HONOR X6a Unboxing, First Impressions, Camera Samples
HONOR X6a was officially unveiled as a new entry-level device and now, we will provide you our first impressions of it.
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| The HONOR X6a back design |
To recap, it is a device under PHP 6,990 featuring a 6.56-inch LCD screen, MediaTek Helio G36 chip, 4GB RAM, 128GB storage, 5,200mAh battery w/ 22.5W fast charging, 50MP + 2MP macro + 2MP depth shooter.
Unboxing/Accessories
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| The box itself |
Similar to its fellow HONOR devices, it arrives in a White rectangular box with an image of the X6a unit, name prints on top, side portion of the box.
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| Inside the box |
Opening it, you will see the phone itself, the USB-C cable, 22.5W fast charger, transparent TPU Case, SIM injector tool, and the paperwork for warranty and quick guide.
Unfortunately, there are no earphones included here.
Build Quality/Design
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| The back view |
The HONOR X6a uses glasstic material on its rear cover with glittery effects and combines colorful gradient effects to achieve a premium look and feel. By the way, we have here the Cyan Lake colorway but there's also the Midnight Black if you prefer darker colors.
The phone measures 75.1mm thick and is lightweight at 188 grams.
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| More view of the rear cover |
Moving forward, despite looking glossy the phone feels smooth to the touch and we noticed it is resistant to fingerprint smudges making it a plus for us especially if you want to flex its design and don't want to use the free case. However, if you want to protect the phone and hard-earned money it is advisable to use the case.
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| The display |
At the front, you'll be greeted with a 6.56-inch LCD screen with HD+ 1612 x 720 resolution, 90Hz display, 16.7M colors, and a 20:15:9 aspect ratio. You can also notice the notch at the top, and thin bezels on the three sides except on the chin.
Another highlight here is the eye protection which HONOR calls Dynamic Dimming technology to lessen the eye strain when using for longer periods.
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| The bottom view |
At the top, you'll find the microphone hole and the slot for your 2 SIM cards and MicroSD card. At the bottom, you will see the 3.5mm headphone jack, another microphone USB-C port, and a speaker grill.
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| The left side |
The left part is blank and just the metallic frames while on the right side, you'll see the power button/fingerprint sensor and the volume rockers.
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| The right side |
When it comes to battery, it has a 5,200mAh capacity, and chargers use a 22.5W fast charger. HONOR claims that it can last up to 2 days.
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| The battery information |
If you take a look at its battery information. The system estimates it can last up to 25+ hours in Performance mode and 34+ hours in power-saving mode. We will put it to the test in the next few weeks in our full review.
For cameras, the phone uses a 50MP f/1.8 primary sensor coupled with a 2MP depth helper and 2MP macro shooter. On the selfie side, it uses using 5MP f/2.2 sensor.
First Camera Samples
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| Daylight Shot normal |
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| Another daylight sample |
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| Indoor food shot 1st sample |
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| Indoor food shot 2nd sample |
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| Another low-light sample |
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| Selfie camera with blur |
Based on our initial shots, the phone seems to perform nicely under daylight or properly lit conditions. You can see just the right details, colors, and dynamic range.
However, it will have challenges mostly during night conditions with visible noise, glares, and reduced photo quality. We also noticed that it doesn't have Night mode and it only relies on AI mode which doesn't have an impact at all at least on dark scenarios.
HONOR X6a Specs
Display: 6.56-inch LCD (TFT) screen, 90Hz refresh rate, HD+ 1612 x 720 resolution at 269 ppi
CPU: 2.2GHz 12nm MTK Helio G36 octa-core processor
GPU: PowerVR GE8320
RAM: 4GB
ROM: 128GB
Back Camera: 50MP f/1.8 + 2MP f/2.4 depth, 2MP f/2.4 macro + LED flash
Selfie Camera: 5MP f/2.2
Battery: 5,200mAh w/ 22.5W SuperCharge
OS: Android 13 w/ MagicOS 7.1
Connectivity: WiFi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac (2.4GHz/5GHz), 4G LTE, Bluetooth 5.1, OTG, GPS, NFC dual SIM (nano)
Sensors: Accelerometer, light, orientation, proximity, gyroscope, sound, magnetic
Others: Side-mounted fingerprint sensor, USB-C, Colors: Cyan Lake, Midnight Black
Dimensions: 163.3 x 75.1 x 8.4 mm
Weight: 188 g
Price: PHP 6,990
As of the moment
At the price of PHP 6,990, the HONOR X6a comes with the basic offerings of what you would look for in a smartphone. It comes with acceptable RAM, a smooth display with eye care, decent storage, and cameras that can perform well in good lighting.
However, it is not the fastest processor you can find around in its price range. Another worth pointing out here is the battery which is claimed to last for 2 days under normal usage and can easily fill up with its fast charger.
So far, it is an interesting device and we will update you once the full review is done.
What do you guys think?
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