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| Basic Information | |
| Release Date | 21 Sep 2022 |
| Status | Available |
| Hardware & Software | |
| CPU | Octa core (4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.5 GHz Cortex-A53) |
| GPU | PowerVR GE8320 |
| Chipset | MediaTek Helio G25 |
| CPU Cores | 8 Cores |
| OS Version | v12 |
| Fabrication | 12 nm |
| Architecture | 64 bit |
| User Interface | Magic UI 6.1 |
| Operating System | Android |
| Display | |
| Notch | Waterdrop |
| Features | 16.7M colors, Eye Comfort mode, Dark mode, eBook mode |
| Resolution | 720 x 1600 px (HD+) |
| Screen Size | 6.5 inches (16.51 cm) |
| Aspect Ratio | 20:9 |
| Display Type | TFT LCD |
| Refresh Rate | 60 Hz |
| Touch Screen | Capacitive Touchscreen, Multi-touch |
| Pixel Density | 270 ppi |
| Screen Protection | Gorilla Glass |
| Bezel-less Display | Yes, with waterdrop notch |
| Screen to Body Ratio | 82.75% |
| Cameras | |
| OIS | No |
| Zoom | 6x Digital Zoom |
| Flash | LED Flash |
| Sensor | 50 MP (wide, f/1.8) + 2 MP (macro, f/2.4) + 2 MP (depth, f/2.4) |
| Aperture | f/1.8 (wide) + f/2.4 (macro) + f/2.4 (depth) |
| Settings | Exposure compensation, ISO control, White balance presets |
| Autofocus | Yes, Phase Detection autofocus (PDAF) |
| Video FPS | 30 fps |
| Resolution | 50 MP + 2 MP + 2 MP |
| Camera Setup | Triple |
| Shooting Modes | Continuous Shooting, High Dynamic Range mode (HDR), Portrait Mode, Pro Mode, Panorama, Macro Mode |
| Camera Features | Auto Flash, Face detection, Touch to focus, Scene detection |
| Video Recording | 1920x1080 (1080p) at 30fps |
| Image Resolution | 8150 x 6150 Pixels |
| Selfie Camera | |
| OIS | No |
| Sensor | CMOS sensor |
| Aperture | f/2.2 (wide) |
| Autofocus | Fixed Focus |
| Video FPS | 30 fps |
| Resolution | 5 MP |
| Camera Setup | Single |
| Camera Features | HDR, Face detection, Portrait Bokeh, Face Beauty |
| Video Recording | 1920x1080 at 30fps |
| Design | |
| Build | Glass front (Gorilla Glass), plastic frame, plastic back |
| Width | 75.13 mm |
| Colors | Ocean Blue, Titanium Silver, Midnight Black |
| Height | 163.66 mm |
| Weight | 194 grams |
| IP Rating | None |
| Thickness | 8.68 mm |
| Ruggedness | Classic square-edge ergonomic design |
| Waterproof | No |
| Battery | |
| Capacity | 5000 mAh |
| Placement | Non-removable |
| USB Type-C | USB Type-C 2.0 with OTG |
| Battery Type | Li-Poly (Lithium Polymer) |
| Quick Charging | 10W wired charging |
| Reverse Charging | No |
| Wireless Charging | No |
| Memory | |
| RAM | 4 GB |
| USB OTG | Yes |
| RAM Type | LPDDR4X |
| Storage Type | eMMC 5.1 |
| Internal Storage | 64 GB |
| Expandable Memory | Up to 1 TB (uses shared SIM slot via microSDXC) |
| Network & Connectivity | |
| GPS | Yes with A-GPS, Glonass, BDS, Galileo |
| NFC | Yes (VNE-LX1 only) |
| USB | USB Type-C 2.0, Mass storage device, USB charging, USB On-The-Go |
| EDGE | Available |
| GPRS | Available |
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac) 2.4GHz & 5GHz, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, Hotspot |
| Speed | HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps |
| VoLTE | Yes |
| Network | 2G, 3G, 4G |
| Infrared | No |
| SIM Size | SIM1: Nano, SIM2: Nano / microSD |
| SIM Slot | Dual SIM, GSM+GSM (Hybrid Slot) |
| Bluetooth | v5.1, A2DP, LE |
| SAR Value | Compliant with international limits |
| Wi-Fi Hotspot | Yes |
| Sensors & Security | |
| Compass | No |
| Gyroscope | No |
| Face Unlock | Yes |
| Light Sensor | Light sensor |
| Accelerometer | Yes |
| Proximity Sensor | Proximity sensor |
| Finger Sensor Type | Capacitive |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes |
| Finger Sensor Position | Side-mounted (Power button) |
| Multimedia | |
| Video | 1080p@30fps |
| FM Radio | No |
| Audio Jack | 3.5 mm |
| Loudspeaker | Yes |
| Audio Features | Honor Histen audio algorithm |
| More | |
| Made By | China |
| Features | 50MP AI Triple Camera, 5000mAh Battery, Up to 1TB MicroSD Expansion, Side-mounted Fingerprint, Type-C Port, NFC Support |
The Honor X6 is crafted for value-conscious consumers seeking exceptional battery longevity, a high-resolution primary camera, and modern essentials in an ergonomic chassis. At its core, the device is powered by the 12nm MediaTek Helio G25 octa-core processor, comprising four ARM Cortex-A53 cores running at 2.0 GHz and four power-saving Cortex-A53 cores at 1.5 GHz, paired with the IMG PowerVR GE8320 graphics processor. With 4GB of LPDDR4X RAM and 64GB of internal storage (expandable up to 1TB via microSD card), it delivers reliable day-to-day responsiveness for calling, social media, messaging, and web browsing running on Magic UI 6.1 based on Android 12 with complete Google Mobile Services support.
Visuals are showcased on a 6.5-inch HD+ TFT LCD display (720 x 1600 pixels) with a 20:9 aspect ratio, 270 ppi pixel density, and an 82.75% screen-to-body ratio. The waterdrop notch screen provides good contrast and includes TUV Rheinland low blue light certifications, along with specialized eBook and dark modes to protect eyesight during long night-reading sessions.
In the photography department, the Honor X6 stands out in its price bracket with an AI triple rear camera configuration headlined by a 50 MP primary sensor (f/1.8 aperture, PDAF). It is supported by a 2 MP macro lens (f/2.4) for close-ups and a 2 MP depth sensor (f/2.4) for portrait bokeh effects. The camera supports HDR, Pro mode, Panorama, and captures 1080p Full HD video at 30fps. On the front, a 5 MP selfie shooter (f/2.2) integrated into the notch handles video calls and self-portraits.
Power endurance is anchored by a massive 5000 mAh lithium-polymer battery, engineered to easily deliver up to two days of standard mixed usage on a single charge. Recharging is handled via a modern USB Type-C 2.0 port with 10W charging. Practical connectivity and security amenities include a fast side-mounted capacitive fingerprint reader embedded in the power button, face unlock, a 3.5mm headphone jack, dual-band Wi-Fi 5, Bluetooth 5.1, NFC support (VNE-LX1), and Dual 4G VoLTE connectivity.
