The Honor X70 has just landed, and it’s already rewriting the rules of what a budget smartphone can offer. Packing a monster 8,300mAh silicon-carbon battery, this device is built to go the distance-literally. Say goodbye to daily recharges. 
Whether you pick the base model or go for the top-tier 512GB variant, you’ll get 80W wired charging, while the 512GB version also boasts 80W wireless charging-a rare luxury in this price segment.
Available in four bold colors-Phantom Night Black, Bamboo Green, Cinnabar Red, and Moon Shadow White-and configurations up to 12GB RAM and 512GB storage, the X70 is as versatile as it is powerful. Up front is a 6.79-inch AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate, stunning 1200x2640px resolution, and an eye-searing peak brightness of 6,000 nits, all tuned for outdoor readability and smooth performance.
Under the hood is a Snapdragon 6 Gen 4 chipset running the latest MagicOS 9.0 based on Android 15. Camera-wise, you get a 50MP wide shooter with OIS and PDAF at the back and an 8MP selfie cam up front. It may not be a camera powerhouse, but it’s more than sufficient for the casual user.
But where the Honor X70 really flexes is in durability. This phone is practically apocalypse-ready, boasting IP66, IP68, and IP69 ratings, and can survive drops from up to 2.5 meters. Its construction includes tempered glass over a multi-layered shock-absorbing system, culminating in a honeycomb frame that shrugs off damage. Need more? It can handle 85℃ water jets, 4 hours of salt spray, and even full submersion up to 6 meters. Rain? Gloves? No problem-the touchscreen works seamlessly. You can even use its built-in YoYo AI to eject dust and water from the phone.
Pricing starts incredibly low, from CNY 1,399 (~€167/~INR 16,700) for the base 8/128GB version to CNY 1,999 (~€238/~INR 24,000) for the flagship 12/512GB version. The phone is available for pre-order now and ships from July 18.
With performance, battery life, rugged durability, and smart AI features all wrapped into a sub-$250 price tag, the Honor X70 is looking like the budget champ of the year.