The aging processor can do the usual tasks but shows limitations in gaming

With its modest specs comprising of a Snapdragon 425 processor and 2GB RAM, the Y6 2018 can manage to keep up with multitasking. Scoring 46265 in AnTuTu, the Snapdragon 425 is starting to show its age, and this becomes evident when we tried the phone with a few games.

Using GameBench, we checked the Y6 2018’s framerate stability for Marvel Future Fight, Asphalt 8, and PUBG Mobile.

For role-playing video games like Future Fight, we got a median FPS of 11, along with an FPS stability of 25% on high settings. On low settings, we got a median FPS of 18 and an FPS stability of 63%. Frame drops were noticed during battle sequences involving multiple enemies. The lag is noticeable in high settings, which is why its recommended to play such games in low settings for a smoother gaming experience.

 

For racing games like Asphalt 8, we were getting a median FPS of 25 on high settings, along with a 96% FPS stability, which is respectable. In fact, we did not deal with any frame drops during any racing session. That being said, this makes the Y6 2018 a suitable phone for playing similar games.

 

For battle royale games like the popular PUBG Mobile, the game would automatically set to low graphics settings due to the Y6 2018’s internals. On real-time use, we were getting a median FPS of 17 and a 53% FPS stability. A big chunk of frame drops occurs during gunfight scenes. This is a concern for those playing games similar to PUBG Mobile, as such lags can mean life-or-death for the player.

 

EMUI 8.0 is refreshing to use

Aside from being one of the few entry-level phones to have Android Oreo out of the box, what makes EMUI a pleasure to use are its added features and minimal bloatware. On top of that, users have a choice of either having an app drawer or not, which is good.By default, you get around 8.5GB of free space from its 16GB. You can increase that further by deleting some of its pre-installed apps like a few Gameloft games.Utilities such as storage cleaner, motion control, smart resolution and battery optimization are all seamlessly integrated into EMUI, making it one of the more polished Android skins out there.

 

Face unlock is a hit or miss

Among the main selling points of the Y6 2018 is its face unlock feature. While the feature depends on the face data captured phone’s 8-megapixel front camera, face unlock gets the job done in most lighting situations.

On our real-time use, face unlock works fast during daylight and in good lighting. However, face unlock becomes a bit unreliable in dim situations, making us resort to unlocking the phone via a pattern or PIN. While it is a good thing for the Y6 2018 to have face unlock, we do not suggest to use this feature all the time.

 

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