Huawei Y6 (2017) vs Huawei Y6 (2019)

Our verdict: Neither phone sweeps the display: the Huawei Y6 (2019) is bigger at 6.1" while the Huawei Y6 (2017) is sharper at 294 PPI. For those who prefer to buy upfront, the Huawei Y6 (2017) starts from £77.00 unlocked. If storage matters, the Huawei Y6 (2019) has the edge with 3 options.

Screen
5" 6.09"
Display
IPS IPS LCD
Resolution
1280 x 720 720 x 1560
Pixels Per Inch
294 282
Rear Camera
13 Megapixels 13 Megapixels
Front Camera
4.9 Megapixels 8 Megapixels
Chipset
Mediatek MT6737T Mediatek MT6761
Storage
16GB 16GB, 32GB, 64GB
OS
Android Android
SIM Type
Micro SIM Nano SIM
Connectivity
Up to 4G Up to 4G
Wi-Fi
802.11 b/g/n 802.11 b/g/n
Bluetooth
4.0 with A2DP 4.2 with A2DP, LE
Dimensions
143.8 x 72 x 8.35 mm 156.3 x 73.5 x 8 mm
Weight
150 grams 150 grams
Water Resistance
Not rated Not rated
Contracts
SIM-free
£77.00 £87.00
Huawei Y6 (2017) Huawei Y6 (2017) Huawei Y6 (2019) Huawei Y6 (2019)
Screen 5" 6.09"
Display IPS IPS LCD
Resolution 1280 x 720 720 x 1560
Pixels Per Inch 294 282
Rear Camera 13 Megapixels 13 Megapixels
Front Camera 4.9 Megapixels 8 Megapixels
Chipset Mediatek MT6737T Mediatek MT6761
Storage 16GB 16GB, 32GB, 64GB
OS Android Android
SIM Type Micro SIM Nano SIM
Connectivity Up to 4G Up to 4G
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n 802.11 b/g/n
Bluetooth 4.0 with A2DP 4.2 with A2DP, LE
Dimensions 143.8 x 72 x 8.35 mm 156.3 x 73.5 x 8 mm
Weight 150 grams 150 grams
Water Resistance Not rated Not rated
Contracts
SIM-free £77.00 £87.00
Deals Deals

Frequently Asked Questions

Which has the better screen, the Huawei Y6 (2017) or Huawei Y6 (2019)?

The Huawei Y6 (2019) has the bigger screen at 6.1" compared to the Huawei Y6 (2017)'s 5", the Huawei Y6 (2017) has the sharper display at 294 pixels per inch versus 282, and the Huawei Y6 (2017) uses a IPS panel while the Huawei Y6 (2019) has a IPS LCD.

Which has the better camera, the Huawei Y6 (2017) or Huawei Y6 (2019)?

The Huawei Y6 (2017) features a 13 Megapixels rear camera, while the Huawei Y6 (2019) has a 13 Megapixels rear camera. Both devices also have front-facing cameras for selfies and video calls.

Which is cheaper to buy SIM-free, the Huawei Y6 (2017) or Huawei Y6 (2019)?

The Huawei Y6 (2017) is cheaper SIM-free, starting from £77.00.

What storage options are available for the Huawei Y6 (2017) and Huawei Y6 (2019)?

The Huawei Y6 (2017) is available in 16GB, while the Huawei Y6 (2019) comes in 16GB, 32GB, 64GB.

What processors do the Huawei Y6 (2017) and Huawei Y6 (2019) use?

The Huawei Y6 (2017) is powered by the Mediatek MT6737T, while the Huawei Y6 (2019) uses the Mediatek MT6761.

Which is easier to carry and hold, the Huawei Y6 (2017) or Huawei Y6 (2019)?

The Huawei Y6 (2017) is the more portable of the two — they weigh about the same (150 grams vs 150 grams), it's also the more compact phone at 143.8 x 72 x 8.35 mm, the Huawei Y6 (2019) is slimmer at 8mm thick.

Which is more water resistant, the Huawei Y6 (2017) or Huawei Y6 (2019)?

Both phones share the same water resistance rating of Not rated.

What operating system do the Huawei Y6 (2017) and Huawei Y6 (2019) run?

Both phones run Android.