Huawei Ascend G6

Overview

TechSpot Metascore

Based on 24 expert reviews

Excellent:

4
Good:

10
Average:

7
Bad:

3

Pros:

Cheap as chips 4G.
Slick experience.
Great battery life.

Cons:

Hazy camera photos.
Awkward headphone jack.

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Last revision on February 1, 2016

Reviewers Liked

Cheap as chips 4G
Slick experience
Great battery life
Bright, colourful screen

Reviewers Didn't Like

Hazy camera photos
Awkward headphone jack
Crowded desktops

Expert reviews and ratings

From the outside, the Ascend G6 looks very similar to its larger cousin, the Ascend P7 . Measuring a mere 7.9mm thick and weighing 115g, it's incredibly light and comfortable to hold, and the rounded bottom is a refreshing change from the angled edges...

By Expert Reviews on August 01, 2014

The Huawei Ascend G6 is solid midrange effort but in a Moto G world, it needs to offer better value for money.

By TrustedReviews on July 17, 2014

In Review: Huawei Ascend G6 Huawei's Ascend G6 costs around 180 Euros and has quite a lot to offer at time of writing. First, its compact, rigid , and well-processed casing alongside the stylish design. The bright, viewing angle stable, 4.5-inch screen...

By NotebookCheck on July 13, 2014

The Huawei Ascend G6 is a solidly built and solidly performing mid-range handset. But in an market increasingly crowded with precocious performers it's barely holding its own, especially against newbies like the OnePlus One which delivers a...

By Wired UK on July 11, 2014

The Huawei Ascend G6 is a lightweight yet robust handset. The headset slot is poorly placed, but the rest of the design is pleasing. There are some nice software extras, and the price seems quite attractive until you consider the EE Kestrel and, almost...

By IT Pro Portal on June 16, 2014

We review the £99 EE Kestrel (also known as the Huawei Ascend G6 4G), currently the cheapest 4G phone you can bag in the UK.Essentially a Huawei Ascend G6 4G in feathery form, the Kestrel is an enticing prospect if you fancy streaming media on the move,...

By Recombu on June 04, 2014

The Ascend G6 will be the smartphone of choice for people interested in a good looking smartphone equipped with a strong front camera. Few products balance software, style and value-for-money so effortlessly, and Huawei has managed to pull off this trick...

By Good Gear Guide on May 27, 2014

Every year, there's a phone that takes out the best value for middle ground, and this year, it appears Huawei is grabbing that crown for the Ascend G6, at least for the moment, with a slightly-above-budget handset that nets impressive 4G download speeds...

By Gadget Guy Australia on May 23, 2014

Flagship smartphones might grab the headlines but not everyone wants to spend big bucks on a new smartphone. According to IDC, the majority of smartphone sales are still driven by the budget market with almost 60 per cent of all Android smartphone...

By businessspectator.com.au on November 26, 2014

Huawei actually makes a lot of good stuff. From phone network hardware, right through to the modems that run on them. It's having another crack at the mid-range Android market with the Ascend G6, and from our time with it, we've found it has the best...

By Gizmodo on July 15, 2014

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