about the type of random access memory (RAM) used by the device. | LPDDR3 |
| Number of RAM channels Information about the number of RAM channels that are integrated into the SoC. More channels means higher data rates. | single channel |
| RAM frequency The frequency of RAM determines its speed, more specifically, the speed of reading / writing data. | 533 MHz (megahertz) |
Built-in memory
Each mobile device has a built-in (non-removable) memory with a fixed amount.
Memory cards
Memory cards are used in mobile devices to increase the storage capacity for storing data.
Screen
The screen of a mobile device is characterized by its technology, resolution, pixel density, diagonal length, color depth, etc.
| Type/technology One of the main characteristics of the screen is the technology by which it is made and on which the image quality of information directly depends. | IPS |
| Diagonal For mobile devices, the screen size is expressed in terms of its diagonal length, measured in inches. | 5 in 127 mm (millimeters) 12.7 cm (centimeters) |
| Width Approximate Screen Width | 2.45in 62.26 mm (millimeters) 6.23 cm (centimeters) |
| Height Approximate Screen Height | 4.36in 110.69 mm (millimeters) 11.07 cm (centimeters) |
| Aspect Ratio The ratio of the dimensions of the long side of the screen to its short side | 1.778:1 16:9 |
| Permission Screen resolution indicates the number of pixels vertically and horizontally on the screen. Higher resolution means sharper image detail. | 720 x 1280 pixels |
| Pixel Density Information about the number of pixels per centimeter or inch of the screen. Higher density allows information to be shown on the screen in clearer detail. | 294 ppi (pixels per inch) 115ppm (pixels per centimeter) |
| Color depth Screen color depth reflects the total number of bits used for the color components in a single pixel. Information about the maximum number of colors the screen can display. | 24 bit 16777216 flowers |
| Screen area Approximate percentage of screen space on the front of the device. | 66.83% (percentage) |
| Other characteristics Information about other functions and features of the screen. | capacitive Multitouch |
| GFF full lamination |
Sensors
Different sensors perform different quantitative measurements and convert physical indicators into signals that are recognized by the mobile device.
rear camera
The main camera of a mobile device is usually located on its rear panel and can be combined with one or more additional cameras.
| Sensor type Information about the type of camera sensor. Some of the most widely used sensor types in mobile device cameras are CMOS, BSI, ISOCELL, etc. | CMOS (complementary metal-oxide semiconductor) |
| Svetlosila Luminosity (also known as f-stop, aperture, or f-number) is a measure of the size of a lens aperture that determines the amount of light that enters the sensor. The lower the f-number, the larger the aperture and the more light reaches the sensor. Usually, the number f is indicated, which corresponds to the maximum possible aperture of the aperture. | f/2 |
| Flash type The rear (rear) cameras of mobile devices mainly use LED flashes. They can be configured with one, two or more light sources and vary in shape. | LED |
| Image resolution One of the main characteristics of cameras is resolution. It represents the number of horizontal and vertical pixels in an image. For convenience, smartphone manufacturers often list resolution in megapixels, giving an approximate number of pixels in millions. | 3264 x 2448 pixels 7.99 MP (megapixels) |
| Video resolution Information about the maximum video resolution that the camera can record. | 1280 x 720 pixels 0.92 MP (megapixels) |
| Video recording speed (frame rate) Information about the maximum recording rate (frames per second, fps) supported by the camera at maximum resolution. Some of the most basic video recording speeds are 24 fps, 25 fps, 30 fps, 60 fps. | 30 fps (frames per second) |
| Characteristics Information about additional software and hardware features of the rear (rear) camera. | autofocus Burst shooting digital zoom Digital Image Stabilization geo tags panoramic shooting HDR shooting Touch focus Face recognition Adjusting the white balance ISO setting Exposure compensation Self-timer Scene Selection Mode |
| blue filter glass |
Front-camera
Smartphones have one or more front cameras of various designs - a pop-up camera, a PTZ camera, a cutout or hole in the display, a camera under the display.
Audio
Information about the type of speakers and audio technologies supported by the device.
Radio
The radio of the mobile device is a built-in FM receiver.
Location determination
Information about navigation and location technologies supported by the device.
WiFi
Wi-Fi is a technology that provides wireless communication for short distance data transmission between different devices.
Bluetooth
Bluetooth is a standard for secure wireless data transfer between different types of devices over short distances.
USB
USB (Universal Serial Bus) is an industry standard that allows different electronic devices to communicate.
Headphone jack
This is an audio connector, which is also called an audio jack. The most widely used standard in mobile devices is the 3.5mm headphone jack.
Connecting devices
Information about other important connection technologies supported by the device.
Browser
A web browser is a software application for accessing and viewing information on the Internet.
| Browser Information about some of the key features and standards supported by the device's browser. | HTML HTML5 CSS 3 |
Audio file formats/codecs
Mobile devices support various audio file formats and codecs that store and encode/decode digital audio data, respectively.
Video file formats/codecs
Mobile devices support various video file formats and codecs, which store and encode/decode digital video data, respectively.
