The Honor 7X is a lot of phone for a very reasonable price. If you don’t want to join the 1K flagship club but still want to benefit from modern trends and features such as narrow bezels and dual lenses, then it’s a fantastic choice.
When I learned I’d be writing reviews for Android Authority, I was super excited at the prospect of being sent technology to test. As a tech nerd, this seemed like the perfect scenario. What I didn’t quite realize is that it would often mean having to ditch the device I chose to buy for a while, in order to live with something that may perhaps be more of a budget choice.
But that turns out to be quite a good yard stick to judge a new device by – especially one that is poised as a more budget-friendly option: how much does this phone make me miss my Galaxy S8?
the Honor 7X passes this test pretty darn well for a phone that’s only going to set you back $200 USD (£189.99 in the UK). It’s significantly more affordable than a high-end flagship from Samsung or Google. But actually, the gulf in terms of the quality and experience doesn’t seem all that big. In fact, it almost seems too narrow. It almost makes me wonder why I spent as much as I did!
Without further ado, here’s our Honor 7X review!
Design :
To look at the Honor 7X it’s nice and functional, if not exactly jaw dropping. The biggest selling point in terms of aesthetics is definitely the 82.9% screen-to-body ratio. It’s not quite as impressive as something like the S8 or the iPhone X but it definitely makes it feel like a 2017 phone and puts it ahead of the Pixel 2XL even which can only claim 76.4%.That screen is quite square with sharp edges, which can look a little out-of-place on the rounded body, but it’s not a big deal. The design comes in black, blue and gold and I was given the blue version to play with. As is often the case, the coloring makes itself known around the sides and across the back which almost gives the impression of it being a very slim case (a minimal case, even!). The matte finish is understated and metal construction feels premium. It’s not particularly prone to picking up finger prints, which is something I haven’t been able to say for a phone for a while! The rounded edges and weighty metal also make this a phone that feels good to hold in the hand.There are no physical buttons and the lenses are only slightly raised on the back. All in all, I’d describe the looks of this phone as ‘no fireworks, no disasters’. But it wins points for keeping up with 2017 design trends and for that nice big screen.
Screen :
Speaking of the screen, this is an LCD with a 1080p resolution filling 5.93”. If you’re looking for a device that really pushes pixels for the crispest and most beautiful experience possible, then obviously this may not be the phone for you. However, I’m firmly in the camp of people who find they can’t obviously see the difference unless I’m looking for it and for the most part the resolution is just fine.
The only reason I’d like a few more pixels is to perhaps fit a few more elements on the screen to make use of its phablet-dimensions. The colors are once again just fine and while it’s not going to be winning awards, it’s certainly perfectly serviceable and not half bad for enjoying media.
| Honor 7x | |
|---|---|
| Display | 5.93-inch IPS LCD 18:9 aspect ratio 2160 x 1080 resolution 407 ppi |
| Processor | Octa-core HiSilicon Kirin 659 |
| GPU | Mali-T830-MP2 |
| RAM | 3/4 GB |
| Storage | 32/64 GB |
| MicroSD | Yes, up to 256 GB |
| Cameras | Rear: Dual 16 and 2 MP sensors with phase detection autofocus, LED flash, 1.2 µm pixel size, wide aperture range from f/0.95 - f/16 Front: 8 MP |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi 802.11b/g/n, 2.4 GHz Bluetooth 4.1 Micro USB GPS/AGPS/Glonass/BeiDou Navigation Satellite System |
| Sensors | Hall effect sensor Fingerprint sensor Proximity sensor Ambient light sensor Compass Accelerometer Phone status indicator |
| Battery | 3,340 mAh Non-removable |
| Software | Android 7.1.1 Nougat Emotion UI 5.1 |
| Dimensions and weight | 156.5 x 75.3 x 7.6 mm 165 g |
| Colors | Black, Gold, Blue |
Battery :
The battery is 3,340 mAh, which doesn’t sound like an awful lot but as we know, optimizations can make all the difference. And I am happy to report that the Honor 7X performs admirably in this department, lasting a whole day even if you’re a power user like moi. I spent a typical day watching YouTube, using Google Maps to navigate, taking calls and shooting photos. Despite all of that, I only very rarely needed to top up the juice. More specifically, I’m getting around 5 hours and 31 minutes of screen-on. But we must take this metric with a little grain of salt, seeing as this very much depends on what you’re doing during those hours.
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