Huawei Ascend P6 review

The Huawei Ascend P6 is a well-built Android smartphone that offers reasonable performance to buyers on a budget. However, poor software additions and short battery life hamper its ability to shine.

Pros:

Decent build quality, reasonable performance, moderate price, good screen

Cons:

Poor battery life, looks very similar to the iPhone, Emotion software additions are generally negative

Overall Rating:

Price: £380
Manufacturer: Huawei

 Processor: 1.5GHz quad-core Huawei K3V2 processor
Display: 4.7in 1280x720 pixels, 312ppi IPS+ LCD capacitive touchscreen
Storage: 8GB internal storage options, expandable via microSD
Camera: 8MP rear-facing and 5MP front-facing cameras
Connectivity: 3G and WiFi connectivity
Operating system: Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean
Dimensions: 133x66x6mm
Weight: 120g

Huawei has been gradually trying to edge its way into the West's top-end smartphone market for the last few years now, releasing a slew of highly specced but moderately priced Android handsets. The affordable nature of the phones is a direct move by the Chinese heavyweight to entice Android fans away from the currently more popular Samsung Galaxy competition.
The Ascend P6 continues this tactic, boasting cutting-edge internal components and Huawei's latest Emotion user interface (UI), but costing a modest £380, making it over £200 cheaper than Samsung's premier Galaxy S4.
Design and build
Visually, it's clear that the P6 is heavily influenced by the Apple iPhone 5. In fact, were it not for the P6's slightly rounded bottom edge and Huawei branding emblazoned on its back and front, you could be forgiven for thinking the device was made by Apple. The P6 features the same rectangular, hard edge design and outer metallic lining along its sides as the latest iPhone. It's only when you get the P6 in hand that you realise how different it is. The most noticeable difference is the increased size, with the P6 measuring in at 133x66x6mm and weighing 120g, compared to the iPhone 5's specs of 124x59x7.6mm and 112g. As well as making the P6 the thinnest smartphone currently available, the measurements make the P6 feel very different to the iPhone 5, a phenomenon helped by its alternative button placement, which places its power and volume buttons along its right-hand side.
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