Gionee S6 (32GB) vs Huawei Honor 5A (LYO-L21)

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Side by side comparison between Gionee S6 vs Huawei Honor 5A phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

7/12/2017 11:18 PM, updated: 6/4/2025 11:19 AM

Compare Huawei Honor 5A X Gionee S6 (32GB) 12Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.5"
AMOLED

720x1280

13
MP

5mp

3GB
RAM

Octa-core

3150
mAh

(Non removable)

04Points Huawei Honor 5A (LYO-L21) Compare Gionee S6 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5"
IPS

720x1280

13
MP

5mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

2200
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Gionee S6 (32GB)

The phonemore's choice is much more technical than personal. Therefore, you shouldn't only consider this. Our goal is to help you, but what's important to us may not be important to you. You decide which one is the best! Comment!

12 Advantages Gionee S6 (32GB)	vs	4 Advantages Huawei Honor 5A (LYO-L21)
+1.3GHz 64bit Octa-core (28nm)61% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1GHz 64bit Quad-core (28nm)
+3GB LPDDR350% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	2GB LPDDR3
+32GB (23GB available)130% More internal storage for applications and files	vs	16GB (10GB available)
+6.9 millimeters (0.27 inches)30% Thinner	vs	9 millimeters (0.35 inches)
+Aluminum body, glass frontAdvantage More resistant material	vs	Plastic body, glass front
+AMOLEDAdvantage AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid	vs	TFT IPS LCD
+5.5"10% Larger screen	vs	5"
+Full HD (1920x1080)125% More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	HD (1280x720)
+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+3150 mAh43% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	2200 mAh
+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.	vs	MicroUSB 2.0
+Gorilla Glass 4Advantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys	vs	Not supported
147 grams (5.15 ounces)	vs	+140 grams (4.9 ounces)5% Lighter
267 PPI	vs	+294 PPI10% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
LED flash	vs	+Dual-LED on main camera and LED on front cameraAdvantage The Dual-LED on main camera and LED on front camera helps in dark places or in low light
2 slots (Dual-SIM) (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)	vs	+2 slots (Dual-SIM) (dedicated slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.

34 Common items in both devices

Until 128GB microSD, microSDXC / Until 128GB microSD, microSDHC

60Hz

16 million

720x1280 pixels

(back) 13MP

Only digital zoom

Autofocus

+27 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Gionee S6 (32GB)	Honor 5A (LYO-L21)
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Model	Gionee S6 (32GB)	Honor 5A (LYO-L21)
Other model names	GiONEE Elife S6 GN9010L Dual-SIM	Huawei Honor 5A Dual-SIM LYO-L21
Country or region available	Bangladesh, India	China, Russia
Brand	Gionee	Huawei
Release date	12/1/2015	6/1/2016
Depth	6.9 millimeters (0.27 inches)	9 millimeters (0.35 inches)
Size (width x height)	74.6 x 151.9 millimeters (2.94 x 5.98 in)	72.5 x 144.2 millimeters (2.85 x 5.68 in)
Weight	147 grams (5.15 ounces)	140 grams (4.9 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum body, glass front	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Gionee S6 (32GB)	Honor 5A (LYO-L21)
Display type	AMOLED	TFT IPS LCD
Screen size	5.5" inches	5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~73.6% (screen-to-body ratio)	~65.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	720x1280 pixels (16:9)	720x1280 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	267 PPI	294 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 4	Not supported
Refresh rate	60Hz	60Hz
Display features	Not supported	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	Gionee S6 (32GB)	Honor 5A (LYO-L21)
System version	Android 5.1.1 Lollipop	Android 5.1.1 Lollipop
Firmware update	feature not registered	feature not registered
User Interface	Amigo UI 3.1	Emotion UI 3.1
⚙️ Processor
	Gionee S6 (32GB)	Honor 5A (LYO-L21)
Chipset	64bit: MediaTek MT6753 (28nm)	64bit: MediaTek MT6735P (28nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 1.3GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core) 4x 1.3GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	ARM Mali-T720 MP3 (600MHz)	ARM Mali-T720 MP1 (450MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Gionee S6 (32GB)	Honor 5A (LYO-L21)
RAM memory	3GB LPDDR3	2GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	32GB (23GB available)	16GB (10GB available)
External storage	Until 128GB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)	Until 128GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Gionee S6 (32GB)	Honor 5A (LYO-L21)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF) and nano-SIM (4FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	150/50 Mbps	150/50 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/2100 TD-SCDMA 1900/2000	UMTS 900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat4 (1, 3, 7) TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41)	LTE Cat4 (1, 3, 7, 8, 20) VoLTE
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE	GPRS, EDGE
📷 Camera
	Gionee S6 (32GB)	Honor 5A (LYO-L21)
Back camera (main camera)	13 megapixels	13 megapixels
Main camera resolution	4128x3096 pixels	4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	HD (1280x720) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	Dual-LED on main camera and LED on front camera
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	28mm (lens)
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Autofocus	Autofocus	Autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	Not supported
HDR	HDR photo only main camera	HDR photo only main camera
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Gionee S6 (32GB)	Honor 5A (LYO-L21)
Front camera (secondary)	5 megapixels	5 megapixels
Front camera resolution	2592x1944 pixels	2560x1920 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	HD (1280x720)	HD (1280x720)
Front flash	Not supported	LED
Focal aperture	feature not registered	feature not registered
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Gionee S6 (32GB)	Honor 5A (LYO-L21)
Loudspeaker	Mono sound (not stereo)	Mono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones	2 microphones
Radio	FM	FM
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263	MP4, H.264, H.263
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, eAAC+	MP3, WAV, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Gionee S6 (32GB)	Honor 5A (LYO-L21)
USB	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	4.0 + A2DP	4.0 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Gionee S6 (32GB)	Honor 5A (LYO-L21)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Gionee S6 (32GB)	Honor 5A (LYO-L21)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	3150 mAh	2200 mAh
Charger, watts	10W (5V/2A) Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	18 hours	feature not registered
Standby	342 hours (14.3 days)	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Gionee S6 (32GB)	Honor 5A (LYO-L21)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Supported	Supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, HTML5	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Gray, Gold	• Colors: Black, White, Gold
☢️ Radiation rate
	Gionee S6 (32GB)	Honor 5A (LYO-L21)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered