Runbo’s Runbo X6 impresses in the specification department even if some of the hardware isn’t what it seems. Runbo’s main selling points for the Runbo X6 are its fingerprint ID, octacore chipset and FHD 1920 x 1080 JDI display. Well at least those are the main features they point out on the included product leaflet, but there are other worthwhile features at play too. The fingerprint ID comes built-in to a physical button with Sapphire Glass Surface, there is 3GB RAM, 32GB internal memory, RGB LED notification, customisable gesture controls, metal chassis, micro SD card memory support, dual LED flash and even a physical button for taking photos. Runbo X6 review There are also some suspect features on the Runbo X6 specifications sheet too. Apparently the rear camera is a 16 mega-pixel shooter while the front is a 13 mega-pixel. I think we are all well aware of what this means, and what we are actually looking at are interpreted figures. The actual sensors are still good though, the rear being 13MP and front 8MP. Also that front camera has auto-focus. A rare feature for a front camera especially so on a phone costing less than $200. Runbo X6 Design Runbo X6 reviewZ18 Mini Smartphone review have tried to make their 5-inch phone look like a bezel-less device, but once you turn on the screen you can see that there is a few mm of black around the JDI panel. It’s personal taste whether you can put up with it or not, I personally can live with this (just). The metal chassis gives the Runbo X6 a sturdy feel, while keeping weight down to a minimum. The chassis has bevels top and and bottom for a nice transition to the screen and rear panel, plus we find additional physical controls here too. Runbo X6 review The right side has a total of 4 controls. There are two for volume, the middle button is for power, and the final ‘circle’ button is used as a shortcut for the music player or a physical shutter button when in the camera app. On the left there is a single tray that is dual sided. A sim lays on one side while a SD card can fit in the opposite side. Runbo X6 review On the top the Runbo X6 has a 3.5mm headphone jack and microphone. While in the base there appears to be dual speakers, microphone and standard micro USB. I say ‘appears’ because only the speaker on the left is functional, the right is just a dummy. Runbo X6 review Runbo have kept the rear of the Runbo X6 nice and neat. It has a glossy finish with subtle silver logos and branding. 13 mega-pixel camera in the left corner and dual LED flash to the right of it. Runbo X6 first impressions Im a little at odds with the Runbo X6. In my brief time with it I’m impressed with the specifications, the build is good and the design isn’t bad either. But I am confused as to why Runbo felt it is necessary to list the wrong specification details. The actual mega-pixel rating of the sensors is very good for the money (13mp rear, 8mp front) they didn’t need to embellish the truth with interpolated specs. Also the dimensions list the phone at 6.9mm when it is quite clearly more (I measured 8mm), and the use of a false speaker is a silly inclusion too. Runbo X6 review These falsifications actually detract from a rather good value device and have me question other parts of the spec. Does the fingerprint scanner really have sapphire glass protection? Is the display really from JDI? The answers to these questions wont affect usage, but they are worries that needn’t be there. Searching around the web the Runbo X6 4G LTE phone can be found on sale through resellers from between $170 – $180. In my full review I’ll try to answer it the Runbo X6 is worth the money.

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