Honor 6

It is called Honor 6 and it is the new proposal of the Chinese company Huawei, but within the new brand called Honor that has just been presented in Europe and therefore, in our country. We are, judging by its technical sheet, before a smartphone prepared with the latest technologies on the market, but available for a fairly affordable price for a large majority of pockets. We would highlight its wide and bright screen of up to five inches and the Kirin920 processor, developed by the firm itself, with an eight-core SoC architecturewhich will offer users excellent performance. But this is not all we would like to highlight. And the new Honor 6 is also compatible with the highest navigation technologies.

As you read it. Users who carry this smartphone in their pocket will be able to enjoy a much more comfortable browsing and data download speed, thanks to its compatibility with Cat 6 LTE technology. Also, those who are concerned about the battery life of the equipment are in luck. Not surprisingly, the Honor 6 integrates a 3,100 milliamp lithium-ion battery that makes its functions compatible with SmartPower2.0 technology, being able to reach a range of up to two days of autonomy at full capacity. The new Honor 6It is available from now on in the Amazon online store for 300 euros, free.

Design and display

The new Honor 6 is a smart mobile phone with a practical design, developed for all those users looking for comfort and efficiency. One of the most interesting features of this device is undoubtedly the screen. For the occasion, Honor has wanted to integrate an in-cell FHD screen with dimensions of 5 inches (diagonally) and a resolution of 1080 x 1920 pixels. If to this we add a pixel density of 445 dots per inch (ppi), we will obtain a high image quality, both when playing multimedia content and when executing the main applications that we have installed on the computer. The screen also has an additional anti-fingerprint layer that will allow us to enjoy a clean panel for longer and a sensation of unparalleled softness.

The terminal is practical and very comfortable to hold, since Honor has managed to combine the size of the phone with that of the screen very well. The resulting dimensions are 139.6 x 69.7 x 7.5 mm, while the weight of barely 130 grams, including battery. In the market, we will find it in black and white, perfect shades for lovers of the discreet.

Camera and multimedia

But the brand new Honor 6 also has serious advantages in the camera section. We need to talk of a sensor 13 megapixels that will allow us to enjoy high - quality catch at a maximum resolution of 4128 x 3096 pixels and videos FullHD (1080p @ 30fps). To these characteristics, basic in any smartphone today, we would have to add other features such as autofocus, geotagging, touch focus, face detector and HDR mode. The secondary camera, located on the front of the phone, has five megapixels: this means that we will be able to capture good selfies and make quality video calls.

In addition, as a good smart device, the Honor 6 is also prepared for the reproduction of multimedia content. It is compatible with the vast majority of the most used extensions, so we should not experience any problems when playing photos, videos and music. Its large five-inch screen works in our favor when it comes to watching long-term movies and ultimately, watching content in a more comfortable way, anytime, anywhere. Users who want to expand the range of entertainment proposals can also connect to streaming services such as YouTube or Spotify, Installing the corresponding applications and registering for the services that require subscription.

Memory and power

Honor presents the Honor 6 in two different versions that are distinguished, mainly, by the internal memory. Thus, users can choose between 16 and 32 GB according to their needs, with the possibility of expanding this capacity without problems via microSD cards of up to 64 GB. But this is not all. If there is something that we should highlight about this smartphone, it is the processor. And it is that the Honor 6 is equipped with a HiSilicon Kirin 920 chip, composed of an eight-core architecture: a Quad-Core 1.7 GHz Cortex-A15 and Quad-Core 1.3 GHz Cortex A7 processor. Both combine their performance with a Mali-T628 MP4 graphics card (GPU), capable of delivering performance up to the task, along with 3GB RAM. This means that we will not experience problems when running heavy content and applications. Even so, it is always advisable not to overload the equipment in order to maximize its useful life.

