Gerardo Amaya · 05/08/2023
Hands-on review · daily use, gaming and battery tests
Honor X7a offers very good mid-range value, especially for its screen and battery, though RAM is limited and software is dated.
Likes- Large, sharp screen with good aspect ratio
- Big battery with fast charging
- Game mode keeps gaming smooth at medium settings
- Handles everyday tasks like browsing and social media
Dislikes- 6 GB RAM stutters when many apps are open
- Android 12 is outdated at launch
- Glass camera module picks up smudges easily
Cristian Santiago | Pixel EC · 21/06/2023
Hands-on review · performance, battery and camera tests
Honor X7a is a very good phone for the money, with solid performance and a few limits in outdoor brightness.
Likes- Smooth performance for social media and light games
- Pleasant design with curved edges
- Good indoor viewing angles and balanced colours
- Good daytime camera results for social media
Dislikes- Screen is weak in direct sunlight
- Only one bottom speaker
- No video stabilisation
- Battery drains faster with demanding apps
Duck Clever · 23/04/2023
Day-to-day use review · battery, screen and camera
Honor X7a is fine for basic social media use, but other phones at this price are better choices.
Likes- Fast fingerprint reader
- Good battery life for basic use
- Decent screen for its price range
- Well optimised customisation layer
Dislikes- Smaller battery than the European version
- No stereo speakers
- Video limited to 1080p at 30 fps
- Less powerful than phones at the same price
Sound System · 23/02/2025
Unboxing · quick camera try and price opinion
Honor X7a is a good budget phone for basic use and students, but less suited to demanding users.
Likes- Charger and earphones included in the box
- Attractive blue design and protective case
- Decent camera for the price
- Suitable for students and simple apps
Dislikes- Not suited to demanding users
- Charging is slow for such a large battery
- Two days of battery life seems unlikely
TecnoBinaria · 27/03/2023
Hands-on review · gaming, camera and battery tests
Honor X7a is an interesting pick for its decent camera, attractive design and low price, but it is weaker for gaming.
Likes- Attractive design that hides the plastic materials well
- Decent camera for social media and video calls
- Large battery with charger included
- Good fit for basic everyday use
Dislikes- Video stabilisation is a weak point
- Some games run with limitations
- Not water resistant
Isa Marcial · 20/03/2023
Hands-on review · battery test, camera and pricing
Honor X7a is not recommended at its launch price and only becomes attractive if it can be found much cheaper.
Likes- Battery lasts very long in an intense-use test
- Pleasant satin back with several colours
- microSD slot supports up to 1 TB
- Good backlit photos and portrait mode
Dislikes- Entry-level processor for this price range
- Slow charging for such a large battery
- Android 12 out of the box and unlikely to be updated
- Basic screen and grainy photos in many scenes
Cmonavis 🇫🇷 · 06/02/2023
Hands-on review · interface, durability and battery
Honor X7a is disappointing overall: the interface lags, it has no water resistance, and cheaper rivals perform better.
Likes- Battery life, the one clear positive
- Reasonable everyday battery endurance
- Brand has previously offered good phones
Dislikes- Interface lags, menus stutter and animations are choppy
- No water or dust resistance certification
- No notification LED on this non-AMOLED screen
- Cheaper rivals offer better performance and value
Miky Ancona · 22/02/2023
Hands-on review · camera, screen and software tests
Honor X7a is not recommended: its design is the only strength, and the rest feels outdated for 2023.
Likes- Attractive design with a metal frame
- Fast and accurate fingerprint sensor
- Decent photos in good daylight
Dislikes- HD screen with limited outdoor brightness
- Mono audio output
- Software is slow and laggy on Android 12
- Weak night photos and entry-level hardware