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Shiftphones Shift6mq (8GB + 128GB) Review | 197 Data compared

Avg. price:~£510RAM capacity:8 GBInternal storage:128 GBScreen size:6 inchesMain camera megapixels:24 MP & 16 MP

Shiftphones Shift6mq (8GB + 128GB) Review: Compare 197 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Smartphones category and whether it is worth buying.

5.7

Overall score

Score
5.7/ 10
✕
What it is
An overall evaluation of the smartphone's quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.
When it matters
When you need a quick reference to identify the best smartphones on the market.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 90% of models
Score components

90%

5.6

Technical score

10%

?

User score

â–¼Worse than 90% of smartphones
5.6

Technical score

Technical score
5.6/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of the smartphone's technical performance, covering eight key areas: performance & hardware, software, camera, connectivity, display, battery, audio, and design.
When it matters
When you want to compare smartphones based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 84% of models
Score components

25%

5.9

Performance & Hardware

18%

6.3

Camera

15%

5.8

Display

15%

4.8

Battery

10%

3.6

Software

10%

7.2

Connectivity

4%

4.3

Audio

3%

6.9

Design

â–¼Worse than 84% of smartphones
?

User score

User score
8.0/ 10
✕
What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the smartphone
When it matters
When you want to know how a smartphone handles daily tasks and how reliable it remains over time according to user feedback.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 70% of models
Score components

70%

?

User ratings

30%

?

Number of reviews

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Best prices

    N/A~ £510

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Technical Specifications of smartphone Shiftphones Shift6mq (8GB + 128GB)

Technical score
Technical score
5.6/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of the smartphone's technical performance, covering eight key areas: performance & hardware, software, camera, connectivity, display, battery, audio, and design.
When it matters
When you want to compare smartphones based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 84% of models
Score components:

25%

5.9

Performance & Hardware

18%

6.3

Camera

15%

5.8

Display

15%

4.8

Battery

10%

3.6

Software

10%

7.2

Connectivity

4%

4.3

Audio

3%

6.9

Design

5.6
User score
User score
8.0/ 10
✕
What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the smartphone
When it matters
When you want to know how a smartphone handles daily tasks and how reliable it remains over time according to user feedback.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 70% of models
Score components

70%

?

User ratings

30%

?

Number of reviews

?
Popularity
Popularity
1.0/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the smartphone.
When it matters
When you prefer to purchase a product chosen and reviewed by many other consumers.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 99% of models
Popularity:
Shiftphones Shift6mq (8GB + 128GB) has a popularity of 1 point, which is lower than 63.9% of smartphones.
1.0
Value for money
Value for money
6.3/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator that combines the smartphone's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a smartphone with a good balance between quality and price.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 97% of models
Score components:

