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Honor 6
Honor

Honor 6

Released: 2014, June. Released 2014, AugustPrice: About 290 EURStatus: Discontinued

Root Support Available

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

Full Specifications

OSAndroid 4.4.2 (KitKat), upgradable to 6.0 (Marshmallow), EMUI 3.1
CPUOcta-core (4x1.7 GHz Cortex-A15 & 4x1.3 GHz Cortex-A7)
GPUMali-T624MP4
NFCYes (market/operator dependent)
SIMSingle SIM (Micro-SIM) or Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)
USBmicroUSB 2.0, OTG
Size5.0 inches, 67.7 cm, 2, (~69.6% screen-to-body ratio)
TypeIPS LCD
WLANWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, hotspot/ DLNA (market dependent)
BrandHonor
ModelHonor 6
PriceAbout 290 EUR
RadioFM radio
SpeedHSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat6 300/50 Mbps
VideoN/A
CameraPhoto, /, Video
ColorsBlack, White
ModelsH60-L02, H60-L01, H60-L12, H60-L04, H60-L11, HW-H60-J1, H60-L03
Single5 MP, f/2.4, 22mm (wide)
StatusDiscontinued
Weight130 g (4.59 oz)
ChipsetKirin 920 (28 nm)
DisplayContrast ratio: 812 (nominal), 2.169 (sunlight)
SensorsAccelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
2G bandsGSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2 - H60-L02, H60-L12
3G bandsHSDPA 900 / 2100 - H60-L02, H60-L12, H60-L04
4G bands1, 3, 41 - H60-L02, H60-L12
FeaturesDual-LED flash, HDR
Internal16GB 3GB RAM, 32GB 3GB RAM
Released2014, June. Released 2014, August
Announced2014, June. Released 2014, August
Bluetooth4.0, A2DP, LE
Card slotmicroSDXC (dedicated slot)
3.5mm jackYes
Dimensions139.6 x 69.7 x 7.5 mm (5.50 x 2.74 x 0.30 in)
ProtectionCorning Gorilla Glass 3
Resolution1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~445 ppi density)
TechnologyGSM / HSPA / LTE
LoudspeakerVoice 65dB / Noise 64dB / Ring 75dB
PerformanceBasemark OS II 2.0: 888Basemark X: 4868
PositioningGPS, GLONASS
Audio qualityNoise -92.3dB / Crosstalk -90.3dB
Battery (old)Endurance rating 67h
Infrared portYes

Honor 6 Overview

About Honor 6 Honor 6 is a discontinued device from Honor's popular line of first class Android phones, released in the 2014. Honor 6 has a wide variety of great specifications such as 16GB 3GB RAM, 32GB 3GB RAM with Kirin 920 (28 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 6 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 6?

The Honor 6 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 6 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 6 void warranty?

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

What Android version does Honor 6 run?

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