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Honor X7c (8GB + 256GB) Review | 197 Data compared

Avg. price:~£160RAM capacity:8 GBInternal storage:256 GBScreen size:6.77 inchesMain camera megapixels:108 MP & 2 MP

Honor X7c (8GB + 256GB) Review: Compare 197 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Smartphones category and whether it is worth buying.

6.2

Overall score

Score
6.2/ 10
✕
What it is
An overall evaluation of the smartphone's quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.
When it matters
When you need a quick reference to identify the best smartphones on the market.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 69% of models
Score components

90%

6.2

Technical score

10%

?

User score

â–¼Worse than 69% of smartphones
6.2

Technical score

Technical score
6.2/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of the smartphone's technical performance, covering eight key areas: performance & hardware, software, camera, connectivity, display, battery, audio, and design.
When it matters
When you want to compare smartphones based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 65% of models
Score components

25%

6.0

Performance & Hardware

18%

6.4

Camera

15%

5.3

Display

15%

6.8

Battery

10%

7.5

Software

10%

6.4

Connectivity

4%

4.3

Audio

3%

6.5

Design

â–¼Worse than 65% of smartphones
?

User score

User score
8.0/ 10
✕
What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the smartphone
When it matters
When you want to know how a smartphone handles daily tasks and how reliable it remains over time according to user feedback.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 70% of models
Score components

70%

?

User ratings

30%

?

Number of reviews

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Best prices

    N/A~ £160

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Technical Specifications of smartphone Honor X7c (8GB + 256GB)

Technical score
Technical score
6.2/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of the smartphone's technical performance, covering eight key areas: performance & hardware, software, camera, connectivity, display, battery, audio, and design.
When it matters
When you want to compare smartphones based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 65% of models
Score components:

25%

6.0

Performance & Hardware

18%

6.4

Camera

15%

5.3

Display

15%

6.8

Battery

10%

7.5

Software

10%

6.4

Connectivity

4%

4.3

Audio

3%

6.5

Design

6.2
User score
User score
8.0/ 10
✕
What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the smartphone
When it matters
When you want to know how a smartphone handles daily tasks and how reliable it remains over time according to user feedback.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 70% of models
Score components

70%

?

User ratings

30%

?

Number of reviews

?
Popularity
Popularity
1.0/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the smartphone.
When it matters
When you prefer to purchase a product chosen and reviewed by many other consumers.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 99% of models
Popularity:
Honor X7c (8GB + 256GB) has a popularity of 1 point, which is lower than 63.9% of smartphones.
1.0
Value for money
Value for money
7.3/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator that combines the smartphone's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a smartphone with a good balance between quality and price.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 56% of models
Score components:

