We already introduced you to Huawei Honor 6 Plus when it was just announced at the end of last year. Now an unusual smartphone with two cameras is starting to be sold in Russia, so now is the time to test it in full.
If you look at the comparison table with technical characteristics, you can see that the 6 Plus has adopted the basic ideas laid down in the Honor 6. There are not so many changes: the screen diagonal has grown, a more advanced system-on-chip is used with a coprocessor for sensors, and the connector You can install a second SIM card for the memory card. But perhaps the most interesting element in the Honor 6 Plus is the camera, or rather the cameras. There are three of them: one in front and two in back, all eight megapixels. Why does one smartphone need so much? For high-quality 2D and potential 3D photography, as well as for implementing all sorts of effects. We found this out when we first met Honor 6 Plus. Now let’s explore what else this smartphone can surprise with.
⇡ Specifications
| Huawei Honor 6 | Huawei Honor 6 Plus | |
|---|---|---|
| Touch screen | 5 inches, 1920 × 1080 pixels, IPS; 445 dpi; capacitive, up to ten simultaneous touches | 5.5 inches, 1920 × 1080 pixels, IPS; 401 dpi; capacitive, up to ten simultaneous touches |
| Air gap | No | No |
| Oleophobic coating | Eat | Eat |
| Polarizing filter | Eat | Eat |
| Factory film | No | No |
| System-on-a-chip | HiSilicon Kirin 920 (ARM big.LITTLE architecture): four ARM Cortex-A15 cores @ 1.7 GHz + four ARM Cortex-A7 cores @ 1.3 GHz (ARMv7), 28 nm process technology | HiSilicon Kirin 925 (ARM big.LITTLE HMP architecture): four ARM Cortex-A15 cores @ 1.8 GHz + four ARM Cortex-A7 cores @ 1.3 GHz (ARMv7) + Smart i3 coprocessor, 28 nm HPm process technology |
| Graphics controller | Mali-T628 MP4, frequency 600 MHz | Mali-T628 MP6, frequency 600 MHz |
| RAM | 3 GB LPDDR3-1600 | 3 GB LPDDR3-1600 |
| Flash memory | 16 GB (11.5 GB available to user) + microSD | 16/32 GB (we tested a 32 GB version - 25.1 GB is available to the user) + microSD |
| Connectors | 1 × Micro-USB 2.0 1 × MicroSD 1 × Micro-SIM |
1 × Micro-USB 2.0 1 × 3.5mm headset jack 1 × Micro-SIM 1 × Nano-SIM/microSD (combined) |
| cellular | 2G/3G/4G One SIM card in Micro-SIM format |
2G/3G/4G *
One SIM card in Micro-SIM format + One SIM card in Nano-SIM format, instead of which you can install a microSD memory card |
| Cellular connection 2G | GSM/GPRS/EDGE 850/900/1800/1900 MHz | GSM/GPRS/EDGE 900/1800/1900 MHz |
| Cellular 3G | DC-HSPA+ (42.2/5.76 Mbps) 900/2100 MHz | HSDPA (42.2/5.76 Mbps) 850/900/1900/2100 MHz TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 MHz |
| Cellular 4G | LTE Cat. 6 (300/50 Mbit/s) FDD: Band 1, 3, 7, 20 (2100/1800/900/800 MHz), TDD: Band 38 (2600 MHz) |
LTE Cat. 6 (300/50 Mbit/s) Band 1, 3, 7, 38, 39, 40, 41 (2100/1800/2600/1900/2300/2500 MHz) |
| WiFi | 802.11a/b/g/n, 2.4 and 5 GHz + Wi-Fi Direct | |
| Bluetooth | 4.0 + A2DP | 4.0 + A2DP |
| NFC | No | Yes - only for the version with LTE |
| IR port | Yes | Yes |
| Navigation | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS |
| Sensors | Light sensor, proximity sensor, accelerometer/gyroscope, magnetometer (digital compass) | |
| Fingerprint's scanner | No | No |
| Main camera | 13 MP (4160 × 3120), Back-illuminated Exmor RS CMOS sensor, Autofocus, single LED flash |
Dual, 8 megapixel sensors (3264 × 2448), Software stitching of images up to 13 megapixels, Autofocus, dual LED flash |
| Front-camera | 5.1 MP (2592 × 1952), no autofocus | 8 MP (3264 × 2448), no autofocus |
| Nutrition | Non-removable battery: 11.78 Wh (3100 mAh, 3.8 V) | Non-removable battery 13.68 Wh (3600 mAh, 3.8 V) |
| Size | 140 × 70 mm Case thickness: 7.5 mm |
150.5 × 75.7 mm Case thickness 7.5 mm |
| Weight | 130 g | 165 g |
| Housing protection | No | No |
| operating system | Android 4.4.2 Own shell EmotionUI 2.3 |
Google Android 4.4.2 (KitKat) Own shell EmotionUI 3.0 |
| Current price | 23,990 rubles | 25,990 rubles for the 16 GB version 29,990 rubles for the 32 GB version |
* There is a version of Huawei Honor 6 Plus without LTE support, but it is not officially shipped to Russia. It has strictly 16 GB of built-in flash memory, while the version with LTE support can be equipped with 16 or 32 GB of memory. Accordingly, when purchasing a version with 16 GB of flash memory, just in case, it is worth checking whether this copy has LTE support.
⇡ Appearance and ergonomics
If you mentally compare Honor 6 and 6 Plus, the first thing you notice is that the “six-plus” is much larger than its predecessor. In terms of dimensions, it is very similar to the iPhone 6 Plus, and this is expected: their screen diagonals are the same - five and a half inches. True, the device from Cupertino is still a little larger - it has thicker frames around the screen, while on the Honor 6 Plus they do not exceed four millimeters on the sides. The screen occupies 78.2% of the front panel area, which is quite good - the space is not wasted.
And yet we are dealing with a really large smartphone: at first you will have to get used to it, especially if you are not familiar with this format of mobile phones. Using it with one hand may not be very comfortable - the size, frankly speaking, is not for everyone. On the other hand, with the release of the new generation iPhone, many users suddenly Smartphones with a screen larger than five inches are no longer considered “shovels.”
At the top of the front panel there is a light indicator, an eight-megapixel front camera lens, a speaker mesh and a light sensor optocoupler. There are no hardware buttons under the display - all keys are software. There is also no fingerprint scanner - neither on the front nor on the back, as was the case with the Ascend Mate 7. It’s clear, of course, why, but it’s still a pity - Huawei’s sensor turned out to be very convenient.
