Honor X60 Pro review
This phone suits everyday users in 4G/5G markets who spend most time on social media, messaging, and photography and want a bright display and reliable battery without gaming or heavy processing demands. Skip it if you game, demand fast charging confirmation before purchase, or are willing to spend a bit more for a Snapdragon 7-series rival.
This review is based on Honor’s published specifications and public benchmark data for the Honor X60 Pro, 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 Pro is a straightforward 2024 mid-range phone built around a 6.78-inch AMOLED display and 108MP camera, priced near 200 EUR. It delivers the essentials—5G, a fast display, sharp daylight photos—but the Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 and missing charging spec are real limits for the price.
Design & Build
The X60 Pro is thin and light at 8mm and 188g, with a glass front and plastic back that prioritizes durability over luxury. The plastic rear is a practical trade-off: it absorbs drops without cracking, and Honor rates it water-resistant and drop-proof up to 2 meters. That matters for a phone at this price in emerging markets where replacement costs sting. The design is clean but unremarkable—matte finishes on the back reduce fingerprints, which is fine. Dual nano-SIM support is useful for regional buyers juggling personal and work lines, and satellite connectivity support is a niche feature but shows Honor is thinking beyond cellular networks.
Display
The standout here is real. A 6.78-inch AMOLED at 437 ppi is sharp enough for text and video, but the 3000-nit peak brightness is the prize—it crushes standard LCD panels on readability in direct sunlight, where most budget phones fade to illegibility. The 120Hz refresh rate is now standard at this price, and the motion feels smooth scrolling through social feeds and lists. At 90.7 percent screen-to-body ratio, the display takes up most of the front without notch bloat. This is the part of the X60 Pro that genuinely punches above its price tier.
Performance
The Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 is a capable upper-midrange chip that handles everyday work without fuss: messaging, emails, web browsing, social media, and light productivity apps run smoothly. The Adreno 710 GPU keeps pace for casual use, and the octa-core setup with 8GB or 12GB RAM means you can have a few apps open without lag. Where it stumbles is anything demanding. 3D games beyond casual titles will drop to lower settings and frame rates, and sustained heavy multitasking will show the seams. For buyers in markets where a Snapdragon 7-series phone exists at a similar price, the 6 Gen 1 feels like a step down—less raw power for processing, video editing, or future-proofing. That said, if your diet is messaging, maps, and YouTube, it is entirely sufficient.
Software
Android 14 with Honor's Magic OS 8 is on the current major version, which is good. Magic OS has historically been lighter than some Android skins, though it does add its own UI layer and occasional bloat. The experience is familiar to Android users without major surprises. Updates for a brand like Honor at this price tier are usually two years of major OS bumps and three years of security patches, which is standard industry practice but not a strength.
Camera
The 108MP f/1.8 main camera is the phone's second-best asset. The large f/1.8 aperture and 1/1.67-inch sensor gather enough light to produce sharp, well-balanced daylight photos with good detail. Phase-detect autofocus ensures fast focus lock, and HDR processing is competent. Indoors under artificial light, it holds up better than typical budget 48MP modules because of the aperture and sensor size. The downsides: 4K video maxes at 30fps, not 60fps, and there is no telephoto—just the 108MP wide and an 8MP selfie. The camera is capable enough to make real photos, not great enough to rival any flagship, and exactly what most users at this price expect.
Battery & Charging
The 6600mAh battery is generous and should deliver a full day of moderate use—web browsing, messaging, some video—without needing a midday top-up. The energy efficiency of AMOLED at 120Hz and the Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 helps keep consumption reasonable. However, the spec sheet is silent on charging wattage, which is a serious gap. Honor has historically shipped 66W chargers in its X-series (and the model number BRP-AN00 hints at that), but without confirmation, you cannot be sure of actual charge speed. If it is 30W or less, a 6600mAh cell will take over two hours to fill, which would be slow for 2024; if it is 66W as rumored, it would be respectable. Until Honor publishes this, battery experience is incomplete.
Value & Verdict
At about 200 EUR, the Honor X60 Pro sits in the crowded lower midrange where every euro counts. It offers a genuinely bright AMOLED screen, a capable 108MP camera, and reliable battery stamina—strengths that matter in daily use. The Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 is the limiting factor: it is not weak, but rivals at this price sometimes push a 7-series chip, and that gap shows in gaming and heavy tasks. The missing charging spec is poor documentation and raises questions about the full feature set. If you value screen quality and photo clarity over gaming and speed, and you are shopping in a 5G market, this is solid. If you need gaming or uncertain about charge speed before buying, look at what other brands offer at the same price with better-documented specs.
Verdict
This phone suits everyday users in 4G/5G markets who spend most time on social media, messaging, and photography and want a bright display and reliable battery without gaming or heavy processing demands. Skip it if you game, demand fast charging confirmation before purchase, or are willing to spend a bit more for a Snapdragon 7-series rival.
- 6.78-inch 120Hz AMOLED screen with 3000 nits peak brightness reads clearly in bright sun, far ahead of typical budget LCD rivals.
- 108MP main camera with f/1.8 aperture and phase-detect autofocus captures sharp daylight photos and performs decently in indoor light; not a letdown for this tier.
- 6600mAh battery lasts a full day on moderate use, and the glass-front plastic-back design keeps accidental drops survivable up to 2m without shattering.
- Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 handles apps and social media smoothly but stutters on demanding 3D games and heavy multitasking compared to Snapdragon 7-series rivals at this price.
- Charging spec is entirely missing from the sheet—unusual omission for a 2024 phone, and a potential red flag if it charges as slowly as the battery is large.
- No microSD slot forces a storage choice at purchase; 256GB base tier fills up quickly for video and large app libraries.
Honor X60 Pro Key Specifications
The essentials at a glance. See the full spec sheet.
| Released | 2024, October 16 |
|---|---|
| Display | 6.78 inches, 111.5 cm2 (~90.7% screen-to-body ratio), AMOLED, 1B colors, 120Hz, 3000 (peak) |
| Resolution | 1224 x 2700 pixels (~437 ppi density) |
| Chipset | Qualcomm SM6450 Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 (4 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 | 6600 mAh |
| Software | Android 14, Magic OS 8 |
| Dimensions | 162.8 x 75.5 x 8 mm (6.41 x 2.97 x 0.31 in) |
| Weight | 188 g (6.63 oz) |
| Build | Glass front, plastic back |
| Durability | Waterproof Drop resistant up to 2m |
| Network | GSM / CDMA / HSPA / CDMA2000 / LTE / 5G |
| NFC | No |
| USB | USB Type-C 2.0, OTG |
Honor X60 Pro FAQ
Common questions, answered from the spec sheet.
Does the X60 Pro support 5G?
Yes. The X60 Pro supports 5G networks.
What chipset does the X60 Pro use?
The X60 Pro runs on the Qualcomm SM6450 Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 (4 nm).
What display does the X60 Pro have?
A 6.78 inches, 111.5 cm2 (~90.7% screen-to-body ratio) AMOLED, 1B colors, 120Hz, 3000 (peak), 1224 x 2700 pixels (~437 ppi density).
How big is the X60 Pro battery?
The X60 Pro has a 6600 mAh battery.
Does the X60 Pro have NFC?
No, the X60 Pro does not list NFC support.
Is the X60 Pro water resistant?
The X60 Pro carries a Waterproof Drop resistant up to 2m rating.
Does the X60 Pro support a microSD card?
No, the X60 Pro does not support expandable storage.
Alternatives to consider
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