60%

6.2

Overall score

40%

9.7

Price

7.3
Brand name
Honor
Processor model
Qualcomm Snapdragon 685 4G
Processor model
Qualcomm Snapdragon 685 4G
â–¼ Worse than 72% of models
This smartphone uses the Qualcomm Snapdragon 685 4G processor model which is slower than processors in 72.5% of smartphones and equal to processors in 0.5% of smartphones.
RAM capacity
8 GB
RAM capacity
8 GB
â–¼ Worse than 41% of models
Market range: <4 GB – >16 GB
This smartphone has a RAM capacity of 8 GB which is larger than the RAM capacity of 28.5% of smartphones and equal to that of 30.4% of smartphones.
Internal storage
256 GB
Internal storage
256 GB
â–² Better than 39% of models
Market range: <64 GB – >512 GB
This smartphone has an internal storage capacity of 256 GB which is larger than the storage of 38.8% of smartphones and equal to that of 38.3% of smartphones.
CPU boost clock speed
2.8 GHz
CPU boost clock speed
2.8 GHz
â–² Better than 64% of models
Market range: <2 GHz – >3.3 GHz
The CPU boost clock speed of this smartphone is 2.8 GHz which is higher than the boost speed of 64.2% of smartphones and equal to that of 4.1% of smartphones.
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Operating system
Android
Operating system
Android
â–² Better than 1% of models
This smartphone uses the Android operating system, which outperforms that of 1%.
Android 14
Android version
Android 14
Android version
Android 14
â–² Better than 49% of models
This smartphone runs Android version Android 14 which is newer than that found in 49.5% of smartphones and equal to that in 21% of smartphones.
Direct OS updates
no
Direct OS updates
no
â–¼ Worse than 21% of models
This smartphone does not receive direct OS updates. 20.6% of smartphones receive direct updates.
Open-source OS
yes
Open-source OS
yes
â–² Better than 5% of models
This smartphone uses an open-source OS. 94.6% of smartphones use an open-source OS.
Dark mode
yes
Dark mode
yes
â–² Better than 4% of models
This smartphone offers dark mode. 95.8% of smartphones support this feature.
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Multi-lens main camera
yes
Multi-lens main camera
yes
â–² Better than 6% of models
This smartphone includes a multi-lens main camera system. 93.7% of smartphones include multi-lens setups.
Main camera megapixels
108 MP & 2 MP
Main camera megapixels
108 MP & 2 MP
â–² Better than 89% of models
Market range: <10 – >100
This smartphone has a main camera resolution of 108 MP & 2 MP which is higher than that of 89.3% of smartphones and equal to that of 1.7% of smartphones.
Main camera aperture
f/1.8 & f/2.4
Main camera aperture
f/1.8 & f/2.4
â–¼ Worse than 58% of models
This smartphone has a main camera aperture of f/1.8 & f/2.4 which is narrower than that of 57.9% of smartphones and equal to that of 12.6% of smartphones.
Main camera sensor area
?
Main camera pixel size
?
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Number of SIM slots
2
Number of SIM slots
2
â–² Better than 4% of models
Market range: <1 – >6
This smartphone has 2 SIM slots, which is more than in 3.8% of smartphones and equal to the number in 96.1% of smartphones.
Cellular module
yes
Cellular module
yes
Category Benchmark
This smartphone includes a cellular module. 100% of smartphones include cellular modules.
5G connectivity
no
5G connectivity
no
â–¼ Worse than 67% of models
This smartphone does not support 5G connectivity. 66.9% of smartphones support 5G.
LTE support
yes
LTE support
yes
Category Benchmark
This smartphone supports LTE. 99.7% of smartphones include LTE connectivity.
Wi-Fi connectivity
yes
Wi-Fi connectivity
yes
Category Benchmark
This smartphone supports Wi-Fi connectivity. 100% of smartphones offer Wi-Fi support.
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Screen size
6.77 inches
Screen size
6.77 inches
â–² Better than 71% of models
Market range: <6.3 inches – >6.82 inches
This smartphone has a screen size of 6.77 inches which is larger than the screens of 70.8% of smartphones and equal to those of 2.6% of smartphones.
Screen resolution
720x 1610 px
Screen resolution
720x 1610 px
â–¼ Worse than 84% of models
This smartphone has a screen resolution of 720x1610 px which is lower than that of 84.3% of smartphones and equal to that of 0.6% of smartphones.
Pixel density
261 ppi
Pixel density
261 ppi
â–¼ Worse than 93% of models
Market range: <264 ppi – >460 ppi
This smartphone has a pixel density of 261 ppi which is lower than that of 93% of smartphones and equal to that of 0.6% of smartphones.
Display type
IPS LCD
Display type
IPS LCD
â–¼ Worse than 59% of models
This smartphone uses a IPS LCD display type. 0% of smartphones use this display technology.
Refresh rate
120 Hz
Refresh rate
120 Hz
â–² Better than 35% of models
Market range: <60 Hz – >144 Hz
This smartphone supports a refresh rate of 120 Hz which is higher than in 34.7% of smartphones and equal to that in 55.2% of smartphones.
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Battery capacity
6,000 mAh
Battery capacity
6,000 mAh
â–² Better than 73% of models
Market range: <4k mAh – >7k mAh
This smartphone has a battery capacity of 6,000 mAh which is larger than the batteries in 73.2% of smartphones and equal to those in 6.9% of smartphones.
Charging speed
35 W
Charging speed
35 W
â–² Better than 51% of models
Market range: <15 W – >90 W
This smartphone supports charging speeds of 35 W which is faster than in 51% of smartphones and equal to speeds in 1.4% of smartphones.
Fast charging
yes
Fast charging
yes
â–² Better than 7% of models
This smartphone supports fast charging. 93.1% of smartphones support fast charging.
GSMArena full wired charge time
?
Wireless charging
no
Wireless charging
no
â–¼ Worse than 25% of models
This smartphone does not support wireless charging. 25.2% of smartphones support wireless charging.
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Stereo speakers
yes
Stereo speakers
yes
â–² Better than 36% of models
This smartphone includes stereo speakers. 64.4% of smartphones provide stereo audio.
3.5 mm headphone jack
yes
3.5 mm headphone jack
yes
â–² Better than 55% of models
This smartphone includes a 3.5 mm headphone jack. 45.5% of smartphones offer this port.
Number of microphones
2
Number of microphones
2
â–¼ Worse than 23% of models
Market range: <1 – >3
This smartphone includes 2 microphones, which is more than in 10.5% of smartphones and equal to the number in 66.6% of smartphones.
FM radio
no
FM radio
no
â–¼ Worse than 34% of models
This smartphone does not include an FM radio. 34.2% of smartphones offer FM radio functionality.
aptX Lossless
no
aptX Lossless
no
â–¼ Worse than 13% of models
This smartphone does not support aptX Lossless. 12.9% of smartphones provide aptX Lossless.
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Height
166.9 mm
Height
166.9 mm
â–¼ Worse than 79% of models
Market range: <156.2 mm – >171.56 mm
This smartphone has a height of 166.9 mm which is taller than 78.5% of smartphones and equal to that of 0.5% of smartphones.
Width
76.8 mm
Width
76.8 mm
â–¼ Worse than 69% of models
Market range: <73.1 mm – >81 mm
This smartphone has a width of 76.8 mm which is wider than 68.8% of smartphones and equal to that of 1.8% of smartphones.
Thickness
8.1 mm
Thickness
8.1 mm
â–² Better than 59% of models
Market range: <7.53 mm – >10.5 mm
This smartphone has a thickness of 8.1 mm which is thinner than 58.9% of smartphones and equal to that of 4.2% of smartphones.
Weight
196 g
Weight
196 g
â–² Better than 50% of models
Market range: <175 g – >256 g
This smartphone weighs 196 g which is lighter than 50.1% of smartphones and equal to the weight of 2.3% of smartphones.
Device volume
100,928 cm³
Device volume
100,928 cm³
â–¼ Worse than 69% of models
Market range: <80 cm³ – >190 cm³
This smartphone has a device volume of 100,928 cm³ which is larger than 68.5% of smartphones and equal to that of 1.6% of smartphones.
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Honor X7c (8GB + 256GB) vs the average smartphone

