Key Takeaways
1. The Honor X70i is an affordable smartphone featuring a Dimensity 7025 Ultra chipset, unlike the higher-end models released earlier this month.
2. It has a 6.7-inch AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate, FHD+ resolution, and peak brightness of up to 3,500 nits.
3. The device includes a 108-megapixel rear camera and an 8-megapixel front camera for photography and video calls.
4. It offers a large 6,000mAh battery with 35W fast charging, and comes with options for 8GB or 12GB of RAM and up to 512GB of internal storage.
5. Pricing starts at 1,399 Yuan (about $190) for the base model, with multiple color options available, and it has an IP65 rating for dust and water resistance.
Honor has introduced a new smartphone in China called the X70i. This device is the fourth one released this month, following the Honor Power, Honor X60 GT, and Honor GT Pro. While those are high-performance smartphones featuring advanced Snapdragon processors, the X70i stands out as a more affordable option powered by a Dimensity chipset. Let’s dive into its features, specifications, and pricing.
Honor X70i Specs and Features
The Honor X70i boasts a sleek design, measuring 161mm × 74.55mm × 7.29mm and weighing around 178.5 grams. It has a 6.7-inch AMOLED display that offers a 120Hz refresh rate, a resolution of 2412 x 1080 pixels in FHD+, a wide DCI-P3 color gamut, 10-bit color support, and an impressive peak brightness of up to 3,500 nits. On the camera front, it includes a single 108-megapixel rear camera with an f/1.75 aperture and an 8-megapixel front camera with an f/2.0 aperture for capturing selfies and making video calls.
Performance and Features
Inside, the Honor X70i is powered by the Dimensity 7025 Ultra chipset and comes with options of either 8GB or 12GB of RAM, along with internal storage choices of up to 512GB. It is equipped with a hefty 6,000mAh battery and supports 35W fast charging through a USB Type-C port. The device runs on MagicOS 9.0, built on Android 15, and features an under-display fingerprint sensor. Connectivity options are extensive, including support for 5G, dual-band Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.3, NFC, and GPS. Additionally, it has an IP65 rating for dust and water resistance.
Pricing and Availability
The Honor X70i comes in three configurations: the 8GB+256GB model is priced at 1,399 Yuan (approximately $190), the 12GB+256GB variant at 1,699 Yuan (around $230), and the 12GB+512GB option at 1,899 Yuan (about $260). Customers can choose from four color variants: Magnolia Purple, Moon Shadow White, Velvet Black, and Sky Blue.
Interestingly, the Honor X70i is a slightly tweaked version of the Honor 400 Lite available internationally. While the X70i has a larger 6,000mAh battery and a single 108-megapixel rear camera, the 400 Lite features a smaller 5,320mAh battery, a dual rear camera setup with 108-megapixel + 5-megapixel sensors, and a 16-megapixel front camera, weighing a lighter 171 grams.
