The Huawei Y6 Prime 2018 smartphone is a large 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, it has a fairly adequate and affordable price (the price of a smartphone is almost $200), has a presentable appearance, and acceptable technical characteristics.
The Huawei Y6 Prime 2018 phone has a typical appearance for modern smartphones. On the front of the smartphone there is a large 5.7-inch screen with thin frames. Above it you can see a light sensor, front camera, earpiece, LED event indicator, and selfie flash
The back side of the mobile device has rather laconic equipment. In the upper left corner, in an oblong black frame, there is a camera lens, which is adjacent to an LED light bulb.
In the center at the top there is a microphone responsible for the noise reduction function. Just below it is a round fingerprint scanner. Under the display you can only find 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 owner's face.
On the right side of the Huawei Y6 Prime 2018 there are 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. At the bottom there is a 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 conversational microphone.
Design and ergonomics
Huawei Y6 Prime 2018, which is reviewed in this article, is made entirely of plastic. However, it is worth noting the build quality. There are no backlashes, the plastic does not creak, all elements of the body are well secured. The rounded shape and glossy bezel located around the perimeter of the gadget add some extravagance to the smartphone.
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 weighs 150 grams and has rather modest dimensions (152.4 x 73 x 7.8). The hand does not get tired even when using the phone for a long time, and the rounded corners do not cause discomfort.
Display
Huawei Y6 Prime 2018 is equipped with an IPS display with a diagonal of 5.7 inches, an aspect ratio of 18 to 9, and a resolution of 1440 by 720 ppi.
The relatively low resolution is compensated by well-adjusted contrast and natural colors. The device's display has acceptable brightness levels. This allows you to comfortably use your phone outdoors. However, in sunny weather, or under extremely bright lighting conditions, the brightness reserve may not be enough. The mobile phone is equipped with an automatic brightness adjustment option.
For a budget phone, the Huawei Y6 Prime 2018 screen has acceptable viewing angles. Contrast changes are only possible with excessive diagonal deviations.
A number of fine display settings are provided for users. For example, manually setting the color temperature, or activating the option to protect the eyes from excessive strain. 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, in the box you can find:
- 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.
Specifications Huawei Y6 Prime 2018
The characteristics of Huawei Y6 Prime 2018 allow you to comfortably use your mobile device to solve everyday problems. The phone also handles multitasking well. 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, you can use a microSD memory expansion card. The smartphone allows you to install additional memory up to 256GB, which is quite enough to store a solid library of films, audio and other multimedia.
Thanks to the presence of a corresponding connector in the tray, users have the opportunity to install 2 SIM cards and microSD. By the way, not every luxury mobile device can boast of this.
Performance
As for the performance of Huawei Y6 Prime 2018, it has rather mediocre performance. The “brain” of the device is Qualcomm Snapdragon 425. This processor model does not have high performance and is considered outdated. It has four Cortex-A53 cores that can be clocked at 1.4 GHz. The Adreno 308 chip plays the role of the smartphone's graphics accelerator. This means that you can forget about highly demanding 3D 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, animations may slow down; 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 performance.
A mobile device is not capable of handling heavy games and applications. However, casual games launch and run quite well on this device.
Huawei Y6 Prime also has a less powerful version - with 2 GB of RAM and 16 GB of storage. This version of the device produces more modest performance in synthetic tests.
For a budget smartphone, the Huawei Y6 Prime camera has good performance and speed.
Cameras
The main camera of Huawei Y6 Prime 2018 is equipped with an LED flash, a module with a resolution of 13 megapixels, and an f/2.2 aperture.
Photo
As for pictures taken from the main camera, provided there is good lighting, the photographs have good clarity, high detail and acceptable color rendition. Autofocus occurs almost instantly. However, the picture changes dramatically if you take photographs in conditions of insufficiently high visibility. Photos 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 resulting images is average. Activating the HDR option (a function for improving image quality) 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 can select shooting modes, and by swiping to the right, he can make “fine” camera settings.
Video
As for recording videos, the module is capable of recording videos in FullHD quality (1920×1080). This model does not implement the electronic stabilization function. The video is shot at 30 frames per second.
