Honor 7X
The Honor 7X is a balanced everyday device, powered by the Kirin 659 (16 nm), suited to light-to-moderate use (2017).
2017 · Lower-mid-range · Android 7.0 (Nougat)ⓘ Grades compare this device against others in its own market segment (Mid-range), not against every device on the site.
⚡ Quick Specs
Size5.93" · 156.5 x 75.3 x 7.6 mm (6.16 x 2.96 x 0.30 in)
ChipsetKirin 659 (16 nm)
RAM3GB | 4GB
Storage128GB | 32GB | 64GB
Main Camera16 MP · LED flash
⚖️ Compare With
✓︎ Pros
✓Sharp 407 PPI screen
✓5.93" IPS LCD display with accurate colours and wide viewing angles
✓Lightweight at 165g — easy to carry
✓3.5mm headphone jack for wired audio without adapters
⊗ Cons
✗Smaller 3,340 mAh battery — may need midday charging
✗Entry-level Kirin 659 (16 nm) — struggles with demanding apps
✗Only 3GB RAM — apps may reload frequently
⚠️ Not ideal for
Heavy usage daysMobile gamingHeavy multitaskingMultitasking
ℹ️ Overview
Announced
2017, December. Released 2017, December
Also Known As
Versions: BND-L21 (Europe); BND-L22 (India); BND-L24, BND-L34 Mate SE (USA); BND-AL10, BND-TL10 (China)
⚙️ Performance
Chipset
Kirin 659 (16 nm)
Entry-level — basic tasks only
CPU
Octa-core (4x2.36 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.7 GHz Cortex-A53)
OS
Android 7.0 (Nougat), upgradable to Android 8.0 (Oreo), EMUI 5.1
RAM
3GB | 4GB
Apps may reload frequently
💻 Display
Sharpness
407 ppi
Sharp and comfortable to read
Panel
IPS LCD
IPS: accurate colours, good brightness
📷 Camera
Main Camera
16 MP
Capable for everyday photos
🔋 Battery
Capacity
3,340 mAh
May need midday charging with heavy use
Type
Li-Ion 3340 mAh, non-removable
📱 Design & Build
Weight
165g
Balanced size and weight
Dimensions
156.5 x 75.3 x 7.6 mm (6.16 x 2.96 x 0.30 in)
Build
Glass front, aluminum back, aluminum frame
Colors
Black, Blue, Gold, Red, Gray
Sensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass
📶 Network
Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
2G Bands
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2
3G Bands
HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100
📡 Connectivity
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
No, the Honor 7X does not support 5G — it supports GSM / HSPA / LTE.
No, the Honor 7X does not have NFC.
Yes, the Honor 7X supports microSDXC expandable storage.
The Honor 7X SIM configuration: Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM.
Yes, the Honor 7X has a 3.5mm headphone jack.
Speaker setup: Yes.
The Honor 7X ships with Android 7.0 (Nougat), upgradable to Android 8.0 (Oreo), EMUI 5.1.
The Honor 7X uses microUSB 2.0.
The Honor 7X supports Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct.
The Honor 7X has 4.1, A2DP, EDR, LE.
