Infinix Note 6 review, features, price, specs
The Infinix Note 6 came out this year and quickly became a desirable phone among many. It has a nice design and good specifications. What are the main reasons why you should get this phone?
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Infinix Note 6 was launched in June 2019 and sparked a lot of interest. According to Jumia, Infinix Note 6 price in Nigeria is N64,000, which equals approximately $177. You can buy the device online from this website if you are interested, but only after reviewing all the Infinix Note 6 details.
Infinix Note 6 overview
Like every other phone, this one has both good and bad sides. Here are all the pros and cons that you can encounter while using the device.
The good
- Stylish design
- Long-lasting battery
- Powerful processor
- Expandable memory
- Stylus accessory
The bad
- Slightly heavy (173g)
- No barometer or temperature sensor
- Non-removable battery
- No wireless charging
Infinix Note 6 specs
These key specifications will influence your decision on getting this device.
- Screen size: 6.01 inches, 93.2 square cm (~81.1% screen-to-body ratio)
- Screen resolution: 1080 x 2160 pixels, 18:9 ratio (~402 ppi density)
- Weight: 173g (6.10 oz)
- OS: Android 9.0 (Pie)
- Rear camera: Triple, 16 MP (wide), PDAF; 8 MP (ultrawide); 2 MP, depth sensor
- Front camera: Single, 16 MP with an LED flash
- Chipset: Mediatek MT6765 Helio P35 (12nm)
- 4G LTE: Yes
Infinix Note 6 hardware
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Design
This device has a minimalistic design that will appeal to people who like elegance and comfort. It is 7.7 mm thin, which makes it different from its predecessors. Made of metal, this new release deviates from the plastic designs of the previous phones. Infinix Note 6 colors that you can choose from are Mocha Brown, Midnight Black, and Aqua Blue.
The Infinix Note 6 stylus is a great addition and one of the most distinctive features of this device. If you like drawing, this would be a perfect phone for you, as you can use the stylus while working in drawing apps. This is one of the Infinix Note 6 accessories that can satisfy a creative person.
Display
The display is a 6.01-inch AMOLED one which is really sharp (402ppi) and has full HD resolution. Images look very vibrant and colourful. This means watching movies, looking through pictures and playing games will be even more enjoyable.
Processor, storage, and performance
The phone is powered by a Mediatek MT6765 Helio P35 chipset and an octa-core processor. It has a rather stable performance.
This gadget's storage is more than enough for those who want to keep important information on their phones. It has 64GB of ROM, and it is also expandable through inserting a microSD card. The phone's RAM is 4GB.
Battery
If you compare it to Note 5, the previous phone in the series, Infinix Note 6 battery has a lower capacity - 4,500 mAh against 4,000 mAh. However, it is still enough for comfortably using the device for long hours.
Speaker
The phone has a loudspeaker and a 3.5mm jack, which is good news for all the avid wired headphone users.
Infinix Note 6 software
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OS and features
Like many modern phones, this one works on the Android 9.0 Pie operating system. The phone has a rear-mounted fingerprint sensor, compass, gyro, proximity, and accelerometer.
Camera, video and image quality
The main Infinix Note 6 camera is a triple one with a 16MP wide camera, 8MP ultrawide camera, and a 2MP depth sensor. Some of the special features it has are the dual-LED flash, panorama mode, and HDR. The camera can also take videos of 1080p quality at 30fps.
The phone has a single selfie camera of 16MP. It has an LED flash and, like its main counterpart, can take videos of 1080p quality at a speed of 30fps.
When it comes to competing with other smartphones, the camera may not be something outstanding, but its pictures are fairly good and sharp.
Infinix Note 6 review
YouTube users are not on the same page when it comes to this phone. Some are satisfied with the specifications and happy about the stylus accessory, also noting the device's great performance thanks to its Mediatek processor. However, some have polar opposite opinions, admitting that they expected better and that the company does not change a lot when upgrading from previous versions. Some people compare it to its Samsung competitors, saying that it loses in comparison and they would rather buy a Samsung device.
- Benny Efosa: Beautiful design and improved stylus all backed by MediaTek technology
- Samuel Oyem: The performance of the phone seems to be going great, more power to creativity with the X pen stylus and MediaTek Helio P35, loving it already...!
- Jey Reel: I really wish it had Android one, but geez I love Infinix Ui so much, this one kinda looks like an improved Hot 4 Pro display.
- Kingsley Muoemenam: There is little difference between 5 stylus and 6, Infinix didn't do much here
- Rukome Egwerome: And MediaTek again.....what happened to Qualcomm Snapdragon?????
- Jemmiee Bae: Infinix, thanks, I'll pass... I've used Infinix all my life, but it keeps developing faults in 6 months. I'll rather add some cash and buy the Samsung Galaxy A70. Or Samsung Galaxy M30...
- Mogbolu Walter N.: That screen size tho... I expected better from Infinix
People have their opinions, and naturally, all of them are different. You will have to consider the most important points that matter to you as you purchase a new mobile device.
Verdict
This smartphone can be classified as an affordable option. It is known for its stylus accessory, which does not come with many phones and which is considered to be a good feature for the device's price range.
If you compare it to Note 5, the only thing that got worse is the battery. Otherwise, it has more storage space, a better camera, display, and RAM. The operating system was also upgraded from Android 8.1 (Oreo) to Android 9.0 (Pie). Overall, there are a few improvements compared to the previous version.
In case you have an approximate budget of $180 and would like a phone known for its stability and good design, you can purchase the Infinix Note 6. The phone is also great choice for artistic people who enjoy drawing, as they would appreciate the stylus. Overall, it is worth the money it costs.
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