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  • 20% larger battery capacity
    Battery capacity
    6,000 mAh
    â–² Better than 73% of models
    Market range: <4k mAh – >7k mAh
    This smartphone has a larger battery capacity than the average smartphone (6000 mAh vs 5000 mAh). The average smartphone battery is 5000 mAh.
    6,000 mAh vs 5,000 mAh
  • Higher-resolution main camera
    Main camera megapixels
    108 MP & 2 MP
    â–² Better than 89% of models
    Market range: <10 – >100
    This smartphone has a higher main camera resolution than the average smartphone (108 MP & 2 MP vs 50 MP & 8 MP). The average smartphone main camera has 50 MP & 8 MP megapixels.
    108 MP & 2 MP vs 50 MP & 8 MP
  • 32.6% faster GPU clock
    GPU frequency
    1,260 MHz
    ★ Better than 92% of models
    Market range: <646 MHz – >1.2k MHz
    This smartphone has a higher GPU frequency than the average smartphone (1260 MHz vs 950 MHz). The average smartphone GPU frequency is 950 MHz.
    1,260 MHz vs 950 MHz
  • Higher on-device AI tier
    On-device AI level
    productivity
    â–² Better than 55% of models
    This smartphone runs on the productivity AI tier, while the average smartphone runs on fundamental, enabling stronger on-device AI features.
    Magic Capsule, Magic Portal, AI-enhanced 108MP camera
    productivity vs fundamental
  • Higher CPU base clock speed
    CPU base clock speed
    4 x 2.8 GHz & 4 x 1.9 GHz
    â–² Better than 67% of models
    This smartphone has a higher CPU base clock speed than the average smartphone (4x2.8 GHz & 4x1.9 GHz vs 2x2.2 GHz & 6x2 GHz). The average smartphone has a base clock speed of 2x2.2 GHz & 6x2 GHz.
    4x2.8 GHz & 4x1.9 GHz vs 2x2.2 GHz & 6x2 GHz
  • 0.1 inches inch larger screen size
    Screen size
    6.77 inches
    â–² Better than 71% of models
    Market range: <6.3 inches – >6.82 inches
    This smartphone has a larger screen size than the average smartphone (6.8 inches vs 6.67 inches). The average smartphone screen is 6.67 inches.
    6.77 inches vs 6.67 inches
  • 16.7% higher CPU boost clock speed
    CPU boost clock speed
    2.8 GHz
    â–² Better than 64% of models
    Market range: <2 GHz – >3.3 GHz
    This smartphone has a higher CPU boost clock speed than the average smartphone (2.8 GHz vs 2.4 GHz). The average smartphone has a boost clock speed of 2.4 GHz.
    2.8 GHz vs 2.4 GHz
  • Has a 3.5 mm headphone jack
    3.5 mm headphone jack
    yes
    â–² Better than 55% of models
    This smartphone features a 3.5 mm headphone jack, the average smartphone does not. 45.5% of smartphones include a standard headphone jack.
  • 62.5% cheaper
    Honor X7c (8GB + 256GB) is cheaper than the average smartphone (£160 vs £260).
    £160 vs £260
  • 32.6% faster GPU clock
    GPU frequency
    1,260 MHz
    ★ Better than 92% of models
    Market range: <646 MHz – >1.2k MHz
    This smartphone has a higher GPU frequency than the average smartphone (1260 MHz vs 950 MHz). The average smartphone GPU frequency is 950 MHz.
    1,260 MHz vs 950 MHz
  • Higher CPU base clock speed
    CPU base clock speed
    4 x 2.8 GHz & 4 x 1.9 GHz
    â–² Better than 67% of models
    This smartphone has a higher CPU base clock speed than the average smartphone (4x2.8 GHz & 4x1.9 GHz vs 2x2.2 GHz & 6x2 GHz). The average smartphone has a base clock speed of 2x2.2 GHz & 6x2 GHz.
    4x2.8 GHz & 4x1.9 GHz vs 2x2.2 GHz & 6x2 GHz
  • 16.7% higher CPU boost clock speed
    CPU boost clock speed
    2.8 GHz
    â–² Better than 64% of models
    Market range: <2 GHz – >3.3 GHz
    This smartphone has a higher CPU boost clock speed than the average smartphone (2.8 GHz vs 2.4 GHz). The average smartphone has a boost clock speed of 2.4 GHz.
    2.8 GHz vs 2.4 GHz
  • 14.3% higher maximum RAM
    Maximum RAM
    16 GB
    â–² Better than 53% of models
    Market range: <8 GB – >16 GB
    This smartphone supports more maximum RAM than the average smartphone (16 GB vs 14 GB). The average smartphone supports 14 GB RAM.
    16 GB vs 14 GB
  • Higher on-device AI tier
    On-device AI level
    productivity
