Still a decent entry-level phone in spite of an aging processor

While it comes with a modest RAM and internal storage combo, along with an aging processor, the Y6 2018 is a decent entry-level phone. It has a few features normally found in mid-range phones such as an 18:9 display and face unlock, and its cameras—although not mind-blowing—can produce great photos.

As an entry-level phone, the Y6 2018 does offer the essentials that a normal smartphone user will need—from being able to play a few game titles to being a decent snapper.

While Huawei has yet given its price for the Y6 2018, it has to consider the pricing of its potential rivals: Xiaomi’s Snapdragon 450-sporting Redmi 5 retails for a hair under Php 6.5k for its 2GB/16GB version. On the other side of the coin, ASUS’ recently-launched ZenFone Max M1—while sporting a dual rear camera setup, retails for a little under Php 9,000 for its 3GB/32GB version.

Aside from that, the Y6 2018 will face competition against ASUS’ lite versions of the ZenFone 4 Selfie and Max—both retailing for under Php 8,000. On the local side, there’s the Cloudfone Next Infinity and Cherry Mobile Flare S6 Deluxe: Both sport an 18:9 display, and are priced at Php 6,999 and Php 5,999 respectively.

That being said, Huawei should be strategic in pricing the Y6 2018 in order to have an edge in the entry-level market.