Front-camera
The front camera module has a resolution of 8 megapixels and an f/2.0 aperture. Features of the front-facing camera include the presence of a tone flash, as well as the AR Lens function, thanks to which you can instantly change the background of a photo. In addition, the front camera of Huawei Y6 Prime has an option to unlock the smartphone by the owner’s face.
Sound and music playback quality
Huawei Y6 Prime, despite the budget status of the model, has fairly decent sound. The smartphone is equipped with two speakers with a power of 88 dB and has a high volume reserve. There is also an equalizer with advanced settings and a group music function. The sound coming from the speakers is clear, but you have to forget about the bass.
The smartphone has three different music listening modes:
- Near – all parameters become averaged, and sound preamplification 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 speakers. For a more complete immersion, it is recommended to place the phone horizontally. At the same time, the “home theater” effect does not add bassiness to the sound.
- Wide mode – the sound sounds along with superimposed built-in reverb and delay effects. This makes the sound spatial 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 to Huawei Y6 Prime simultaneously as speakers.
There are no complaints about the sound of the Huawei Y6 Prime 2018 - the sound is clear, moderately loud and distinct. When talking with your interlocutor, there is no extraneous noise or interference.
Communication capabilities
The communication capabilities of the mobile device are realized using Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth: 4.2, A2DP, LE modules. The device is equipped with a GPS navigation system along with A-GPS, GLONASS. Also included in the top-end configuration of the gadget 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 Android operating system version 8.0. The software's capabilities allow users to personalize the device.
The EMUI shell can remember the actions of the gadget owner, and automatically adjusts various device settings to suit them. The navigation button allows you to use the device with one hand, and the option to split 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 is quite simple - the user needs to swipe down with three fingers on the gadget’s display.
The operating system features include some pre-installed programs. Among 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 a 4G connection turned on and the display turned on at full brightness, the phone lasted 4.5 hours.
When connected 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 a very 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 appropriate mode. In this mode, the gadget can work for several days. Maximum energy saving is relevant in conditions in which it is impossible to timely recharge a mobile phone. For example, when going on a picnic for several days, or going on a hike.
Pros and cons of a smartphone
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;
- A convenient and intuitive operating system with a large number of fine settings.
- Correctly working face recognition option, backlight for the selfie camera, fingerprint scanner.
- High quality mobile phone build.
- 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 startup time.
- Built-in battery.
- Lack of 5GHz Wi-Fi module.
- Relatively low amount of RAM and permanent memory.
- Lack of a standard headset included with the smartphone.
- "Plastic" body design.
- Difficulties arise when selecting a case for the device.
- Lack of oleophobic coating on standard screen protector film.
Huawei Y6 Prime 2018, a 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 of Huawei Y6 Prime 2018 are represented by many models, of which the following should be highlighted:
- Meizu M6s
This model has a similar screen diagonal, but it is placed in a metal frame. The smartphone also has a more powerful six-core processor.
The device supports fast charging option, and its price is almost the same as Huawei Y6 Prime 2018.
- Honor 7A Pro
The features of this device are a brighter and larger display, louder and clearer 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 price to the Huawei Y6 Prime 2018, the model has a less powerful processor and support for memory cards only up to 128 GB.
- LG K9
The model supports memory expansion up to 2 TB and has a clear and rich five-inch display. However, it is equipped with a less capacious battery and camera modules with lower resolution.
- Asus Zenfone Live L1
The phone is distinguished by its compact size and a capacious battery that can last up to 29 hours in talk mode.
Final review
Huawei Y6 Prime 2018 is one of the successful models of budget smartphones in 2018. The functionality of the device and its technical characteristics allow you to comfortably solve everyday problems.
Huawei Y6 Prime 2018 is not without its shortcomings. The most significant are the modest performance and the lack of a standard headset included with the device. However, among the smartphones located in this price segment, the Y6 Prime rightfully takes its rightful place.
Huawei knows how to create not only top-end and pre-top smartphones. In the budget segment they also have something to impress the public. One thing to be proud of is the 2018 Y6 Prime.
The device was equipped with a large 5.7" display with HD resolution, a 3000 mAh battery, a 13 MP camera and a really loud speaker capable of producing about 87 dB. But the peculiarity of the device is that it can recognize the owner by scanning his face. Interested? Then let's get started.
