Honor 6X
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Design8
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Rear Camera7
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360° View
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UI Screenshot17
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Benchmarks10
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Videos6
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Key Specs
Performance
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HiSilicon Kirin 655 -
Octa core (2.1 GHz, Quad Core + 1.7 GHz, Quad core) -
3 GB / 4 GB RAM, LPDDR3
Display
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5.5 inches (13.97 cm); IPS LCD -
1080x1920 px (FULL HD)
Rear Camera
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Dual Camera Setup - 12 MP Primary Camera
- 2 MP Camera
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LED Flash -
Full HD @30 fps Video Recording
Front Camera
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8 MP -
Full HD @30 fps Video Recording
Battery
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3340 mAh, Li-Polymer -
Fast Charging
General
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SIM1: Nano, SIM2: Nano (Hybrid) -
5G Not Supported -
32 GB / 64 GB Storage, Expandable upto 128 GB
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Verdict
It might come as a surprise, but the Honor 6X addresses many of the issues we had with the more premium Honor 8, including the addition of dual-SIM slots and VoLTE – both of which were lacking on the latter. The dual cameras, while not as good as the Honor 8’s, are still among the best in this price range. The 6X scores high on other fronts too – the battery life in particular is a huge bonus. There is some competition in this segment though – the Coolpad
Pros
- Good cameras
- Excellent battery life
- Sleek, ergonomic design
- Glitch free performance
Cons
- Significant camera bump
- Still runs Android Marshmallow
- More expensive than the competition
Specs at a glance
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Design and display: metal, glass and curves
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Honor has been constantly innovating on the design front, and the 6X is no different. The phone features 2.5D glass at the front, and a rear panel with sleek tapered edges which are both ergonomic and attractive. It’s fairly slim at 8.2mm, and lightweight too at 162g. The rear panel is home to the dual 12MP + 2MP cameras placed in an elliptical glass bump that protrudes a fair bit. This is our biggest design peeve with the Honor 6X, since the camera glass is at big risk of getting scratched. The only solution would be to use a case, which is a shame because the 6X isn’t all that slippery. A round fingerprint sensor is placed beneath the cameras, within easy reach of your index finger.
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Software: EMUI as we know it
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The Honor 6X runs EMUI 4.1 based on Android 6.0 Marshmallow. You get all the usual EMUI enhancements, including Magazine Unlock, themes, a phone manager and a health app which displays your step count thanks to a built-in pedometer. In usual Honor style, the 6X comes preloaded with a bunch of apps, both native as well as third-party.
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Cameras: double action, double fun
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The mainstay of the Honor 6X is its dual camera setup. The cameras comprise of 12MP and 2MP sensors, with the latter used exclusively for depth sensing. Like the Huawei P9 and Honor 8, the 6X features a wide-aperture mode (f/0.95 – f/16) which allows you to achieve artistic bokeh effects. The depth sensor also allows you to change the focus point after you snap a photo. The rear camera also features PDAF, and in our experience, the camera was able to focus and snap in a jiffy.
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Performance: smooth operator, marathon battery life
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The Honor 6X is powered by an octa-core Kirin 655 SoC, paired with 4GB of RAM. Our unit came with 64GB of storage, out of which 51.63GB was available out of the box. There is also a 3GB RAM and 32GB storage option. Unlike the Honor 5X (review), which had a few issues with performance, the Honor 6X is a far more stable smartphone. The phone felt smooth and snappy during our usage, whether it involved multi-tasking, gaming or streaming videos. More intensive games like Nova 3 display a few frame drops, but the heavy graphics rendered smoothly for the most part, and the phone didn’t heat up even after a 20-minute gaming session.
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Verdict
It might come as a surprise, but the Honor 6X addresses many of the issues we had with the more premium Honor 8, including the addition of dual-SIM slots and VoLTE – both of which were lacking on the latter. The dual cameras, while not as good as the Honor 8’s, are still among the best in this price range. The 6X scores high on other fronts too – the battery life in particular is a huge bonus. There is some competition in this segment though – the Coolpad
- Good cameras
- Excellent battery life
- Sleek, ergonomic design
- Glitch free performance
Pros
- Significant camera bump
- Still runs Android Marshmallow
- More expensive than the competition
Cons
Honor has been constantly innovating on the design front, and the 6X is no different. The phone features 2.5D glass at the front, and a rear panel with sleek tapered edges which are both ergonomic and attractive. It’s fairly slim at 8.2mm, and lightweight too at 162g. The rear panel is home to the dual 12MP + 2MP cameras placed in an elliptical glass bump that protrudes a fair bit. This is our biggest design peeve with the Honor 6X, since the camera glass is at big risk of getting scratched. The only solution would be to use a case, which is a shame because the 6X isn’t all that slippery. A round fingerprint sensor is placed beneath the cameras, within easy reach of your index finger.
Read MoreThe Honor 6X runs EMUI 4.1 based on Android 6.0 Marshmallow. You get all the usual EMUI enhancements, including Magazine Unlock, themes, a phone manager and a health app which displays your step count thanks to a built-in pedometer. In usual Honor style, the 6X comes preloaded with a bunch of apps, both native as well as third-party.