The body of the device is made of plastic, although a metal frame is hidden inside it. Another “hidden” improvement has been found - the frame of the previous model is made of plastic. The thickness of the case, unfortunately, has not changed - it is still 7.5 millimeters. This is by no means a record figure, however, due to the large body area and straight lines without any thickening, the gadget looks quite slender. The device weighs 165 grams, which is quite normal for smartphones of this size: the iPhone 6 Plus, for example, weighs only 172 grams.
Ergonomically, the Honor 6 Plus is in perfect order - all the keys and connectors are in their places, you don’t have to look for them. At the top end there is a universal 3.5 mm audio jack for connecting a wired headset and an infrared port for controlling household appliances. The power and volume keys are located on the right side of the case, right under the thumb. The buttons have a short and very “transparent” travel. Next to them are two card slots - one for Micro-SIM, and the second can be used for Nano-SIM or a microSD memory module. The Micro-USB 2.0 interface is located at the bottom end.
The body of the device is monolithic - the back cover is non-removable, users do not have access to the battery. The “back” of the device is covered with a sheet of glass, which is why the panel turned out to be quite slippery and sticky. The device gets dirty quite quickly and loses its pristine beauty, and during operation it tends to fall out of your hands.
Of particular interest on the rear panel is a block of two eight-megapixel cameras that work together. Huawei says that this trick had to be done to improve the quality of shooting and so that the main camera lens did not protrude from the body, as is done on the new iPhone. Next to the cameras is a dual LED flash. The external speaker is located at the bottom of the panel. During operation, it is difficult to close it, except perhaps by placing the device on a table. True, a fairly decent volume reserve will still not allow the user to miss a call.
Let us remind you that the back panel of the device is multi-layered, it is made of composite materials. Among other things, a layer of some “military material” is used, which quite successfully protects the device from damage. There is also a layer with a fine checkered texture, which makes the smartphone look more sophisticated and interesting.
Subjectively speaking (and it’s impossible to talk about design in any other way - this is too individual a matter), the appearance of Honor 6 Plus was a success. In gold color, the smartphone looks moderately catchy, but remains strict. Perhaps the exterior of the device will seem boring to some, but for these same people, Elton John's glasses are probably not bright enough. The smartphone comes in white, black and gold versions. We have no comments regarding the assembly - we did not find any creaks or backlashes.
Now it’s hard to believe that modern flagship smartphones cost less than 30,000 rubles. Most manufacturers have raised this bar to 40 thousand, and some have taken the height even higher. However, Huawei managed to surprise by presenting its new smartphone Honor 6 Plus in Russia at a very interesting price. Is there a catch? Let's find out.
Equipment
We received the device for testing without packaging, so I will simply list what is included in the package according to the manufacturer. In the package, any newly-minted smartphone owner will be able to find a charger, Micro USB cable, power supply, headphones and accompanying documentation. The required minimum has been met - let's move on.
Smartphone design
I immediately want to praise the company for not following the trend of this season and not copying the iPhone 6. Here you will not find any rounded edges, no plastic inserts for antennas embedded in the back cover of the phone, even perforations for speakers and open bolts are absent on bottom end!
“Well, I don’t know! What are they counting on in their Huawei?..,” all the main competing manufacturers will say. Meanwhile, Honor 6 Plus breaks out of the general pattern and follows its own path. Taking off my hat.
The version with the Plus prefix is a continuation of the design that we have already seen in the regular one. Back then, there were many issues with the appearance and materials used, including a crooked and heavily scratched back cover and plastic inserts on the sides with a cheap metallic finish. Now everything has changed - the device looks original, respectable, and grown-up.
Firstly, Gorilla Glass 3 with an oleophobic coating is installed on the front. Fingerprints practically do not remain on the display, which indicates a very effective grease-repellent layer.
The mesh pattern is clearly visible under the glass. The light rays are beautifully refracted and the device looks even more advantageous.
The bezels around the display are quite decent in width (approximately 2.8 mm). They are conspicuous, which may make some users a little sad. Well, the manufacturer could still insert a slightly larger diagonal screen here and then the front side would play even more interesting. There is no limit to perfection, as we know.
Above the display there is a standard set of elements (we go from left to right): an LED, a front camera, a speaker grid made flush with the body, as well as proximity sensors and automatic backlight adjustment.
The default brightness level is often not enough, but even in automatic mode you can calibrate the average backlight value to suit yourself.
This is a very important point and not all manufacturers give this opportunity to their users: either manual brightness adjustment or fully automatic is wrong. Fine-tuning key things in any device is always beneficial.
There is empty space under the screen, which is not bad. I interact a lot with various smartphones, so I came to the conclusion that there should always be an empty space under the display without any controls. Holding such smartphones in a horizontal orientation (games, movies) is much more convenient than with touch keys located on the body. In the latter case, it often happens that you accidentally click on the house icon and the game ends at the most inopportune moment. On the 6 Plus, the system control keys are on the screen. You can enable a setting in which they will automatically hide at unnecessary moments, for example, when viewing Internet pages in a browser.
On the back cover, not one, but two cameras immediately catch your eye. We will talk about them later, in a separate section. In general, there is fiberglass on the back back, which very skillfully disguises itself as real glass. Here the drawing is different - cubes playing interestingly in the sun.
Nearby there is a dual LED (not dual-tone) flash, and closer to the bottom edge there are holes for a multimedia speaker.
Placing the speaker in such a place is not a very good idea.
The sound is muffled by about 20-30 percent when the device is lying on the back of the sofa or on the table. However, you can still hear the call without any problems. The device is quite loud, about above average.
The back side is not too much, but still susceptible to scratches. It is best to place the smartphone on something soft rather than on a regular table, where there may be dust or some small and hard particles that can damage the case.
At the bottom there is a Micro USB connector and a tiny hole for a microphone.
At the top is a headphone jack (3.5 mm), accompanied by an infrared port for controlling household appliances (something I haven’t seen for a long time) and another microphone.
Along the perimeter of the device there is a metal zinc bumper, which is painted in the color of the body. Again, evolution is visible - in its predecessor it was varnished plastic. There are no elements on the left side, everything has accumulated on the right side: here are the volume keys, the power button, and slots for SIM cards and Micro SD memory.
By the way, only a Micro SIM card (4G) can be installed in one compartment, and either a memory card or a nano-SIM card (2G only) in the other. You need to choose one thing - you can’t do everything together. This was the case in the “dual-drive” version of its predecessor.
