Huawei is a well-known Chinese brand that produces inexpensive but high-quality electronics. A fairly popular model was the novelty of 2014 - Huawei Ascend G6. The reviews of the owners testify to the balance of the smartphone, the excellent quality / performance / price ratio, while it also has its drawbacks.
Front design
The Huawei Ascend G6 is a replica of Huawei's once flagship smartphone, the Ascend P6. The gadget demonstrates a compact design philosophy thanks to the average diagonal of the screen, narrow bezels around it and well-chosen colors. Huawei Ascend G6 Black looks especially impressive: the body is not just black, but rather graphite.
Ahead, the G6 has a compact 4.5-inch display, with a rather narrow bezel around (not nearly as invisible as in the LG G2, but in the spirit of many analogues). Placed above the screen:
- 5MP front camera eye;
- grid speaker;
- set of automatic brightness and proximity sensors;
- LEDnotifier notifying about missed events, removal and the need to install a charger.
Under the screen there was a place for a hole for a spoken microphone and 3 backlit touch buttons: "Back", "Home" and "Menu". When turned on, the first drawback of Huawei Ascend G6 is immediately noticeable: reviews indicate that their backlight is very uneven, which greatly spoils the initial attitude towards the smartphone as a representative of the premium segment.
Rear view
The back panel is made of plastic, although visually it looks more like aluminum. The color scheme of the back panel and sidewalls is varied: Huawei Ascend G6 white, black, pink, blue, gold. The frame around the screen can be black, or the color of the case.
In the upper left corner is an 8 megapixel camera with a flash. To the right of the camera's eye, you can barely see the opening of an additional microphone designed for noise reduction, surround sound recording for video. A modest logo of the manufacturer is located in the center of the rear panel, and a speaker grid is located below.
If you remove the back panel, you will have access to two slots for micro SIM cards and a memory card (microSD format). Dual-SIM is a serious trump card of Huawei Ascend G6. A review of the inside of the case shows that in a device with a removable panel, the battery itself is non-removable. For devices with the Android system, this is a significant disadvantage, because the battery here is really weak.
Keys, connectors
G6 ends include the following items:
- On the right is the power button and volume control. They have a quiet and short click, easily groped with fingers.
- On the top is a microUSB connector (sync + charge).
- The bottom end for functional connectors is not used.
- At the bottom of the left end there is a 3.5 mm mini-jack for headphones. According to reviews - the connector is placed inconveniently. When watching movies and playing games (that is, when the smartphone is held in a horizontal position), such a mini-jack deployment is more or less successful. But when listening to music and audio books through headphones, it is difficult to put the phone in a jeans pocket. You will have to purchase a wireless headset or headphones with an L-shaped connector.
Ergonomics of Huawei Ascend G6
User feedback on the ergonomics of the device is mostly positive. Optimal display diagonal, metal-like rounded edges, narrow screen bezel, small body thickness make it easy to manipulate the smart phone with one hand.
The build quality of a mid-range device with a removable cover is respectable. No backlash, squeaks. The Huawei Ascend G6 measures 131.2x65.3x7.5mm. The weight of the device is only 115 grams, which is why it seems even too “toy” in the hand. This is confirmed by almost everyone who held the G6 in their hands.
Huawei Ascend G6 display
Smartphone review is impossible without evaluating the quality of the screen. The device has a high-quality IPS matrix. QuarterHD: 960x540 pixels. At 4.5 inches, the picture looks clear, without glare and inversions. Viewing angles are comfortable - the maximum possible for this type of matrix. Color rendition, brightness, contrast - according to reviews - like most owners of the device. Remarkable performance is achieved by the most modern production technology, when there is no air gap in the "display/protective glass" bond. The phone is equipped with a brightness adjustment sensor, but, unfortunately, it works with a frank delay of 5-10 seconds. The display is “multi-touch”, it recognizes 10 touches at the same time.
Multimedia
Huawei branded applications are responsible for playing multimedia files. You can use an equalizer called DTS, but its use does not always improve the sound of your favorite songs. Unfortunately, there is no way to record a conversation from the menu of the conversation itself, although there is a separate application for recording an audio file. Video playback - through the gallery.
The speaker of the phone is located on the back panel. The sound quality of the front and rear speakers is mediocre, although you can still hear them in a noisy place. The vibrating alert has the same average power ratings (you can't always feel it). Speech transmission is undistorted, the volume is not enough for some users.
