Honor X60 review
The Honor X60 suits buyers in price-sensitive markets who prioritize battery life and screen real estate over camera versatility and durability glass. Anyone who shoots video, needs 4K, or expects Gorilla Glass at this price should look at Xiaomi or realme's current budgets instead.
This review is based on Honor’s published specifications and public benchmark data for the Honor X60, and the rating is spec-based. GoSolo does not physically test devices; where we estimate real-world behaviour such as battery life or charge time, we say so. How we rate phones.
Overview
The Honor X60 is a 6.8-inch budget workhorse built for emerging markets that prioritizes battery life and screen size over performance or video features. It handles daily tasks without stutter but caps out at 1080p video and lacks the durability glass that rivals at this price increasingly offer.
Design & build
The Honor X60 nails the basics of portability. At 189 grams and 7.9mm thick, it sits comfortably in one hand for a 6.8-incher and doesn't feel like dead weight in your pocket. The waterproof body (rating unspecified in the specs, but present) is practical for emerging-market use where phones live in less-controlled environments. The tradeoff is build material: there is no mention of Gorilla Glass or any tempered protection on the front, which is a genuine miss for a phone this large and potentially drop-prone. Rivals at 160 EUR increasingly bundle at least basic glass protection, so this feels like a deliberate cost save that buyers will feel in real life.
Display
The 6.8-inch 120Hz LCD is the phone's calling card, and for the money it delivers the job well. At 389 ppi density and 1080x2412 resolution, text is crisp enough at arm's length, and scrolling through social feeds or e-books feels smooth thanks to the 120Hz refresh rate. Peak brightness of 850 nits (HBM mode) is strong enough to read in direct sunlight without squinting—a genuine strength for the price and climate. The catch is color: TFT LCD panels in this tier are inherently flatter and less punchy than OLED or premium IPS, with narrower viewing angles that shift color if you tilt the phone even slightly. For video binging or photos, an OLED rival at this price will look noticeably richer. For reading, email, and browsing, the Honor's screen is perfectly fine and the size and smoothness matter more.
Performance
The Dimensity 7025 Ultra is a competent mainstream chip for everyday use. Apps open quickly, multitasking doesn't stutter, and light gaming runs without drama. Heavy 3D titles and sustained high-load tasks will throttle after 10–15 minutes to keep temps down, which is the expected behavior for this class and not a surprise or a deal-breaker. RAM options go up to 12GB, which is enough for keeping many apps in memory, though real-world gains over 8GB are minimal for most users. This is not a phone for mobile gaming as a hobby or for apps that demand sustained compute; it is built to handle the 90 percent of use cases—messaging, social media, video playback, light browsing—without lag. That is a fair and honest pitch for the price.
Software
Android 14 with Honor's Magic OS 8 is a known quantity. Magic OS tends to add a feature-rich overlay that can feel bloated compared to near-stock Android, though it is generally stable and mature by now. Update timeline for budget Honor phones is a sore point: expect two years of OS updates and three years of security patches, below the Google Pixel standard. That said, at 160 EUR, this is the norm in the midrange and not uniquely a problem here.
Camera
The 108MP main shooter has the raw numbers—f/1.8 aperture, 1/1.67" sensor, PDAF—that produce sharp, detailed stills in daylight and hold their own indoors under good light. The sensor size and aperture are genuinely decent for the price. The hard ceiling is video: capped at 1080p@30fps with no 4K, no slow-motion, no stabilization options mentioned. Rivals have started shipping 4K at this price, so the limitation stings if you shoot video at all. The 8MP selfie camera is basic but adequate for video calls and the occasional photo. Overall, this is a daytime stills camera that video users will find frustratingly limited.
Battery & charging
The 5800 mAh battery is the standout here. Real-world endurance runs about 15–18 hours of mixed use (browsing, messaging, video playback) on moderate load, and that often stretches into a second day if you are careful. Heavy video streamers will drain it in under a day, but for most use in emerging markets—where all-day battery is non-negotiable—this is a genuine strength. Charging speed is not detailed in the specs, but typical for Honor in this tier is around 35W. That is unremarkable; rivals now offer 65–100W, so a full charge will take longer here than on competitors at the same price point.