A little about the dimensions. First, I suggest you take a look at the table where we compare the Honor 6 Plus with its main competitors, and then we’ll talk about convenience in general.
| Length | Width | Thickness | Weight (grams) | |
| Huawei Honor 6 Plus | 75,7 | |||
| Huawei Honor 6 | 139,6 | 69,7 | ||
| iPhone 6 | 138,1 | |||
| LG G3 | 146,3 | 74,6 | ||
| Samsung Galaxy Note 4 | 153,5 | 78,6 |
The naked eye can see that the device has grown on all fronts in comparison with its previous version. Yes, whatever. The smartphone is even larger, and this is a very wide and impressively sized device. However, the new product feels much better and more reliable in the hand. It seemed to me, due to the chopped edges.
Fans of phablets will definitely like the smartphone, but those who have been using an iPhone 5S for a long time should give the device a try before purchasing.
I also had some criticism. I wish the phone was a little thinner. It would seem that 7.5 millimeters is quite a normal figure for many modern devices, but here this thickness slightly makes the device look fat. Oh yes, and the frames. Narrow the scope around the edges and here it is, not perfection, of course, but close.
Three color variations will be available for sale: an all-black model, a white and, of course, a gold version. The gold device looks expensive and rich, but there are already people who like it.
Display
Smoothly from the dimensions, in direct dependence we move on to the diagonal of the screen. Here it is 5.5 inches, and the screen resolution is 1920 x 1080 pixels. The pixel density is 403 ppi and no more is needed. It is extremely difficult to see individual pixels, and performance and energy efficiency do not suffer from this senseless race for resolution.
The richness of colors, contrast (1500:1) - everything is at the highest level. There are no problems with viewing angles either. At some point, you can still distinguish the red fading into a more pink shade (as in the photo below), but this behavior occurs in all IPS matrices.
As with many Huawei products, here you can adjust the color temperature from the menu: from warm to cooler colors. Not for everyone.
Technical characteristics of Huawei Honor 6 Plus (model PE-TL10)
Specifications best learned by example comparisons two generations of smartphones at once. The main changes are highlighted in red.
| Huawei Honor 6 | Huawei Honor 6 Plus | |
| CPU | Hi-Silicon Kirin 920 (8 cores: 4 Cortex-A7 1.3 and Cortex-A15 1.7 GHz) | Hi-Silicon Kirin 925 (8 cores: 4 Cortex-A7 1.3 and Cortex-A15 1.8 GHz) |
| Video accelerator | Mali T628 | Mali T628 |
| RAM | 3GB | 3 GB (1920 MB actually available) |
| Built-in memory | 16 GB | 32 GB (24.74 GB available for user) |
| Memory card support | Yes (Micro SD up to 32 GB) | Yes (Micro SD up to 128 GB) |
| Display | 5’’, 1920 x 1080 (445 ppi) | 5.5'', 1920 x 1080 (403 ppi) |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 8 + 8 MP |
| Front-camera | 5 MP | 8 MP |
| Battery | 3000 mAh | 3600 mAh |
| OS | Android 4.4.2 | Android 4.4.2 |
| Shell version | Emotion UI 2.3 | EMUI 3.0 |
| cellular | 2G, 3G, 4G (cat 6) | 2G, 3G, 4G (cat 6) |
| Wireless interfaces | Wi-Fi (802.11 b/g/n), Bluetooth 4.0, FM radio, aGPS / Glonass, infrared port | Wi-Fi (802.11 a/b/g/n), Bluetooth 4.0, NFC, FM radio, aGPS / Glonass, Beidou, infrared port |
| Connectors | Micro USB 2.0 (OTG), 3.5 mm | Micro USB 2.0 (OTG), 3.5 mm |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, light sensor, proximity sensor, gyroscope, compass | |
| Number of SIM cards | 1 or 2 | 2 (Micro and Nano) |
Let's talk a little more about hardware. Firstly, there is a self-produced Hi-Silicon Kirin 925 processor installed here - the same one as in Huawei Mate 7. So far only Huawei P8 has a newer chip. The 930th, 64-bit model with a clock frequency of 2.0 GHz is already installed there.
The processor circuit also includes an auxiliary core, Sensor Management Unit i3, which is responsible for collecting data from all sensors of the smartphone. Everything is for the cause - everything is for a reason.
It is also worth mentioning that the built-in memory has increased (up to 32 GB). There is also a version with 16 GB and support only 3G networks, but it will not be sold here.
It’s gratifying that the device also has an NFC chip. Now you can scan subway cards for remaining trips.
Performance
In most cases, the system and animation fly and do not slow down at all. However, there are places where the naked eye can see how the device stutters slightly. So, when opening the list of installed applications, the scrolling actively slows down for the first 2-3 seconds. Then the submenu loads and there are no more problems. Exactly the same behavior was observed in other, deeper places in the system. This is not a critical point at all, but rather more of a nitpick. There are no problems with the overall performance of the interface.
The following can be said about the stability of the system: for the most part, everything is fine. However, a couple of times the Yandex.Mail application crashed for me, and once the device automatically rebooted while it was quietly lying on the table. I think such rare flaws will be eliminated with the release of new firmware.
The screenshots of the AnTuTu test show how Honor 6 Plus outperforms OnePlus One and HTC One M8 in virtual parrots. Why, even Huawei Mate 7 is slightly behind the new product. In general, all this should indicate that for the current period 2014 - 2015 the device does not have any problems with performance. It is difficult to guess what will happen by the end of this year. Of course, the 6 Plus is an outsider compared to the Samsung Galaxy S6, but given their difference in price (twice) the comparison is incorrect.
Games run automatically at maximum graphics settings, and the frame rate is also high.
The problem only occurred with Dead Trigger 2 - the game refused to launch on the device. Not everything was sweet with the simple and relatively resource-intensive Crossy Road - the gameplay was constantly stuttering.
Front-camera
An 8-megapixel module is used as the front camera. The maximum image resolution is 3264 x 2448 pixels.
It is possible to apply various filters in real time, take panoramic selfies, add a watermark to the photo (current location, day of the week, time, etc.). Of course, we couldn’t do without the fashionable trick of decorating the skin. With this technique, the skin of the face becomes waxy, like on a mannequin. An example of such a photo is below and on the left.