Read MoreThe mainstay of the Honor 6X is its dual camera setup. The cameras comprise of 12MP and 2MP sensors, with the latter used exclusively for depth sensing. Like the Huawei P9 and Honor 8, the 6X features a wide-aperture mode (f/0.95 – f/16) which allows you to achieve artistic bokeh effects. The depth sensor also allows you to change the focus point after you snap a photo. The rear camera also features PDAF, and in our experience, the camera was able to focus and snap in a jiffy.
Read MoreThe Honor 6X is powered by an octa-core Kirin 655 SoC, paired with 4GB of RAM. Our unit came with 64GB of storage, out of which 51.63GB was available out of the box. There is also a 3GB RAM and 32GB storage option. Unlike the Honor 5X (review), which had a few issues with performance, the Honor 6X is a far more stable smartphone. The phone felt smooth and snappy during our usage, whether it involved multi-tasking, gaming or streaming videos. More intensive games like Nova 3 display a few frame drops, but the heavy graphics rendered smoothly for the most part, and the phone didn’t heat up even after a 20-minute gaming session.
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Honor 6X Specifications
General |
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| Launch Date | February 2, 2017 (Official) |
| Operating System | Android v6.0.1 (Marshmallow) |
| Custom UI | EMUI |
Performance
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| Chipset | HiSilicon Kirin 655 |
| Processor | Octa core (2.1 GHz, Quad core, Cortex A53 + 1.7 GHz, Quad core, Cortex A53) |
| Architecture | 64 bit |
| Graphics (GPU) | Mali-T830 MP2 |
| RAM | 3 GB / 4 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR3 |
Benchmark Screenshots
AnTuTu Benchmark
Graphics Benchmark
Vellamo Metal Benchmark
Vellamo Multicore Benchmark
Vellamo Browser Benchmark
Quadrant Benchmark
Camera Speed Benchmark
Linpack Benchmark
Sunspider Benchmark
Geekbench4 Benchmark
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Display
(Excellent)
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| Display Type | IPS LCD |
| Screen Size | 5.5 inches (13.97 cm) |
| Resolution | 1080x1920 px (FULL HD) |
| Pixel Density | 401 ppi |
| Screen to Body Ratio (calculated) | 72.36 % |
UI Screenshots
Lock Screen
Home Screen
Screen With Widgets
Dialer Screen
App Drawer
Notification Panel
Quick Settings Panel
Settings Screen
OS Version
Storage
Battery
Camera On
Camera Options
Camera Modes
Camera Settings
Picture Size Options
Video Size Options
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Design |
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| Height | 150.9 mm |
| Width | 76.2 mm |
| Thickness | 8.2 mm |
| Weight | 162 grams |
| Build Material |
Frame: Metal Back: Metal |
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Rear Camera
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| Autofocus | Yes, Phase Detection Autofocus | ||||||||
| OIS | No | ||||||||
| Flash | Yes, LED Flash | ||||||||
| Image Resolution | 4000 x 3000 Pixels | ||||||||
| Settings | Exposure compensation, ISO control | ||||||||
| Shooting Modes |
Continuous Shooting High Dynamic Range mode (HDR) |
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| Camera Features |
Digital Zoom Auto Flash Face detection Touch to focus |
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| Software Based Aperture | F0.95-F16 | ||||||||
| Video Recording | Full HD @30 fps | ||||||||
Rear Camera Samples
Close Up
Low Light
Low Light With Flash
Long Shot
HDR Off
HDR On
Front Shot
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Front Camera
(Good)
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| Autofocus | No | |||
| Flash | No | |||
| Camera Features | Fixed Focus | |||
| Video Recording | Full HD @30 fps |
Battery
(Very Good)
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| Capacity | 3340 mAh |
| Battery Type | Li-Polymer |
| TalkTime | Up to 23 Hours(3G) |
| Quick Charging | Yes Fast Charging |
Storage |
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| Internal Storage | 32 GB / 64 GB |
| Expandable Storage | Yes, Up to 128 GB |
Network & Connectivity |
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| SIM Slot(s) | Dual SIM |
| SIM Type | SIM1: Nano, SIM2: Nano (Hybrid) |
| Network Support | 5G Not Supported, 4G |
| VoLTE | Yes |
| SIM 1 |
4G bands, 4G Speed
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| SIM 2 |
4G bands, 4G Speed
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| Wi-Fi | Yes, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11 b/g/n) |
| Wi-Fi Features | Mobile Hotspot |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v4.1 |
| GPS | Yes with A-GPS |
| NFC | No |
Multimedia |
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| Audio Jack | 3.5 mm |
Sensors |
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| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes |
| Fingerprint Sensor Position | Back |
| Other Sensors | Light sensor, Proximity sensor, Accelerometer, Compass |
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Honor 6X Key Highlights
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 655 |
| RAM & Storage | 3 GB RAM + 32 GB 4 GB RAM + 64 GB |
| Display | 5.5", 1080 x 1920 Resolution |
| Rear Camera | 12 MP + 2 MP |
| Front Camera | 8 MP |
| Battery | 3340 mAh |
Honor 6X Price In India
| Product Name | Price |
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| Honor 6X (3 GB + 32 GB) | ₹11,999 |
| Honor 6X (4 GB + 64 GB) | ₹13,999 |
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