60%

5.7

Overall score

40%

7.8

Price

6.3
Brand name
Shiftphones
Processor model
Qualcomm Snapdragon 845
Processor model
Qualcomm Snapdragon 845
â–² Better than 52% of models
This smartphone uses the Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 processor which is faster than processors in 52.3% of smartphones and equal to processors in 0.9% of smartphones.
RAM capacity
8 GB
RAM capacity
8 GB
â–¼ Worse than 41% of models
Market range: <4 GB – >16 GB
This smartphone has a RAM capacity of 8 GB which is larger than the RAM capacity of 28.5% of smartphones and equal to that of 30.4% of smartphones.
Internal storage
128 GB
Internal storage
128 GB
â–¼ Worse than 61% of models
Market range: <64 GB – >512 GB
This smartphone has an internal storage capacity of 128 GB which is smaller than the storage of 61.2% of smartphones and equal to that of 28.4% of smartphones.
CPU boost clock speed
2.8 GHz
CPU boost clock speed
2.8 GHz
â–² Better than 64% of models
Market range: <2 GHz – >3.3 GHz
The CPU boost clock speed of this smartphone is 2.8 GHz which is higher than the boost speed of 64.2% of smartphones and equal to that of 4.1% of smartphones.
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Operating system
Android
Operating system
Android
â–² Better than 1% of models
This smartphone uses the Android operating system, which outperforms that of 1%.
Android 10
Android version
Android 10
Android version
Android 10
â–¼ Worse than 89% of models
This smartphone runs Android version Android 10 which is older than that found in 88.8% of smartphones and equal to that in 5.1% of smartphones.
Direct OS updates
no
Direct OS updates
no
â–¼ Worse than 21% of models
This smartphone does not receive direct OS updates. 20.6% of smartphones receive direct updates.
Open-source OS
yes
Open-source OS
yes
â–² Better than 5% of models
This smartphone uses an open-source OS. 94.6% of smartphones use an open-source OS.
Dark mode
yes
Dark mode
yes
â–² Better than 4% of models
This smartphone offers dark mode. 95.8% of smartphones support this feature.
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Multi-lens main camera
yes
Multi-lens main camera
yes
â–² Better than 6% of models
This smartphone includes a multi-lens main camera system. 93.7% of smartphones include multi-lens setups.
Main camera megapixels
24 MP & 16 MP
Main camera megapixels
24 MP & 16 MP
â–¼ Worse than 84% of models
Market range: <10 – >100
This smartphone has a main camera resolution of 24 MP & 16 MP which is lower than that of 83.9% of smartphones.
Main camera aperture
?
Main camera sensor area
30.1 mm²
Main camera sensor area
30.1 mm²
â–¼ Worse than 70% of models
Market range: <19.7 mm² – >71.4 mm²
This smartphone has a main camera sensor area of 30.1 mm² which is smaller than the main camera sensor area of 69.9% of smartphones.
Main camera pixel size
1.12 µm
Main camera pixel size
1.12 µm
â–² Better than 78% of models
Market range: <0.64 µm – >1.22 µm
This smartphone has a main camera pixel size of 1.12 µm which is larger than in 78.2% of smartphones and equal to the size in 5.6% of smartphones.
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Number of SIM slots
2
Number of SIM slots
2
â–² Better than 4% of models
Market range: <1 – >6
This smartphone has 2 SIM slots, which is more than in 3.8% of smartphones and equal to the number in 96.1% of smartphones.
Cellular module
yes
Cellular module
yes
Category Benchmark
This smartphone includes a cellular module. 100% of smartphones include cellular modules.
5G connectivity
no
5G connectivity
no
â–¼ Worse than 67% of models
This smartphone does not support 5G connectivity. 66.9% of smartphones support 5G.
LTE support
yes
LTE support
yes
Category Benchmark
This smartphone supports LTE. 99.7% of smartphones include LTE connectivity.
Wi-Fi connectivity
yes
Wi-Fi connectivity
yes
Category Benchmark
This smartphone supports Wi-Fi connectivity. 100% of smartphones offer Wi-Fi support.
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Screen size
6 inches
Screen size
6 inches
â–¼ Worse than 94% of models
Market range: <6.3 inches – >6.82 inches
This smartphone has a screen size of 6 inches which is smaller than the screens of 94.2% of smartphones and equal to those of 0.9% of smartphones.
Screen resolution
1080x 2160 px
Screen resolution
1080x 2160 px
â–¼ Worse than 75% of models
This smartphone has a screen resolution of 1080x2160 px which is lower than that of 75.5% of smartphones and equal to that of 0.4% of smartphones.
Pixel density
481 ppi
Pixel density
481 ppi
★ Better than 92% of models
Market range: <264 ppi – >460 ppi
This smartphone has a pixel density of 481 ppi which is higher than that of 92.1% of smartphones.
Display type
OLED/AMOLED
Display type
OLED/AMOLED
â–² Better than 41% of models
This smartphone uses a OLED/AMOLED display type. 58.6% of smartphones use this display technology.
Refresh rate
60 Hz
Refresh rate
60 Hz
â–¼ Worse than 84% of models
Market range: <60 Hz – >144 Hz
This smartphone supports a refresh rate of 60 Hz which is lower than in 84.3% of smartphones and equal to that in 15.7% of smartphones.
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Battery capacity
3,850 mAh
Battery capacity
3,850 mAh
â–¼ Worse than 93% of models
Market range: <4k mAh – >7k mAh
This smartphone has a battery capacity of 3,850 mAh which is smaller than the batteries in 93.3% of smartphones.
Charging speed
?
Fast charging
no
Fast charging
no
â–¼ Worse than 93% of models
This smartphone does not support fast charging. 93.1% of smartphones support fast charging.
GSMArena full wired charge time
?
Wireless charging
no
Wireless charging
no
â–¼ Worse than 25% of models
This smartphone does not support wireless charging. 25.2% of smartphones support wireless charging.
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Stereo speakers
no
Stereo speakers
no
â–¼ Worse than 64% of models
This smartphone does not include stereo speakers. 64.4% of smartphones provide stereo audio.
3.5 mm headphone jack
yes
3.5 mm headphone jack
yes
â–² Better than 55% of models
This smartphone includes a 3.5 mm headphone jack. 45.5% of smartphones offer this port.
Number of microphones
?
FM radio
yes
FM radio
yes
â–² Better than 66% of models
This smartphone includes an FM radio. 34.2% of smartphones offer FM radio functionality.
aptX Lossless
?
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Height
157.9 mm
Height
157.9 mm
â–² Better than 87% of models
Market range: <156.2 mm – >171.56 mm
This smartphone has a height of 157.9 mm which is shorter than 86.9% of smartphones and equal to that of 0.3% of smartphones.
Width
76.4 mm
Width
76.4 mm
â–¼ Worse than 61% of models
Market range: <73.1 mm – >81 mm
This smartphone has a width of 76.4 mm which is wider than 60.7% of smartphones and equal to that of 2.2% of smartphones.
Thickness
9.6 mm
Thickness
9.6 mm
â–¼ Worse than 87% of models
Market range: <7.53 mm – >10.5 mm
This smartphone has a thickness of 9.6 mm which is thicker than 86.6% of smartphones and equal to that of 0.3% of smartphones.
Weight
199 g
Weight
199 g
â–¼ Worse than 55% of models
Market range: <175 g – >256 g
This smartphone weighs 199 g which is heavier than 55.1% of smartphones and equal to the weight of 3.2% of smartphones.
Device volume
107,388 cm³
Device volume
107,388 cm³
â–¼ Worse than 80% of models
Market range: <80 cm³ – >190 cm³
This smartphone has a device volume of 107,388 cm³ which is larger than 79.7% of smartphones.
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Shiftphones Shift6mq (8GB + 128GB) vs the average smartphone