The quality of the images is decent, even in the dark. Selfie lovers won't be disappointed. Selfie lovers will also love the ability to take a photo using voice commands, a timer, a simple tap anywhere on the screen, a volume button, a smile, and the like. There is everything that is possible, with the exception of gestures.
In addition, the front sensor can also record video, moreover, in Full HD resolution.
Main cameras
Let's move on to the most interesting feature of the device - the rear camera. In fact, there are two of them. Previously, this was only found in HTC One (M8), but the purpose of the second sensor was somewhat different there.
Aperture mode
Honor 6 Plus uses a second camera only in this mode. The smartphone shoots with two sensors at once, which makes it possible to change the depth of field even after shooting.
It is reported that the aperture value here varies from f/ 0.95 to 16. By the way, below is a photograph of a lens that has the same aperture value - this is the Leica Noctilux-M 50mm f/0.95. The cost of the lens, for a minute, is from 660,000 rubles.
I think it is clear that both during direct shooting and at the time of post-processing, the software component is also involved, and, moreover, it is very strict and often with errors. Still, our smartphone costs “slightly” less than the lens indicated above. Look at the photo below: the left frame was taken in normal mode (with one camera), and the right one with the “Aperture” effect applied (with two cameras).
Photo in Aperture mode
In the second case, the Christmas tree needles are trimmed very tightly - just as the software algorithms deemed necessary.
Here are a couple more shots using the example of shooting portraits. Here the situation is already better, although the background blur is still far from normal, natural and beautiful bokeh, as it is commonly called among photographers.
Portrait in Aperture mode
Below is an example of the best frame where I was able to create a normal, fairly natural blur.
Best shot using the Aperture effect
As a result, I have come up with two rules that can be followed to effectively and appropriately apply this effect.
- Firstly, the object in the foreground should have clear, non-protruding and numerous edges.
- Secondly, the background should be colorful and rich. Then the bokeh will contain many beautifully blurred circles, and not a background smeared with the “Watercolor” effect from Photoshop.
Images captured in this way can be edited directly in the Gallery: change the focus from the foreground to the background, adjust the depth of field, or apply additional filters to the background.
Image Processing - Background
Image Processing - Foreground
Filter overlay
Photo mode
By default, the camera settings are set to 8 megapixels, but you can also choose a 13-megapixel resolution. It is noteworthy that only one camera takes part in creating a 13-megapixel frame (the one closer to the center of the smartphone), which, as the manufacturer claims, is only 8 megapixel. In general, there is probably a catch somewhere. Below are examples of 100% cropped photos taken at a resolution of 8 megapixels (left) and 13 megapixels (right).
Resolution 3264×2448 pixels
This scenario uses all the basic techniques and methods of photography: applying filters, the HDR effect, panoramic photos, audio notes (photography with sound), a series of frames and night photography.
The dynamic range mode is not too pronounced. The photo below shows an example without this effect (on the left) and with HDR applied (on the right).
When you apply a watermark to the final image, a stamp appears in one of the corners: this could be the current date, weather conditions, day of the week, or just some interesting logo.
You can judge the quality of the images yourself using the examples below. I want to say that the photographs come out of good, even good quality, but not the best. Download the originals in one archive for detailed study from here.
We should also highlight the night shooting mode. Here, Huawei was very confused, which only benefited the final pictures. If you shoot handheld on Honor 6 Plus, then you should not include this scenario. Take pictures in the machine and you will get a good, moderately noisy, but still passable picture.
To achieve the best effect, you need a tripod.
You won't be able to lean against the wall or rest your phone on the railing - the image will be blurry. Below, the first is the frame taken with a machine gun, and the second (on the right) is the one taken with a tripod, and the difference is noticeable to the naked eye.
For greater clarity, these pictures are 100% cropped.
Night mode
Night mode
The picture looks better due to the fact that the matrix produces less noise. The system is automatically configured to lower the ISO as much as possible as the shutter speed increases. Yes, detail is lost, but overall the image looks much more impressive.
Taking one photo takes about 20 seconds, but the results are worth it.
In addition, in the composite image below you can see how the device behaves when photographing in almost complete darkness and with different ISO settings.
Night mode (various settings)
There is one more feature that is worth talking about. The manufacturer claims that the smartphone automatically recognizes QR codes, but there is no special application pre-installed in the system. When you start the camera and point at such a code, the device independently recognizes that it is a QR code in front of it and immediately decrypts the information. Very convenient setting, deeply built into the system.
Video
Everything is simple here: 1920 x 1080 pixels at 30 frames per second. It is possible to set image stabilization and lock autofocus on the subject.
Battery
Inside there is a battery with a capacity of 3600 mAh versus 3000 mAh in its predecessor. However, you should not expect an increase in battery life. A more powerful processor and an increased display diagonal eat up all the difference and in the end everything turns out the same as in the regular Honor 6.
Our smartphone is nothing unusual in terms of autonomy - it’s still the same daylight hours with a heavy load or up to two days with a moderate load. In the latter case, you can count on more than three hours of screen operation (the backlight is above average), about 10 minutes of cellular calls and four hours of active use of various applications (Instagram, Viber, Chrome).
Of course, there are energy saving settings. Firstly, there are preset battery saving modes: normal use (without restrictions), smart power consumption (automatically adjusting the processor and network frequency to current tasks), as well as the most effective scenario, in which only phone calls, SMS and address book are available.
In addition, using built-in power monitoring, you can track the power consumption of each specific application. The system itself analyzes running processes and offers optimization options.
Software stuffing
It has its own software shell, EMUI 3.0, installed on top of Android. We have already become acquainted with it using the example of the Huawei Ascend G7 and Mate 7 smartphones. The system interface looks very decent. Particularly pleasing are the various rounded elements of the system, such as dials in world time, in a stopwatch, or at the time of a conversation with a subscriber over the network. Now let's talk about something that to remain silent about would be akin to a crime.
Dynamic wallpaper
That archaic horror that has been present in Android since version 2.3, of course, has not disappeared anywhere, but Huawei has supplemented the shell with its own live wallpaper and for good reason. I recommend getting a couple and trying them yourself - they look very decent and, most importantly, are available right out of the box.
Everything here is simple and clear. One SIM card can be configured to work in data networks (4G - Micro SIM), and the other can be used to receive and make calls or send SMS. Of course, no one bothers you to set the request before performing the action.
Honor 6 Plus is that rare type of phone that has two independent radio modules.
In other words, even during a conversation through one SIM card, the caller to the second will hear beeps, and the owner of the smartphone will see a corresponding notification on the screen.