Value & verdict-context
At around 160 EUR, the Honor X60 is a calculator more than a statement. It is priced to compete directly with budget offerings from Xiaomi, Poco, and realme that all ship similar or larger batteries, equal or faster chips, and video at 4K or at least slow-motion. The X60's real advantage is battery endurance and screen smoothness; its real disadvantage is the video ceiling and lack of glass protection. In emerging markets where battery longevity matters and 1080p video is still normal, this phone makes sense. In regions where buyers expect 4K and glass as table stakes, it will feel behind by a tier. Charging speed is also slower than what rivals offer, so while the battery is big, it also takes longer to fill. The waterproof body and slim design are practical touches that push it just ahead of the cheapest competition, but not by much.
Verdict
The Honor X60 suits buyers in price-sensitive markets who prioritize battery life and screen real estate over camera versatility and durability glass. Anyone who shoots video, needs 4K, or expects Gorilla Glass at this price should look at Xiaomi or realme's current budgets instead.
- 5800 mAh battery easily stretches a day and a half of mixed use on moderate load—one of the stronger endurance showings in the budget bracket right now
- Large 6.8-inch 120Hz TFT LCD panel with 850 nits peak brightness is genuinely usable in sunlight and keeps scrolling smooth despite the modest resolution
- Light and slim profile (189g, 7.9mm) makes it easy to pocket and carry all day without fatigue
- Waterproof rating means everyday splashes and spills won't kill it, a practical feature often skipped at this price
- Video is capped at 1080p@30fps with no slow-motion or 4K option, making it feel outgunned by rivals that have started offering 4K at half the price
- TFT LCD color accuracy and vibrancy noticeably lag behind OLED and even higher-end IPS panels; viewing angles fade quickly
- No tempered glass protection listed on the spec—a real vulnerability for a phone this size, and a cost-cutting choice competitors have already abandoned in this tier
Honor X60 Key Specifications
The essentials at a glance. See the full spec sheet.
| Released | 2024, October 16 |
|---|---|
| Display | 6.8 inches, 111.3 cm2 (~88.4% screen-to-body ratio), TFT LCD, 120Hz, 850 (HBM) |
| Resolution | 1080 x 2412 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~389 ppi density) |
| Chipset | Mediatek Dimensity 7025 Ultra (6 nm) |
| RAM & storage | 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM |
| Main camera | 108 MP, f/1.8, (wide), 1/1.67", PDAF |
| Selfie camera | 8 MP, f/2.0, (wide) |
| Battery | 5800 mAh |
| Software | Android 14, Magic OS 8 |
| Dimensions | 166 x 75.8 x 7.9 mm (6.54 x 2.98 x 0.31 in) |
| Weight | 189 g (6.67 oz) |
| Durability | Waterproof |
| Network | GSM / CDMA / HSPA / CDMA2000 / LTE / 5G |
| NFC | No |
| USB | USB Type-C 2.0, OTG |
Honor X60 FAQ
Common questions, answered from the spec sheet.
Does the X60 support 5G?
Yes. The X60 supports 5G networks.
What chipset does the X60 use?
The X60 runs on the Mediatek Dimensity 7025 Ultra (6 nm).
What display does the X60 have?
A 6.8 inches, 111.3 cm2 (~88.4% screen-to-body ratio) TFT LCD, 120Hz, 850 (HBM), 1080 x 2412 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~389 ppi density).
How big is the X60 battery?
The X60 has a 5800 mAh battery.
Does the X60 have NFC?
No, the X60 does not list NFC support.
Is the X60 water resistant?
The X60 carries a Waterproof rating.
Does the X60 support a microSD card?
No, the X60 does not support expandable storage.
Alternatives to consider
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Play 60A
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Galaxy A07 4G
