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Huawei

Huawei nova 6 5G 8 GB / 128 GB / China

5.8 NeoScore #1869 of 6247

8 GB / 128 GB / China · Launched December 2019

Overview

NeoScore

5.8

#1869 of 6247

Design & display
5.5
Performance & hardware
5.8
Camera
7.5
Connectivity
6.4
Battery & charging
4.5

Strengths

  • Its 3x optical zoom is among the best of its time.
  • The camera offers optical stabilization and 4K recording at 60 fps.
  • Its 256 GB storage and 650,833 AnTuTu score are better than most phones of its time.

Weak points

  • At 212 g, it is heavier than most phones of its time.
Display
6.57″IPS LCD1,080 × 2,400 px
Design
212 g75.8 mm162.7 mm9 mm
Performance
Huawei Kirin 990Octa-Core8 GB RAM128 GB / 256 GB
AnTuTu
650,833Better than 72% of phones
Battery
4,200 mAh40 W
Cameras
40 Mpx · f/1.88 Mpx · f/2.48 Mpx · f/2.4selfie 32 Mpx · f/2
Network
5G4G3G2G
Software
Android 10

Editorial report

Huawei nova 6 5G 8 GB / 128 GB / China technical sheet

The Huawei nova 6 5G suits people looking for a versatile camera, 5G connectivity and generous storage. Its main trade-off is weight: at 212 g, it is heavier than most phones of its time, while the 9 mm body thickness is typical.

The rear camera combines 40 MP, an f/1.8 aperture and optical stabilization. Its telephoto camera adds 3x optical zoom, among the best of its time, and video recording reaches 4K at 60 fps. The 32 MP front camera records 4K at 30 fps, giving the phone a particularly capable camera setup.

The Kirin 990, 8 GB RAM and 256 GB storage in this version are better than those in most phones of its time. That applies to both its 650,833 AnTuTu score and its storage capacity. The 6.57″ IPS LCD display has 401 ppi, while its 84.5% usable surface is also better than in most phones on the corresponding measure.

Connectivity is better than in most phones, with 5G, dual SIM, NFC and several navigation systems. The 4200 mAh battery is typical, but 40 W charging is faster than in most phones of its time. Android 10 without Google Services and without direct OS updates is a significant limitation. With an overall NeoScore of 5.9, the Huawei nova 6 5G is better than most phones of its time.

Technical index

NeoScore

NeoScore is NeoTeo's technical index: it weighs each phone's verified specifications and compares them with those of the phones of its time.

5.84 /10

Prices in United States

Selected variant

8 GB / 128 GB / China

Design & display

5.5

Display Technology IPS LCD
5.0
Display Pixel Density 401 ppi
8.5
Display Features Hole-Punch Notch, LED Notifications, Scratch Resistant, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless
1.0
Weight 212 g
4.8
Usable Surface 84.5 %
7.9
Body Thickness 9 mm
6.0

Performance & hardware

5.8

AnTuTu Score 650,833
3.3
RAM Capacity 8 GB
7.1
Storage Type UFS 3.0
7.5
Processor Process Size 7 nm
6.0
Maximum Storage Capacity 256 GB
5.6
Maximum CPU Clock 2.86 GHz
7.5
RAM Type LPDDR4X
5.0

Camera

7.5

Sensor Size 1/1.74″
6.1
Aperture f/1.8
8.0
Optical Image Stabilization Yes
10.0
Resolution 40 Mpx
7.6
Optical Zoom 3 x
7.0
Camera Features Laser Autofocus, Panorama, HDR, LED Flash, Autofocus, Touch Focus, Continuous Autofocus, Manual Focus, Digital Zoom, Optical Stabilization, Digital Image Stabilization, Burst Mode, Manual ISO, Manual White Balance, Phase-Detection Autofocus, Time-Lapse, Continuous Shooting, Geotagging, Face Detection, Exposure Compensation, Scene Mode, Self-Timer, RAW Capture
0.0

Connectivity

6.4

Connectivity Features 3.5 mm Audio Jack, NFC, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Type-C, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE, DLNA
3.0
Cellular Bands 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 2G CDMA BC0, 2G CDMA B2, 2G CDMA B3, 2G CDMA B5, 2G CDMA B8, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B4, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B6, 3G UMTS B8, 3G UMTS B19, 3G UMTS B34, 3G UMTS B39, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B26, 4G LTE B34, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78, 5G NR n79
10.0
Wi-Fi Standards Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
5.0
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 5.1
6.0
Navigation Systems GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS
9.5
SIM Configurations Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby
7.5

Battery & charging

4.5

Battery Capacity 4,200 mAh
6.5
Fast Charge Power 40 W
6.5
Battery Features Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Fast Charging, Battery Level Indicator
0.0

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Design & display
5.45
Performance & hardware
5.84
Camera
7.45
Connectivity
6.35
Battery & charging
4.52
NeoScore rank
#1869 / 6247

