Honor has expanded its smartphone lineup in India with the launch of the X7C 5G, targeting the sub-Rs. 20,000 segment. The device is powered by the Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 processor and boasts a 120Hz Full HD+ display, a 5,200 mAh battery, and IP64 dust and water resistance. It will go head-to-head with rivals such as the Infinix Note 50s, iQOO Z10R, Realme P2 Pro and Moto G96.
Key Specifications
| Specification | Details |
| Colours | Moonlight White and Forest Green |
| Dimensions | 166.9 x 76.8 x 8.1 mm |
| Weight | 191 grams |
| Durability | IP64 dust and water resistance |
| Display | 6.8″ 1080 x 2412 pixels (FHD+) TFT LCD, 120Hz, 850 nits Peak, 389 ppi, 20:9 Aspect Ratio, 16.7M Colours |
| Protection | Aluminosilicate Glass |
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 (4 nm) |
| CPU | Octa-Core (2×2.2 GHz Cortex-A78 & 6×1.95 GHz Cortex-A55) |
| GPU | Adreno 613 |
| Memory | 8GB LPDDR4X RAM, 256GB Storage |
| Software | MagicOS 8.0 based on Android 14 |
| Rear Camera | 50 MP (f/1.8) + 2 MP depth (f/2.4), 8X digital zoom |
| Front Camera | 5 MP (f/2.2) |
| Video | 1080p@30fps |
| Battery | 5200 mAh Li-Po, 35W wired fast charging |
| Network | Dual Nano SIMs, 5G NR, LTE FDD/TDD, WCDMA, GSM |
| Connectivity | USB Type-C 2.0, Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, BT 5.0 |
| Positioning | GPS, AGPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS |
| Multimedia | Stereo speakers, 3.5 mm Jack, Hi-Res audio |
| Sensors | Side-mounted Fingerprint, Light sensor, accelerometer, proximity, compass |
Display
X7C 5G comes with a 6.8-inch 1080 x 2412 pixels (FHD+) TFT LCD display with 120Hz refresh rate, 389 ppi, 20:9 aspect ratio, 16.7M Colours and 850 nits of peak brightness.
Performance and Software
Under the hood, the Honor X7C 5G runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 chip, paired with the Adreno 613 GPU for smooth graphics and daily multitasking.
It comes with 8 GB of LPDDR4x RAM and 256 GB of onboard storage, offering plenty of space for apps, media, and files.
The phone ships with MagicOS 8.0 layered over Android 14, though Honor has not yet confirmed a roadmap for Android 15 updates.
Battery and Charging
The X7C 5G houses a 5200 mAh Li-Po battery designed for all-day endurance.
A 35W wired fast-charging solution replenishes the battery quickly, catering to heavy users who game, stream, or juggle multiple apps throughout the day.
Camera Setup
The rear camera system includes:
- 50 MP primary sensor with f/1.8 aperture
- 2 MP depth sensor with f/2.4 aperture
- Single LED flash
- Shooting modes: Photo, Video, Portrait, Night, Aperture, Pro, Watermark, HDR
- Video recording at 1080p@30 fps and 8X digital zoom
On the front, a 5 MP selfie camera (f/2.2) captures images at 2,592×1,944 pixels and records 1080p@30 fps video.
Other Features
- Side-mounted fingerprint scanner for quick and secure unlocking
- 3.5 mm headphone jack for wired audio
- Dual speakers that can boost volume up to 300 percent for immersive sound
- IP64 rating for protection against dust ingress and water splashes
Pricing and Availability
The Honor X7C 5G is priced at Rs. 14,999 for the lone 8 GB/256 GB configuration.
This limited-time price is valid until 22 August. The phone comes in Forest Green and Moonlight White and will go on sale via Amazon from 20 August.
