After the HONOR X9b and all of its durability tests you’ve probably seen on social media, HONOR has again released a new smartphone in the market, the HONOR X6b. Will this be another smartphone that you can drop? Let’s find out in our HONOR X6b review!
Design
The HONOR X6b bears some resemblance to the HONOR X8b’s back design, featuring a square camera module with an LED flash. However, this model has a glossy finish that is smooth and reflects light well. Weighing in at 192g, it feels comfortable and well-balanced in hand.
The HONOR X6b is available in three colors: Starry Purple, Midnight Black, and Forest Green, which is the color we have here for this review.
The device’s frame includes the power and volume buttons on the right side, a microphone and speaker grille on top, the SIM card tray on the left side, and a USB-C port on the bottom.
Display
Switching to the front, the HONOR X6b has a 6.56-inch TFT LCD screen with a resolution of 720 x 1612 and a standard 90Hz refresh rate. It can also reach up to 780 nits of brightness, making it easy to use outdoors.
The device has a feature called Magic Capsule, which lets you quickly check call times, voice recordings, and the clock.
It also has an Always On Display (AOD), so you can see the time without turning on the screen. This is great for those moments when you wake up in the middle of the night and want to check the time without getting blinded by a bright screen!
Camera
The HONOR X6b is equipped with a dual-camera setup, featuring a 50MP main sensor and a 2MP depth sensor. On the front, it has a 5MP selfie camera housed in a water drop cutout.
In terms of camera performance, the 50MP rear camera captures accurate colors with decent sharpness and detail. It takes good photos, which I find satisfactory and suitable for social media posts. If you’re looking for a smartphone to enhance your feeds, this one offers a solid and reliable camera experience.
For its 5MP selfie camera, I was initially hesitant to use it because the images seemed a bit blurred. However, after checking the gallery, I found the selfies to be quite decent! The beautification filter isn’t overdone and maintains a natural look, providing smooth results without too much effect.
Performance
Under the hood, the HONOR X6b is powered by a MediaTek Helio G85 processor. It comes with 6GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage.
The HONOR X6b runs on Android 14 with MagicOS 8.0 UI out of the box. It comes with some pre-installed apps that you can easily uninstall.
In terms of performance, the device performed well overall, offering a smooth experience initially. But, when I ran multiple apps in the background, I noticed some lag and a bit of heating at the back. However, considering this is a budget-friendly device (we’ll reveal the price at the end), I wouldn’t see this as a major drawback.
Bechmark Results
Battery Life
The HONOR X6b packs a 5200mAh battery and supports 35W wired charging through a Type-C cable.
In our video loop test, the battery lasted around 15 hours and 37 minutes. For a casual user, it should easily last a day and a half on a single charge.
Charging from 0 to 100% took about 1 hour and 45 minutes with the 35W charger, which is quite satisfactory for a battery of this size. A charging time of under an hour is always a plus, right?
Price
The HONOR X6b is priced at PHP6,999 for the 6GB RAM and 128GB storage model. If you’re on a strict budget but still want a device that offers many of the features the HONOR X6b provides, this model is a solid choice.
While it may have some occasional lag, it remains a strong option for casual users. It offers good battery life, quick charging, and features like Magic Capsule and decent durability that might make it a worthwhile pick.
HONOR X6b Specs
- OS: Android 14, MagicOS 8.0
- Network: Dual SIM | 4G LTE
- Refresh Rate: 90Hz
- Resolution: HD+ 720 x 1612 pixel
- Dimensions: 163.59 x 75.33 x 8.39 mm
- Weight: 193g
- Screen Size & Display: 6.56 inches LCD
- Chipset: MediaTek Helio G85
- RAM: 4GB | 6GB
- Storage: 128GB | 256GB
- Dual Main Camera: 50MP f/1.8 (main) | 2MP f/2.4 (depth)
- Front Camera: 5MP f/2.2
- Battery & Charging: 5200mAh | 35W wired | Type-C
- Colors: Forest Green, Starry Purple, Ocean Cyan, Midnight Black
So that is our review of the HONOR X6b. What are your thoughts about this smartphone? Let us know in the comments below. Additionally, for a more detailed exploration of HONOR X6b performance, don’t forget to check out our video review on our YouTube Channel.