KEY FEATURES
GOODS
First: Snapdragon 425 platform
Second: Bright screen with HD+ resolution and 18:9 aspect ratio
Third: Android 8.0
Fourth: Very loud speaker
Fifth: Fingerprint scanner
Contents of delivery
The phone comes in a traditional Huawei small cardboard box with minimalist prints. The device is packaged in shipping film and turned with the front panel facing the user.
Under it there is a modest 1A power adapter, a micro-USB cable, a set of instructions and guides, a protective film, a silicone case and a clip for removing the hybrid SIM card tray.
Design
Visually, the Y6 Prime can hardly be called unique in all respects: from time to time the thought “I’ve seen this somewhere before” arises. We are looking at a phone that is simply pleasing to the eye and has no frills.
The front panel is almost entirely occupied by an impressively sized 5.7" display, which is additionally covered with tempered glass with a 2.5D effect. Next to the camera there is a place for face scanning sensors. It is noteworthy that previously this technology was the province of only flagship phones.
At the back there is a nice camera module with LED flash and a fingerprint scanner. The arrangement of mechanical control buttons and ports is as familiar as possible and does not raise any complaints.
In terms of color solutions, there are 3 options available: black, blue and gold.
Display
The 5.7" diagonal screen is built on an IPS matrix and has a resolution of 1440x720, which corresponds to the HD+ standard. The pixel density is stated at 283 ppi, and this completely eliminates any graininess of the picture even when examining the smallest objects on the display.
The panel was initially calibrated for neutral colors and shades, and therefore you won’t be able to notice excessively warm or cold changes. Although software display settings are also provided.
Battery
The device is equipped with a non-removable 3000 mAh battery, which can provide up to 2 days of autonomy with a balanced mode of use.
The fly in the ointment is that the included power supply is not the most powerful, only 1A. It will take about 2 hours to fully charge the device’s battery. But the presence of the OTG function will please many.
Performance
The heart of the Y6 Prime is the 4-core Snapdragon 425 chipset with an operating frequency of up to 1.4 GHz. It is paired with the Adreno 308 graphics subsystem. Such a combination is not enough stars from the sky, but if you do not initially plan to run complex modern games on the device, then the performance will be simply amazing. The interface is easy and perfectly optimized for this hardware.
The user will also have 2 GB of RAM and 16 GB of storage, expandable with microSD cards. In the latter case, you will have to sacrifice the second phone number, since the card tray is a hybrid one.
Among the additional features, it is also worth noting support for the NFC module, which is a huge rarity for state employees.
Camera
The phone has 2 cameras. The main 13 megapixel module with automatic focusing and LED flash copes with its tasks perfectly even in low light conditions. The level of photography is comparable to products costing $200 or more, which indicates a high quality of photography. Additionally, the sensor can shoot FullHD video at 30 fps.
Software platform
The phone will run on the latest version of Android 8.0, complemented by the proprietary EMUI 8 interface. The shell is tailored for the speed and smoothness of rendering menus and applications, and therefore you will never feel a lack of RAM. Additionally, proprietary algorithms are used that automatically remove excess garbage from the cache, which makes the device fast even after several months of regular use.
The 8 MP front camera with fixed focus is ideal for selfies thanks to software technology for hiding skin imperfections and a matte flash. It seems like a small thing, but the result is magnificent.
Results
Huawei Y6 Prime is an excellent ultra-budget phablet, the capabilities of which allow the device to compete with more expensive devices. It was originally created to compete with Meizu M6S and Xiaomi Redmi Note 5, but something went wrong. As a result, we have perhaps the best solution on the market in our niche.
Thoughtful ergonomics, high-quality screen, loud speaker and support for all modern wireless technologies, including NFC. Can you expect more from an inexpensive smartphone?
Behind
- Discreet design and comfortable ergonomics
- Large 5.7" display
- Supports all major LTE frequencies
- 13 and 8 MP cameras with wide functionality
- Facial recognition scanner
- Long lasting Android Oreo battery
Against
- Hybrid SIM tray
- Weak charger
- Impressive dimensions
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Information about the make, model, and alternative names of the specific device, if available.
