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Good value for money!

Started Feb 26, 2015 | User reviews
RC3
RC3 Regular Member • Posts: 132
Good value for money!

Bought this phone from an Internet shop, and arrived 3 days later by DHL from Hong Kong. 5.5" may be on the big side, but I was surprised how easy I could hit the keyboard compared to my old 4.7", it really makes a difference. My model is the PE-L10, with NFC, IR & 3/32Gb onboard memory.

Good, readable HD screen, and seems very fast, both in my home network and on 4G. Really like the included App which cleans up memory, tells you wich apps runs in the background, and have advertisements.. To use it in USB modes, you can go to developer mode by tapping several times on the Build number in the About Phone menu. Dual main cameras lets you adjust DOF, has HDR etc. Since I don't shoot to much with my mobile, it's not what I'm looking for in a cell phone, but the camera seems more than OK. Guess it will at least be on par with most cell phone cam's you'll find these days. Never had an Iphone, but Honor + GUI have a similiar approach, all apps ends up on your Home screen(s), but it's easy to group apps in folders. Since Huawei does not sell this phone in a clean internationally version, there are some Chinese quirks, apps and language present, but most of this can be worked around. Just download Google Play, you will recognize the icon.... It also seems that the phone has gotten quite popular in Europe, so there may be some international firmware available sooner or later.It runs on Android 4.4.2, and there are no buttons below the screen, just software buttons. It's possible to buy a special screen guard which will give you some, if you actually feel the need. Battery are sealed inside, and can not be changed by the user, but is very powerful and lasts long enough for normal use. It also recharges pretty fast. Dual SIMs, one Micro, and one Nano/SD slot on the sides, hidden in drawers. Volume button and on/off button on upper right side. I also bought a aluminium frame/back cover, which reduce the chances for scratches and damage to the case if you drop it...

This seems to be the phone I have liked best until now....and yes I've had most brands during the years.

R.C3

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Huawei Honor 6 Plus
5.5 screen • 8 megapixels (rear) • 8 megapixels (front)
Announced: Dec 16, 2014
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