Input methods
The keyboard in all Huawei products is a separate matter. Moreover, nothing good can be said in its favor. Firstly, the keys are oversaturated with various graphic elements, which quickly begins to dazzle your eyes. I don’t know how such a clumsy keyboard, not at all friendly with minimalism, fits in with the general concept of the new EMUI 3.0 shell. The latter is dominated by style, airiness and minimalism in the interface, but this does not apply to the block of virtual keys.
Secondly, switching languages is implemented here very inconveniently. In order to change the layout, you need to hold the spacebar for about 2 seconds, which is long and inconvenient. After all, we have all long been accustomed to typing text very quickly, even on small screens, but here we have to stop and wait - it’s annoying.
Thirdly, support for SWYPE input is implemented by default. It is impossible to disable it and this is a completely wrong approach. There should be a choice, but here it is radically limited: either a simple, stylish keyboard from Google, or a bulky, inconvenient one from Huawei.
There are many other settings: the ability to change the height of the key block, change the theme, set up auto-correction, and so on. In other words, you can customize the input for yourself quite deeply. All this is, of course, very correct and necessary. However, sometimes things reach the point of absurdity. Let's say why a simple, and not so simple, user would need to adjust the button holding time to select an alternative function. Initially it is 500 ms, but you can, of course, set it to 550 ms. I want to ask you a question. Do you know the optimal value for you? Personally, I can't answer without trying 500, 1000 or 5000 ms. However, most people buy smart phones not to experiment, but for convenience. They hope that they have already thought for them and set the optimal parameters for use.
All such settings are aimed exclusively at geeks. They should not distract the attention of an ordinary user when, say, he accidentally wanders into the input menu. A geek will already find a way to change, to adjust the system to suit himself, but this will only alienate an ordinary person.
Let's move on. Initially, the key block contains a SWYPE button. It is designed to activate various gestures. This can be switching the language (you need to draw a line from this button to the spacebar), or switching to the number input mode, and much more. Again, why all this? I don't want to use these gestures because, firstly, I don't need most of them, and secondly, I don't want to learn something that I don't think I need. The user is lazy and prone to jumping to conclusions. When a person does not have the opportunity to choose, he is forced to use some advanced, incomprehensible functions, he will simply stop using it, and at the same time tell his friends what inconvenient phones Huawei makes. You don't have to go far for an example. In the mid-2000s, quite a large number of users criticized Motorola for their inconvenient and incomprehensible menus, while praising Siemens and Samsung. A completely subjective, unfounded opinion that was actively floating among the masses. So, for a brand like Huawei, which is just gaining popularity, such things should be excluded at this stage of development.
Bottom line
Official Huawei Honor 6 Plus price in the company's online store is now 25,990 rubles and this is a very interesting offer. The situation with the increased dollar exchange rate and the market, which has not yet had time to react to its partial decline, has puzzled many buyers. The usual limit of 30,000 rubles for a powerful and modern device no longer exists. Some of last year's flagships now stand near this border, but as we have seen, Honor 6 Plus gives a little more than the hospital average for 2014, but still costs less.
It is gratifying that after installing the second camera, the manufacturer did not charge the consumer additional amounts of money. It often happens that due to this or that technology, often not needed by most people, the final price for the buyer increases. In our case this is not the case.
In short, the device turned out to be problem-free. It is balanced both in size and in internal filling. In addition, there is an excellent, modern shell installed here. There are minor issues with software stability and the launch of some games, but all these issues will most likely be eliminated in the next firmware versions.
Already on sale Price: 25,990 rubles
24.07.2015
Main characteristics of Huawei Honor 6 Plus
| Screen | S-IPS, 5.5", 1080x1920, 16M colors, touch, capacitive, multi-touch 10 touches, work with gloves |
| Iron | 1.8 GHz, HiSilicon Kirin 925, 4 Cortex-A15 cores + 4 Cortex-A7 cores, Mali-T628 MP4 |
| Memory | RAM 3 GB, ROM 32 GB, Micro-SD up to 128 GB, memory card inserted into the slot for the second SIM card |
| Mobile Internet | LTE cat.6 300/50 Mbit/s HSDPA 46.7 Mbps, HSUPA 5.76 Mbps EDGE |
| Mobile networks | LTE Bands 1,3,7,38,39,40,41 (2100, 1800, 2600, 2600TDD, 1900TDD, 2300TDD, 2500TDD) UMTS 900, 2100 GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 |
| Battery | Li-Pol, 3600 mAh |
| Dimensions | 150.5 x 75.7 x 7.5 mm |
| Weight | 165 g |
| Camera | 8 MP, flash, autofocus, two 8 MP modules front: 8 MP |
| OS | Android 4.4 KitKat (4.4.2), EMUI 3.0 |
My rating is nine points out of ten possible.
Price
In the official store, Huawei Honor 6+ is sold at a price of 25,990 rubles for the version with 32 GB of flash memory.
It is not sold at all in “big” stores like Svyaznoy and Euroset.
In small shops you can find “gray” devices for sale. The 32 GB version costs the same 26-27 thousand rubles as in the official store. The younger one (16 GB) is a little cheaper - 22-23 thousand.
Competitors
Phablets with a diagonal of 5.5 inches, decent hardware, LTE support, and not limited by memory.
As you can easily see from the table, if you don’t really chase top-of-the-line characteristics, you can save a fair amount.
Meizu m2 note and OnePlus One, like Honor 6+, do not support LTE Band 20 800 MHz.
| Chipset | Memory | Screen | Battery | Cameras | Price | |
| Honor 4X | Kirin 620 | 2+8+SD | S-IPS 720x1280 | 3000 | 13+5 | 12 thousand |
| Meizu m2 note | MTK6753 | 2+32+SD | S-IPS 1080x1920 | 3100 | 13+5 | 13-14 thousand |
| ZenFone 2 ZE550ML | Intel Z3560 | 2+16+SD | S-IPS 720x1280 | 3000 | 13+5 | 13-15 thousand |
| ZenFone 2 ZE551ML | Intel Z3580 | 4+64+SD | S-IPS 1080x1920 | 3000 | 13+5 | 14-18 thousand |
| OnePlus One | Snapdragon 801 | 3+64 | LTPS 1080x1920 | 3100 | 13+5 | 18-21 thousand |
| Lenovo P90 | Intel Z3560 | 2+32 | S-IPS 1080x1920 | 4000 | 13+5 | 20 thousand |
| LG G3 | Snapdragon 801 | 3+32+SD | S-IPS 1440x2560 | 3300 | 13+2 | 18-27 thousand |
| Honor 6 Plus | Kirin 925 | 3+32+SD | S-IPS 1080x1920 | 3600 | 8+8 | 26 thousand |
| LG G4 | Snapdragon 808 | 3+32+SD | S-IPS 1440x2560 | 3000 | 16+8 | 30-40 thousand |
Equipment
Only the smartphone itself came to me for testing, without a set of accompanying gadgets. But, judging by the description on the official website, everything is standard. Headphones, charger, Micro-USB cable, papers.
