We review the Y6 2018!
While Huawei has been making a buzz with its flagship and mid-range models, the Chinese brand also wants to have a solid entry in the entry-level segment with the Y6 2018. While it comes with modest internals. The Y6 2018 has a few notable features such as an 18:9 HD+ display, face unlock, and Android Oreo outside of the box.
Do these key features make the Y6 2018 a budget phone worth considering in 2018? Before we start off the review, let’s take a quick look at the spec sheet:
Huawei Y6 2018 specs
- 1.4GHz quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 425 processor
- 2GB RAM
- 5.7-inch HD+ IPS display,18:9 display aspect ratio, 1440 x 720 resolution
- 16GB internal storage, expandable via microSD up to 256GB
- 13-megapixel f/2.2 rear camera with PDAF, LED flash
- 5-megapixel f/2.2 front camera with selfie toning flash
- Dual-SIM
- 3G, HSPA+, LTE
- WiFi, Bluetooth, GPS, A-GPS
- Face unlock, USB OTG
- 3000mAh battery
- Android 8.0 Oreo with EMUI 8.0
Sleek build, but you have to be careful of the front glass
While the Y6 has a plastic build, this entry-level phone has the looks of a premium phone with glossy metallic sides and a matte-finished rear, regardless if you choose either the black or blue color. Since it is primarily made of plastic, the Y6 2018 is very light.
Aside from being light, the Y6 2018 is slim for an entry-level phone, which explains the presence of a camera bump at the back.
One word of caution though: Huawei did not specify if the Y6 2018 comes with Gorilla or Dragontail glass. Even if the Y6 2018 comes with a screen protector, we recommend buying a case for it to protect it from accidental drops.
Display is gorgeous and very readable even in direct sunlight
While it is billed as a budget phone, you get a generous 5.7-inch HD+ display with a trendy 18:9 aspect ratio. Colors are good on this display, though you’d lose some sharpness since you are dealing with and HD+ panel. To be honest, it is hard to complain about this aspect, especially since we are dealing with a budget phone over here.
Another thing worth noting with the Y6 2018’s display is its readability, as the auto brightness control makes the necessary adjustments on the fly, regardless if you are using the phone in the dark n in direct sunlight.
Find out how the Y6 2018 performs on the next page