    â–² Better than 55% of models
    This smartphone runs on the productivity AI tier, while the average smartphone runs on fundamental, enabling stronger on-device AI features.
    Magic Capsule, Magic Portal, AI-enhanced 108MP camera
    productivity vs fundamental
  • Higher-resolution main camera
    Main camera megapixels
    108 MP & 2 MP
    â–² Better than 89% of models
    Market range: <10 – >100
    This smartphone has a higher main camera resolution than the average smartphone (108 MP & 2 MP vs 50 MP & 8 MP). The average smartphone main camera has 50 MP & 8 MP megapixels.
    108 MP & 2 MP vs 50 MP & 8 MP
  • Wider front camera aperture
    Front camera aperture
    f/2.0
    â–² Better than 61% of models
    This smartphone has a wider front camera aperture than the average smartphone (f/2 vs f/2.2). The average aperture is f/2.2.
    f/2.0 vs f/2.2
  • 0.1 inches inch larger screen size
    Screen size
    6.77 inches
    â–² Better than 71% of models
    Market range: <6.3 inches – >6.82 inches
    This smartphone has a larger screen size than the average smartphone (6.8 inches vs 6.67 inches). The average smartphone screen is 6.67 inches.
    6.77 inches vs 6.67 inches
  • 21.2% higher screen brightness
    Screen brightness
    800 nits
    â–² Better than 61% of models
    Market range: <437 nits – >1.3k nits
    This smartphone has a higher screen brightness than the average smartphone (800 nits vs 660 nits). The average smartphone brightness is 660 nits.
    800 nits vs 660 nits
  • 20% larger battery capacity
    Battery capacity
    6,000 mAh
    â–² Better than 73% of models
    Market range: <4k mAh – >7k mAh
    This smartphone has a larger battery capacity than the average smartphone (6000 mAh vs 5000 mAh). The average smartphone battery is 5000 mAh.
    6,000 mAh vs 5,000 mAh
  • 6.1% faster charging speed
    Charging speed
    35 W
    â–² Better than 51% of models
    Market range: <15 W – >90 W
    This smartphone supports a faster charging speed than the average smartphone (35 W vs 33 W). The average charging speed is 33 W.
    35 W vs 33 W
  • Has a 3.5 mm headphone jack
    3.5 mm headphone jack
    yes
    â–² Better than 55% of models
    This smartphone features a 3.5 mm headphone jack, the average smartphone does not. 45.5% of smartphones include a standard headphone jack.
  • 0.2 mm thinner
    Thickness
    8.1 mm
    â–² Better than 59% of models
    Market range: <7.53 mm – >10.5 mm
    This smartphone is thinner than the average smartphone (8.1 mm vs 8.3 mm). The average smartphone thickness is 8.3 mm.
    8.1 mm vs 8.3 mm
  • Worse processor
    Processor model
    Qualcomm Snapdragon 685 4G
    â–¼ Worse than 72% of models
    This smartphone uses a worse processor than the average smartphone (Qualcomm Snapdragon 685 4G vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3).
    Qualcomm Snapdragon 685 4G vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3
  • Inferior display type
    Display type
    IPS LCD
    â–¼ Worse than 59% of models
    This smartphone has an inferior display type compared to the average smartphone (IPS LCD vs OLED/AMOLED). 0.00% of smartphones use the superior display type.
    IPS LCD vs OLED/AMOLED
  • No 5G connectivity
    5G connectivity
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 67% of models
    This smartphone does not support 5G connectivity, the average smartphone does. 66.9% of smartphones are 5G compatible.
  • Worse main camera video quality
    Main camera video
    1080 x 30 fps
    â–¼ Worse than 68% of models
    This smartphone records worse main camera video than the average smartphone. 11.80x of smartphones support 4K video recording.
    1080x30 fps vs 2160x30 fps
  • Narrower main camera aperture
    Main camera aperture
    f/1.8 & f/2.4
    â–¼ Worse than 58% of models
    This smartphone has a narrower main camera aperture than the average smartphone (f/1.8 & f/2.4 vs f/1.8 & f/2.2 & f/2.4 & f/2.4). The average smartphone aperture is f/1.8 & f/2.2 & f/2.4 & f/2.4.
    f/1.8 & f/2.4 vs f/1.8 & f/2.2 & f/2.4 & f/2.4
  • 33.9% lower pixel density
