This watch has zero functionality - not even a watch face - until you install the Huawei app on you phone *and* give it access to all your browsing history, all your phone settings and data, and give it permission to make and receive phone calls even though this watch has no phone call functionality. It even promises not to make or receive calls while insisting you give it permission lol. If you decline any of the permissions it closes out and your watch goes back to a blank face. It demands so much information that has absolutely nothing to do with the functions of the watch. Too dodgy.

Unless you own a Huawei or Apple smartphone you can’t use connected GPS with the Honor Band 6, which renders it useless for workout tracking. It also has flaws with a few other key health and lifestyle features, and lags behind in areas where rivals excel, and its low price and lightweight design aren’t sufficient compensation.

Low price; Lightweight design; Good battery life;

Connected GPS only works on certain phones; Inaccurate sleep tracking; Has to be imported

The Honor Band 6 is a great looking wearable but has a known issue with Android handsets

Great watch-like look; Super sleep tracking; Impressive stamina;

Connected GPS hobbled on Android; Screen tough to read in sunlight; No additional apps;

It’s probably best not to think of the Honor Band 6 as a simple fitness tracker, as it does more than count your steps, but for a lot less money than a smartwatch. All the sensors and health tracking tech you expect is inside, plus Honor has added in some smartwatch-like functionality, just as it did on the Honor Watch ES. Does this make the Honor Band 6 a desirable hybrid device, or is it a messy amalgamation that doesn’t really know what it’s supposed to be? I’ve found out. The Honor Band 6 is shaped like the Honor Watch ES, just smaller and less complicated, and that makes it just about right. The plastic body of the Honor Band 6 has a 1.47-inch touchscreen on the front, a single button on the right-hand side, and some Honor branding on the left-hand side. It’s chunkier than the Samsung Galaxy Fit 2, but as it’s very lightweight, it’s never bothersome on your wrist. Despite the higher 11mm profile, I’ve worn it with shirts and overnight without a problem, and there are plenty of hol...

Compact and lightweight; Excellent sleep tracking; Useful smartwatch-like notifications; Very reasonably priced;

Import-only in the U.S.; No always-on screen;

The Huawei Band 6 is a good option if you’re in the market for an affordable fitness tracker. It’s easy to use, lasts almost ten days on a single charge and packs a bunch of excellent fitness features. Where it falters is smartphone pairing and data syncing, which can be slow and inaccurate. With the superior Huawei Watch Fit available for just a little more cash, it’s not the best value either.

Comfy and lightweight; Great display; Fitness features;

Finicky app sync; Limited watch faces; No GPS

The Honor Band 6 is a great-looking wearable but has a known issue with Android handsets

Great watch-like look; Super sleep tracking; Impressive stamina;

Connected GPS hobbled on Android; Screen tough to read in sunlight; No additional apps;

Precio competitivo; Larga autonomía de la batería; Gran pantalla;

Monitorización del ritmo cardiaco inconsistente; Correas no extraíbles; Sin GPS;

Coming back to the biggest question we asked above, whether the Huawei Band 6 worth that extra Rs 2,000? The answer isn’t that simple. There are a lot of factors involved here.We will go with both ‘Yes and No’. Ask why? Because the fitness tracker does what it says.

Solid build quality, Impressive battery life, All-day SpO2 monitor

Not interested in the Mi Band? The Huawei Band 6 should be on your shortlist of alternatives....

Comfortable, roomy form factor Great value Solid battery life Lots of workout modes All-day SpO2 monitoring

Limited smartwatch features and apps Non-removable straps Heart rate sensor struggles during workouts

The Honor Band 6 is a really likeable fitness tracker. It's clear that the Huawei equivalent will offer you a nicer overall look, but for the money, you're getting a solid fitness tracking experience overall. That larger display makes it a lot more enjoyable to use as well.

Nice, big display, Good battery life, Solid fitness tracking