Honor appears to be preparing an interesting update to its Magic series with the upcoming Magic 9. The standard model is expected to combine a relatively compact display with specifications usually associated with larger flagship phones. New details have now surfaced that reveal more about what Honor could be planning.

Honor Magic 9 key specification tipped

According to tipster Digital Chat Station, the Honor Magic 9 standard version could feature a 6.36-inch flat OLED display and an 8,000mAh-class battery. The battery is said to be based on Honor’s third-generation Qinghai Lake silicon-carbon technology, potentially making it the largest battery in its segment.

The combination is particularly notable because compact flagship phones generally make compromises on battery capacity due to their smaller internal space. An 8,000mAh battery inside a phone with a 6.36-inch display would therefore give the Magic 9 a significant endurance advantage if the reported specifications materialize.

DCS claims the phone’s rear camera setup will include a pair of 200-megapixel cameras. The primary one will use a 1/1.4-inch sensor. The other 200-megapixel camera will be a periscope telephoto camera, which was previously said to feature a 64-megapixel sensor. As reported previously, the camera setup will also include a 50-megapixel ultra-wide lens.

Other reported features include wireless charging and an ultrasonic fingerprint sensor. This standard edition is expected to feature the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chip from last year, but the Pro models launching alongside it could arrive with the all-new Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6-series chipset. For the unversed, the Magic 9 series has already been confirmed to launch on Sept. 28.

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Let’s be real for a second: for a long time, buying a foldable phone meant making a compromise. You wanted that big, beautiful tablet screen in your pocket, but you had to accept a device that felt like a brick, had sub-par battery life, and featured cameras that belonged on a mid-ranger from three years ago.

In 2026, the foldable landscape has fundamentally shifted. Thanks to the absolute magic of silicon-carbon batteries, next-generation titanium hinges, and the sheer brute force of the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 and Tensor G6 chips, the compromises are gone. Foldables are now thinner than some standard slab phones, their batteries are pushing past 6,000mAh, and they pack 200MP camera sensors.

If you are finally ready to ditch the traditional smartphone form factor, here is the definitive guide to the best foldable phones you can buy in 2026.

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8

Samsung basically invented this category, and with the Galaxy Z Fold 8, they have perfected the mainstream foldable formula. Weighing in at just 201 grams, it’s Samsung’s lightest Z Fold ever, making it feel remarkably normal when closed. They’ve finally tweaked the aspect ratios to what we’ve been begging for, giving us a highly usable 10:16 cover screen that doesn’t feel cramped, and a 4:3 inner display that reaches a blinding 3,000 nits of peak brightness.

It is powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 and packs a 4,800mAh battery, making it a safe and reliable choice for most people. Samsung also introduced Flex Titanium Technology, which combines a titanium-alloy film with an enhanced plate to seriously reduce the visibility of the crease over time. The device also features dual 50MP sensors and the new My FanCam auto-tracking feature, making it one of the most refined foldable smartphones available.

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra

If the standard Fold 8 is the mainstream benchmark, the Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra is Samsung bringing its unhinged Ultra philosophy to the folding world. This is for the power users who want absolutely everything without compromise. When unfolded, this thing is an absurdly thin 4.1mm. It features a massive 8-inch main display and bumps the battery up to a 5,000mAh cell.

But the real story here is the camera and productivity suite. Samsung crammed a 200MP primary sensor into this incredibly thin chassis, which actually processes full-resolution HDR imagery, backed by an expanded graphite cooling system so the phone doesn’t melt in your hands.

It also brings the new Gemini Notebook agentic AI features in One UI 9, which can automatically generate meeting recaps and visual summaries, making the Fold 8 Ultra a powerful productivity-focused device.

Oppo Find N6

The Oppo Find N series maintains its wider, passport-like shape, which many users prefer for typing on the cover screen. The Find N6 focuses heavily on camera quality and hinge durability. Using a new 3D-printed titanium hinge, the device manages to keep the inner screen crease very minimal.

The camera system, tuned in partnership with Hasselblad, includes a 200MP main sensor, a 50MP ultra-wide, and a 50MP 3x periscope lens. Oppo also included a large 6,000mAh silicon-carbon battery with 80W wired charging, all within an 8.93mm thick frame.

