Honor has launched its new X6b Plus smartphone in the Philippines, targeting the budget segment with a focus on durability, a robust battery, and an accessible price point.
The device is priced at 6,999 Philippine Pesos, which is approximately $120. This competitive pricing positions the X6b Plus for cost-conscious consumers in the region.
A key feature highlighted by the company is its SGS durability certification. This accreditation signifies enhanced resistance to drops and impacts, a significant consideration for many users.
The smartphone is equipped with a substantial 5,100 mAh battery. It also supports 35W SuperCharge technology, enabling rapid power replenishment.
Photography capabilities include a 50-megapixel main camera with an f/1.8 aperture. The rear camera setup also features a 2-megapixel depth sensor.
For selfies and video calls, the X6b Plus incorporates a 5-megapixel front-facing camera. This camera supports Bokeh effects and smile detection.
The device features a 6.56-inch TFT LCD display with a 720 x 1612 pixel resolution. It offers a 90 Hz refresh rate and a peak brightness of 780 Nits.
Powering the smartphone is a MediaTek Helio G85 4G chipset. This includes two Cortex-A75 cores clocked at 2.0 GHz and six Cortex-A55 cores at 1.8 GHz.
The phone comes with 8 GB of RAM and 256 GB of internal storage. It operates on MagicOS 8.0, which is built on the Android 14 platform.
Connectivity options include 4G LTE, Wi-Fi a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.1, GPS, and a USB Type-C port. The X6b Plus also retains a 3.5 mm headphone jack.
The phone measures 8.39 mm in thickness and weighs 192 grams. Honor, a Chinese smartphone brand that spun off from Huawei, has not yet announced plans for the X6b Plus’s availability in other global markets.