Huawei Ascend G6 main camera
Reviews about the cameras are contradictory. On the one hand, the image quality of the main camera is enough for a family album. On the other hand, the 8 megapixel photomodule is noticeably worse than that of the predecessor Ascend P6. manyI would like more megapixels. The autofocus of the main camera sometimes “misses”: when you press the on-screen shutter button, a perfectly focused frame is shown on the screen, and after the sound “click” of the shutter on the final photo, the focus is changed, the photo turns out worse. In addition, in low light conditions, the pictures are very blurry. But in the sun or with the flash turned on, the quality of the pictures is noticeably improved.
Front camera
The front camera, in many devices, standing "for show", delights the inexperienced public. A resolution of 5 megapixels plus high-quality photos is the key to a good “selfie”. By the way, it was Huawei with the Ascend P6 model that became the ancestor of “selfie backgrounds”. Photos taken with the front camera of Huawei G6 are of high quality.
The camera interface is similar to stock Android, but has nuances. A long tap on the shutter icon activates continuous shooting (reminiscent of Apple devices). Among the various shooting modes worth noting are:
- autofocus on the move;
- reacting to a smile;
- Activate voice recording.
In the "Gallery" you can make a simple photomontage.
Operating system
The base is Android 4, 3. However, Huawei has offered its own Emotions UI 2.0 Lite shell. According to reviews, it is very convenient, although it is less functional than competitors' shells (iOS, Lenovo, MIUI and others). Allows you to change the theme, gesture control settings. A thoughtful energy manager has been installed. The only difference between versions 1.6 and 2.0 is the simplified interface. This mode enlarges the font and icons on desktops, making them easier to access for the visually impaired and the elderly who are just getting used to the world of smart phones.
Modifications
There are several versions that differ not in appearance, but in technical stuffing. The modification of Huawei Ascend G6 U10 has a Qualcomm MSM8212 processor, less efficient Adreno 302 graphics, 4 Gb of non-volatile memory. The older version of the Ascend G6 4G features a Qualcomm MSM8926 processor, Adreno 305 graphics, 8 Gb of memory, a new high-speed data transfer standard LTE 4G, and an NFC chip.
Additional features
The filling of the smartphone is the most modern. A light sensor, an accelerometer and even a gyroscope are installed, which are not typical of inexpensive models. A useful attribute is the GPS module. According to reviews, it accurately shows the location. Thanks to the "Geotagging" function, you can tie the exact coordinates of the place where they were taken to the photo. The Ascend G6 U10 modification contains a complete list of communication modules: HSPA, HSPA +, EDGE, LTE. Bluetooth of the latest version - 4, 0. What is a modern smartphone without Wi-Fi? 802.11b, g, n standards are used.
Performance
The heart of the Huawei Ascend G6 is a 2-core Qualcomm Snapdragon. The processor model depends on the modification of Huawei Ascend G6. Let's continue the review with a clock frequency: regardless of the chip used, it is equal to 1.2 GHz. Paired with it is the Adreno 305 (or 302) GPU, which successfully copeswith medium heavy games.
Test programs showed the following results:
- Vellamo Mobile Benchmark – 1969 (452) points;
- NenaMark 2 - 52.9 points;
- Quadrant – 7667 points;
- AnTuTu - 16460 points.
The results are not the top, but for mid-range smartphones the performance is good. The mobile device copes well with everyday tasks, but starts to slow down under heavy loads. Most games run without annoying lags.
1 GB of RAM is enough (many smartphones and tablets are "satisfied" with 512 MB). The internal non-volatile memory of Huawei Ascend G6 is 4Gb, or 8Gb. In fact, the user is left with 909 MB of "RAM" and 990 MB of internal space. The rest is occupied by the system. Memory expandable with microSD cards (official support up to 32 GB).
Work autonomy
Huawei Ascend G6 is equipped with a battery that is too small in capacity: 2000 mAh. Plus, it's not removable. According to reviews, when used as a phone (an hour of calls, SMS, applications, the Internet, some casual games), the device lasts about a day without recharging. AnTuTu Battery shows 330 points - a low figure. With very active use, constant communication on social networks, surfing the Internet, SMS, numerous calls, you can count on 12-14 hours of work. The device charges quite quickly: only 3 hours.
Positive feedback:
- Good quality screen;
- Brandedshell;
- Attractive design and ease of use;
- Amount of RAM.
Negative Feedback:
- Insufficient speaker volume;
- Strange headphone jack location;
- Short run time;
- Camera autofocus slowdown;
- Delayed operation of automatic brightness adjustment of the display.
Conclusion
In general, Huawei Ascend G6 evokes positive emotions. The device is "friendly" to the person. Convenient, shows a good picture, has good technical characteristics. As it is called - "workhorse". Its stylish design is simply irresistible. The smartphone will delight lovers of "selfie". The main camera is enough for family shooting on a sunny day. It is important to keep an eye on the charge level and remember to take your charger with you.