Honor Magic V6

Honor continues to focus on making foldables as thin as possible. The Magic V6 measures 8.75mm when closed, making it one of the slimmest options currently available. Despite the thin profile, it houses a 6,660mAh battery, which provides excellent longevity.

The displays are quite bright, with the cover screen reaching up to 6,000 nits for HDR content. It features a capable camera setup, including a 64MP periscope lens alongside dual 50MP sensors, and offers software features that integrate surprisingly well with other ecosystems, including basic cross-compatibility with some Apple devices.

Huawei Pura X Max

The Huawei Pura X Max is hard to get in the US, but it is an interesting device if you are looking at international options. In terms of its overall design and book-style form factor, it is actually quite similar to the Galaxy Z Fold 8.

It runs on the Kirin 9030 Pro chip and features a 7.7-inch inner screen paired with a 5.4-inch outer display. It is relatively light at 229g and measures 5.2mm thick when opened. For cameras, it uses a 50MP main sensor with a variable aperture (f/1.4 to f/4.0) to help with natural depth of field, plus a 50MP telephoto and a 12.5MP ultra-wide.

It also packs a 5,300mAh battery with 66W wired charging and supports Huawei‘s M-Pen 3 Mini stylus. The main catch is that it doesn’t come with Google Play Services, which is a dealbreaker for a lot of people, but the physical hardware and updated hinge design are solid.

Google Pixel 11 Pro Fold

The Google Pixel 11 Pro Fold is Google’s latest book-style foldable, focusing heavily on software and everyday usability. It runs on the new Tensor G6 chip and features a redesigned gearless hinge that helps slim down the bezels and reduce the overall weight. For cameras, it uses a 48MP main sensor capable of 30x Super Res Zoom, relying on Google‘s well-known computational photography rather than massive hardware numbers.

A unique addition to the design is the HiLight, a multi-functional LED ring around the camera flash used for color-coded notifications. If you prefer a clean Android interface and practical AI features over having the most extreme hardware specs, it is a very solid choice.

Motorola Razr Fold

Expanding from their popular flip phones, Motorola’s Razr Fold is their entry into the full-sized, book-style foldable market. It uses Corning Gorilla Glass Ceramic 3 for added drop resistance and measures 4.55mm when open.

The device includes an 8.1-inch inner display and comes in several Pantone-validated colors. Inside, it runs on the Snapdragon 8 Gen 5, uses a 6,000mAh battery, and features a triple 50MP camera setup. Motorola is also promising seven years of OS updates for this model, matching Google and Samsung.

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Honor‘s 2026 phone lineup is a little harder to sum up with one standout spec. The company has spent the year trying different ideas across its phones, from the thin and durable Magic V6 foldable to the camera-focused Magic 8 Pro. Then there’s the Robot Phone, which takes a much bigger swing with a built-in gimbal that physically moves the camera to track subjects. Honor first showed the Robot Phone at MWC 2026 before officially launching it in August.

That makes the lineup more interesting than a simple list of newer and older models. Some phones focus on cameras, others on battery life or durability, while the Robot Phone is basically an experiment in what a smartphone camera can become. Here are the Honor phones worth considering in 2026 and what each one does best.

Best Overall

The Magic 8 Pro runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chipset, paired with a 6.71-inch LTPO OLED display at 1.5K resolution and a 120Hz refresh rate. The phone has a claimed peak HDR brightness of 6,000 nits — among the brighter panels on any phone.

What makes it worth picking is its zoom range. It has a 200MP telephoto sensor at 1/1.4-inch, offering 3.7x optical zoom and up to 100x digital zoom. The global version carries a 7,100mAh silicon-carbon battery with 100W wired and 80W wireless charging, while the European model has a 6270mAh with the same charging specs. The phone also carries IP68, IP69, and IP69K ratings for dust and water resistance.

You can get the Honor Magic 8 Pro for around €1,199 to €1,299 in Europe.