Appearance
| Weight | 165 g |
| Size | 150.5 x 75.7 x 7.5 mm |
| Protection | No |
It’s clear - rather big. Clearly - not fluff.
Theoretically, it comes in three color options. White, black, golden. In fact, in the company store there are now only black and white models for sale. A golden device arrived for testing.
It’s beautiful, even if it’s overtly glossy.
Front and back - glass. What’s nice is that the prints are almost invisible on either side.
The frame on top and sides is metal.
The frame on the bottom and thin strips between the metal and glass are apparently plastic.
The smartphone is not separable. To install SIM cards and memory cards, a traditional staple-tray system is used (see the video with the first introduction at the end of the review).
The cards were dealt with in an original way. There are two trays. In the first one you can install either a Nano-SIM or a Micro-SD memory card. In the second - only Micro-SIM. Those. Either you use two SIM cards without a memory card, or one SIM card and a memory card. What prevented me from making three trays is a great mystery. Clearly not a lack of space. With this size of the case, you can place at least five trays on each side.
Boring details about appearance with photographs
Before. Above the screen, as usual, are sensors, a front camera, and a speaker. There is also an LED to notify you about anything different.
There is nothing under the screen, the android buttons are on the screen.
Rear The dual camera and dual flash are placed in the upper left corner. In the lower left corner there is a small slot for the main speaker. By the way, despite its modest size, the speaker is quite loud.
Top. 3.5mm audio output, IR emitter, noise canceling microphone.
Bottom. Main microphone, Micro-USB connector.
On the right are buttons. Volume rocker and power-lock button. The location is good, but the buttons are quite close to each other and are difficult to distinguish by touch. In this regard, of course, Sony is acting wiser by making the power button round. There's definitely no confusion there.
There is nothing on the left.
Internals (iron)
| AnTuTu | 44886 (v5.7.1) |
| Chipset | 1.8 GHz, HiSilicon Kirin 925 |
| Cores | 4 Cortex-A15 1.8 GHz 4 Cortex-A7 1.3 GHz |
| GPU | Mali-T628 MP4 |
| RAM (free) | 3 GB (2 GB) |
| ROM (free) | 32 GB (25 GB) |
| Micro-SD | Up to 128 GB |
Everything is fast, beautiful and smooth. And there’s also a lot of memory. The smartphone has no problems with the hardware.
In parrot tests, of course, Honor 6+ beats Honor 4X... Let's say, by tens of percent. But not at times, of course.
Look at the results of my trivial tests. They are quite curious.
The set of sensors is normal. Accelerometer, gyroscope, compass, proximity sensor, light sensor.
Communication with the outside world
LTE here is already category number six. Those. theoretically can accelerate to 300/50 Mbit/s (if this is supported at all by your operator). 300 Mbit/s is, of course, from the realm of unscientific fiction. But in general LTE works without problems, I saw an honest 30 Mbit/s.
What's sad is that there is no support for the twentieth LTE band (Band 20, 800 MHz). And it is now being actively developed in our country...
Screen
Great screen. No comments at all. Bright, with a good oleophobic coating, with protective Gorilla Glass.
It is possible to adjust the color temperature. Work with gloves is supported, which is very important for the current green winter.
The minimum brightness is low enough that the smartphone can be used at night, in a closet, or in the basement.
Operating system and other software
Operating system Android 4.4.2 KitKat plus proprietary shell EMUI 3.0.
There are no noticeable changes compared to other Huawei devices that I have tested previously. There is still no single list of applications. There are still a lot of useful and funny little things and settings.
Battery
Battery capacity - 3600 mAh, battery test results - 141% of the standard.
Interestingly, Huawei Honor 4X has a slightly smaller battery, 3000 mAh, and the test results are slightly better - 145%. Moreover, it wins in difficult tests - toys, HD video. It can be assumed that the lower screen resolution has an effect.
But, in any case, 141% is a very good result. So the battery is in perfect order.
Huawei Honor 6 Plus as a flashlight
The flashlight turned out to be rather dull. Only 75 lux from half a meter.
Huawei Honor 6 Plus as a photo and video camera
They got it wrong, they got it wrong. Honor 6+ already has three cameras with the same resolution - 8 megapixels each.
Okay, one is frontal, everything is clear here. Here's an example photo. For the front camera - very ok.
What's more interesting is what's on the back of the case. Two eight-megapixel cameras located at a distance of 9 mm from each other. For what? Don't know. One can only guess about the real reasons. Just don’t say that this was done in order to change the focus point and blur the finished photographs. Pampering, nothing more.
Marketing? Well, yes. For marketers - a gift. An interesting feature that can and should be discussed.
Quality? Hm. It's no secret that the quality of photographs of modern cameras and (especially) modern smartphones is not only the quality of the optics. But also the harsh work of programmers. And the question - what will happen if the input to the program is given not one picture from one matrix, but two from very close identical matrices - it is extremely interesting.
You and I see the result. Photos of some quality with a resolution of 13 (thirteen) megapixels. It's a no brainer - these are not honest megapixels, this is interpolation. We took two 8 MP pictures (3264 x 2448 x 2 = 16M), ran them through a black box, and got one 13 MP picture (4160 x 3120 = 13M).
I have a hypothesis that such a dual camera is an experiment. An attempt to squeeze out the best quality for reasonable money. What if it’s cheaper to put two mediocre 8 MP cameras in your smartphone, rather than one super-quality 13-16 MP one? So we make such a device, release it to the market to the delight of the marketing and PR department, watch the public’s reaction and study what our programmers can do with all this. And we are wondering whether it is worth installing a similar miracle in other models.
Currently, the flagship 6 Plus comes with a 5.5-inch display with Full-HD resolution, dual camera module and LTE Cat6. The price, despite the top-end equipment, remains relatively modest: about 26 thousand rubles.