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  • 21.8% higher pixel density
    Pixel density
    481 ppi
    ★ Better than 92% of models
    Market range: <264 ppi – >460 ppi
    This smartphone has a higher pixel density than the average smartphone (481 ppi vs 395 ppi). The average smartphone has a pixel density of 395 ppi.
    481 ppi vs 395 ppi
  • 0.32 µm larger main camera pixel size
    Main camera pixel size
    1.12 µm
    â–² Better than 78% of models
    Market range: <0.64 µm – >1.22 µm
    This smartphone has a larger main camera pixel size than the average smartphone (1.1 µm vs 0.8 µm). The average pixel size is 0.8 µm.
    1.12 µm vs 0.8 µm
  • 50% lower TDP
    TDP (Thermal design power)
    9 W
    â–² Better than 78% of models
    Market range: <4 W – >10 W
    This smartphone has a lower TDP than the average smartphone (9 W vs 6 W). The average TDP for smartphones is 6 W.
    9 W vs 6 W
  • 2 more memory channels
    Memory channels
    4
    â–² Better than 71% of models
    Market range: <2 – >4
    This smartphone has more memory channels than the average smartphone (4 vs 2). The average smartphone has 2 memory channels.
    4 vs 2
  • Higher CPU base clock speed
    CPU base clock speed
    4 x 2.8 GHz & 4 x 1.77 GHz
    â–² Better than 66% of models
    This smartphone has a higher CPU base clock speed than the average smartphone (4x2.8 GHz & 4x1.77 GHz vs 2x2.2 GHz & 6x2 GHz). The average smartphone has a base clock speed of 2x2.2 GHz & 6x2 GHz.
    4x2.8 GHz & 4x1.77 GHz vs 2x2.2 GHz & 6x2 GHz
  • 16.7% higher CPU boost clock speed
    CPU boost clock speed
    2.8 GHz
    â–² Better than 64% of models
    Market range: <2 GHz – >3.3 GHz
    This smartphone has a higher CPU boost clock speed than the average smartphone (2.8 GHz vs 2.4 GHz). The average smartphone has a boost clock speed of 2.4 GHz.
    2.8 GHz vs 2.4 GHz
  • 1 more flash LEDs
    Number of flash LEDs
    2
    â–² Better than 56% of models
    Market range: <1 – >2
    This smartphone has more flash LEDs than the average smartphone (2 vs 1). The average smartphone has 1 flash LEDs.
    2 vs 1
  • Has a dual-tone LED flash
    Dual-tone LED flash
    yes
    â–² Better than 59% of models
    This smartphone features a dual-tone LED flash, the average smartphone does not. 41.4% of smartphones include dual-tone flash.
  • 50% lower TDP
    TDP (Thermal design power)
    9 W
    â–² Better than 78% of models
    Market range: <4 W – >10 W
    This smartphone has a lower TDP than the average smartphone (9 W vs 6 W). The average TDP for smartphones is 6 W.
    9 W vs 6 W
  • 2 more memory channels
    Memory channels
    4
    â–² Better than 71% of models
    Market range: <2 – >4
    This smartphone has more memory channels than the average smartphone (4 vs 2). The average smartphone has 2 memory channels.
    4 vs 2
  • Higher CPU base clock speed
    CPU base clock speed
    4 x 2.8 GHz & 4 x 1.77 GHz
    â–² Better than 66% of models
    This smartphone has a higher CPU base clock speed than the average smartphone (4x2.8 GHz & 4x1.77 GHz vs 2x2.2 GHz & 6x2 GHz). The average smartphone has a base clock speed of 2x2.2 GHz & 6x2 GHz.
    4x2.8 GHz & 4x1.77 GHz vs 2x2.2 GHz & 6x2 GHz
  • 16.7% higher CPU boost clock speed
    CPU boost clock speed
    2.8 GHz
    â–² Better than 64% of models
    Market range: <2 GHz – >3.3 GHz
    This smartphone has a higher CPU boost clock speed than the average smartphone (2.8 GHz vs 2.4 GHz). The average smartphone has a boost clock speed of 2.4 GHz.
    2.8 GHz vs 2.4 GHz
  • 50% more L2 cache
    L2 cache
    1,536 KB
    â–² Better than 61% of models
    Market range: <512 KB – >4.1k KB
    This smartphone has more L2 cache than the average smartphone (1536 KB vs 1024 KB). The average L2 cache is 1024 KB.
    1,536 KB vs 1,024 KB
  • 16.8% higher memory bandwidth
    Memory bandwidth
    29.9 GB/s
    â–² Better than 59% of models
    Market range: <13.41 GB/s – >76.6 GB/s
    This smartphone has higher memory bandwidth than the average smartphone (29.9 GB/s vs 25.6 GB/s). The average memory bandwidth is 25.6 GB/s.
    29.9 GB/s vs 25.6 GB/s
  • 0.32 µm larger main camera pixel size
    Main camera pixel size
    1.12 µm
    â–² Better than 78% of models
    Market range: <0.64 µm – >1.22 µm
    This smartphone has a larger main camera pixel size than the average smartphone (1.1 µm vs 0.8 µm). The average pixel size is 0.8 µm.
