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Honor 6X
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Honor 6X

Released: 2016, October. Released 2016, OctoberPrice: About 180 EURStatus: Discontinued

Root Support Available

Bootloader unlock, Magisk root, recovery notes, and expert support are available for this device family.

Full Specifications

OSAndroid 6.0 (Marshmallow), upgradable to 7.0 (Nougat), EMUI 5
CPUOcta-core (4x2.1 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.7 GHz Cortex-A53)
GPUMali-T830MP2
NFCNo
SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
USBmicroUSB 2.0
Dual12 MP, 1/2.9", 1.25µm, PDAF, 2 MP, (depth)
Size5.5 inches, 82.6 cm, 2, (~71.8% screen-to-body ratio)
TypeIPS LCD
WLANWi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct
BrandHonor
BuildGlass front, aluminum back, aluminum frame
ModelHonor 6X
PriceAbout 180 EUR
RadioFM radio
SpeedHSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
Video1080p@30fps
ColorsGray, Gold, Silver
ModelsBLN-AL10, BLL-L22, BLN-L21, BLL-L21, BLN-L22, BLL-L23, BLN-L24, BLN-AL40, BLN-TL10, BLN-AL20, BLN-AL30
Single8 MP
StatusDiscontinued
Weight162 g (5.71 oz)
ChipsetKirin 655 (16 nm)
SensorsFingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass
2G bandsGSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2
3G bandsHSDPA 900 / 1900 / 2100
4G bands1, 3, 7, 8, 38
FeaturesLED flash, HDR, panorama
Internal32GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM
Released2016, October. Released 2016, October
Stand-byUp to 650 h (3G)
Announced2016, October. Released 2016, October
Bluetooth4.1, A2DP, EDR, LE
Card slotmicroSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
Talk timeUp to 23 h (3G)
3.5mm jackYes
Dimensions150.9 x 76.2 x 8.2 mm (5.94 x 3.00 x 0.32 in)
Resolution1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~403 ppi density)
TechnologyGSM / HSPA / LTE
LoudspeakerVoice 68dB / Noise 67dB / Ring 79dB
PerformanceGFXBench: 4.8fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)
PositioningGPS, GLONASS, BDS
Audio qualityNoise - 87.9 / Crosstalk - 86.4
Battery (old)Endurance rating 84h

Honor 6X Overview

About Honor 6X Honor 6X is a discontinued device from Honor's popular line of first class Android phones, released in the 2016. Honor 6X has a wide variety of great specifications such as 32GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM with Kirin 655 (16 nm) , as well as ultrasonic fingerprint sensor. The thing that makes this decent smartphone special is its sleek design and an amazing all-screen design with no notches at all.

Rooting Information

Honor 6X can generally be rooted with a bootloader unlock and Magisk patched boot image workflow. Always match firmware build numbers before flashing.

Bootloader Information

Most Android rooting methods begin with bootloader unlock. Unlocking may wipe data, affect warranty, and disable some security features.

Recovery Information

Custom recovery support depends on chipset, kernel source availability, and community builds. Fastboot-based Magisk installation can work even when TWRP is unavailable.

FAQ

Can I root the Honor 6X?

The Honor 6X supports rooting through Magisk. You'll need to unlock the bootloader first, then flash a patched boot image. Check the rooting status card on this page for availability.

Does Honor 6X support custom recovery (TWRP)?

Many Honor devices support TWRP. Check our device page for recovery compatibility. If TWRP isn't available, you can still use Magisk through fastboot method.

Will rooting Honor 6X void warranty?

Yes, rooting the Honor 6X will void the manufacturer warranty. However, you can unroot using the stock firmware to potentially restore warranty coverage.

What Android version does Honor 6X run?

Check the specifications section above for the current OS version and upgrade history of your Honor 6X.