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Huawei Honor 6 Plus
Huawei Honor 6 Plus
Huawei Honor 6 Plus
Huawei Honor 6 Plus
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8/10
Informr score
The Huawei Honor 6 Plus currently has an Informr score of 8 out of 10. This score is based on our evaluation of 14 sources including reviews from users and the web's most trusted critics.


Android
Operating system
Operating system
Android
1.8 GHz
Processor
Processor
1.8 GHz
5.5"
Screen Size
Screen Size
5.5"
8+ MP
Camera
Camera
8+ MP
3600 mAh
Battery


What the Critics Are Saying...


Gadgets 360
Gadgets 360

We had a lot of fun using the Honor 6 Plus and peg it to be one of the better Android phones we've reviewed in the recent past. The exceptional performance of its dual rear cameras is an added advantage since not many Android phones in the same price range can achieve that.Having said that, the pric...

- Ershad Kaleebullah, Gadgets 360
TechRadar
TechRadar

Huawei-offshoot Honor's first widely available smartphone has impressed me on numerous occasions over the past few weeks. I wouldn't hesitate in recommending it to someone who was looking for a well specced phablet for a fair price. If you've got the pockets for the 5.5-inch screen you'll reap the...

- Max Parker, TechRadar
Android Magazine
Android Magazine

It’s unexpectedly hard to find things not to like about the Honor 6 Plus. If you are a big stock Android fan then you might find the Emotion UI skin jarring at first, but give it a chance and you’ll be pleasantly surprised. It’s a shame you can’t use dual SIMs and a microSD c...

- Jamie Frier, Android Magazine
Softpedia
Softpedia

The phone offers a good value for its specs and given the amount of time we spend on Facebook and Instagram these days, the Honor 6 Plus should be quite a treat for people who love to snap photographs all day every day. Still the fact that Huawei hasn’t bother to update some of its higher-end...

- Alexandra Arici, Softpedia
Coolsmartphone
Coolsmartphone

Overall for the price the Honor 6+ is a cracking phone, with a few caveats though, all falling under the “you get what you pay for” moniker. The short version is this, the hardware is good, the build and design is good, the camera is amazing and the software is a little lacking. As I men...

- Jp_hero, Coolsmartphone


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Common Questions


Huawei backs up the Honor 6 Plus with a 1 Year parts & labour warranty.


If your Honor 6 Plus has problems and is still within its warranty period, you could contact Huawei support or the retailer you purchased the phone from. You'll find Huawei's contact information here. If your phone is off warranty and needs repair for a physical problem such as a broken screen or bad battery, you should visit an authorized service centre or a local phone repair shop. You can also connect with others in The Informr Community Forum to find and share answers to questions.




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Screen Size
5.5"

The Huawei Honor 6 Plus's screen size is 5.5 inches with x pixels resolution.

Processor
1.8 GHz

There is a ARM Cortex-A15 & Cortex-A7 Octa core 1.8 GHz processor (CPU).

OS

The phone runs on the Android 4.4 KitKat operating system (OS).

Camera
8+ MP

You can take photos or capture video with the phone's onboard 8+ MP camera.

There is also a secondary front facing camera with 8+ megapixels resolution.

Storage
16/32 GB

Internal memory is 16/32 GB. An external, MicroSD, MicroSDHC, microSDXC (up to 128 GB) expansion slot is available for increased storage capacity.

Battery
3600mAh

The phone is powered by a Lithium Polymer (Li-Pol), 3600 mAh battery. Huawei's performance ratings are 19.5 days standby time, 780 minutes.

Honor 6 Plus Specs

Overview
Release Date December 31, 2014
Regions Available United Kingdom
Operating System Android 4.4 KitKat

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Processor ARM Cortex-A15 & Cortex-A7 Octa core 1.8 GHz
Internal Storage 16/32 GB
RAM 3 GB
Hearing Aid Compatible No
TTY/TDD No
Noise Cancellation Yes
SAR Head: 0.284 W/kg
Body: 0.464 W/kg
Manufacturer Warranty 1 Year
Accessories Included AC Charger, Manual
Cellular
Networks
GPRS, EDGE, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE
Mobile / Cellular Data
4G/LTE
Push-to-talk (PTT) No
Wi-Fi Calling No
Voice over LTE (VoLTE) No
SIM card size
Yes
Dual SIM Yes
Connectivity
USB Micro-USB 2.0
USB OTG Support Yes
GPS Type A-GPS
Infrared No
Bluetooth 4.0
Bluetooth Profiles A2DP, AVRCP, OPP/FTP, HFP, HSP
Bluetooth Audio Codecs SBC
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n
Mobile Hotspot Yes
Memory Expansion Slot Yes
Expansion Slot Info MicroSD, MicroSDHC, microSDXC (up to 128 GB)
NFC No
Data Tethering Compatibility Yes
Camera
Main Camera
Resolution / Aperture
8+ Megapixels
Zoom
Yes
Flash
Yes (LED)
Additional Rear Camera Info
Auto focus, Effects, Face detection, Geotagging, Panorama, Self-timer, HDR, Dual camera feature (8MP 2nd camera)
Video Recording Formats
3GP / 3GPP, H.264 / AVC, MPEG-4
Video Recording Parameters
Full HD (1920 x 1080 pixels)
Front Camera
Resolution / Aperture
8+ Megapixels
Additional Front Camera Info
No
Video Recording Parameters
Display / Screen
Type Color
Technology LCD (TFT)
Colors 16.7 million
Resolution x pixels
Pixel Density 401 pixels
Size 5.5 inches
Secondary Display No
Sensors Ambient Light, Proximity, Motion / Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Digital Compass
Multi-Touch Yes
Fingerprint-Resistant Coating No
Additional Display Features Capacitive touch screen
Power & Battery
Battery Type Lithium Polymer (Li-Pol)
Battery Capacity 3600 mAh
Removable Battery No
Wireless Charging No
Fast Charging No
Video Playback Time Up to 798 minutes
Internet Use (Wi-Fi) Unknown
Internet Use (Cellular) Unknown
Talk Time Up to 780 minutes
Standby Time Up to 19.5 days
Mixed Usage
Physical Characteristics
Design Type Bar
Material Plastic
Colors Black, White
Dimensions [H x W x D] 15.0 x 7.6 x 0.8 cm (5.9 x 3 x 0.3 in)
Weight 165 grams
Water Resistant / Waterproof Unknown
Rugged design No
IP Rating No
Headset Jack 3.5mm
External Speakers Yes
Input / Navigation
Sleep / Wake Key Yes
Home Key No
Input / Keyboard Type Touchscreen
Navigation Type Touchscreen
External Volume Control Yes
Fingerprint Sensor No
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