Huawei nova 6

Name: Huawei nova 6
Brand: Huawei

The Huawei nova 6 is a capable mid-range device, powered by the Kirin 990 (7 nm) that comfortably covers most everyday use cases, with a 4,100 mAh battery for solid all-day use (2019).

2019 · Mid-range · Android 10

Overall

C+

Performance

B+

Display

Battery

Camera

B+

Charging

Software

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⚡ Quick Specs

Size6.57" · 162.6 x 75.7 x 8.6 mm (6.40 x 2.98 x 0.34 in)

ChipsetKirin 990 (7 nm)

RAM8GB

Storage128GB

Main Camera40 MP · Laser AF

⚖️ Compare With

✓︎ Pros

✓Fast, responsive Kirin 990 (7 nm) for everyday tasks and gaming

✓8GB of RAM — sufficient for smooth multitasking

✓Sharp 401 PPI screen

✓6.57" IPS LCD display with accurate colours and wide viewing angles

✓3.5mm headphone jack for wired audio without adapters

ℹ️ Overview

Status

Discontinued

Announced

2019, December. Released 2019, December

Also Known As

Also available with 5GVersions: WLZ-AL10, WLZ-TL10 (China)

⚙️ Performance

Chipset

Kirin 990 (7 nm)

Upper-mid performance — fast and capable

CPU

Octa-core (2x2.86 GHz Cortex-A76 & 2x2.09 GHz Cortex-A76 & 4x1.86 GHz Cortex-A55)

GPU

Mali-G76 MP16

Android 10, EMUI 10, no Google Play Services

RAM

8GB

Smooth for most users

Storage

128GB

Memory Card

💻 Display

Size

6.57"

Resolution

1080×2400

Sharpness

401 ppi

Sharp and comfortable to read

Panel

IPS LCD

IPS: accurate colours, good brightness

📷 Camera

Main Camera

40 MP

Capable for everyday photos

Multi-Camera Setup

40 MP, f/1.8, 27mm (wide), 1/1.7", PDAF 8 MP, f/2.4, 80mm (telephoto), 1/4.0", PDAF, OIS, 3x optical zoom 8 MP, f/2.4, 16mm (ultrawide)

Main Video

4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30fps, 720p@960fps, (gyro-EIS)

Main Camera Features

Laser AF, Panorama, HDR, LED flash

Selfie

32 MP

Selfie Video

4K@30fps

Selfie Features

HDR

🔋 Battery

Capacity

4,100 mAh

Adequate for moderate use

Type

Li-Po 4100 mAh, non-removable

Charging

40W wired, 70% in 30 min

📱 Design & Build

Weight

197g

Balanced size and weight

Dimensions

162.6 x 75.7 x 8.6 mm (6.40 x 2.98 x 0.34 in)

Build

Glass front, glass back, aluminum frame

SIM

Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM

Colors

Black, Blue, Red, Provence

Sensors

Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass

📶 Network

Technology

GSM / HSPA / LTE

Speed

HSPA, LTE

2G Bands

GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900

3G Bands

HSDPA 800 / 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100

📡 Connectivity

WiFi

Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct

Bluetooth

5.1, A2DP, LE

NFC

Yes

GPS

GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS (L1), BDS (B1), GALILEO (E1+E5a), QZSS (L1+L5)

USB

USB Type-C 2.0, OTG

🔊 Sound

3.5mm Jack

Yes

Loudspeaker

Yes

Radio

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

No, the Huawei nova 6 does not support 5G — it supports GSM / HSPA / LTE.

Yes, the Huawei nova 6 has NFC for contactless payments and pairing.

No, the Huawei nova 6 charges via cable only — no wireless charging.

Yes, up to 40W (40W wired, 70% in 30 min).

No, the Huawei nova 6 does not support a memory card.

The Huawei nova 6 SIM configuration: Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM.

Yes, the Huawei nova 6 has a 3.5mm headphone jack.

Speaker setup: Yes.

The Huawei nova 6 ships with Android 10, EMUI 10, no Google Play Services.

The Huawei nova 6 uses USB Type-C 2.0, OTG.

The Huawei nova 6 supports Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct.

The Huawei nova 6 has 5.1, A2DP, LE.

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