HONOR has officially launched the HONOR X70 in China, introducing a feature-packed smartphone built for durability and endurance. The device stands out with its 6.79-inch 1.5K AMOLED display supporting a 120Hz refresh rate and astonishing up to 6000 nits peak brightness, delivering strong visuals even in harsh lighting conditions.
Battery and Charging
The major highlight is the enormous 8300mAh third-generation silicon-carbon battery, boasting six-year durability. This makes the X70 the second phone on the market to feature a battery exceeding 8000mAh, after HONOR’s own previous release. Despite the large battery, the phone maintains an impressively slim profile at under 8mm thick and weighs under 200 grams.
For power users, the X70 supports 80W fast wired charging, with the top 512GB model also offering 80W wireless superfast charging—a first in its segment.
Durability and Build
The HONOR X70 sets new standards for ruggedness, debuting as the first smartphone with IP69K dust and water resistance. It is engineered to survive high-pressure water jet sprays and even brief boiling water immersion. The phone undergoes tough drop testing, featuring a bulletproof vest structure, aerospace-grade non-Newtonian fluid cushioning, and multi-layer buffers, offering 2.5m drop resistance and protection against more than ten types of ground impact.
Additional reliability comes through industry certifications, such as the gold label three-proof, SGS five-star reliability, and enhanced usability features like AI rainstorm touch and AI glove touch, ensuring full touch sensitivity in wet or gloved conditions.
Performance and Features
Under the hood, the X70 runs on a Snapdragon 6 Gen 4 octa-core processor with Adreno 810 GPU, featuring up to 12GB RAM and storage options up to 512GB. The CPU and GPU are optimized, offering an 11% and 29% performance improvement, respectively, over the previous generation.
The phone comes with Android 15-based MagicOS 9.0, bringing a host of AI-driven features for daily convenience and advanced resource scheduling for smoother performance.
Imaging and Connectivity
- 50MP rear camera with f/1.88 aperture, OIS, and 4K recording
- 8MP selfie camera for clear front-facing shots
- Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.3, dual-SIM, 5G SA/NSA, NFC, and USB Type-C for connectivity
Specifications Overview
| Feature | Specification |
|---|---|
| Display | 6.79″ 1.5K AMOLED, 120Hz, 6000 nits, 2640 × 1200 pixels |
| Processor | Snapdragon 6 Gen 4 (4nm), up to 2.3GHz, Adreno 810 GPU |
| RAM/Storage Options | 8GB+128GB, 8GB+256GB, 12GB+256GB, 12GB+512GB |
| Rear Camera | 50MP, f/1.88, OIS, 4K video |
| Front Camera | 8MP, f/2.0 |
| Battery | 8300mAh, 80W wired / 80W wireless (512GB model) |
| OS | Android 15-based MagicOS 9.0 |
| Build/Durability | Under 8mm thick, <200g, IP69K, 2.5m drop resistance |
| Color Options | Cinnabar Red, Bamboo Green, Moon White, Midnight Black |
Pricing and Availability
The HONOR X70 is now available for order in China, with sales starting July 18. Pricing is as follows:
- 8GB+128GB: 1399 yuan (~USD 195 / ₹16,760)
- 8GB+256GB: 1599 yuan (~USD 223 / ₹19,155)
- 12GB+256GB: 1799 yuan (~USD 251 / ₹21,550)
- 12GB+512GB: 1999 yuan (~USD 278 / ₹23,950)
Color choices include Cinnabar Red, Bamboo Green, Moon White, and Midnight Black.
The HONOR X70 redefines what a battery-centric and rugged smartphone can offer, targeting users who demand both performance and peace of mind in extreme conditions.