    1.12 µm vs 0.8 µm
  • 1 more flash LEDs
    Number of flash LEDs
    2
    â–² Better than 56% of models
    Market range: <1 – >2
    This smartphone has more flash LEDs than the average smartphone (2 vs 1). The average smartphone has 1 flash LEDs.
    2 vs 1
  • Has a dual-tone LED flash
    Dual-tone LED flash
    yes
    â–² Better than 59% of models
    This smartphone features a dual-tone LED flash, the average smartphone does not. 41.4% of smartphones include dual-tone flash.
  • Wider front camera aperture
    Front camera aperture
    f/2.0
    â–² Better than 61% of models
    This smartphone has a wider front camera aperture than the average smartphone (f/2 vs f/2.2). The average aperture is f/2.2.
    f/2.0 vs f/2.2
  • Newer USB version
    USB version
    3.0
    â–² Better than 79% of models
    This smartphone supports a newer USB version than the average smartphone (3 vs 2). The average version is USB 2.0.
    3.0 vs 2.0
  • Has a barometer
    Barometer
    yes
    â–² Better than 80% of models
    This smartphone features a barometer, the average smartphone does not. 19.9% of smartphones include a barometer.
  • 21.8% higher pixel density
    Pixel density
    481 ppi
    ★ Better than 92% of models
    Market range: <264 ppi – >460 ppi
    This smartphone has a higher pixel density than the average smartphone (481 ppi vs 395 ppi). The average smartphone has a pixel density of 395 ppi.
    481 ppi vs 395 ppi
  • Has a 3.5 mm headphone jack
    3.5 mm headphone jack
    yes
    â–² Better than 55% of models
    This smartphone features a 3.5 mm headphone jack, the average smartphone does not. 45.5% of smartphones include a standard headphone jack.
  • Has FM radio
    FM radio
    yes
    â–² Better than 66% of models
    This smartphone features an FM radio, the average smartphone does not. 34.2% of smartphones include an FM tuner.
  • 5.7 mm shorter
    Height
    157.9 mm
    â–² Better than 87% of models
    Market range: <156.2 mm – >171.56 mm
    This smartphone is shorter than the average smartphone (157.9 mm vs 163.6 mm). The average smartphone height is 163.6 mm.
    157.9 mm vs 163.6 mm
  • 50% lower refresh rate
    Refresh rate
    60 Hz
    â–¼ Worse than 84% of models
    Market range: <60 Hz – >144 Hz
    This smartphone has a lower refresh rate than the average smartphone (60 Hz vs 120 Hz). The average smartphone has a refresh rate of 120 Hz.
    60 Hz vs 120 Hz
  • No 5G connectivity
    5G connectivity
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 67% of models
    This smartphone does not support 5G connectivity, the average smartphone does. 66.9% of smartphones are 5G compatible.
  • 50% less storage
    Internal storage
    128 GB
    â–¼ Worse than 61% of models
    Market range: <64 GB – >512 GB
    This smartphone offers less internal storage than the average smartphone (128 GB vs 256 GB). The average smartphone includes 256 GB of internal storage.
    128 GB vs 256 GB
  • 0.67 inches inch smaller screen size
    Screen size
    6 inches
    â–¼ Worse than 94% of models
    Market range: <6.3 inches – >6.82 inches
    This smartphone has a smaller screen size than the average smartphone (6 inches vs 6.67 inches). The average smartphone has a screen size of 6.67 inches.
    6 inches vs 6.67 inches
  • 23% smaller battery capacity
    Battery capacity
    3,850 mAh
    â–¼ Worse than 93% of models
    Market range: <4k mAh – >7k mAh
    This smartphone has a smaller battery capacity than the average smartphone (3850 mAh vs 5000 mAh). The average smartphone has a capacity of 5000 mAh.
    3,850 mAh vs 5,000 mAh
  • No stereo speakers
    Stereo speakers
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 64% of models
    This smartphone does not have stereo speakers, the average smartphone does. 64.4% of smartphones feature stereo speakers.
  • No live text recognition
    Live text recognition
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 51% of models
    This smartphone does not support live text recognition, the average smartphone does. 50.9% of smartphones offer real-time text recognition.
  • 66.2% lower PCMark Work 3.0 battery benchmark
    PCMark Work 3.0 battery benchmark
    266 min
    â–¼ Worse than 99% of models
    Market range: <487 min – >1.3k min
    This smartphone scores lower in PCMark Work 3.0 battery benchmark than the average smartphone (266 min vs 786 min). The average smartphone scores 786 min.