Check Honor Magic 8 Pro specs here

Best Foldable

The Magic V6 is built around durability claims that go further than most foldables on the market. Honor coated the outer display with 5,600 layers of silicon nitride, which the company says improves scratch resistance by three times over its previous design, and the phone is also the first foldable to earn both IP68 and IP69 ingress protection ratings.

The inner crease is also less pronounced this year, reduced by 44% compared to the Magic V5, according to Honor. It runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chipset with up to 16GB of RAM and 512GB of storage, and the inner display reaches 5,000 nits of peak brightness while the outer screen hits 6,000 nits. 

It runs on a 7,150mAh battery in China, one of the largest of any foldable currently sold. You can get it for £1999.99 for the 16GB/512GB model in the UK.

Check Honor Magic V6 specs here

Best Mid-Range

The Honor 600 Pro replaced the 400 Pro this year and pushed the camera’s zoom range considerably further in the process. Quick note: the Honor 500 Pro didn’t launch globally.

It features a 6.57-inch AMOLED display at 2728×1264 resolution with a 120Hz refresh rate and up to 8,000 nits of peak brightness, running on the Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset.

The camera is the real draw here. It has a 200MP main sensor with a 1/1.4-inch sensor paired with a 50MP telephoto lens offering up to 120x zoom, well beyond what most mid-range phones attempt, while the standard Honor 600 tops out around 30x. 

The phone ships with a 7000mAh battery, 80W wired charging, and carries IP68/IP69K ratings. It is priced around $929.

Check Honor 600 Pro specs here

Best Budget

The X80i replaced the X70 as Honor’s current mid-tier X-series pick, and it swaps the X70’s battery-first approach for a stronger focus on display quality and durability. It features a 6.6-inch OLED display with 1.5K resolution, a 120Hz refresh rate, and up to 6,500 nits of peak brightness, numbers that are unusually high for a phone in this price bracket.

It runs on the Dimensity 6500 Elite chipset and carries SGS Gold Label five-star drop-resistance certification, with Honor claiming it can survive drops from up to 1.8 meters, along with IP66 dust and water resistance. Pricing in China starts at 1,999 yuan (~ $300).

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Most Unique

Nothing else on this list, or really anywhere else on the market, does what the Robot Phone does. It houses a four-degree-of-freedom titanium alloy gimbal that stays hidden inside the chassis and extends in 0.8 seconds when the camera activates, then rotates a full 360 degrees to track a moving subject automatically, essentially building a miniature camera stabilizer rig directly into the phone. Honor built it in partnership with ARRI, the German cinema equipment maker, adding Log-C video recording and professional LUT color grading tools that are normally reserved for dedicated film cameras.

The camera setup includes a 200MP main sensor mounted on that gimbal, a 50MP ultrawide, and a 200MP periscope telephoto, all running through Honor’s in-house Yuguang H1 imaging chip. It runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 with a 6.31-inch LTPO display reaching 6,800 nits of peak brightness, and a 7,060mAh battery with 120W charging. 

It starts at 9,999 yuan in China, around $1,480, for the 12GB/512GB model. Honor has confirmed there’s no global version planned for this first generation, so buying one currently means importing from China.

Check Honor Robot Phone specs here

Which Honor Phone Should You Buy?

The Magic8 Pro makes the most sense if you want the longest zoom range and the biggest battery in Honor’s current flagship lineup. The Magic V6 is a better fit if durability is a priority in a foldable. 

For a mid-range option, the Honor 600 Pro offers long-range zoom and a large battery without the price of an Ultra flagship. The Honor X80i is worth considering if you care more about display quality and drop protection on a budget. And if you want something completely different, the Robot Phone’s moving gimbal camera makes it the most unusual phone in Honor’s lineup. 

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A new leak adds more detail to the Honor Magic 9 Pro’s camera setup, covering both the front and rear systems.

According to the leak, the Honor Magic 9 Pro will run on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 (SM8975) chipset and use a 1:1 square selfie camera, which would make it the first Android phone with this format. A square sensor gives you a wider field of view for selfies and vlogging, since you don’t have to rotate the phone to switch between portrait and landscape framing. The leak also says this front camera setup borrows some of what Honor built for the Robot Phone. 

