The verdict
Neither runs away with it: each wins something.
| Category | S40 | Y6 |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 4.1 | 4.8 |
| Performance & hardware | 1.2 | 1.2 |
| Camera | 1.3 | 3.0 |
| Connectivity | 3.6 | 3.1 |
| Battery & charging | 2.2 | 1.0 |
Which one is for you?
Cat S40, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 3,000 mAh
- against 2,200 mAh
- Maximum Storage Capacity
- 16 GB
- against 8 GB
- Talk time
- 18 h
- against 11 h
- Standby time
- 936 h
- against 300 h
Huawei Y6, if you care about…
- RAM Capacity
- 2 GB
- against 1 GB
- Display Pixel Density
- 294 ppi
- against 234 ppi
- Weight
- 125 g
- against 185 g
- SIM Configurations
- Dual Micro-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby
- against Single Nano-SIM
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | S40 | Y6 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Qualcomm Snapdragon 210 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 210 |
| Processor Process Size | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 304 | Qualcomm Adreno 304 |
| Storage Type | eMMC 4.5 | eMMC 4.5 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 1.1 GHz | 1.1 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 16 GB Best value | 8 GB |
| CPU Description | Quad-core 1.1 GHz Cortex-A7 | Quad-core 1.1 GHz Cortex-A7 |
| Processor Type | Quad-Core | Quad-Core |
| RAM Capacity | 1 GB | 2 GB Best value |
| Expandable Storage | Yes | Yes |
| Maximum memory card | — | 32 GB |
Design
| Specification | S40 | Y6 |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black | White, Black, Gold |
| Body Thickness | 12.5 mm | 8.5 mm Best value |
| Body Width | 74.1 mm | 72.1 mm |
| Body Height | 144.9 mm | 143.5 mm |
| Weight | 185 g | 125 g Best value |
| Usable Surface | 56.7 % | 66.6 % Best value |
| Body Materials | — | Glass, Plastic |
| Resistance Features | IP68, IP67, MIL-STD-810G, Drop Resistant Up to 1.8 m | — |
| Waterproof Depth | 1.5 m | — |
Battery
| Specification | S40 | Y6 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 3,000 mAh Best value | 2,200 mAh |
| Battery Type | Li-Ion | Li-Po |
| Battery Features | Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable | Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable, Removable |
| Talk time | 18 h Best value | 11 h |
| Standby time | 936 h Best value | 300 h |
Display
| Specification | S40 | Y6 |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Display Technology | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Display Diagonal | 4.7″ | 5″ Best value |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 540 px | 720 px Best value |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 960 px | 1,280 px Best value |
| Display Pixel Density | 234 ppi | 294 ppi Best value |
| Display Features | Gorilla Glass 4, Touchscreen | Touchscreen |
Sensor
| Specification | S40 | Y6 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Compass | Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Compass |
Software
| Specification | S40 | Y6 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 5.1 | Android 5.1 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 5.1 | 5.1 |
Connectivity
| Specification | S40 | Y6 |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Single Nano-SIM | Dual Micro-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby Best value |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B20 | 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, HSPA, UMTS, LTE, 4G | GSM, HSPA, EVDO, LTE, 4G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) |
| Wi-Fi Features | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Hotspot | Wi-Fi Direct |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 4.1 | Bluetooth 4.1 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE | LE |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo Best value | GPS, GLONASS |
| Connectivity Features | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, NFC, FM Radio, microUSB, USB OTG | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, FM Radio, microUSB |
| USB Version | USB 2.0 | microUSB |
| Max. download speed | 150 Mbps Best value | 21 Mbps |
| Max. upload speed | 50 Mbps Best value | 5.76 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | S40 | Y6 |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 1 | 1 |
| Audio Features | A2DP, LE, Loudspeaker | LE, Loudspeaker |
Technical
| Specification | S40 | Y6 |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | — | SCC-U21, SCL-U31, SCL-L21, SCL-L01, SCL-L04, SCL-AL00, HW-SCL-L32, SCL-TL00, SCL-L03, SCL-TL00H |