Battery
Mobile device batteries differ from each other in their capacity and technology. They provide the electrical charge they need to function.
| Capacity The capacity of a battery indicates the maximum charge it can store, measured in milliamp-hours. | 2200 mAh (milliamp-hours) |
| Type The type of battery is determined by its structure and, more specifically, by the chemicals used. There are different types of batteries, with lithium-ion and lithium-ion polymer batteries being the most commonly used in mobile devices. | Li-polymer (Li-polymer) |
| Talk time 2G Talk time in 2G is the period of time during which the battery is completely discharged during a continuous conversation in a 2G network. | 10 h (hours) 600 min (minutes) 0.4 days |
| 2G standby time The 2G standby time is the amount of time it takes for the battery to fully discharge when the device is in stand-by mode and connected to a 2G network. | 280 h (hours) 16800 min (minutes) 11.7 days |
| 3G talk time Talk time in 3G is the period of time during which the battery is completely discharged during a continuous conversation in a 3G network. | 10 h (hours) 600 min (minutes) 0.4 days |
| 3G standby time The 3G standby time is the amount of time it takes for the battery to fully discharge when the device is in stand-by mode and connected to a 3G network. | 280 h (hours) 16800 min (minutes) 11.7 days |
| Adapter output power Information about the electrical current (measured in amps) and electrical voltage (measured in volts) supplied by the charger (power output). Higher power output ensures faster battery charging. | 5 V (volts) / 0.55 A (amps) |
| Characteristics Information about some additional features of the device's battery. | Removable |
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 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. 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.
findings
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.
Specifications Huawei Y6 (2018)
| General characteristics | |
|---|---|
| Model | Huawei Y6 (2018), ATU-L11, ATU-L21, ATU-L22, ATU-LX3 |
| Date of announcement and start of sales | April 2018 / April 2018 |
| Dimensions (LxWxH) | 152.4 x 73 x 7.8 mm. |
| The weight | 150 g. |
| Available colors | black, gold, blue |
| Operating system | Android 8.0 (Oreo) + EMUI 8.0 |
| Connection | |
| Number and type of SIM cards | two, Nano-SIM, dual stand-by |
| Communication standard in 2G networks | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2 |
| Communication standard in 3G networks | HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100 |
| Communication standard in 4G networks | LTE |
| Compatibility with telecom operators | MTS, Beeline, Megafon, Tele2, Yota |
| Data transfer | |
| WiFi | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot |
| Bluetooth | 4.2, A2DP, LE |
| GPS | yes, A-GPS, GLONASS |
| NFC | yes (ATU-L11 models only) |
| infrared port | No |
| Platform | |
| CPU | quad-core Qualcomm MSM8917 Snapdragon 425 (Quad-core 1.4 GHz Cortex-A53) |
| GPU | Adreno 308 |
| Inner memory | 16 GB |
| RAM | 2GB |
| Ports and connectors | |
| USB | micro USB v2.0 |
| 3.5mm jack | there is |
| Memory card slot | microSD, up to 256 GB (dedicated slot) |
| Display | |
| Display type | S-IPS LCD capacitive, 16M colors |
| Screen size | 5.7 inches (~75.4% of device face) |
| Display protection | 2.5D glass |
| Camera | |
| Main camera | 13 MP, phase detection autofocus, LED flash |
| Functionality of the main camera | Geo-tagging, touch focus, face detection, HDR, panorama |
| Video recording | 1[email protected] |
| Front-camera | 5 MP, LED flash |
| Sensors and Sensors | |
| illumination | there is |
| Approximations | there is |
| Gyroscope | No |
| Compass | No |
| Hall | No |
| Accelerometer | there is |
| Barometer | No |
| Fingerprint scanner | No |
| Battery | |
| Battery type and capacity | Li-Ion 3000 mAh |
| Battery mount | fixed |
| Equipment | |
| Standard kit | Y6 (2018): 1 USB cable: 1 User manual: 1 Warranty card: 1 SIM eject tool: 1 Charger: 1 |
Prices
Video reviews
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.
A 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 margin. 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:
- 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.
- 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.
- 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:
- Modern and ergonomic design;
- Possibility of simultaneous use of two SIM cards and a memory expansion card up to 256 GB;
- Loud and high-quality speaker;
- A large number of communication interfaces;
- Convenient and intuitive operating system with a lot of fine-tuning.
- A correctly working face recognition option, a backlight for a selfie camera, a fingerprint scanner.
- High build quality mobile phone.
- Capacious battery.
- Built-in video, photo and text editor.
- Large and high quality display.
- Price.
The disadvantages of a mobile device include:
- Low performance.
- Lack of optical zoom, long camera launch.
- Built-in battery.
- Lack of 5GHz Wi-Fi module.
- Relatively low amount of RAM and permanent memory.
- The lack of a standard headset in the configuration of the smartphone.
- "Plastic" housing.
- Difficulties in choosing a case for the device.
- 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.
