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| Basic Information | |
| Release Date | 6 May 2020 |
| Status | Available |
| Hardware & Software | |
| CPU | Octa-core (4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.5 GHz Cortex-A53) |
| GPU | PowerVR GE8320 (650 MHz) |
| Chipset | MediaTek Helio P22 (MT6762) |
| CPU Cores | 8 Cores |
| OS Version | v10 (Q) |
| Fabrication | 12 nm |
| Architecture | 64 bit |
| User Interface | EMUI 10.1 (No Google Play Services, Huawei AppGallery) |
| Operating System | Android |
| Display | |
| Notch | Waterdrop notch (Dewdrop) |
| Features | 16.7M colors, TÜV Rheinland certified Eye Comfort mode, Dark Mode |
| Resolution | 720 x 1600 px (HD+) |
| Screen Size | 6.3 inches (16.0 cm) |
| Aspect Ratio | 20:9 |
| Display Type | IPS LCD |
| Refresh Rate | 60 Hz |
| Touch Screen | Capacitive Touchscreen, Multi-touch |
| Pixel Density | 278 ppi |
| Screen Protection | Gorilla Glass |
| Bezel-less Display | Yes with waterdrop notch |
| Screen to Body Ratio | 81.28% |
| Cameras | |
| OIS | No |
| Zoom | Digital Zoom |
| Flash | LED Flash |
| Sensor | 13 MP (wide, f/1.8, PDAF) + 5 MP (ultrawide, 120˚ FOV, f/2.2) + 2 MP (depth, f/2.4) |
| Aperture | f/1.8 (wide) + f/2.2 (ultrawide) + f/2.4 (depth) |
| Settings | Exposure compensation, ISO control, White balance presets |
| Autofocus | Yes, Phase Detection autofocus (PDAF) |
| Video FPS | 30 fps |
| Resolution | 13 MP, f/1.8, Wide Angle, Primary Camera, 5 MP, f/2.2, Ultra-Wide Angle Camera, 2 MP, f/2.4, Depth Camera |
| Camera Setup | Triple |
| Shooting Modes | Continuous Shooting, High Dynamic Range mode (HDR), Portrait, Photo, Video, Panorama, Beauty Mode |
| Camera Features | Auto Flash, Face detection, Touch to focus, AI Beauty, Scene recognition |
| Video Recording | 1920x1080 (1080p) |
| Image Resolution | 4128 x 3096 Pixels |
| Selfie Camera | |
| OIS | No |
| Sensor | 8 MP (wide, f/2.0) |
| Aperture | f/2.0 |
| Autofocus | Fixed Focus |
| Video FPS | 30 fps |
| Resolution | 8 MP, f/2.0, Wide Angle, Primary Camera |
| Camera Setup | Single |
| Camera Features | Face detection, Portrait Bokeh, HDR, AI Beauty, Face Unlock |
| Video Recording | 1920x1080 |
| Design | |
| Build | Glass front (Gorilla Glass), polycarbonate composite frame, glossy plastic back with light-reflecting coating |
| Width | 74.06 mm |
| Colors | Phantom Purple, Emerald Green, Midnight Black |
| Height | 159.07 mm |
| Weight | 185 grams |
| IP Rating | None |
| Thickness | 9.04 mm |
| Ruggedness | Shock-absorbing rounded curved chassis |
| Waterproof | No (Not certified waterproof) |
| Battery | |
| Capacity | 5000 mAh |
| Placement | Non-removable |
| USB Type-C | No (microUSB 2.0 with USB OTG) |
| Battery Type | Li-Poly (Lithium Polymer) |
| Quick Charging | 10W Charging (5V/2A) |
| Reverse Charging | Yes, reverse wired charging via OTG (acts as a power bank) |
| Memory | |
| RAM | 4 GB |
| USB OTG | Yes |
| RAM Type | LPDDR4X |
| Storage Type | eMMC 5.1 |
| Internal Storage | 64 GB |
| Expandable Memory | Up to 512 GB (dedicated microSD slot) |
| Network & Connectivity | |
| GPS | Yes with A-GPS, Glonass, BDS |
| NFC | No (Region dependent) |
| USB | microUSB 2.0, Mass storage device, USB charging, USB On-The-Go |
| EDGE | Available |
| GPRS | Available |
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11 b/g/n) 2.4GHz, 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 (Triple slot: SIM1 + SIM2 + MicroSD) |
| SIM Slot | Dual SIM, GSM+GSM (Dual Standby) |
| Bluetooth | v5.0, A2DP, LE |
| SAR Value | Compliant with international limits |
| Wi-fi Hotspot | Yes |
| Sensors & Security | |
| Face Unlock | Yes |
| Light Sensor | Light sensor, Proximity sensor, Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope |
| Finger Sensor Type | Capacitive |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes |
| Finger Sensor Position | Rear-mounted |
| Multimedia | |
| Video | 1080p@30fps |
| FM Radio | Yes (Built-in FM antenna / Wireless FM without headset) |
| Audio Jack | 3.5 mm |
| Alert Types | Vibration, MP3, WAV ringtones |
| Loudspeaker | Yes (Smart PA audio amplifier, Party Mode) |
| Audio Features | Huawei Histen 6.0 audio, 88 dB high-volume output |
| Document Reader | Yes |
| More | |
| Made By | China |
| Features | Massive 5000mAh Battery with One-Way Reverse Wired Power Bank Mode, Triple Rear Camera (13MP Main + 5MP Ultrawide 120˚ + 2MP Depth), Wireless FM Radio with Built-in Antenna, 6.3" HD+ Dewdrop Display, 3.5mm Audio Jack with 88dB Speaker, Triple Card Slot (Dual SIM + Dedicated MicroSD), Rear-mounted Fingerprint, EMUI 10.1 on Android 10 |
The Huawei Y6p is engineered as a dependable, budget-friendly smartphone tailored for long battery endurance, practical multimedia playback, and versatile camera capabilities. Powering the smartphone is MediaTek's 12nm Helio P22 (MT6762) octa-core processor, comprising four ARM Cortex-A53 performance cores clocked at 2.0 GHz and four energy-saving Cortex-A53 cores running at 1.5 GHz, paired with an IMG PowerVR GE8320 graphics engine. Supported by 4GB of RAM and 64GB of internal storage (expandable up to 512GB via a dedicated microSD card slot), it provides reliable daily performance for calling, texting, social media navigation, and video streaming running on EMUI 10.1 based on Android 10 (utilizing Huawei Mobile Services and Huawei AppGallery).
Visuals are showcased on a compact and ergonomic 6.3-inch HD+ IPS LCD display (720 x 1600 pixels) with a 20:9 aspect ratio, 278 ppi pixel density, and an 81.28% screen-to-body ratio framed by a gentle waterdrop notch. Protected by Corning Gorilla Glass, the panel offers natural colors and good viewing angles for reading and video playback. The display incorporates TÜV Rheinland-certified Eye Comfort algorithms to reduce eye fatigue by filtering out harmful blue light emissions during nighttime use. Biometric security is managed via a swift, responsive rear-mounted capacitive fingerprint scanner along with AI face unlock.
In the camera department, the rear houses an adaptable triple camera module headlined by a capable 13 MP primary wide camera (f/1.8 aperture, PDAF) that captures sharp, well-lit photos up to 4128 x 3096 pixels. It is accompanied by a 5 MP ultra-wide angle camera (f/2.2) offering a 120-degree field of view for expansive landscapes and group photos, and a 2 MP depth camera (f/2.4) for natural background blur in portrait mode. The camera setup supports HDR, panorama, and beauty modes, recording video at 1080p at 30fps. On the front, an 8 MP selfie camera (f/2.0) integrated into the dewdrop notch handles self-portraits, video calling, and facial authentication.
The defining strength of the Huawei Y6p is its massive 5000 mAh lithium-polymer battery, engineered to deliver up to 3 days of light-to-moderate mixed usage without needing a recharge. Additionally, it features reverse wired charging via an OTG cable, turning the smartphone into a portable emergency power bank for other devices. For multimedia enthusiasts, the device includes an integrated independent FM radio antenna allowing users to listen to wireless FM radio without connecting wired earphones, alongside a Smart PA audio amplifier producing up to 88 dB of clear, high-volume stereo sound. Finished in striking light-refracting coatings in Phantom Purple, Emerald Green, and Midnight Black, the phone includes a dedicated 3.5mm headphone jack, Bluetooth 5.0, Wi-Fi 4, microUSB 2.0, and a triple card slot accommodating Dual 4G SIMs alongside a microSD card simultaneously.