    266 min vs 786 min
  • 16.4% worse value for money
    Shiftphones Shift6mq (8GB + 128GB) has worse value for money than the average smartphone (6.3 vs 7.3).
    6.3 vs 7.34
  • 5.44x less popular
    Shiftphones Shift6mq (8GB + 128GB) is less popular than the average smartphone (1 vs 5.4).
    1 vs 5.44
  • 96.2% more expensive
    Shiftphones Shift6mq (8GB + 128GB) is more expensive than the average smartphone (£510 vs £260).
    £510 vs £260
  • 50% less storage
    Internal storage
    128 GB
    â–¼ Worse than 61% of models
    Market range: <64 GB – >512 GB
    This smartphone offers less internal storage than the average smartphone (128 GB vs 256 GB). The average smartphone includes 256 GB of internal storage.
    128 GB vs 256 GB
  • 25.3% slower GPU clock
    GPU frequency
    710 MHz
    â–¼ Worse than 79% of models
    Market range: <646 MHz – >1.2k MHz
    This smartphone has a lower GPU frequency than the average smartphone (710 MHz vs 950 MHz). The average smartphone has a GPU frequency of 950 MHz.
    710 MHz vs 950 MHz
  • 66.7% larger process node
    Process node
    10 nm
    â–¼ Worse than 78% of models
    Market range: <4 nm – >12 nm
    This smartphone is manufactured on a larger process node than the average smartphone (10 nm vs 6 nm). The average smartphone uses a 6 nm process.
    10 nm vs 6 nm
  • 42.9% lower maximum RAM capacity
    Maximum RAM
    8 GB
    â–¼ Worse than 70% of models
    Market range: <8 GB – >16 GB
    This smartphone supports less maximum RAM than the average smartphone (8 GB vs 14 GB). The average smartphone supports 14 GB of RAM.
    8 GB vs 14 GB
  • Worse processor
    Processor model
    Qualcomm Snapdragon 845
    â–² Better than 52% of models
    This smartphone uses a worse processor than the average smartphone (Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3).
    Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3
  • 32.1% slower memory speed
    Memory speed
    1,866 MHz
    â–¼ Worse than 78% of models
    Market range: <1.8k MHz – >4.8k MHz
    This smartphone has a lower memory speed than the average smartphone (1866 MHz vs 2750 MHz). The average smartphone has a memory speed of 2750 MHz.
    1,866 MHz vs 2,750 MHz
  • 50% less L3 cache
    L3 cache
    2048 KB
    â–¼ Worse than 54% of models
    Market range: <1k KB – >8.2k KB
    This smartphone has a smaller L3 cache than the average smartphone (2048 KB vs 4096 KB). The average smartphone has an L3 cache of 4096 KB.
    2,048 KB vs 4,096 KB
  • 53.5% lower 3DMark Wild Life benchmark
    3DMark Wild Life benchmark
    1,447
    â–¼ Worse than 65% of models
    Market range: <661 – >11.1k
    This smartphone performs worse in the 3DMark Wild Life benchmark than the average smartphone (1,447 vs 3,115). The average smartphone scores 3,115 in this benchmark.
    1,447 vs 3,115
  • 58.1% lower 3DMark Wild Life Extreme benchmark
    3DMark Wild Life Extreme benchmark
    514
    â–¼ Worse than 71% of models
    Market range: <313 – >4.7k
    This smartphone scores lower in 3DMark Wild Life Extreme than the average smartphone (514 vs 1,226). The average smartphone scores 1,226.
    514 vs 1,226
  • No live text recognition
    Live text recognition
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 51% of models
    This smartphone does not support live text recognition, the average smartphone does. 50.9% of smartphones offer real-time text recognition.
  • No location privacy controls
    Location privacy
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 88% of models
    This smartphone does not offer location privacy controls, the average smartphone does. 88% of smartphones include location privacy features.
  • Lacks app tracking protection
    App tracking protection
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 70% of models
    This smartphone does not have app tracking protection, the average smartphone does. 70.2% of smartphones include app tracking protection.
  • Older Android version
    Android version
    Android 10
    â–¼ Worse than 89% of models
    This smartphone runs an older Android version than the average smartphone (Android 10 vs Android 14). The average smartphone runs Android version Android 14.
    Android 10 vs Android 14
  • Lacks focus mode
    Focus mode
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 60% of models
