Review of the smartphone Infinix Note 6: Advantages and disadvantages

High resolution, high-quality display, a capacious battery and a stylus as a gift - Infinix Note 6, the new Chinese state employee, can boast of all this.

Brief information

On July 10, 2019, another "people's flagship" called Infinix Note 6 was announced. This Chinese company appeared relatively recently (2013) and belongs to the Transsion Holdings concern, which specializes in the development of electronics. Despite little experience, Infinix managed to surprise users. Their new creation is noticeably different from modern smartphones and has several fresh solutions.At the exhibition, they announced that the device comes with an XPen stylus, which is not just an accessory, but a really useful tool. Also, the smartphone is equipped with a decent display with an excellent matrix and high resolution. Demanding consumers are also satisfied, the system is equipped with a Helio P35 octa-core processor with a frequency of 2.35 GHz and a PowerVR graphics chip. It is known that the starting price of the device will be around $ 200. All detailed information about Infinix Note 6 is located below.

Specifications

Design and ergonomics

The manufacturer decided not to introduce any noticeable changes in appearance and released a relatively simple smartphone in terms of design. The body of the Note 6 is made of aluminum alloy, and the color range is limited to black, brown and blue. In general, the device looks strictly, the corners of the design are slightly rounded, and the front panel is surrounded by thin frames. The device sits comfortably in the hand, the dimensions are not too massive. The length of the case is 154 mm, the width is 75 mm, and the width is 7.7 mm. The product weighs approximately 174 grams.

On the back of the phone is a fingerprint scanner, manufacturer's logo and a triple camera module with LED flash. The front panel is covered with a 6.1-inch display, equipped with a small eyebrow and chin, a notification light and a front camera. The volume control and power button are located on the right side, and the tray for two SIM-cards and microSD - on the left. The upper part is equipped with a microphone, a 3.5 mm audio jack and an additional speaker. The most interesting elements are located at the bottom - a usb port for charging, a main speaker and a compartment for an iridescent XPen stylus. About him a little later.

Display

One of the main advantages of a smartphone is its display. This node is equipped with a bright Amoled matrix and a high resolution of 1080x2160. The screen diagonal is 6.01 inches. There is support for Always on Display. The screen boasts very high color reproduction with pronounced black tints. Regarding the brightness level, there are no problems, in the daytime the image does not fade, and at night all information remains easy to read.

It is noteworthy that Infinix does not copy most smartphones in 2019 and does not carry any cutouts on the front panel. At the top of the display you can see the front camera with a resolution of 16 MP.

Hardware and performance

The phone operates under the leadership of the MediaTek Helio P35 chipset, built on a 12 nm process technology. Two sockets work in a pair: 4-core Quad-Core Cortex A53 with a clock frequency of 2.3 GHz and 4-core Quad-Core Cortex A73 at a frequency of 1.8 GHz. In general, such a system is enough to perform most everyday tasks.The main menu works quickly, applications open smoothly. Unfortunately, the smartphone pulls heavy games weakly. The video processor PowerVR GE8320 GPU, operating at a frequency of 680 MHz, is responsible for the graphics component. The device is capable of playing 4K video. The Infinix Note 6 has 4GB of RAM and 64GB of storage. In case of lack of memory, it is possible to install a memory card with a capacity of 128 GB.

Another plus of the smartphone is a powerful battery. The battery capacity is 4000 mAh, and its battery life is enough for several busy days. Unfortunately, wireless charging is not supported in the system, but it is possible to quickly replenish energy.

Software

Manufacturer Infinix has long adopted support for Android One, so the company's devices operate on "pure" software. As for the Note 6, the operating system is Android 9.0 Pie with a proprietary XOS5 shell, which brings a number of interesting features. For example, in the main menu of a smartphone, you can find the CarlCare application, which serves as a customer support service, as well as XCafe, which acts as an application for the Infinix forum. In addition to additional services of the proprietary shell, the phone has all the necessary standard applications. Also useful is the support of the August security patch by the operating system. The software has the ability to automatically update to the latest version.

XPen Tool

The original XPen stylus is the highlight of the smartphone and serves as the manufacturer's primary tool needed to promote a new line of devices.The developers responsibly approached the issue of the functioning of the stylus and expanded its capabilities with the help of artificial intelligence. It is able to instantly determine the features of the stored data and offer possible solutions for successful processing. Additional features include turning on the keyboard or the application the user needs, recording a phone number or sending a message by mail.

The XPen stylus is equipped with augmented reality algorithms, thanks to which it can measure the dimensions of objects around the user. If you need to determine the size of a table, chair or cabinet - XPen can easily handle it. A detailed report of the measurements taken is displayed on the main screen. The element is located at the bottom of the case.

Camera

The device has a fairly powerful camera, equipped with three modules. The main sensor is limited to a 16MP sensor, the second serves as a wide-angle lens with a 120-degree field of view and an 8MP sensor, and the third is a depth sensor needed to change the sharpness during portrait shots. Its sensor is designed for only 2 MP. Additional features of the camera include shooting in 4K format, as well as the presence of auto focus. Next to the camera modules is a dual LED flash that works flawlessly.

The front camera in the smartphone does not lag behind the main one. The module is equipped with a 16 MP sensor and an aperture of F / 2.0.

Sound system

The smartphone has a rather narrow and dense audio output. It is worth noting that this is a clear plus for consumers using the phone as a player.The device comes with a headset, but it cannot boast of high volume and high-quality sound. The non-original headset functions perfectly with the phone, the sound is loud and clear.

At the expense of the main dynamics, things are not in the best way. The sound quality is mediocre, the volume is average, distortion occurs periodically.

Communication and communications

First of all, it is worth emphasizing that Infinix Note 6 is equipped with a 5 GHz Wi-Fi module and Bluetooth with a data transfer rate of 5.1 Mbps. There is support for 3G and 4G networks. It is also worth noting the work of the GPS system (A-GPS, GLONASS). Communication with the satellite is carried out quickly, a cold start is 3 seconds. The system has a 3.5 mm jack port for connecting to a headset and a radio tuner. NFC, unfortunately, is missing.

Advantages and disadvantages

• The main camera is equipped with three modules;
• High resolution display;
• Bright and saturated colors of the screen;
• Small body dimensions;
• Low cost of the device - $ 200;
• The presence of the XPen stylus with built-in artificial intelligence;
• Productive operating system;
• Attractive design of the proprietary shell XOS5;
• Capacious battery - 4000 mAh;
• Relatively powerful 8 core processor;
• 4K support;
• High data transfer rate;
• Rapid energy replenishment.

• No wireless charging;
• No NFC system;
• Poor sound quality on the main speaker;
• Weak original headset;
• Low performance graphics accelerator;
• Relatively small display.

Conclusion

Transsion Holdings offers the user a relatively cheap and productive smartphone.For just $200, you can buy a compact, stylish and moderately functional device equipped with a triple camera and a bright display. Also worth noting is the excellent matrix and high screen resolution. In general, Infinix Note 6 leaves positive emotions. Of course, iron cannot boast of high performance, but the device offers unique features with the XPen stylus. There are far fewer disadvantages in the phone than advantages, and this is a plus in itself.