    Pixel density
    261 ppi
    â–¼ Worse than 93% of models
    Market range: <264 ppi – >460 ppi
    This smartphone has a lower pixel density than the average smartphone (261 ppi vs 395 ppi). The average smartphone has a pixel density of 395 ppi.
    261 ppi vs 395 ppi
  • 79.4% lower 3DMark Wild Life benchmark
    3DMark Wild Life benchmark
    641
    â–¼ Worse than 91% of models
    Market range: <661 – >11.1k
    This smartphone performs worse in the 3DMark Wild Life benchmark than the average smartphone (641 vs 3,115). The average smartphone scores 3,115 in this benchmark.
    641 vs 3,115
  • No LDAC support
    LDAC
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 60% of models
    This smartphone does not support LDAC, the average smartphone does. 60.3% of smartphones support LDAC.
  • 5.44x less popular
    Honor X7c (8GB + 256GB) is less popular than the average smartphone (1 vs 5.4).
    1 vs 5.44
  • Worse processor
    Processor model
    Qualcomm Snapdragon 685 4G
    â–¼ Worse than 72% of models
    This smartphone uses a worse processor than the average smartphone (Qualcomm Snapdragon 685 4G vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3).
    Qualcomm Snapdragon 685 4G vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3
  • 79.4% lower 3DMark Wild Life benchmark
    3DMark Wild Life benchmark
    641
    â–¼ Worse than 91% of models
    Market range: <661 – >11.1k
    This smartphone performs worse in the 3DMark Wild Life benchmark than the average smartphone (641 vs 3,115). The average smartphone scores 3,115 in this benchmark.
    641 vs 3,115
  • 49.7% lower Geekbench 6 single-core benchmark score
    Geekbench 6 single-core benchmark score
    474
    â–¼ Worse than 79% of models
    Market range: <392 – >2.2k
    This smartphone performs worse in Geekbench 6 single-core than the average smartphone (474 vs 942). The average smartphone scores 942 in the Geekbench 6 single-core test.
    474 vs 942
  • 39.6% lower Geekbench 6 multi-core benchmark score
    Geekbench 6 multi-core benchmark score
    1,531
    â–¼ Worse than 79% of models
    Market range: <1.4k – >6.7k
    This smartphone performs worse in Geekbench 6 multi-core than the average smartphone (1,531 vs 2,533). The average smartphone scores 2,533 in the Geekbench 6 multi-core test.
    1,531 vs 2,533
  • 22.4% slower memory speed
    Memory speed
    2,133 MHz
    â–¼ Worse than 51% of models
    Market range: <1.8k MHz – >4.8k MHz
    This smartphone has a lower memory speed than the average smartphone (2133 MHz vs 2750 MHz). The average smartphone has a memory speed of 2750 MHz.
    2,133 MHz vs 2,750 MHz
  • 33.6% lower memory bandwidth
    Memory bandwidth
    17 GB/s
    â–¼ Worse than 70% of models
    Market range: <13.41 GB/s – >76.6 GB/s
    This smartphone has lower memory bandwidth than the average smartphone (17 GB/s vs 25.6 GB/s). The average smartphone has a bandwidth of 25.6 GB/s.
    17 GB/s vs 25.6 GB/s
  • 50% fewer shader units
    N. of shading units
    128
    â–¼ Worse than 59% of models
    Market range: <32 – >1.5k
    This smartphone includes fewer shader units than the average smartphone (128 vs 256). The average smartphone has 256 shader units.
    128 vs 256
  • Lacks focus mode
    Focus mode
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 60% of models
    This smartphone does not have a focus mode, the average smartphone does. 60.4% of smartphones include a dedicated focus mode.
  • No Wi-Fi password sharing
    Wi-Fi password sharing
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 58% of models
    This smartphone does not support Wi-Fi password sharing, the average smartphone does. 57.9% of smartphones allow easy Wi-Fi sharing.
  • Does not allow app offloading
    App offloading
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 52% of models
    This smartphone does not support app offloading, the average smartphone does. 51.9% of smartphones support app offloading to save space.
  • Lacks instant markup
    Instant markup
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 52% of models
