VP/Tech | HONOR X7c: Protected from All-Angles

HONOR launched the newest addition to their X series, the HONOR X7c. With 5-star drop and water resistance, the phone aims to handle all the human things that come with living. In 2024, we shouldn’t worry about dropping or getting our phones wet after all.

So, whether it was an accident or you’re just naturally a bit clumsy, HONOR X7c has got your back. So without further ado, let’s see just how much the HONOR X7c can soar through the rain in another edition of VP Tech.

Build and Design

The HONOR X7c comes in three colorways: Midnight Black, Forest Green, and Moonlight White. The Forest Green variant we have for testing has a smooth vegan leather finish at the back that feels premium to the touch.

It also feels lightweight to carry at 196g. But in case your clumsy self drops it by accident, the HONOR X7c has a Swiss SGS Premium Performance certification of Drop&Crush Resistance that ensures your phone remains intact.

Aside from an all-new HONOR cushioning architecture, this certification assures users that the HONOR X7c comes with impeccable protection. It’s important to note that there’s still a risk of damage if you drop the phone, your phone won’t easily break.

True to its claim, the phone survived after our drop testing. It works perfectly fine with its back looking good and its screen intact and responsive.

Moreover, the HONOR X7c has an IP64 dust-proof and water-resistant rating that ensures the phone’s protection from environmental hazards. Aside from being dustproof, the phone has no trouble surviving water splashes from any direction.

During our testing, we took the HONOR X7c out during a rainy day to test this claim. True to what it says, the HONOR X7c wasn’t bothered by the rain at all. The screen was also responding normally amidst the water droplets on it.

If you need something visual, watch our HONOR X7c splash test on our Facebook page.

Battery and Charging

The HONOR X7c packs a super durable 6000mAh battery that can last you more than a day, especially with casual use. The brand claims the phone could last 24 hours of online streaming with this reliable battery.

Furthermore, the HONOR X7c also has an Ultra Power-Saving Mode that relieves you of accidentally running out of battery. With the Ultra Power-Saving Mode on, your remaining 2% of the battery can last for another 75 minutes of continuous calls.

Moreover, the fun never stops for long with its 35W HONOR SuperCharge that tops up your phone quickly.

Storage and Performance

If you’re wondering about its performance, the HONOR X7c has a total of 16GB of RAM and 256GB of massive storage for all your precious memories and daily tasks.

Thanks to HONOR’s RAM Turbo technology, the phone gets 8GB of virtual RAM on top of its existing 8GB for a total of 16 GB. Paired with the Qualcomm Snapdragon 685, this device has ample power to provide decently optimized performance. Apps load decently fast while maintaining an optimized performance even when multiple apps are open.

If you’re concerned about gaming, the HONOR X7c can run light titles like Mobile Legends: Bang Bang in its lowest settings without encountering many issues. On the other hand, you might start to experience lag when running heavier titles like Genshin Impact even in its lowest settings.

It might not be the most optimized phone for heavy gaming, but its massive 256GB of storage makes up for it. With this massive storage, you can store all applications that you might need for work or entertainment.

Just to put things in perspective, you can store around 60,000 photos within your phone with this big of a storage. If you’re less concerned about gaming but want a phone that can handle keeping memories and aiding you with tasks, then the HONOR X7c might be the phone for you.

Camera

The HONOR X7c boasts an 8MP front-facing camera and a 108MP Ultra Clear Camera with a 2MP depth sensor on its back. These cameras work decently well, especially in great lighting conditions. If you want to capture moments as they happen, these cameras will certainly do a great job at that.

Especially for its price, the HONOR X7c’s camera takes clear and vibrant photos with enough detail. It also has the power to take 3x zoom that still looks great and crisp, perfect for outdoor shots.

As you can see from our sample shots, the contrast and overall quality are sort of what you’d expect from phones, especially within this price range. It may not be the best camera phone out there, but it does its job whenever you need it.

Overall Thoughts

With impeccable durability, reliable battery, and huge storage, the HONOR X7c is a promising device for those in the market for a competitive budget phone. It’s a relevant phone, especially for people whose jobs require being outdoors, rain or shine.

Make dropping and getting your phone wet the least of your worries in this fast-paced world. The HONOR X7c has got you covered from all angles.