An photographing optical lens assembly includes, in order from an object side to an image side, a first lens element with positive refractive power having a convex object-side surface, a second lens element, a third lens element, a fourth lens element having at least one aspheric surface, a fifth lens element having a convex object-side surface and a concave image-side surface with at least one surface being aspheric and at least one inflection point being formed, and a sixth lens element having a concave image-side surface with at least one surface being aspheric. By adjusting the curvature radii of the fifth lens element, the photographing optical lens assembly can stay compact and correct the aberration while obtaining superior imaging quality.