HONOR X7e launched: Affordable 7,500mAh smartphone with iPhone 17-like looks

HONOR introduced the new HONOR X7e, featuring an iPhone 17-like design, an IP65 rating, a 7,500mAh battery, and an 8.29mm thin body.

HONOR X7e in sunrise orange

A more affordable orange phone?

HONOR's popular X series has built a strong reputation for delivering reliable, feature-packed smartphones that supposedly punch above their weight in the budget and mid-range segments. Today, the brand's lineup welcomes a new entry-level device.

HONOR X7e in three colorways

The HONOR X7e immediately catches the eye with its iPhone 17-like aesthetic. It features a clean, modern back panel with a distinctive camera module housing two vertically arranged lenses in a pill-shaped bump. It is available in Sunrise Orange, Light Blue, and Midnight Black. It measures 163.9 x 75.9 x 8.29mm and weighs 207 grams. It is IP64 dust and water-resistant and is 5-Star SGS Premium Drop Protected.

In front is a 6.61-inch TFT LCD with a 1,604 x 720 resolution, a peak brightness of 1,010 nits, and a 120Hz refresh rate. It supports dynamic dimming.

Inside is the MediaTek Helio G81 Ultra octa-core processor, an ARM Mali G52 MC2 GPU, 6GB/8GB RAM, 128GB/256GB storage, and a 7,500mAh battery with 45W SuperCharge and 7.5W reverse wired charging.

At the back is the 50MP f/1.8 main camera with an LED Flash while in front is a 5MP f/2.2 selfie camera. It includes AI tools such as AI Eraser, AI Upscale, AI Remove Reflection, and more. It even comes with a dedicated AI button on the side that lets you quickly access features like screenshots, flashlight, calculator, or even 'My Day' summaries.

Running the show is Android 16-based MagicOS 10.0. 

HONOR X7e's key features

HONOR X7e Key highlights and specs:

• 6.61-inch TFT LCD with 1,604 x 720 resolution, 1,010 nits peak brightness, and 120Hz refresh rate
• MediaTek Helio G81 Ultra
• Mali-G52 MC2 GPU
• 6GB/8GB RAM
• 128GB/256GB internal storage
• 7,500mAh battery with 45W wired SuperCharge and 7.5W wired reverse charging
• 50MP main rear camera + 5MP selfie camera
• IP64 dust and water resistance
• 5-Star SGS Premium Drop Protection
• 163.9 x 75.9 x 8.29mm 
• 204 grams

Malaysian price with direct to PHP conversion (no taxes and duties yet):

HONOR X7e 6GB/256GB - MYR 899 (around PHP 13.8K)

There is no word yet on international or Philippine availability and pricing. 

What do you guys think?

Source: HONOR, Via: HUAWEI Central, GizmoChina