Operating system and applications

As with Huawei terminals, this Honor 6 is presented running the fashionable operating system: Android. For the occasion, the firm has installed one of the latest editions that we can find on the market: Android 4.4.2 KitKat, with the most important improvements that Google has developed in recent times. As if this were not enough, as soon as they open the phone, users will have the opportunity to enjoy the main applications that give access to the most important Google services: Google Search, Gmail, Google Maps with Navigation, Google Plus, YouTube, Google Talk, etcetera. In addition, they can also connect to Google Play, the application store that the Mountain View company makes available to all those users who want to expand and improve the functions of their terminal. On the other hand, Honor will offer users periodic software updates of which they will be conveniently notified.

Connectivity

And if we talk about connectivity, the Honor 6 takes a very good note. The device is compatible with 3G networks (HSDPA, 42.2 Mbps, HSUPA) and 4G (LTE-A, Cat6, 300 Mbps DL), which guarantees access to navigation and data download much more agile than with any other system to use. To these functions we have to add WiFi connectivity 802.11 a / b / g / n, Bluetooth 4.0, DLNA and NFC, in addition to GPS with A-GPS, an essential tool if we want to use the Honor 6 as a navigator for the car or as a support for all those applications that require it.

As for its physical connections, we must mention a microUSB 2.0 input (interesting to connect the device to the computer and synchronize content), a 3.5 mm output for headphones, a microSD card slot and a double SIM card slot. Yes, the Honor 6 is a phone that can accommodate up to two phone lines, a very practical option for those who want to carry their work and personal mobile in the same team.

Autonomy and availability

And we finish with one of the most important features of any smartphone worth its salt: the battery. On this occasion, the Honor 6 has a lithium-ion battery of 3,100 milliamps integrated, a capacity more than comfortable for a team of these characteristics. As reported by Honor, the device can offer autonomy in operation of up to two days at full capacity. However, it should be borne in mind that battery life can be modified by many external factors such as the state of the battery itself, the temperature or the functions that each user has decided to keep active.

Regarding its availability, we have to indicate that the new Honor 6 is already on sale around the world (also in Spain) through the Amazon online store. Its sale price to the public in the free market is 300 euros, taxes included.

Brand	Honor
Model	Honor 6

screen

Size	5 inches
Resolution	1080 x 1920 pixels
Density	445 dpi
Technology	IPS LCD
Protection	-

Design

Dimensions	139.6 x 69.7 x 7.5 millimeters (height x width x thickness)
Weight	130 grams
Colors	Black White
Waterproof	Not

Camera

Resolution	13 megapixels
Flash	Dual LED
Video	FullHD 1080p @ 30fps
Features	Autofocus Geotagging Touch Focus Face Detection HDR
Front camera	5 megapixels

Multimedia

Formats	MP3, Midi, AAC, AMR, WAV, JPEG, GIF, PNG, BMP, 3GP, MP4, 3GPP
Radio	FM radio with RDS
Sound	Dolby Digital Plus
Features	Voice dictation

software

Operating system	Android 4.4.2 KitKat
Extra applications	-

Power

CPU processor	HiSilicon Kirin 920 Quad-core 1.7 GHz Cortex-A15 & quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A7
Graphics processor (GPU)	Mali-T628 MP4
RAM	3 GB

Memory

Internal memory	16/32 GB
Extension	Yes with MicroSD card up to 64 GB

Connections

Mobile Network	3G (HSDPA, 42.2 Mbps, HSUPA) 4G (LTE-A, Cat6, 300 Mbps DL)
Wifi	Wi-Fi 802.11 a / b / g / n
GPS location	a-GPS
Bluetooth	Bluetooth 4.0
DLNA	Yes
NFC	Yes
Connector	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio	3.5 mm minijack
Bands	LTE-A, Cat6, 300 Mbps DL HSPA + / 3G + / 3G WCDMA 900/2100
Others	Dual SIM Allows you to create a WiFi zone

Autonomy

Removable	Not
Capacity	3,100 mAh (milliamp hours)
Standby duration	-
Duration in use	2 days

+ info

Release date	October 28, 2014
Manufacturer's website	Honor