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| Basic Information | |
| Release Date | 13 Jun 2024 |
| Status | Available |
| Hardware & Software | |
| CPU | Octa-core (2x2.0 GHz Cortex-A75 & 6x1.8 GHz Cortex-A55) |
| GPU | Mali-G52 MC2 |
| Chipset | Mediatek Helio G85 |
| CPU Cores | 8 Cores |
| OS Version | v14 |
| Fabrication | 12 nm |
| Architecture | 64 bit |
| User Interface | Magic OS 8 |
| Operating System | Android |
| Display | |
| Notch | Punch-hole (Magic Capsule) |
| Features | 780 nits peak brightness, Dynamic Dimming, Circadian Night Display, Eye Comfort mode, TUV Rheinland flicker-free certification, Magic Capsule notifications |
| Brightness | 780 nits (peak) |
| Resolution | 720 x 1612 px (HD+) |
| HDR Support | No |
| Screen Size | 6.56 inches (16.66 cm) |
| Aspect Ratio | 20:9 |
| Display Type | TFT LCD |
| Refresh Rate | 90 Hz |
| Touch Screen | Capacitive Touchscreen, Multi-touch |
| Pixel Density | 269 ppi |
| Screen Protection | Gorilla Glass |
| Bezel-less Display | Yes with punch-hole display |
| Screen to Body Ratio | 83.9 % |
| Cameras | |
| OIS | No |
| Zoom | Digital Zoom |
| Flash | LED Flash |
| Sensor | 50 MP (wide, f/1.8, PDAF) + 2 MP (depth, f/2.4) |
| Aperture | f/1.8 (wide) + 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, f/1.8, Wide Angle, Primary Camera, 2 MP, f/2.4, Depth Camera |
| Camera Setup | Dual |
| Shooting Modes | Continuous Shooting, High Dynamic Range mode (HDR), Portrait Mode, Super Night Mode, Panorama, Time-lapse |
| Camera Features | Auto Flash, Face detection, Filters, Touch to focus |
| Video Recording | 1920x1080 (1080p) at 30fps |
| Image Resolution | 8150 x 6150 Pixels |
| Selfie Camera | |
| OIS | No |
| Sensor | CMOS sensor |
| Aperture | f/2.2 |
| Autofocus | Fixed Focus |
| Video FPS | 30 fps |
| Resolution | 5 MP, f/2.2, Wide Angle, Primary Camera |
| Camera Setup | Single |
| Camera Features | Face detection, Portrait Bokeh, Filters, Magic Capsule status |
| Video Recording | 1920x1080 at 30fps |
| Design | |
| Build | Glass front (Gorilla Glass), plastic frame, plastic back with anti-drop cushion structure |
| Width | 75.3 mm |
| Colors | Forest Green, Starry Purple, Ocean Cyan, Midnight Black |
| Height | 163.6 mm |
| Weight | 192 grams |
| IP Rating | None |
| Thickness | 8.4 mm |
| Ruggedness | SGS 5-Star Drop-Resistance Certification, reinforced corners, 360-degree anti-drop structure |
| Waterproof | No |
| Battery | |
| Capacity | 5200 mAh |
| Placement | Non-removable |
| USB Type-C | USB Type-C 2.0 with OTG |
| Battery Type | Li-Poly (Lithium Polymer) |
| Quick Charging | 35W wired, 31% in 20 min (advertised) |
| Reverse Charging | No |
| Wireless Charging | No |
| Memory | |
| RAM | 6 GB |
| USB OTG | Yes |
| RAM Type | LPDDR4X (Honor RAM Turbo virtual expansion up to +6GB) |
| Storage Type | eMMC 5.1 |
| Internal Storage | 128 GB |
| Expandable Memory | Up to 512 GB (microSDXC dedicated/shared slot) |
| Network & Connectivity | |
| GPS | Yes with A-GPS, Glonass, BDS, Galileo |
| NFC | Yes |
| 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) 5GHz, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, Hotspot |
| Speed | HSPA+/LTE |
| VoLTE | Yes |
| Network | 2G, 3G, 4G |
| Infrared | No |
| SIM Size | SIM1: Nano, SIM2: Nano |
| SIM Slot | Dual SIM, GSM+GSM (Dual Standby) |
| Bluetooth | v5.1, A2DP, LE, aptX HD |
| SAR Value | Compliant with international limits |
| Wi-fi Hotspot | Yes |
| Sensors & Security | |
