Smartphone Test · 25/08/2017
Hands-on review · camera tests and features
Huawei Y6 is compact and fair for the price, but unreliable autofocus and no fingerprint sensor hold it back.
Likes- Compact, comfortable design
- Daytime photos with natural colours
- Affordable price for a compact budget phone
Dislikes- Autofocus sometimes misses shots
- No fingerprint sensor
- Outdated Android version
Smartphone Test · 15/04/2019
Comparison with Y7 · battery and camera tests
Huawei Y6 is a nice, cheap entry phone that is compact and handy, though the Y7 is better equipped.
Likes- Compact and handy size
- Leather-look back that resists fingerprints
- Good photos in good light
- WLAN and LTE speeds are adequate
Dislikes- No bokeh mode because it has only one lens
- Camera quality drops quickly in low light
- Battery lasts shorter than the Y7 and charges slowly
- No NFC chip, so no contactless payment
PatoG · 18/04/2019
Unboxing and review · game, photo and video tests
Huawei Y6 is compact and light with a vivid screen, but suitability depends on how the buyer will use it.
Likes- Compact and light, comfortable in hand
- Vivid screen with good colours
- Photos and video look sharp in daylight and at night
- Good overall performance in apps and games
Dislikes- Bottom bezel looks a bit large compared to the top
- Gets slightly warm while gaming
- Default icon style is not to everyone's taste
Marc Corredera Reviews · 21/03/2019
Hands-on review · camera, battery and software tests
Huawei Y6 takes surprisingly good photos, though video quality and processing power are limited.
Likes- Surprisingly good rear camera image quality
- Facial recognition responds well
- Pro camera mode with adjustable settings
- Headphone jack and FM radio included
Dislikes- Video capped at Full HD 30 fps
- No portrait or slow motion video modes
- Modest processing power with 2 GB RAM
- Front camera video saved in 3GP format
Stivenson Contreras · 08/11/2018
Long-term test · 3 months of daily use
Huawei Y6 is suitable only for social media and basic photos; better alternatives exist for gaming and storage.
Likes- Light and compact build
- Good sound from the speaker
- Smooth in social media apps
- Attractive gold finish
Dislikes- Lags and freezes in demanding games
- Limited storage for apps and media
- Dull colours and weak outdoor visibility
- Battery life is short
Rommel Yupanqui - El Tecnomano · 18/10/2018
Hands-on review · street camera tests and daily use
Huawei Y6 has a design and daytime photos that impress, but slow apps and a weak low-light camera limit it to basic use.
Likes- Design and build feel surprisingly modern
- Good daytime photos from the main camera
- Battery lasts about a day and a half
Dislikes- Slow performance with preinstalled apps
- Poor photos in low light
- No fast charging, so charging is slow
- Not suited to heavy games
tecnotips · 05/12/2019
Unboxing · short look at specs and accessories
Huawei Y6 is a basic entry-level phone, ideal for someone who only browses, listens to music and takes photos.
Likes- Good value for an entry-level phone
- Fingerprint sensor on this model
- Tempered glass protector included in the box
Dislikes- Only 2 GB of RAM and basic hardware
- Standard charger, no fast charging
- Micro USB cable only
- Included headphones are uncomfortable to wear
PHONE BLOG ITALIA · 06/04/2016
Hands-on review · calls, web, camera and gaming tests
Huawei Y6 is good for daily use or as a backup phone, if you don't expect top performance.
Likes- Smooth performance in lighter 3D games
- Clear earpiece sound and reliable 4G reception
- Loud external speaker
- Good macro shots and acceptable daylight photos
Dislikes- Heavy web pages load slowly
- Speaker is easily covered when holding the phone
- Weak detail when shooting against the light
- Overall quality falls short of pricier phones
SmartWorld · 12/12/2015
Hands-on review · camera, games and call tests
Huawei Y6 is one of the best low-cost options this year, with a good camera and reliable everyday performance.
Likes- Camera takes good photos
- Good performance for everyday use and light games
- Removable back and snug fit
- Dual SIM without losing expandable memory
Dislikes- Weak speakerphone call quality
- Little internal memory, so an SD card is needed
- Battery life is unremarkable
- Back cover is of modest quality
Lorenzo-EsperienzaMobile · 05/11/2015
Full review · two days of use, battery cycles and benchmarks
Huawei Y6 is fine for an average user who needs two SIMs and light apps, but not for gaming.
Likes- Two SIM slots
- Acceptable display for the price
- Smooth enough for calls, messages and browsing
- Fair price-performance for its class
Dislikes- Weak processor, with lag in heavier games
- 2 GB RAM limits how many apps run well
- Battery lasts only until evening with two SIMs
- Low-quality bundled earphones
Rincón del César · 29/09/2025
Retro look · camera, performance and software tests
Huawei Y6 is still usable for messaging, but dated for games, battery life and software today.
Likes- Attractive design and light weight
- Still handles WhatsApp and messaging
- Familiar, customisable Huawei interface
Dislikes- Camera results are weak in detail and low light
- Games and social apps run poorly
- Battery likely degraded, with weak capacity
- Android 9 is far behind current versions