Honor 6
An early Honor flagship-killer with octa-core Kirin and a glass back.
The Honor 6 is a mid-range Honor smartphone released Jun 2014, with a launch price of $320. It pairs the Kirin 920 with a 5.0" LCD display, a 13 MP main camera and a 3,100 mAh battery. In SpecEagle's editorial review it scores 44/100 — Honor and Kirin make their pitch. Standout strengths: octa-core kirin 920 — huawei chip debut. and glass front and back at $320. Main trade-off: emui 2.3 was very busy.
Honor and Kirin make their pitch.
Honor 6 was an early flagship-killer pitch from the Huawei sub-brand — the octa-core Kirin 920 and a glass body at $320, undercutting rivals. It helped establish both Honor and HiSilicon's in-house silicon as serious players.
Read the full review- Octa-core Kirin 920 — Huawei chip debut.
- Glass front and back at $320.
- 3,100 mAh battery + LTE.
- microSD + jack.
Full specifications
Benchmarks
How the Honor 6 compares
| Honor 6 | Galaxy Note 4 | Honor X6a | |
|---|---|---|---|
| SpecEagle score | 44 | 44 | 46 |
| Chipset | Kirin 920 | Snapdragon 805 | MediaTek Helio G36 |
| Display | 5.0" LCD | 5.7" QHD AMOLED | 6.56" LCD 90 Hz |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 16 MP · f/2.2 | 50 MP |
| Battery | 3,100 mAh | 3,220 mAh | 5,000 mAh |
| Launch price | $320 | $750 | $140 |
Frequently asked questions
When was the Honor 6 released?
The Honor 6 was released in Jun 2014.
How much does the Honor 6 cost?
The Honor 6 launched at $320 (manufacturer suggested price at release; street and second-hand prices vary by region, storage tier and time since launch).
What is the Honor 6 screen size and type?
The Honor 6 has a 5.0" LCD display.
What chipset does the Honor 6 use?
The Honor 6 is powered by the Kirin 920 chipset.
How much RAM and storage does the Honor 6 have?
The Honor 6 ships with 3 GB · 16 GB (RAM · base storage); higher configurations may be available.
What is the Honor 6 battery capacity?
The Honor 6 has a 3,100 mAh battery.
How fast does the Honor 6 charge?
The Honor 6 supports 5 W wired charging.
What is the Honor 6 main camera?
The Honor 6 has a 13 MP main camera.
Does the Honor 6 have a headphone jack?
The Honor 6 has a 3.5 mm headphone jack.
How long will the Honor 6 get software updates?
The Honor 6 update policy: To Android 5.1.
How much does the Honor 6 weigh?
The Honor 6 weighs 130 g.
What colours does the Honor 6 come in?
The Honor 6 is available in 2 colours: Black, White.
Is the Honor 6 worth buying?
Honor 6 was an early flagship-killer pitch from the Huawei sub-brand — the octa-core Kirin 920 and a glass body at $320, undercutting rivals. It helped establish both Honor and HiSilicon's in-house silicon as serious players. SpecEagle gives the Honor 6 an editorial score of 44/100.
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