| Face Unlock | Yes |
| Light Sensor | Light sensor, Proximity sensor, Accelerometer, Compass |
| 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 |
| Alert Types | Vibration, MP3, WAV ringtones |
| Loudspeaker | Yes |
| Audio Features | Honor Histen audio, High-volume mode (up to 200%) |
| Document Reader | Yes |
| More | |
| Made By | China |
| Features | SGS 5-Star Drop Resistance Certification, 5200mAh Long-lasting Battery, 35W Honor SuperCharge, 50MP AI Dual Camera, MediaTek Helio G85, Magic Capsule, MagicOS 8 with Android 14, 3.5mm Headphone Jack, NFC |
The Honor X6b establishes an elevated benchmark for entry-level reliability by combining SGS 5-star certified drop durability, modern silicon, fast charging, and contemporary software at an accessible price point. Powering the smartphone is the 12nm MediaTek Helio G85 octa-core gaming processor, featuring two ARM Cortex-A75 performance cores clocked at 2.0 GHz and six Cortex-A55 energy-efficient cores at 1.8 GHz, paired with an ARM Mali-G52 MC2 graphics processor. Supported by 6GB of LPDDR4X RAM (with Honor RAM Turbo providing up to 6GB of additional virtual memory) and 128GB of internal storage (expandable via microSDXC), it delivers dependable multitasking, smooth casual gaming, and snappy everyday social browsing running on MagicOS 8 based on Android 14 with full Google Mobile Services support.
Visuals are showcased on a 6.56-inch HD+ TFT LCD display (720 x 1612 pixels) with a 20:9 aspect ratio, 269 ppi pixel density, and an 83.9% screen-to-body ratio. The panel offers a fluid 90Hz refresh rate and reaches a peak brightness of up to 780 nits for improved outdoor readability. To alleviate visual fatigue during extended viewing sessions, the screen incorporates Honor's Dynamic Dimming and Circadian Night Display algorithms certified flicker-free by TÜV Rheinland. Integrated around the front camera cutout is the interactive Magic Capsule interface, which dynamically expands to display timers, audio controls, call durations, and critical status notifications.
For photography and videography, the smartphone is equipped with an AI dual rear camera configuration headlined by a 50 MP primary wide camera (f/1.8 aperture, PDAF) that produces crisp daylight photos and dependable night captures via Super Night Mode. It is accompanied by a 2 MP depth sensor (f/2.4) to facilitate natural portrait bokeh separation. The camera system supports High Dynamic Range (HDR), portrait mode, and records 1080p Full HD video at 30fps. On the front, a centrally aligned 5 MP selfie camera (f/2.2) integrated into the punch-hole handles self-portraits, facial recognition, and video calls.
Engineered for high physical resilience, the Honor X6b has achieved the coveted SGS Five-Star Whole-Device Drop-Resistance Certification, incorporating 360-degree shock-absorbing buffer zones and reinforced corner structures to withstand accidental impacts and drops onto hard surfaces. Inside, it houses a substantial 5200 mAh lithium-polymer battery engineered for up to two days of continuous operation, supported by upgraded 35W wired Honor SuperCharge capable of restoring 31% power in only 20 minutes. Additional convenience features include a fast side-mounted capacitive fingerprint scanner built into the power button, face unlock, a 3.5mm headphone jack, high-volume loudspeaker mode (up to 200%), full-function NFC, dual-band Wi-Fi 5, Bluetooth 5.1 with aptX HD, and Dual 4G VoLTE connectivity.
