Huawei Ascend P6 Review: Specs Of Android Powered Smartphone Incl. 4.7-inch Display, Quad-Core Processor, 4.4 KitKat; Worth Your Money For $300?

Huawei Ascend P6 review, price: Specs of the Android powered Huawei Ascend P6 include the latest mobile OS from Google, the Android 4.4 KitKat. The company began rolling out the update a few days ago. The update brings a usual enhancements to the unit that includes a redesigned task bar and white status bar.

Other features of the Ascend P6 are a 4.7-inch display, a 1.5GHz quad-core processor and 2GB of RAM. In terms of pricing, the unit is being sold for $300. The Huawei Ascend P6 is directly competing with a sea of budget-friendly Android handsets in the market today. A key competitor as well is the Nexus 5 which is Google-branded.

This begs the question: Is this device worth your money for its price?

The Nexus 5, the flagship of Google’s Android has been hailed for its design, performance and updated OS. The Google branded device is priced at $350 for an unlocked unit. There are also the lower-end Nokia X, Moto G and the newly launched Moto E, all well designed and with the latest Android OS for less than $200. Based on reviews, however, the Ascend P6 shows some edge.

This slim smartphone with a 6.18 mm thickness and an HD display of 1280 x 720 pixels is deemed a true value hit. It helps that the 8 megapixel main camera of the handset can capture macro shots from as close as 4 centimeters. The front-facing camera has a powerful 5MP camera that makes for great selfies.

The KitKat update for the P6 was supposedly scheduled for February, but developments have seemed to hamper the progress. According to reports, the rollout on the Huawei Ascend P6 has been delayed until early March. However, it’s been only this month when a widespread rollout and update for the P6 to numerous regions have been evident.

Huawei Ascend P6 was officially announced in June 2013. According to Phone Arena, the P6 is one of the slimmest smartphone in the market with a thickness of only 6.18 mm. Specs of the device include a 1.5GHz quad-core processor, 4.7-inch LCD display, 8MP main camera and 2000mAh battery. The unit weighs a mere 120 grams.

TechRadar gives the Huawei Ascend P6 a 4/5 rating, describing the unit as the Chinese tech company’s strongest smartphone yet. The review site notes as a plus the P6’s sharp design, extremely thin and light frame, and strong screen.