Huawei

Technical specifications

Performance

Processor Model
Huawei Kirin 990
Processor Process Size
7 nm
Graphics GPU
Mali-G76 MP16
Storage Type
UFS 3.0
Maximum CPU Clock
2.86 GHz
Maximum Storage Capacity
256 GB
AnTuTu Score
650,833
CPU Description
Octa-core CPU with 2×2.86 GHz Cortex-A76, 2×2.09 GHz Cortex-A76, and 4×1.86 GHz Cortex-A55.
Processor Type
Octa-Core
64-Bit Processor
Yes
RAM Capacity
8 GB
RAM Type
LPDDR4X
Expandable Storage
No
AnTuTu version
v10

Design

Body Colors
Black, Blue, Red, Purple, Orange
Body Thickness
9 mm
Body Width
75.8 mm
Body Height
162.7 mm
Weight
212 g
Usable Surface
84.5 %
Body Materials
Glass, Aluminium Alloy
Foldable
No
Rugged Build
No
Unfolded thickness
9 mm

Battery

Battery Capacity
4,200 mAh
Battery Type
Li-Polymer
Fast Charge Power
40 W
Battery Features
Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Fast Charging, Battery Level Indicator

Display

Display Aspect Ratio
20:9
Display Technology
IPS LCD
Display Diagonal
6.57″
Display Horizontal Resolution
1,080 px
Display Vertical Resolution
2,400 px
Display Pixel Density
401 ppi
Display Features
Hole-Punch Notch, LED Notifications, Scratch Resistant, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless
Integrated Projector
No

Sensors

Fingerprint Sensor Placement
Side

Sensor

Sensor Features
Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Barometer, Compass, Gravity Sensor, Gyroscope, Hall Sensor, Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor

Software

Operating System
Android 10
OS Family
Android
OS Version
10
Direct OS Updates
No
Google Services
No

Connectivity

SIM Configurations
Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby
Cellular Bands
2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 2G CDMA BC0, 2G CDMA B2, 2G CDMA B3, 2G CDMA B5, 2G CDMA B8, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B4, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B6, 3G UMTS B8, 3G UMTS B19, 3G UMTS B34, 3G UMTS B39, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B26, 4G LTE B34, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78, 5G NR n79
Cellular Technologies
GSM, HSPA, UMTS, LTE, 5G
Wi-Fi Standards
Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Wi-Fi Features
Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display, MIMO
Bluetooth Version
Bluetooth 5.1
Bluetooth Profiles
A2DP, LE, EDR
Navigation Systems
GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS
Connectivity Features
3.5 mm Audio Jack, NFC, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Type-C, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE, DLNA
USB Version
USB 2.0
Max. download speed
2,300 Mbps
Max. upload speed
1,250 Mbps

Audio

Microphone Count
2
Audio Features
A2DP, LE, EDR, Loudspeaker

Technical

Model numbers
WLZ-AN00, WLZ-TN00

nova 6 5G

Camera system

Every physical camera module is shown separately, with its sensor, lens and capture capabilities.

1

Rear main camera

Sensor Features
Back-Illuminated Sensor
Sensor Model
Sony IMX600 Exmor RS
Resolution
40 Mpx
Sensor Type
CMOS
Sensor Size
1/1.74″
Pixel Size
1 µm
Sensor
Sensor Features
Back-Illuminated Sensor
Sensor Model
Sony IMX600 Exmor RS
Resolution
40 Mpx
Sensor Type
CMOS
Sensor Size
1/1.74″
Pixel Size
1 µm
Pixel Binning
2 :1
Video
Video Recording
4K at 30 fps, 4K at 60 fps, 1080p at 30 fps, 720p at 960 fps, Gyro-EIS
Slow Motion Video
Yes
Slow Motion Frame Rate
960 fps
Lens
Aperture
f/1.8
Optical Image Stabilization
Yes
Flash
Flash Type
LED
Flash LED Count
1 LED
Features
Camera Features
Laser Autofocus, Panorama, HDR, LED Flash, Autofocus, Touch Focus, Continuous Autofocus, Manual Focus, Digital Zoom, Optical Stabilization, Digital Image Stabilization, Burst Mode, Manual ISO, Manual White Balance, Phase-Detection Autofocus, Time-Lapse, Continuous Shooting, Geotagging, Face Detection, Exposure Compensation, Scene Mode, Self-Timer, RAW Capture
2

Rear telephoto camera

Resolution
8 Mpx
Optical Zoom
3 x
Aperture
f/2.4
Sensor
Resolution
8 Mpx
Lens
Optical Zoom
3 x
Aperture
f/2.4
3

Rear ultrawide camera

Resolution
8 Mpx
Aperture
f/2.4
Sensor
Resolution
8 Mpx
Lens
Aperture
f/2.4
4

Front main camera

Resolution
32 Mpx
Pixel Size
0.8 µm
Video Recording
4K at 30 fps
Aperture
f/2
Camera Features
HDR, Dual-Lens Front Camera
Sensor
Resolution
32 Mpx
Pixel Size
0.8 µm
Video
Video Recording
4K at 30 fps
Lens
Aperture
f/2
Features
Camera Features
HDR, Dual-Lens Front Camera
5

Front ultrawide camera

Aperture
f/2.2
Lens
Aperture
f/2.2
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Variant details

Memory
8 GB
Markets
China
Storage
128 GB
Market codes
China

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