HUAWEI Band 6
Fitness Band
Specs
General
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| Watch Type | Fitness Band |
| Gender | Unisex |
| Release Date | April 2021 |
| Operating System | Proprietary - Lite OS |
| App | HUAWEI Health |
| Supported Devices | Android 6.0+, iOS 9.1+ |
| Processor | Not Disclosed |
Design
| Shape | Rectangular |
| Case Size | 43 x 25.4 x 11.0 mm |
| Case Material | Plastic |
| Weight | 18g |
| Strap Width | 20 mm |
| Strap Material | Silicone |
| Interchangeable Strap | Yes |
| Watch Colors | Gray, Gold |
| Input | Touchscreen, 1 Button |
| Water Resistance | 5 ATM |
Screen
| Screen Size | 1.47" |
| Screen Type | AMOLED Touchscreen |
| Resolution | 194 x 368 |
| Pixels per Inch | 283 |
| Always On | No |
| Custom Faces | Yes |
| Screen Protection | None |
Battery
| Typical Usage Battery Life (Days) | 14 |
| Watch Mode Battery Life (Days) | 10 |
| GPS Mode Battery Life (Days) | N/A |
| Charging System | Magnetic |
| Capacity | 170 mAh |
Features
| Notifications | Receive Only |
| Bluetooth | v5.0 |
| Bluetooth Calling | No |
| Bluetooth Music | No |
| Speaker | No |
| Microphone | No |
| Camera | No |
| Cellular | No |
| GPS | No |
| Near Field Communication (NFC) | No |
| Payments | No |
| WiFi | No |
| Voice Command | No |
| Memory | None |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Heart Rate Monitor (HRM), Pulse Oximeter (SpO2) |
| Tracking | Blood Oxygen Level, Calories, Distance, Fitness Level, Heart Rate, Menstrual Cycle, Sleep, Steps, Stress, Swimming, VO2 Max |
| Sport Modes | 96 |
| Automatic Workout Detection | Yes |
| Warranty | 12 Months |
Summary
| Unique Features | Large screen for a fitness band |
| Advantages |
Good price for specs 14 day battery life Good quality screen Very good fitness and sports apps |
| Disadvantages |
Cannot respond to notifications, no emoji support No GPS No app store with third-party apps No NFC or payment capability No Strava support |
| Verdict | Nearly identical to the popular HONOR Band 6. Fitness and sleep tracking work well. Band is lightweight and battery life is very good. Drawbacks include no notification reply ability, no GPS, no 3rd party apps and no NFC. Save a few dollars and purchase the Honor Band instead. |