Design
Information about the dimensions and weight of the device, presented in different units of measurement. Materials used, colors offered, 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 (feet) 2.84 in (inches) |
| 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) 0.47 ft (feet) 5.65 in (inches) |
| Thickness Information about the thickness of the device in different units of measurement. | 8.5 mm (millimeters) 0.85 cm (centimeters) 0.03 ft (feet) 0.33 in (inches) |
| Weight Information about the weight of the device in different units of measurement. | 155 g (grams) 0.34 lbs 5.47 oz (ounces) |
| Volume The approximate volume of the device, calculated based on the 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 |
| Materials for making the case Materials used to make the device body. | 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 called a 2G mobile network. It is improved 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 an abbreviation 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 providing greater speed and spectral efficiency thanks to W-CDMA technology. | UMTS 850 MHz UMTS 900 MHz UMTS 1900 MHz UMTS 2100 MHz |
| LTE LTE (Long Term Evolution) is defined as a 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 technology development is called LTE Advanced. | LTE 800 MHz LTE 900 MHz LTE 1800 MHz LTE 2100 MHz LTE 2600 MHz |
Mobile communication technologies and data transfer speeds
Communication between devices on mobile networks is carried out using technologies that provide different data transfer rates.
Operating system
An operating system is a system software that manages and coordinates the operation of hardware components in a device.
SoC (System on Chip)
A system on a chip (SoC) includes all the most important hardware components of a mobile device on one chip.
| SoC (System on Chip) A system on a chip (SoC) integrates various hardware components, such as a 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 manufactured. Nanometers measure half the distance between elements in the processor. | 28 nm (nanometers) |
| Processor (CPU) The primary function of a mobile device's processor (CPU) is to interpret and execute instructions contained in software applications. | ARM Cortex-A7 |
| Processor size The size (in bits) of a processor is determined by the size (in bits) of the registers, address buses, and data buses. 64-bit processors have higher performance compared to 32-bit processors, which in turn are more powerful than 16-bit processors. | 32 bit |
| Instruction Set Architecture Instructions are commands with which the software sets/controls the operation of the processor. Information about the instruction set (ISA) that the processor can execute. | ARMv7 |
| Level 2 cache (L2) L2 (level 2) cache is slower than L1 cache, but in return it has a higher capacity, allowing it to cache more data. 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 in RAM memory. | 1024 kB (kilobytes) 1 MB (megabytes) |
| Number of processor cores The processor core executes software instructions. There are processors with one, two or more cores. Having more cores increases performance by allowing multiple instructions to be executed in parallel. | 4 |
| CPU 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 most often used by games, consumer interfaces, video applications, etc. | Qualcomm Adreno 304 |
| GPU clock speed Running speed is the clock speed of the GPU, measured in megahertz (MHz) or gigahertz (GHz). | 400 MHz (megahertz) |
| 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 after 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 mean higher data rates. | Single channel |
| RAM frequency The frequency of RAM determines its operating speed, more specifically, the speed of reading/writing data. | 533 MHz (megahertz) |
Built-in memory
Each mobile device has built-in (non-removable) memory with a fixed capacity.
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 quality of the information image directly depends. | IPS |
| Diagonal For mobile devices, screen size is expressed by the length of its diagonal, measured in inches. | 5 in (inches) 127 mm (millimeters) 12.7 cm (centimeters) |
| Width Approximate screen width | 2.45 in (inches) 62.26 mm (millimeters) 6.23 cm (centimeters) |
| Height Approximate screen height | 4.36 in (inches) 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 shows the number of pixels vertically and horizontally on the screen. Higher resolution means clearer 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 displayed on the screen with clearer detail. | 294 ppi (pixels per inch) 115 ppcm (pixels per centimeter) |
| Color depth Screen color depth reflects the total number of bits used for color components in one pixel. Information about the maximum number of colors that the screen can display. | 24 bit 16777216 flowers |
| Screen area Approximate percentage of screen area occupied by the screen on the front of the device. | 66.83% (percent) |
| Other characteristics Information about other screen features and characteristics. | Capacitive Multi-touch |
| GFF full lamination |
Sensors
Different sensors perform different quantitative measurements and convert physical indicators into signals that a mobile device can recognize.
