Design and Display Get a Toughness Upgrade

The Honor X7e Plus sticks with a large 6.87-inch TFT LCD screen, but the resolution is capped at 720p (1592 x 720 pixels). That’s not going to wow anyone used to sharp AMOLED panels, but for everyday use like scrolling social media, watching videos, or browsing the web, it does the job without draining the battery too fast. A 120Hz refresh rate also helps scrolling feel smoother than the screen resolution alone might suggest.

Where this phone really tries to earn its keep is durability. It carries an IP69K rating, which is a step above the usual IP68 you see on most budget phones. This means it can handle not just dust and regular water exposure, but also high-pressure, high-temperature water jets, something you’d normally only find on rugged, outdoor-focused devices. Honor also says the phone can survive drops from up to 2.5 meters, which is roughly the height of a doorframe. That’s a meaningful upgrade for anyone who tends to be a little clumsy with their phone or works in tough environments.

Performance and Software Under the Hood

Powering the Honor X7e Plus is Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 4 Gen 4 chipset, an octa-core processor with two performance cores clocked at 2.3GHz and six efficiency cores running at 1.95GHz. Graphics are handled by the Adreno 613 GPU. This isn’t a chip built for heavy gaming, but it’s more than capable of handling everyday tasks like messaging, browsing, streaming, and light multitasking without much lag.

Buyers can choose between 6GB and 8GB of RAM, paired with either 128GB or 256GB of internal storage. There’s no microSD card slot, so it’s worth picking a storage tier that fits your needs from the start. On the software side, the phone runs MagicOS 10.0 on top of Android 16, and it comes loaded with Honor’s AI tools, including AI Image to Video 2.0, AI Eraser for cleaning up photos, an AI Recorder, and Magic Portal for quicker app switching. These features add real value to a phone in this price range, since AI tools like these are usually reserved for pricier models.

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Camera Setup Stays the Same

Unlike the battery and durability, the camera hardware hasn’t changed at all from the standard Honor X7e. You still get a 50MP main camera with an f/1.8 aperture, autofocus, an auxiliary lens, LED flash, HDR support, panorama mode, and 1080p video recording at 30fps. On the front, there’s a 5MP camera for selfies and video calls, also capped at 1080p/30fps.

This isn’t a phone built for photography enthusiasts, but the 50MP main sensor should handle daylight shots and casual photography reasonably well. Keeping the camera unchanged also makes sense from Honor’s side, since it lets them focus the upgrade budget on battery capacity and build quality instead, which are arguably more useful improvements for the average budget phone buyer.

Battery and Charging: The Real Highlight

The biggest talking point of the Honor X7e Plus is its battery. Honor has packed in an 8,100mAh battery, a jump of 600mAh over the 7,500mAh battery in the regular X7e. In a phone this affordable, that’s a genuinely large capacity, and it should translate into multiple days of use for light users, or a full day and then some for heavier users who rely on their phone constantly.

Charging speed, however, hasn’t been upgraded alongside the battery. The phone still supports 45W wired charging, the same as the standard model. Given the larger battery size, charging times will likely be a bit longer than on the X7e, but 45W is still a respectable speed for this price bracket. The phone also supports 7.5W reverse wired charging, letting you top up smaller accessories like earbuds in a pinch.

Feature	Honor X7e Plus	Honor X7e
Battery	8,100mAh	7,500mAh
Charging	45W wired	45W wired
Chipset	Snapdragon 4 Gen 4	Helio G81 Ultra
Display Size	6.87-inch	6.61-inch
Water Resistance	IP69K	Standard rating

Full Specifications at a Glance

For anyone who wants the complete technical rundown before making a decision, here’s a full breakdown of the Honor X7e Plus specifications in one place. This should make it easier to compare against other phones in the same price range.

The table below covers everything from the chipset to the fingerprint sensor placement, so you can quickly check whether this phone ticks the boxes that matter most to you.

Specification	Details
Chipset	Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 4
CPU	Octa-core (2x 2.3GHz Cortex-A78 + 6x 1.95GHz Cortex-A55)
GPU	Adreno 613
OS	Android 16, MagicOS 10
Display	6.87-inch TFT LCD, 120Hz, 1020 nits, 720×1592 pixels
RAM	6GB / 8GB
Storage	128GB / 256GB
Main Camera	50MP f/1.8 wide with AF
Front Camera	5MP f/2.2
Battery	8,100mAh, 45W wired charging
Fingerprint Sensor	Side-mounted
Price	Starting at $245

Key Upgrades Over the Standard X7e

Since the Honor X7e Plus builds directly on top of the standard X7e, it helps to know exactly what’s different between the two. Not every spec has changed, so knowing where the real upgrades lie can help you decide if the extra features are worth it for your needs.

Here’s a quick summary of what sets the Plus model apart:

• A larger 8,100mAh battery, up from 7,500mAh on the standard X7e
• A bigger 6.87-inch display compared to the smaller screen on the base model
• IP69K water and dust resistance, offering protection against high-pressure water jets
• A Snapdragon 4 Gen 4 chipset instead of the MediaTek Helio G81 Ultra
• Verified drop resistance from heights of up to 2.5 meters
• The same 50MP main camera and 5MP front camera as the original X7e

Price, Colors, and Availability

The Honor X7e Plus is currently available starting at $245 in the UAE, which is a fair price given the size of the battery and the durability upgrades on offer. Pricing may vary slightly depending on the region and which RAM and storage configuration you choose, with the higher-end 8GB/256GB variant typically costing a bit more.

Buyers looking to pick one up have a small but solid selection of finishes to choose from. Here’s what’s currently available:

• Velvet Black, a classic matte finish for a clean, understated look
• Meteor Silver, a lighter shade with a subtle shimmer
• Desert Gold, a warmer tone for those who want something less common

Final Thoughts

The Honor X7e Plus doesn’t try to be a flagship killer, and it doesn’t need to be. It targets a very specific type of buyer: someone who wants a phone that lasts all day, survives accidental drops and spills, and doesn’t cost a fortune. The bigger battery and IP69K rating make it a genuinely practical upgrade over the standard X7e, even though the display resolution and camera hardware remain modest.

If raw performance and camera quality are your top priorities, there are likely better options at a similar price point. But if battery life and durability top your list, the Honor X7e Plus is one of the more compelling budget phones to arrive this year.

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Frequently Asked Questions

1. What is the battery capacity of the Honor X7e Plus?
The Honor X7e Plus has an 8,100mAh battery, which is 600mAh larger than the standard X7e. It supports 45W wired charging and 7.5W reverse wired charging.

2. Does the Honor X7e Plus have a better camera than the Honor X7e?
No, the camera hardware is identical on both models. Both phones use a 50MP main camera and a 5MP front camera.

3. Is the Honor X7e Plus waterproof?
It carries an IP69K rating, which protects against dust and even high-pressure, high-temperature water jets. It’s not fully waterproof, but it’s highly resistant to water and dust damage.

4. What chipset powers the Honor X7e Plus?
It runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 4 chipset, paired with either 6GB or 8GB of RAM. This is an upgrade from the MediaTek chip used in the standard X7e.

5. How much does the Honor X7e Plus cost?
The Honor X7e Plus starts at $245 in the UAE. Pricing may differ slightly in other regions depending on the RAM and storage variant chosen.