    This smartphone does not have a focus mode, the average smartphone does. 60.4% of smartphones include a dedicated focus mode.
  • No camera/mic privacy toggles
    Camera/mic privacy
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 87% of models
    This smartphone lacks camera and microphone privacy toggles, the average smartphone includes them. 87% of smartphones offer these toggles.
  • No Wi-Fi password sharing
    Wi-Fi password sharing
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 58% of models
    This smartphone does not support Wi-Fi password sharing, the average smartphone does. 57.9% of smartphones allow easy Wi-Fi sharing.
  • No battery health monitoring
    Battery health monitoring
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 66% of models
    This smartphone lacks battery health monitoring, the average smartphone includes it. 66.3% of smartphones provide battery health stats.
  • Lacks on-device AI
    On-Device AI
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 99% of models
    This smartphone does not support on-device AI, the average smartphone does. 99.3% of smartphones include on-device AI processing.
    Android 10 era
  • Does not allow app offloading
    App offloading
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 52% of models
    This smartphone does not support app offloading, the average smartphone does. 51.9% of smartphones support app offloading to save space.
  • Lacks instant markup
    Instant markup
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 52% of models
    This smartphone does not support instant markup, the average smartphone does. 52.2% of smartphones include instant markup tools.
  • No scrolling screenshot support
    Scrolling screenshots
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 81% of models
    This smartphone does not support scrolling screenshots, the average smartphone does. 81.1% of smartphones allow scrolling screenshots.
  • No theme customization
    Theme customization
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 91% of models
    This smartphone does not support theme customization, the average smartphone does. 91% of smartphones allow theme customization.
  • No offline voice commands
    Offline voice commands
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 90% of models
    This smartphone does not support offline voice commands, the average smartphone does. 90.4% of smartphones offer offline voice control.
  • Does not allow play while downloading
    Play while downloading
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 77% of models
    This smartphone cannot play games while downloading, the average smartphone can. 77.3% of smartphones support play-while-downloading.
  • No dynamic theme support
    Dynamic theme
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 82% of models
    This smartphone does not support dynamic themes, the average smartphone does. 81.9% of smartphones support dynamic theming.
  • Lacks extra dim mode
    Extra dim mode
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 83% of models
    This smartphone does not have extra dim mode, the average smartphone does. 82.5% of smartphones offer extra dimming features.
  • Lower on-device AI tier
    On-device AI level
    none
    â–¼ Worse than 99% of models
    This smartphone runs on the none AI tier, while the average smartphone runs on fundamental, so its on-device AI features are more limited.
    none vs fundamental
  • Lower-resolution main camera
    Main camera megapixels
    24 MP & 16 MP
    â–¼ Worse than 84% of models
    Market range: <10 – >100
    This smartphone has a lower-resolution main camera than the average smartphone (24 MP & 16 MP vs 50 MP & 8 MP). The average smartphone has a 50 MP & 8 MP main camera.
    24 MP & 16 MP vs 50 MP & 8 MP
  • 5.9% smaller main camera sensor area
    Main camera sensor area
    30.1 mm²
    â–¼ Worse than 70% of models
    Market range: <19.7 mm² – >71.4 mm²
    This smartphone has a smaller main camera sensor area than the average smartphone (30.1 mm² vs 32 mm²). The average smartphone sensor area is 32 mm².
    30.1 mm² vs 32 mm²
  • No 5G connectivity
    5G connectivity
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 67% of models
    This smartphone does not support 5G connectivity, the average smartphone does. 66.9% of smartphones are 5G compatible.
  • Older Bluetooth version
