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
Huawei Ascend G6
75
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Expert reviews and ratings
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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
70
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
80
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
70
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
70
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
90
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
80
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
80
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 onFlagship 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 onHuawei 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
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