Haier I6

NETWORK
Technology GSM / HSPA / LTE
2G bands GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 – SIM 1 & SIM 2
3G bands HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100
4G bands 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 40, 41
2, 4, 5, 7, 12, 17, 28
Speed HSPA 42.2/11.5 Mbps, LTE-A (2CA) Cat6 300/50 Mbps
LAUNCH
Announced 2018, January
Status Available. Released 2018, January
BODY
Dimensions 151.5 x 72.5 x 8.3 mm (5.96 x 2.85 x 0.33 in)
Weight 145 g (5.11 oz)
Build Glass front, aluminum back, aluminum frame
SIM Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by)
DISPLAY
Type IPS LCD
Size 5.7 inches, 83.8 cm2 (~76.3% screen-to-body ratio)
Resolution 720 x 1440 pixels, 18:9 ratio (~282 ppi density)
PLATFORM
OS Android 7.1 (Nougat)
Chipset Mediatek MT6753 (28 nm)
CPU Octa-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A53
GPU Mali-T720MP3
MEMORY
Card slot microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Internal 32GB 3GB RAM
MAIN CAMERA
Single 13 MP, f/2.0, 1.12µm, PDAF
Features LED flash, HDR, panorama
Video 1080p@30fps
SELFIE CAMERA
Single 8 MP, f/2.0, 1/4″, no AF
Features LED flash
Video
ADVERTISEMENT
SOUND
Loudspeaker Yes
3.5mm jack Yes
COMMS
WLAN Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth 4.2, A2DP, LE
Positioning GPS, GLONASS
NFC No
Radio FM radio
USB microUSB 2.0
FEATURES
Sensors Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity
BATTERY
Type Li-Ion 3300 mAh, non-removable
MISC
Colors Black, Blue, Red, Green
SAR EU 0.32 W/kg (head)     1.19 W/kg (body)

Haier I6 Overall Review

The Haier I6 is a mid-range smartphone that was announced in January 2018. It features a 5.7-inch display, providing a substantial screen size for media consumption and browsing. The device is powered by the MT6753 chipset, offering balanced performance for everyday tasks and some light gaming. With 3 GB of RAM and 32 GB of internal storage, it caters well to the multitasking needs and storage requirements of most users. Storage can also be expanded via a microSD card, a handy feature for those who need more space for their files and apps.

Photography on the Haier I6 is managed by a 13 MP primary camera, capable of capturing decent photos in well-lit environments. The 8 MP front camera ensures that selfies and video calls are of acceptable quality. Both cameras provide an adequate photographic experience for casual users.

A notable feature of the Haier I6 is its 3300 mAh battery, which is reasonably sized to support a day’s usage on a single charge, depending on the user’s consumption patterns. Running on Android 7.1, the device offers a user-friendly interface with access to a wide range of apps and services from the Google Play Store.

Haier I6 Pros and Cons

Pros:

  • Large 5.7-inch display for an immersive viewing experience.
  • Decent performance with the MT6753 chipset and 3 GB of RAM.
  • Ample storage capacity, further expandable via microSD.
  • Satisfactory battery life with a 3300 mAh capacity.

Cons:

  • Camera performance may be limited under poor lighting conditions.
  • Runs on an older version of Android, which may not support the latest software features and updates.
  • Lacks some of the advanced features found in higher-end smartphones, such as waterproofing or wireless charging.