Rear camera
The main camera of a mobile device is usually located on its back panel and may be combined with one or more secondary cameras.
| Sensor type Information about the camera sensor type. Some of the most widely used types of sensors in mobile device cameras are CMOS, BSI, ISOCELL, etc. | CMOS (complementary metal-oxide semiconductor) |
| Svetlosila F-stop (also known as aperture, aperture, or f-number) is a measure of the size of a lens's aperture, which determines the amount of light entering the sensor. The lower the f-number, the larger the aperture and the more light reaches the sensor. Typically the f-number is specified to correspond 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, indicating the 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 speed (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. | 30fps (frames per second) |
| Characteristics Information about additional software and hardware features of the rear (rear) camera. | Autofocus Continuous shooting Digital zoom Digital image stabilization Geographical tags Panoramic photography HDR shooting Touch Focus Face recognition White Balance Adjustment 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 rotating camera, a cutout or hole in the display, an under-display camera.
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 the navigation and location technologies supported by your device.
WiFi
Wi-Fi is a technology that provides wireless communication for transmitting data over close distances between various devices.
Bluetooth
Bluetooth is a standard for secure wireless data transfer between various devices of different types over short distances.
USB
USB (Universal Serial Bus) is an industry standard that allows different electronic devices to exchange data.
Headphone jack
This is an audio connector, 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 your device.
Browser
A web browser is a software application for accessing and viewing information on the Internet.
| Browser Information about some of the main characteristics and standards supported by the device's browser. | HTML HTML5 CSS 3 |
Audio file formats/codecs
Mobile devices support different audio file formats and codecs, which respectively store and encode/decode digital audio data.
Video file formats/codecs
Mobile devices support different video file formats and codecs, which respectively store and encode/decode digital video data.
Battery
Mobile device batteries differ from each other in their capacity and technology. They provide the electrical charge necessary for their functioning.
| Capacity A battery's capacity indicates the maximum charge it can hold, measured in milliamp-hours. | 2200 mAh (milliamp-hours) |
| Type The type of battery is determined by its structure and, more precisely, the chemicals used. There are different types of batteries, with lithium-ion and lithium-ion polymer batteries being the most commonly used batteries in mobile devices. | Li-polymer |
| 2G talk time 2G talk time is the period of time during which the battery charge is completely discharged during a continuous conversation on a 2G network. | 10 h (hours) 600 min (minutes) 0.4 days |
| 2G latency 2G standby time is the period of time during which the battery charge is completely discharged 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 3G talk time is the period of time during which the battery charge is completely discharged during a continuous conversation on a 3G network. | 10 h (hours) 600 min (minutes) 0.4 days |
| 3G latency 3G standby time is the period of time during which the battery charge is completely discharged 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 amperes) and electrical voltage (measured in volts) that the charger supplies (power output). Higher power output ensures faster battery charging. | 5 V (volts) / 0.55 A (amps) |
| Characteristics Information about some additional characteristics of the device's battery. | Removable |
The line of inexpensive Y smartphones from Huawei continues to be replenished with devices aimed at different budgets. Some time ago, we looked at the younger representative of the series in the person and older brother. And it is logical that between them there should be another smartphone, the so-called middling one. And he is. Today we get acquainted with.
Technical characteristics of Huawei Y6 Prime 2018
- Display: 5.7″, IPS, 1440×720 pixels, aspect ratio 18:9
- Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 420, 4 Cortex-A53 cores with a frequency of 1.4 GHz
- Graphics accelerator: Adreno 308
- RAM: 3 GB
- Permanent memory: 32 GB
- MicroSD memory card support: up to 256 GB
- Wireless networks: Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.2 (LE)
- Main camera: 13 MP, f/2.2, PDAF
- Front camera: 8 MP, f/2.0
- Battery: 3000 mAh
- Dimensions: 152.4×73×7.8 mm
- Weight: 150 g
Huawei Y6 Prime 2018 is available for purchase in Ukraine for 4999 hryvnia (~$192) . It is worth noting that there is also a smartphone on the market without the Prime prefix in the name. The difference between them is that the Prime version has 3 GB of RAM and 32 GB of storage, as opposed to the regular version with 2 GB of RAM and 16 GB of storage. In addition to more memory, the older version received a fingerprint scanner on the back, which is not present in the standard version.