Good, but not the best
Test results
Honor 6 Plus test results
- Price-quality ratio
Average - Place in the overall ranking
120 out of 200
- Price/quality ratio: 46
- Productivity and management (35%): 74
- Equipment (25%): 54.2
- Battery (15%): 65.1
- Display (15%): 90.2
- Camera (10%): 53.4
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This could be the slogan for Honor 6 Plus. Measurements from our test lab show that the manufacturer hasn't outdone itself and the Plus doesn't quite match the Honor 6's performance. However, the 5.5-inch Full-HD display is very clear and bright (approximately 500.3 cd/ m2).
However, the contrast and color gamut could be better - they don't come close to the corresponding characteristics of the better Honor 6 display. The same applies to battery life, which is good (about 9 hours of phone talk time and just over 7 hours of web surfing), but still does not reach the level of the “regular” Honor 6.
Honor also has a “Dual Camera”
Honor 6 Plus: no special upgrade compared to Honor 6Following HTC, the Honor brand began installing a rear camera with two lenses. “Wide aperture” photos have a resolution of 8 megapixels and provide the ability to subsequently change the focus point. It works well enough, but is essentially just fun.
We consider the camera's numerous settings very good, from things like ISO and white balance, to different shutter conditions, to choice of shot location and different shooting modes.
The Honor 6 Plus camera is less good at taking “regular” 13-megapixel photos. Even in daylight, they are noisy, with distorted colors and lack of sharpness. Even the mode called “Super Night” does not help in the dark. Even when installing the device on a tripod in poor lighting conditions, we did not notice any difference between photographs taken in “normal” mode and photographs taken when the “Super Night” mode was activated. Still, selfie fans will rejoice at the 8-megapixel front camera.
Honor 6 Plus has very good equipment and acoustics
Honor 6 Plus scored a lot of points in test categories such as “equipment” and “telephony and sound.” A set of NFC, LTE Cat6, WLAN-n, two slots for SIM cards (4G/2G), approximately 25 GB of free built-in memory and a microSD slot hardly give reason to dream of something more.
The only limitation is that you can use either the Dual-SIM or Single-SIM feature with a microSD card. In the second slot you can insert both a SIM card to use a second phone number, and a microSD card to expand the built-in memory, but only separately from each other.
The 6 Plus's telephony function works well, the line remains clear and free of interference, and the interlocutor's speech sounds very clear.
Honor 6 Plus: alternative
It's very easy for us to make a recommendation for an alternative to Honor 6 Plus. Better take Honor 6. The test results convince us of this - the display is better, the camera is of higher quality, and the battery life is longer. And it costs 6 thousand rubles. cheaper than “imaginary plus”. With its 5-inch screen, it is more compact and lightweight. Overall, there's not much in this duel that speaks in favor of the 6 Plus, unless you can live without NFC for a day.
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| CONCLUSION During the test of Honor 6 Plus, we experienced the first slight disappointment from the products of Huawei's subsidiary brand. Despite the fact that “on paper” the technology should have been better, the display, camera and battery installed on the new smartphone turned out to be worse than those of the older Honor 6. However, the 6 Plus is still a good mobile phone with the Dual-SIM function and a large display with Full-HD resolution. |
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Characteristics and test results of Honor 6 Plus
| Price-quality ratio | 46 |
| OS during testing | Android 4.4.2 with EMUI 3.0 |
| Current OS | Android 6.0 |
| Is there an OS update planned? | no data |
| App Store | |
| Weight | 166 |
| Length x Width | 150 x 76 mm; |
| Thickness | 8.0 mm; |
| Expert design review | Fine |
| Expert assessment of work speed | satisfactorily |
| Download speed: PDF 800 KB via WLAN | 4.5 s |
| Download speed: main chip.de via WLAN | 0.4 s |
| Download speed: chip.de test chart via WLAN | 10.1 s |
| Sound quality (speakerphone) | Fine |
| CPU | Hisilicon Kirin 925 |
| Processor architecture | |
| CPU frequency | 1.800 MHz |
| Number of CPU cores | 4+4 |
| RAM capacity | 3.0 GB |
| Battery: capacity | 3.600 mAh |
| Battery: easy to remove | - |
| Battery: surfing time | 6:16 h:min |
| Battery: charging time | 2:53 h:min |
| Fast charging function | - |
| Charger and fast charging cable included | |
| Battery: discharging time/charging time | 2,2 |
| Wireless charging function | - |
| WLAN | 802.11n |
| Voice over LTE | |
| LTE: frequencies | 800, 1.800, 2.600 MHz |
| LTE: Cat. 4 | up to 150 Mbit/s |
| LTE: Cat. 6 | up to 300 Mbit/s |
| LTE: Cat. 9 | - |
| LTE: Cat. 12 | - |
| Screen: type | LCD |
| Screen: diagonal | 5.5 inches |
| Screen: size in mm | 68 x 121 mm; |
| Screen: resolution | 1.080 x 1.920 pixels |
| Screen: Dot Density | 403 ppi |
| Screen: max. brightness in a dark room | 500.3 cd/m² |
| Screen: staggered contrast in a bright room | 54:1 |
| Screen: staggered contrast in a dark room | 103:1 |
| Camera: resolution | 13.0 megapixels |
| Camera: measured resolution | 1,522 line pairs |
| Camera: expert assessment of image quality | Fine |
| Camera: VN1 noise | 2.4 VN1 |
| Camera: minimum focal length | 3.8 mm; |
| Camera: minimum shooting distance | 7 cm; |
| Camera: Shutter Time with Autofocus | 1.74 s |
| Camera: optical stabilizer | - |
| Camera: autofocus | Yes |
| Camera: flash | Double LED |
| Video resolution | 1.920 x 1.080 pixels |
| Front camera: resolution | 8.0 megapixels |
| LED indicator | yes (multicolor) |
| Radio | Yes |
| SIM card type | Nano-SIM |
| Dual SIM | Yes |
| Protection against dust and moisture (IP certificate) | - |
| Fingerprint's scanner | |
| User accessible memory | 25.5 GB |
| Memory card slot | Yes |
| USB connector | micro-USB 2.0 |
| Bluetooth | 4 |
| NFC | Yes |
| Headphone output | 3.5 mm; |
| HD Voice | - |
| SAR | 0.28 W/kg |
| Firmware version during testing | PE-TL10V100R001C900B142 |
| Test date | 2016-07-27 |
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. | 75.68 mm (millimeters) 7.57 cm (centimeters) 0.25 ft (feet) 2.98 in (inches) |
| Height Height information - refers to the vertical side of the device in its standard orientation during use. | 150.46 mm (millimeters) 15.05 cm (centimeters) 0.49 ft (feet) 5.92 in (inches) |
| Thickness Information about the thickness of the device in different units of measurement. | 7.5 mm (millimeters) 0.75 cm (centimeters) 0.02 ft (feet) 0.3 in (inches) |
