Honor X70 Launched with Massive 8,300mAh Battery, Tough Build

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Honor has officially unveiled the new Honor X70, a feature-packed smartphone boasting a powerful 8,300mAh silicon-carbon battery, making it one of the largest capacities in its segment.

The device supports 80W wired charging across all variants, while the top-tier 512GB model also supports 80W wireless charging.

Stunning Display and Performance

The Honor X70 features a 6.79-inch AMOLED display with a resolution of 1200×2640 pixels, a smooth 120Hz refresh rate, and a staggering 6,000 nits peak brightness, ensuring exceptional visibility in all conditions.

Under the hood, it runs on the Snapdragon 6 Gen 4 chipset, paired with Android 15-based MagicOS 9.0 for a smooth and up-to-date user experience.

Camera and Storage Options

In terms of photography, the Honor X70 includes a 50MP main rear camera with PDAF and OIS, while the front houses an 8MP selfie shooter. The phone comes in four storage configurations:

8GB RAM + 128GB storage

8GB RAM + 256GB storage

12GB RAM + 256GB storage

12GB RAM + 512GB storage

Built for Extreme Conditions

Honor has engineered the X70 to be highly durable. It meets IP66, IP68, and IP69 ratings for dust and water resistance and is drop-tested from 2.5 meters. The phone is built with a layered protection system, including tempered glass, shock-absorbing frame, and a honeycomb bracket.

The device can operate in extreme environments, resisting water up to 6 meters deep, temperatures of 85°C, and 4 hours of salt spray exposure. Users can also interact with the device in rain or while wearing gloves, and use the built-in YoYo AI assistant to eject water or dust from the speakers.

Pricing and Availability

Pre-orders for the Honor X70 have started, with shipments beginning July 18. Here are the official prices:

8/128GB – CNY 1,399 (~€167 / INR 16,700)

8/256GB – CNY 1,599 (~€190 / INR 19,000)

12/256GB – CNY 1,799 (~€215 / INR 21,500)

12/512GB – CNY 1,999 (~€238 / INR 24,000)