Contents of delivery
Everything here is unchanged and exactly the same as in and. A white cardboard box containing a power adapter (5V/1A), a USB/MicroUSB cable and a key for removing the slot for SIM cards and a memory card.
Design, materials and assembly
The smartphone is sold in three possible body colors: black, gold and blue. My sample is in blue.
The design of the device as a whole repeats that of its counterparts. In front is an elongated display covered with 2.5D glass with large frames on the sides and small but asymmetrical frames on the top and bottom.
The back part is made of matte plastic, but such a beautiful iridescent effect as in blue was not brought here.
But the frame around the perimeter is just as glossy. By the way, it is also plastic.
The plastic is of good quality, although even in blue it is a little easily soiled.
On the back, near the main camera block, in the place where the microphone is located, you can see a slight bulge. It is practically not felt tactilely and it is quite possible that this a feature of the test sample only.
The build of the smartphone is excellent. There are no squeaks or backlashes. A protective film is glued to the glass out of the box, but there is no oleophobic coating applied to it.
Layout of elements
In front above the screen there is a tiny event indicator, a window with light and proximity sensors, a front camera peephole, a speaker and a flash.
Under the screen there is the same Huawei inscription.
On the edge to the right -Power/Unlock button and Volume key.
On the left is a slot for two nano SIM cards and a MicroSD memory card. Full-fledged - not hybrid!
On the bottom edge there is a microUSB port offset from the center and six cutouts to the left and right of it. Behind them are the microphone and the main speaker, respectively.
At the top is a classic 3.5 mm headphone jack.
On the back of the case in the upper left corner there is a slightly protruding block with the main camera, an inscription with the characteristics of the cameras to the left of it, and a flash to the right. The glass that covers the camera and flash is slightly recessed into the frame. There is an additional microphone next to the unit.
A little lower is the round fingerprint scanner area.
Even lower is the manufacturer's logo and other service information.
Ergonomics
Using a smartphone is convenient. It has small dimensions - weight 150 grams, diagonal - 5.7″, plus rounded edges and corners.
In general, its dimensions are something between and. And if the latter was not very convenient to use with one hand, then Huawei Y6 Prime 2018 is quite comfortable.
The control buttons and fingerprint scanner are in the usual places.
Display Huawei Y6 Prime 2018
The smartphone has a 5.7-inch diagonal IPS display with an 18:9 aspect ratio and a resolution of 1440×720 pixels (HD+).
The low resolution is difficult to notice unless you look closely at the screen.
The colors are close to natural, the contrast is good. The display is bright enough for outdoor use, but without much excitement. Auto brightness adjustment generally works well, but not perfectly - sometimes you want to make the display a little brighter.
Viewing angles are not bad, as for an inexpensive smartphone, but with strong diagonal deviations there is a noticeable decrease and increase in contrast. This is not observed with linear ones. In principle, the screen is normal.
In the screen settings, as usual, you can adjust the color temperature of the screen and activate the eye protection mode. There is a function to automatically reduce screen resolution to save power consumption. But I don’t see much benefit in it.
Performance
The smartphone has an old and low-performance Qualcomm Snapdragon 425 processor. It consists of four Cortex-A53 cores and operates with a maximum clock frequency of 1.4 GHz. The graphics accelerator used is Adreno 308.
In synthetic tests, quite expectedly, it shows modest results.
In practice, the device copes well with everyday tasks. If a large number of applications are running, the animation of opening/minimizing applications slows down slightly. And programs don’t launch very quickly either. But if there are few applications in the background, there are no problems. You can’t really play heavy games on a smartphone, but simple time killers work well.
In general, the speed of the smartphone can be called normal, as for this class of devices.
The amount of installed RAM is 3 GB, and permanent memory is 32 GB. Of these 32 GB of storage, 24.79 GB are available to the user. The memory can be expanded by installing a microSD card up to 256 GB and there is no need to sacrifice a second SIM card.
Cameras Huawei Y6 Prime 2018
The main camera module of the smartphone has a resolution of 13 megapixels and an f/2.2 aperture.
There is nothing new in terms of the quality of the resulting images. With enough light, photos are obtained with normal detail and color rendition, and autofocus is fast. When weak, colors and details are noticeably lost. The dynamic range is average and activating HDR does not help the situation much.