    Bluetooth version
    5.0
    â–¼ Worse than 75% of models
    This smartphone uses an older Bluetooth version than the average smartphone (5 vs 5.2). The average smartphone uses Bluetooth 5.2.
    5.0 vs 5.2
  • 50% lower refresh rate
    Refresh rate
    60 Hz
    â–¼ Worse than 84% of models
    Market range: <60 Hz – >144 Hz
    This smartphone has a lower refresh rate than the average smartphone (60 Hz vs 120 Hz). The average smartphone has a refresh rate of 120 Hz.
    60 Hz vs 120 Hz
  • 0.67 inches inch smaller screen size
    Screen size
    6 inches
    â–¼ Worse than 94% of models
    Market range: <6.3 inches – >6.82 inches
    This smartphone has a smaller screen size than the average smartphone (6 inches vs 6.67 inches). The average smartphone has a screen size of 6.67 inches.
    6 inches vs 6.67 inches
  • Worse display glass type
    Display glass type
    Corning Gorilla Glass
    â–¼ Worse than 80% of models
    This smartphone uses a worse display glass type than the average smartphone (Corning Gorilla Glass vs Corning Gorilla Glass 5). 0.00% of smartphones use the better glass type.
    Corning Gorilla Glass vs Corning Gorilla Glass 5
  • Lower screen resolution
    Screen resolution
    1080 x 2160 px
    â–¼ Worse than 75% of models
    This smartphone has a lower screen resolution than the average smartphone (1080x2160 px vs 1080x2400 px). The average smartphone has a resolution of 1080x2400 px.
    1080x2160 px vs 1080x2400 px
  • 23% smaller battery capacity
    Battery capacity
    3,850 mAh
    â–¼ Worse than 93% of models
    Market range: <4k mAh – >7k mAh
    This smartphone has a smaller battery capacity than the average smartphone (3850 mAh vs 5000 mAh). The average smartphone has a capacity of 5000 mAh.
    3,850 mAh vs 5,000 mAh
  • 66.2% lower PCMark Work 3.0 battery benchmark
    PCMark Work 3.0 battery benchmark
    266 min
    â–¼ Worse than 99% of models
    Market range: <487 min – >1.3k min
    This smartphone scores lower in PCMark Work 3.0 battery benchmark than the average smartphone (266 min vs 786 min). The average smartphone scores 786 min.
    266 min vs 786 min
  • No fast charging support
    Fast charging
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 93% of models
    This smartphone does not support fast charging, the average smartphone does. 93.1% of smartphones feature fast charging.
  • No stereo speakers
    Stereo speakers
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 64% of models
    This smartphone does not have stereo speakers, the average smartphone does. 64.4% of smartphones feature stereo speakers.
  • No LDAC support
    LDAC
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 60% of models
    This smartphone does not support LDAC, the average smartphone does. 60.3% of smartphones support LDAC.
  • 4 year/s older release date
    Release date
    2020
    â–¼ Worse than 88% of models
    Market range: <2k – >2k
    This smartphone is an older model than the average smartphone (2020 vs 2024). 4.00% of smartphones were released more recently.
    June 2020
    2020 vs 2024
  • 1.3 mm thicker
    Thickness
    9.6 mm
    â–¼ Worse than 87% of models
    Market range: <7.53 mm – >10.5 mm
    This smartphone is thicker than the average smartphone (9.6 mm vs 8.3 mm). The average smartphone has a thickness of 8.3 mm.
    9.6 mm vs 8.3 mm
  • Poor brand origin
    Brand origin
    Germany
    â–¼ Worse than 100% of models
    This smartphone has a poorer brand origin compared to the average smartphone. 0.00% of smartphones come from top-tier brand origins.
    Germany vs China
  • 1.4% heavier
    Weight
    199 g
    â–¼ Worse than 55% of models
    Market range: <175 g – >256 g
    This smartphone is heavier than the average smartphone (199 g vs 196.2 g). The average smartphone weighs 196.2 g.
    199 g vs 196.2 g
  • 0.4 mm wider
    Width
    76.4 mm
    â–¼ Worse than 61% of models
    Market range: <73.1 mm – >81 mm
    This smartphone is wider than the average smartphone (76.4 mm vs 76 mm). The average smartphone has a width of 76 mm.
    76.4 mm vs 76 mm
  • 9.8% larger volume
    Device volume
    107,388 cm³
    â–¼ Worse than 80% of models
    Market range: <80 cm³ – >190 cm³
    This smartphone has a larger volume than the average smartphone (107388 cm³ vs 97800 cm³). The average smartphone volume is 97800 cm³.
    107,388 cm³ vs 97,800 cm³