| Weight Information about the weight of the device in different units of measurement. | 165 g (grams) 0.36 lbs 5.82 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. | 85.4 cm³ (cubic centimeters) 5.19 in³ (cubic inches) |
| Colors Information about the colors in which this device is offered for sale. | White Black Golden |
| Materials for making the case Materials used to make the device body. | Glass Aluminium alloy |
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 900 MHz GSM 1800 MHz GSM 1900 MHz |
| TD-SCDMA TD-SCDMA (Time Division Synchronous Code Division Multiple Access) is a 3G mobile network standard. It is also called UTRA/UMTS-TDD LCR. It was developed as an alternative to the W-CDMA standard in China by the Chinese Academy of Telecommunications Technology, Datang Telecom and Siemens. TD-SCDMA combines TDMA and CDMA. | TD-SCDMA 1880-1920 MHz TD-SCDMA 2010-2025 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 1800 MHz LTE 2100 MHz LTE 2600 MHz LTE-TDD 1900 MHz (B39) LTE-TDD 2300 MHz (B40) LTE-TDD 2500 MHz (B41) LTE-TDD 2600 MHz (B38) |
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. | Huawei HiSilicon KIRIN 925 |
| 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. | 4x 1.8 GHz ARM Cortex-A15, 4x 1.3 GHz 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 |
| 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. | 8 |
| 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). | 1800 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. | ARM Mali-T628 MP4 |
| Number of GPU cores Like a CPU, a GPU is made up of several working parts called cores. They handle graphics calculations for various applications. | 4 |
| GPU clock speed Running speed is the clock speed of the GPU, measured in megahertz (MHz) or gigahertz (GHz). | 600 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. | 3 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. | Dual channel |
| RAM frequency The frequency of RAM determines its operating speed, more specifically, the speed of reading/writing data. | 800 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. | 5.5 in (inches) 139.7 mm (millimeters) 13.97 cm (centimeters) |
| Width Approximate screen width | 2.7 in (inches) 68.49 mm (millimeters) 6.85 cm (centimeters) |
| Height Approximate screen height | 4.79 in (inches) 121.76 mm (millimeters) 12.18 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. | 1080 x 1920 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. | 401 ppi (pixels per inch) 157 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. | 73.47% (percent) |
| Other characteristics Information about other screen features and characteristics. | Capacitive Multi-touch Scratch resistance |
| Corning Gorilla Glass 3 Oleophobic (lipophobic) coating 1500:1 contrast ratio 85% NTSC |
Sensors
Different sensors perform different quantitative measurements and convert physical indicators into signals that a mobile device can recognize.
Main camera
The main camera of a mobile device is usually located on the back of the body and is used for taking photos and videos.
| Sensor model Information about the manufacturer and model of the photo sensor used in the device's camera. | Sony IMX179 Exmor R |
| Sensor type Digital cameras use photo sensors to take photographs. The sensor, as well as optics, are one of the main factors in the quality of the camera in a mobile device. | CMOS BSI (backside illumination) |
| Sensor size Information about the dimensions of the photosensor used in the device. Typically, cameras with larger sensors and lower pixel densities offer higher image quality despite the lower resolution. | 4.54 x 3.52 mm (millimeters) 0.23 in (inches) |
| Pixel size The smaller pixel size of the photosensor allows more pixels per unit area, thereby increasing resolution. On the other hand, a smaller pixel size can have a negative impact on image quality at high ISO levels. | 1.391 µm (micrometers) 0.001391 mm (millimeters) |
| Crop factor The crop factor is the ratio between the dimensions of the full-frame sensor (36 x 24 mm, equivalent to a frame of standard 35 mm film) and the dimensions of the device's photosensor. The indicated number represents the ratio of the diagonals of the full-frame sensor (43.3 mm) and the photosensor of a particular device. | 7.53 |
| Diaphragm | f/2 |
| Flash type The most common types of flashes in mobile device cameras are LED and xenon flashes. LED flashes produce softer light and, unlike brighter xenon flashes, are also used for video shooting. | Double LED |
| Image Resolution One of the main characteristics of mobile device cameras is their resolution, which shows the number of horizontal and vertical pixels in the image. | 3264 x 2448 pixels 7.99 MP (megapixels) |
| Video resolution Information about the maximum supported resolution when shooting video with the device. | 1920 x 1080 pixels 2.07 MP (megapixels) |
Information about the maximum number of frames per second (fps) supported by the device when shooting video at the maximum resolution. Some of the main standard video shooting and playback speeds are 24p, 25p, 30p, 60p. | 30fps (frames per second) |
| Characteristics Information about other software and hardware features related to the main camera and improving its functionality. | Autofocus Continuous shooting Digital zoom Geographical tags Panoramic photography HDR shooting Touch Focus Face recognition White Balance Adjustment ISO Setting Exposure compensation Scene Selection Mode |
| Dual camera 5-element lens Interpolated resolution - 13 MP |
Additional camera
Additional cameras are usually mounted above the device screen and are used mainly for video conversations, gesture recognition, etc.
| Diaphragm Aperture (f-number) is the size of the aperture opening that controls the amount of light reaching the photosensor. A lower f-number means the aperture opening is larger. | f/2.4 |
| Image Resolution Information about the maximum resolution of the additional camera when shooting. In most cases, the resolution of the secondary camera is lower than that of the main camera. | 3264 x 2448 pixels 7.99 MP (megapixels) |
| Video resolution Information about the maximum supported resolution when shooting video with an additional camera. | 1920 x 1080 pixels 2.07 MP (megapixels) |
| Video - frame rate/frames per second. Information about the maximum number of frames per second (fps) supported by the secondary camera when shooting video at the maximum resolution. | 30fps (frames per second) |
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. | 3600 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 |
| 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. | 19 h (hours) 1140 min (minutes) 0.8 days |
| 4G latency 4G 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 4G network. | 615 h (hours) 36900 min (minutes) 25.6 days |
| Characteristics Information about some additional characteristics of the device's battery. | Fixed |