The video is also very average. The maximum video resolution is Full HD (1920×1080), there is no electronic stabilization.
The front camera has a resolution 8 MP (f/2.0). Overall it shoots well, but you shouldn’t expect anything special from it.
The camera application is typical for the manufacturer's smartphones. By swiping to the right of the shooting screen, you can see the available shooting modes, and by swiping to the left, you can see advanced camera settings.
In the modes, I discovered the “Focus” function (which, by the way, was not present in), which theoretically allows you to change the focus point after the picture has been taken.
Usually, we have seen this feature in smartphones with a dual main camera, and I was wondering how this happens in the Huawei Y6 Prime 2018, where there is only one main camera module. But in practice, the focus point does not change at all. So what's the point of adding it then? Maybe something will change with a firmware update, but so far it’s not working.
Unlock methods
Huawei Y6 Prime 2018 can be unlocked using two methods - fingerprint scanner and facial recognition. Just in case, let me remind you once again that there is no fingerprint scanner in the Huawei Y6 2018 smartphone (that is, without the Prime prefix).
The scanner works in the usual Huawei manner - very quickly and accurately.
As always, it can also perform various actions: control the camera release, answer a call, turn off the alarm, open the notification panel and scroll through photos in the gallery by swiping across the scanner area.
As for unlocking with facial recognition, here it works a little... not that worse, but slower than in the same . But even so, it can be easily used.
The setup process is traditionally quick. Only one person is added.
There are two methods to choose from to carry out the unlocking process: activate the screen and, after identifying the face, swipe across the screen, or immediately go to the desktop or open application. The smart notifications function also remains, where the content of the notification on the lock screen will be hidden and displayed in full only if the smartphone recognizes the owner.
Autonomy
The smartphone has a 3000 mAh battery. In general, Huawei Y6 Prime 2018 lives approximately the same as its more than once mentioned brothers.
When using a predominantly 4G connection, the active screen time was slightly more than 4.5 hours. And with a constant Wi-Fi connection, the screen was active for more than 6 hours, which is quite good for a 3000 mAh battery.
In other words, the battery will last for a day of active work; with a more gentle operating mode, you can count on one and a half days. Although all this depends, of course, on the operating scenario of a particular user.
Sound and communications
In Huawei Y6 Prime 2018, the sound component was approached with special attention. At least according to .
In fact, we have the following. There are no questions about the conversational speaker at all, the interlocutor can be heard well. The sound from the main speaker, as stated, is very loud and surprisingly clear.
The sound in headphones is not bad. There is an equalizer and other audio effects.
TFT IPS- High quality liquid crystal matrix. It has wide viewing angles, one of the best indicators of color rendering quality and contrast among all those used in the production of displays for portable equipment.
Super AMOLED- if a regular 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 its higher resolution, thanks to which you can 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 a larger number of subpixels in a conventional RGB matrix. The new displays are 18% thinner and brighter than displays made using the old PenTile technology.
AMOLED- an improved version of OLED technology. The main advantages of the technology are significantly reduced power consumption, the ability to display a larger color gamut, reduced thickness and the ability of the display to bend slightly without the risk of breaking.
Retina-high pixel density display designed specifically for Apple technology. The pixel density of Retina displays is such that individual pixels are indistinguishable to the eye at a normal distance from the screen. This ensures the highest image detail and significantly improves the overall viewing experience.
Super Retina HD- the display is made using OLED technology. The pixel density is 458 PPI, the contrast reaches 1,000,000:1. The display has a wide color gamut and unsurpassed color accuracy. Pixels in the corners of the display are smoothed at the sub-pixel level, so edges are not distorted and appear smooth. The Super Retina HD reinforcing layer is 50% thicker. It will be harder to break the screen.
Super LCD is the next generation of LCD technology, it is characterized by improved characteristics compared to earlier LCD displays. The screens not only have wide viewing angles and better color reproduction, but also lower power consumption.
TFT- A common type of liquid crystal display. Using an active matrix controlled by thin-film transistors, it is possible to significantly increase the performance of the display, as well as the contrast and clarity of the image.
OLED- organic electroluminescent display. It consists of a special thin-film polymer that emits light when exposed to an electric field. This type of display has a large reserve of brightness and consumes very little energy.
