The Huawei Y6 2018 and Huawei Y6 Prime 2018 are entry-level Android smartphones from the "Y" series maufactured, designed, and marketed by Huawei, announced in April and June 2018, respectively. The main differences in the Prime model compared to the base version are a higher amount of memory in the maximum configuration and an upgraded front-facing camera.
In spring 2018, the Honor 7A was introduced (not to be confused with the Honor 7S), which differs from the Huawei Y6 Prime 2018 by a redesigned back panel, an improved processor, and a second main camera lens on the Indian variant. The single-lens variant is known as the Honor 7A Pro, while the dual-camera configuration is known as the Honor 7C, which additionally features a NFC chip. In China, the Indian version of the Honor 7A was sold as the Honor Play 7A. Additionally, on March 29, 2018, the Huawei Enjoy 8e was introduced in China (along with the Huawei Enjoy 8 and 8 Plus), sharing specifications with the Honor Play 7A but retaining the exterior design of the Huawei Y6 2018 line.
The Honor 7A was also released in authorized retailers in the Philippines on July 10 in that year following its exclusive release on July 7 for Lazada and Shopee, along with the Honor 9S.
Design & appearance
The front panel is made of glass, and the body and sides were constructed from plastic (with metallic materials with matte and glossy finishes).
The bottom features a micro-USB port alongside the speaker and microphone grilles, while the top houses a 3.5 mm audio jack. The left side contains the tray for 2 SIM cards and a memory card, and the right side holds the volume rocker and lock button. Positioned above the display are the front camera with its flash, the earpiece, and the ambient light/proximity sensor, while the logo sits below the display. On the reverse side, there is a slightly protruding single or dual-camera island with an LED flash, a secondary microphone, and the brand logo.
The Huawei Y6 2018, Y6 Prime 2018, Honor 7A/7A Pro/7C, and Honor Play 7C come in 3 color options: black, blue, and gold, while the Huawei Enjoy 8e also offers a glossy pink option.
Hardware The Huawei Y6 2018 and Y6 Prime 2018 are powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 425 with 4 Cortex-A53 cores clocked at 1.4 GHz and an Adreno 308 GPU, while the Huawei Enjoy 8e and Honor models run on the Snapdragon 430 with 8 Cortex-A53 cores (4 × 1.4 GHz & 4 × 1.1 GHz) and an Adreno 505 GPU. The Huawei Y6 2018 was available in 2/16 GB and 3/16 GB configurations; the Y6 Prime 2018 and Honor 7A in 2/16 GB and 3/32 GB; the Enjoy 8e and Honor 7C in 3/32 GB; the Honor 7A Pro in 2/16 GB; and the Honor Play 7A in 2/32 GB and 3/32 GB. Internal storage can be expanded via a microSD card up to 256 GB.
The smartphones feature a 5.7-inch S-IPS "FullView" display with a resolution of 1440 × 720 pixels and an 18:9 aspect ratio (~282 ppi).
The Huawei Y6 2018, Y6 Prime 2018, and Honor 7A/7A Pro come with a 13 MP main camera with an f/2.2 aperture and phase-detection autofocus (PDAF). The Huawei Enjoy 8e, Indian variant of the Honor 7A, and Honor Play 7A additionally have a 2 MP depth sensor with an f/2.4 aperture. The Y6 2018 carries a 5 MP front camera, whereas all other models feature an 8 MP front shooter with an f/2.0 aperture. Across all models, the front camera handles the Face Unlock feature. The Huawei Y6 2018 can record up to 720p at 30fps.
The non-removable Lithium-Ion battery has a capacity of 3000 mAh.
Supported cellular standards include: 4G/LTE (B1/3/7/8/20); 3G/WCDMA 900/2100 MHz; GSM GPRS/EDGE 900/1800.
Wireless connectivity features include Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n and Bluetooth 4.2. The devices support the following navigation systems: GPS, A-GPS, and GLONASS. They include FM radio, a micro-USB interface, and a headphone jack.
Software The smartphones run on the Android 8.0 (Oreo) operating system with the EMUI 8.0 custom interface.
Supported audio formats are AMR-NB, AAC, AAC+, eAAC+ inside file containers including .mp3, .mp4, .4gp, .ogg, .amr, .aac, .flac, and .wav, while supported video formats include .3gp, .mp4, .wmv, and .asf.
Reception In terms of the appearance in the front, it was similar to the Huawei Nove 2 Lite. NoypiGeeks reviewer Patty Messias notices that the Y6 2018 was able to take decent photos, stating "the photos Huawei Y6 2018 produces are actually good enough to upload on social media. The color accuracy of the photos made are sometimes off but of course, nothing beats taking photos under good lighting conditions. Low-light shots are typically grainy but it's generally okay for its asking price.
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