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25/06/2023
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31/05/2021
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20/01/2021
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10/06/2022
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15/06/2021
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25/06/2023
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Third-party reviews

What we like about Shiftphones Shift6mq (8GB + 128GB)

  • Fully modular design with more than 13 exchangeable modules for easy repairs and upgrades
  • Environmentally sustainable production and E-waste positive initiatives
  • Easily replaceable battery that can be swapped in about a minute
  • Includes a 3.5 mm audio jack, which is increasingly rare in modern smartphones
  • Strong privacy focus with support for custom ROMs like ShiftOS Light and de-googled Android
  • High pixel density display (481 ppi) and 128 GB of expandable internal storage
  • Comes bundled with accessories like tempered glass, a bumper, and a screwdriver

What we don't like about Shiftphones Shift6mq (8GB + 128GB)

  • Camera quality is often cited as mediocre, especially in low light or with the native app
  • Entirely plastic chassis can feel less premium compared to metal-framed competitors
  • Slow software update cycle, with long periods between major Android and security updates
  • Speaker volume and haptic feedback strength are reported as relatively weak
  • Display durability is a point of contention, with some users reporting it breaks easily
  • Display colors are described as less vibrant than modern flagship AMOLED screens
  • Lacks modern features like wireless charging and official water resistance ratings

Verdict

The Shiftphones Shift6mq is a sustainable, modular smartphone with 8 GB LPDDR4X RAM and 128 GB UFS 2.1 internal storage (expandable up to 2 TB via microSDXC), powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 processor and running ShiftOS (Android 10) with custom ROM support available. Its main pros include its high degree of repairability with easily exchangeable modules (a Torx T3 screwdriver is included in the box), a removable 3850 mAh battery, a 6-inch Full HD+ AMOLED display with Gorilla Glass protection, a dual-SIM setup, a 3.5mm headphone jack, NFC, and a commitment to fair trade and ecological manufacturing. Typical cons include a camera that is not very good with the native app, a display that can break relatively easily despite the Gorilla Glass, low speaker volume, and a slow pace of major Android updates.

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