Manufacturers from China are trying to attract buyers with improved performance. Doogee is also not far behind its colleagues. The company equipped its new product, Homtom HT6, with a powerful 6250 maH battery. But what, besides a reinforced battery, can the device boast?
Package
The device comes in a stylish blue box. At the sight of the Doogee Homtom HT6 packaging, one gets the feeling that it is not a Chinese smartphone in the hands, but an advanced flagship of a famous brand. On the back of the box, the manufacturer placed a sticker with the main characteristics of the device.
In addition to the phone itself, the package includes a USB cable, a protective film, an AC adapter, instructions, an OTG cable and a rear bumper. Unfortunately, the Homtom HT6 smartphone comes without a headset. However, the presence of a cover and a film fully compensates for the lack.
Design
The appearance of the device remained in the usual style for Doogee. The smartphone is completely made of plastic, which imitates metal. The device looks a little simple, but nice. Rounded sides and silverrear panel add to the Doogee Homtom HT6 appeal.
The elements of appearance are in their places, the designers did not bother much. The front part has become a haven for sensors, a speaker, an indicator, a front camera, touch buttons and a large display. The controls are highlighted. On the back panel there is a speaker, main camera, flash, company logo. The back is silver and looks like raw aluminum.
The bottom end is reserved for the USB jack and microphone, and the top one is for the headphone jack. The volume control along with the power button is located on the right side. The left side of the device was taken under the slots for flash drives and SIM cards. The card slot is paired, which means that the user is given a choice. The owner will have to give up one SIM in favor of a flash drive or vice versa.
Slightly confusing dimensions HT6. The device turned out to be large and weighs as much as 170 grams. You can forget about working with one hand with the device. Although the thickness of the device is small, only 9.9 mm, which is very good for a phone with a 6250 maH battery.
The design of the model is well done. High-quality plastic and Gorilla Glass for protection can only please. Top notch and assembly. The user will not detect gaps and squeaks in the device.
Display
The screen of an inexpensive model looks impressive. The manufacturer installed a 5.5-inch diagonal in Homtom HT6. The review of the display will also please with excellent resolution. The model received 1280 by 720 pixels, which means that the screen provides HD quality.
About protection alsonot forgotten. The smartphone is protected from scratches and damage by Gorilla Glass. There is also an oleophobic coating that allows you to get rid of fingerprints.
Doogee installs IPS panel in Homtom HT6. An overview of the angles and brightness of the screen allow you to work with the device in the sun without any discomfort. The vibrant colors are also pleasing. In a cheap device, such a display looks really unusual.
Autonomy
Most often, device manufacturers install a weak battery and get a lot of dissatisfied users and their reviews. Homtom HT6 stands out even from the market leaders. The device is equipped with a battery with an incredible capacity of 6250 maH. A similar volume can only be found in tablets.
Battery provides excellent autonomy. In passive mode, the device will "live" for about seven days. Active use of the HT6 will drain the battery in three days. The timing is incredible, especially for a powerful Android device.
Not without "chips". The company installed not only a reinforced battery, but also added a fast charging function to the model. The owner will be able to restore 70 percent of the battery in just 30 minutes. The device is perfect for people who actively work with the device.
Camera
The model is equipped with a matrix of 13 megapixels. The image quality is good for an inexpensive device. Not without useful camera features. Naturally, there is an HDR mode, autofocus, filters, balance adjustment and others. Pictures in good lighting conditionscome out bright and detailed. In general, the camera leaves a good impression.
Not without a front camera. The matrix of the front camera is 5 megapixels. Accordingly, the user received not only the opportunity to make video calls, but also to take self-portraits. The quality of the front camera is not the best, but it is enough for a selfie.
The user may be surprised that a cheap phone got good matrices. There is no special secret in this. It's all about interpolation. In reality, the characteristics of the camera are very different from those stated. The main HT6 matrix corresponds to 8 megapixels, and the front one to 2 megapixels.
Hardware
Got a Homtom HT6 MTK6735p quad-core processor. The chip of the device is 64-bit with a frequency of 1 GHz. Mali-T720 is responsible for the image in the device. The “stuffing” looks quite acceptable, although it could be better. The MTK6735p used in Homtom HT6 has a performance limit. The maximum frequency for a chip with the prefix "r" is 1 GHz.
RAM looks much better than the processor. The smartphone received as much as 2 GB of memory. The state employee of this characteristic is definitely enough for all needs. The built-in memory also did not disappoint. The manufacturer allocated 16 gigabytes to the user. Also, the owner can expand the amount of memory with a flash drive up to 32 GB.
Programs in the device work without problems. Stuttering and freezing appear only in demanding games. Naturally, such a situation is expected from a cheap "Chinese".
Cost
The asking price for the Homtom HT6 is slightly higher than for budget phones. You can buy a device for 10-12 thousand rubles. Given the "stuffing" and reinforced battery, the cost is more than justified.
Depending on the additional configuration, the cost of Homtom HT6 will also increase. The price will rise if the user needs a flash card. You will also have to spend money on the purchase of headphones, which are not included. Perhaps you should fork out for a case, because the device is plastic.
Positive Feedback
Most buyers chose the device because of the powerful battery. Reviews Homtom HT6 are full of positive comments about the duration of work and fast charging. On average, the device "lives" for two days at constant loads.
The screen also received positive feedback. Homtom HT6 pleases with rich colors, brightness margin and viewing angles. The pixels visible on the display are a bit embarrassing, but this is a trifle.
The price was also attractive to most buyers. The characteristics of the device are close to those of the middle class, and the cost is close to state employees. Finding a similar smartphone for 10-12 thousand is quite problematic.
The work of designers should also be noted. Worked out not only the appearance of the model, but also its box. The blue box immediately catches the eye of the buyer. There is a feeling that the box contains a flagship or an advanced device.
Negative reviews
Grieves the reluctance of the manufacturer to change the appearance of their products. The smartphone is made in the style of Doogee. Disadvantages toostayed. Homtom HT6 reviews are characterized as a fragile device. Almost every drop leaves a dent or scratch on the device.
Confusing camera interpolation. An attempt to pass off weaker matrices as gadgets used in the middle class only causes dissatisfaction. Interpolation does not improve the quality of images, but only misleads inattentive buyers.
Result
Released in 2015, the device stands out from other state employees. The smartphone was not enough to enter the middle class. Despite the problems and shortcomings, the device has something to interest buyers. Perhaps the next model from Doogee will be more successful.