    This smartphone does not support instant markup, the average smartphone does. 52.2% of smartphones include instant markup tools.
  • Worse main camera video quality
    Main camera video
    1080 x 30 fps
    â–¼ Worse than 68% of models
    This smartphone records worse main camera video than the average smartphone. 11.80x of smartphones support 4K video recording.
    1080x30 fps vs 2160x30 fps
  • Narrower main camera aperture
    Main camera aperture
    f/1.8 & f/2.4
    â–¼ Worse than 58% of models
    This smartphone has a narrower main camera aperture than the average smartphone (f/1.8 & f/2.4 vs f/1.8 & f/2.2 & f/2.4 & f/2.4). The average smartphone aperture is f/1.8 & f/2.2 & f/2.4 & f/2.4.
    f/1.8 & f/2.4 vs f/1.8 & f/2.2 & f/2.4 & f/2.4
  • Lower front camera megapixels
    Front camera megapixels
    8 MP
    â–¼ Worse than 69% of models
    Market range: <5 – >40
    This smartphone has lower front camera megapixels than the average smartphone (8 MP vs 16 MP). The average smartphone has a 16 MP front camera.
    8 MP vs 16 MP
  • No 5G connectivity
    5G connectivity
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 67% of models
    This smartphone does not support 5G connectivity, the average smartphone does. 66.9% of smartphones are 5G compatible.
  • Older Bluetooth version
    Bluetooth version
    5.0
    â–¼ Worse than 75% of models
    This smartphone uses an older Bluetooth version than the average smartphone (5 vs 5.2). The average smartphone uses Bluetooth 5.2.
    5.0 vs 5.2
  • No gyroscope
    Gyroscope
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 84% of models
    This smartphone does not have a gyroscope, the average smartphone does. 84.4% of smartphones feature a gyroscope.
  • Inferior display type
    Display type
    IPS LCD
    â–¼ Worse than 59% of models
    This smartphone has an inferior display type compared to the average smartphone (IPS LCD vs OLED/AMOLED). 0.00% of smartphones use the superior display type.
    IPS LCD vs OLED/AMOLED
  • 33.9% lower pixel density
    Pixel density
    261 ppi
    â–¼ Worse than 93% of models
    Market range: <264 ppi – >460 ppi
    This smartphone has a lower pixel density than the average smartphone (261 ppi vs 395 ppi). The average smartphone has a pixel density of 395 ppi.
    261 ppi vs 395 ppi
  • Lower screen resolution
    Screen resolution
    720 x 1610 px
    â–¼ Worse than 84% of models
    This smartphone has a lower screen resolution than the average smartphone (720x1610 px vs 1080x2400 px). The average smartphone has a resolution of 1080x2400 px.
    720x1610 px vs 1080x2400 px
  • 150 nits lower peak brightness
    Peak brightness
    850 nits
    â–¼ Worse than 60% of models
    Market range: <480 nits – >3.6k nits
    This smartphone has a lower peak brightness than the average smartphone (850 nits vs 1000 nits). The average smartphone peak brightness is 1000 nits.
    850 nits vs 1,000 nits
  • No LDAC support
    LDAC
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 60% of models
    This smartphone does not support LDAC, the average smartphone does. 60.3% of smartphones support LDAC.
  • No aptX HD
    aptX HD
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 51% of models
    This smartphone does not support aptX HD, the average smartphone does. 50.7% of smartphones support aptX HD.
  • Lower IP rating
    IP rating
    IP64
    â–¼ Worse than 57% of models
    This smartphone has a lower IP rating than the average smartphone (IP64 vs IP67). 0.00% of smartphones have a higher IP rating.
    IP64 vs IP67
  • 3.3 mm taller
    Height
    166.9 mm
    â–¼ Worse than 79% of models
    Market range: <156.2 mm – >171.56 mm
    This smartphone is taller than the average smartphone (166.9 mm vs 163.6 mm). The average smartphone has a height of 163.6 mm.
    166.9 mm vs 163.6 mm
  • 0.8 mm wider
    Width
    76.8 mm
    â–¼ Worse than 69% of models
    Market range: <73.1 mm – >81 mm
    This smartphone is wider than the average smartphone (76.8 mm vs 76 mm). The average smartphone has a width of 76 mm.
    76.8 mm vs 76 mm

