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Huawei Ascend P6 (2013) – Detailed English Specifications

The Huawei Ascend P6 (model codes: P6‑U06, P6‑C00, P6‑T00), announced in June 2013, was a premium 3G smartphone with a record‑slim 6.18mm metallic frame, 4.7″ 720p IPS+ LCD, 8MP rear (f/2.0) + 5MP front cameras, 1.5GHz HiSilicon K3V2 quad‑core chipset, 2GB RAM, 8GB internal storage (microSD expandable), and 2000mAh non‑removable Li‑Po battery, running Android 4.2.2 with EMUI 1.6, focusing on design, camera, and productivity.

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1. Core Overview

Category	Details
Announcement Date	June 18, 2013 (London launch)
Release Date	June 2013 (global rollout: EU June; Asia Q3 2013)
Model Codes	P6‑U06 (GSM/HSPA+), P6‑C00 (CDMA2000), P6‑T00 (TD‑SCDMA)
Network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900; UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100; HSPA+ 21.6 Mbps; HSUPA 5.76 Mbps (no LTE)
OS	Android 4.2.2 (Jelly Bean); EMUI 1.6 (upgradable to EMUI 2.0)
MSRP (2013 Launch)	~€399 (unlocked, EU); ~$449 (unlocked, US); ~£300 (UK)
Colors	Matte Black, White, Pink

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2. Key Hardware Specifications

Display

Feature	Specification
Type & Size	4.7″ IPS+ LCD, 1280×720 (HD), ~312 PPI, Corning Gorilla Glass 2, in‑cell tech, glove‑friendly “Magic Touch”
Interface	Capacitive multi‑touch, auto‑brightness, backlight control, 16M colors

Body & Design

Feature	Specification
Dimensions	132.65×65.5×6.18 mm (5.22×2.58×0.24 in)
Weight	120g (battery included)
Build	Metallic frame + glass back, 6.18mm slim profile, dedicated camera key
Input	Capacitive touchscreen, physical volume/power keys, dedicated camera shutter
Extras	3.5mm audio jack, stereo loudspeaker, vibration, status LED, removable back cover

Performance

Feature	Specification
Chipset	HiSilicon K3V2 (Quad‑core 1.5 GHz Cortex‑A9; Vivante GC4000 GPU)
Memory	2GB LPDDR2 RAM; 8GB internal storage (4.7GB user‑available)
Storage Expansion	microSD (up to 32GB, dedicated slot)
Synchronization	Micro‑USB 2.0 (Windows/Mac, Huawei HiSuite)
Sensors	Accelerometer, gyroscope, proximity, ambient light, magnetometer, temperature

Camera

Feature	Specification
Rear Camera	8MP BSI CMOS, f/2.0 aperture, single LED flash, 4cm macro, HDR, 1080p@30fps video, EIS
Front Camera	5MP, 720p@30fps video, auto facial enhancement, self‑portrait mode
Camera Controls	Dedicated shutter key, one‑tap launch, panorama mode, face/smile detection

Battery & Power

Feature	Specification
Battery	2000 mAh non‑removable Li‑Po
Battery Life	Talk: Up to 10h (3G); Standby: Up to 300h (12.5 days); Video: Up to 5h
Charging	Wired via micro‑USB/AC charger (no fast charging)

Connectivity

Feature	Specification
WLAN	Wi‑Fi 802.11 b/g/n (Wi‑Fi 4), DLNA, Wi‑Fi Direct
Bluetooth	3.0 (A2DP/EDR)
GPS	GPS + GLONASS (A‑GPS)
NFC	No
SIM	Micro‑SIM (single‑SIM; hybrid dual‑SIM for some variants)

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3. Software & User Experience

• UI: EMUI 1.6 with Me Widget, gesture shortcuts, customizable themes, app drawer.
• Productivity: Document viewer (Word/Excel/PowerPoint/PDF), Exchange/Lotus calendar/contacts sync, voice dialing.
• Multimedia: Dolby Digital Plus, media player (MP3/eAAC+/WMA, MP4/WMV/H.264), video recording/playback.
• Security: Remote wipe, app encryption, IT policy compliance (enterprise‑ready).
• Camera: Auto scene recognition, face detection, macro mode, 1080p video with EIS.

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4. Core Advantages & Limitations

Advantages	Limitations
Ultra‑slim 6.18mm metallic design, premium build	No LTE support (3G‑only)
5MP front camera (industry‑leading for 2013), 8MP rear with f/2.0	8GB internal storage (relies on microSD)
2GB RAM for multitasking, microSD expansion (up to 32GB)	2000mAh non‑removable battery (average endurance)
Glove‑friendly Magic Touch display, dedicated camera key	K3V2 chipset had limited GPU driver support

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5. Variant Differences

Model	Network	Key Differences
P6‑U06	GSM/HSPA+	Global 3G variant, single‑SIM
P6‑C00	CDMA2000	China Telecom variant, CDMA network support
P6‑T00	TD‑SCDMA	China Mobile TD‑SCDMA variant

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6. Quick Specs Summary

Feature	Huawei Ascend P6 (2013)
Display	4.7″ HD IPS+ LCD, Gorilla Glass 2, Magic Touch
Chipset	HiSilicon K3V2, 1.5 GHz quad‑core Cortex‑A9
Memory	2GB RAM, 8GB storage, microSD (up to 32GB)
Camera	8MP rear (f/2.0/1080p), 5MP front (720p)
Battery	2000 mAh non‑removable Li‑Po
Network	3G (HSPA+), no LTE; Wi‑Fi 4, Bluetooth 3.0
Weight	120g, 6.18mm thickness

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