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07/04/2025
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06/11/2024
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What we like about Honor X7c (8GB + 256GB)

  • Excellent battery life (up to 6,000 mAh) that can last 2-3 days under light use
  • Strong durability with 5-star SGS drop resistance and IP64 water/dust resistance
  • Smooth 120Hz refresh rate on a large 6.77-inch display for a fluid browsing experience
  • Loud audio output with dual stereo speakers capable of 300% volume boost
  • Generous storage options, typically featuring 256GB with 8GB RAM (plus RAM Turbo)
  • Fast 35W charging that reaches nearly 40% in 30 minutes

What we don't like about Honor X7c (8GB + 256GB)

  • Lower display resolution (HD+/720p) instead of Full HD, which some users find less sharp
  • Underwhelming camera performance in low light and occasional lag when opening the camera app
  • The Snapdragon 685 processor (4G version) struggles with high-end gaming and can feel jittery
  • Lack of 5G connectivity on the standard 4G model, deterring future-focused buyers
  • Mixed reports on software support, with concerns about the speed of future Android OS updates
  • Some users reported the device heating up significantly during intensive tasks or gaming

Verdict

The Honor X7c offers a solid balance of memory and storage with its 8GB RAM and generous 256GB capacity. Key features typically include a large display, a versatile multi-camera system often centered around a high-resolution main sensor, and a long-lasting battery to power daily use. Its main pros focus on the ample storage configuration and reliable performance for everyday tasks and multitasking. Potential cons might involve the absence of 5G connectivity (often limited to 4G in this series) or the use of a slightly older processor architecture, depending on the specific global variant and release date.

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