Honor Magic 9 Pro rear camera specs

On the rear, the specs match what earlier reports have already covered. You get a 200MP main camera with a 1/1.28-inch sensor, an f/1.57 aperture, and 3-degree OIS, paired with a 50MP ultra-wide lens. 

There’s also a 200MP periscope telephoto camera with a 1/1.4-inch sensor and an f/2.6 aperture. This matches what tipster Digital Chat Station shared back in March, when the dual 200MP setup first came up. Honor’s ARRI partnership is also expected to extend to the Pro model, which should bring improvements to color science and video processing.

The square selfie camera itself isn’t new information. Reports in May already pointed to Honor testing a similar sensor for the standard Magic 9, not long after Oppo was tipped to be working on the same format for the Find X10 series. Honor may end up shipping it first.

The tipster behind this leak also mentioned in the comments that Vivo is preparing its own square front camera for next year. That suggests the format could show up across more Chinese phone makers rather than staying limited to one brand.

The Honor Magic 9 series is expected to launch in China around October, so more details should come out as the launch date gets closer.

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Honor is set to launch the Magic 9 series in September, and ahead of the big reveal, the phone has secured a new certification in China. According to tipster Digital Chat Station, two Honor Magic 9 models have appeared in the regulatory listing with support for 100W fast charging.

The tipster further claims the Magic 9 series has three models, including one with a built-in fan. Honor has already confirmed the Magic9 series will launch on September 28, with pre-orders already open in the mainland.

Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 powers the series

The Honor Magic9 series is expected to use Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen6 chipset. The chip is built on TSMC’s N2P 2nm process, and is expected to offer improvements in performance and power efficiency, along with better support for on-device AI tasks. We have covered more details about Qualcomm’s new chipset in our look at the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen6’s specs.

As for optics, Honor has partnered with German cinema equipment maker Arri for the series. According to leaked specifications, the main camera will use a 200-megapixel sensor measuring 1/1.28 inches. It is also expected to have a wide F1.57 aperture and 3-degree optical image stabilization (OIS). The telephoto is tipped to be a 200MP sensor with a large 1/1.4-inch sensor and an F2.6 aperture. 

With the September 28 launch date approaching, more details about the Honor Magic 9 series should emerge soon. The latest certification listing confirms support for 100W charging, while earlier leaks have already revealed the new 2nm chipset, Arri camera partnership, and 200MP camera hardware.

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Honor has quietly unveiled the Honor 600S 5G, which brings together a large battery, durable build and several AI-powered features in a mid-range smartphone package. The phone has been listed officially with its specifications and key features, giving us a clear idea of what it offers. It is also set to reach Hong Kong and Taiwan markets with an affordable starting price.

Honor 600S 5G specifications and features

The Honor 600S 5G features a 6.87-inch TFT LCD with a 1592×720-pixel resolution, 120Hz refresh rate and up to 1020 nits peak brightness. The display supports DC and dynamic dimming, low blue light and dark mode.

Under the hood, the phone runs on the Snapdragon 4 Gen 4 chipset with 8GB RAM and 128GB storage, while Honor’s RAM Turbo technology can provide a virtual 16GB memory experience. It runs MagicOS 10 based on Android 16.

The phone packs an 8,100mAh battery with support for 45W wired charging. Honor claims the battery can retain more than 80% capacity after five years under its laboratory testing conditions. For photography, it features a 50-megapixel f/1.8 rear camera and a 5-megapixel front camera, with both supporting 1080p video recording.

The Honor 600S 5G also includes an AI key for quick access to features such as AI Memory, Circle to Search, AI image removal and AI summaries. Its AI Image-to-Video 2.0 feature can generate and edit short videos through conversational commands. Other features include NFC, a side-mounted fingerprint senor, and stereo speakers with a claimed 400% volume mode.

The device measures 168.3×78.54×8.30mm and weighs 216.5 grams. It also carries IP68, IP69 and IP69K ratings, along with a claimed 2.5-metre drop resistance certification.

Honor 600S price and availability

The Honor 600S 5G comes in Desert Gold, Misty Purple and Velvet Black color options. The phone is priced at HK$1,999 (~$255) for the 6GB+128GB version in Hong Kong. Apart from HK, Taiwan is the other market that’s expected to receive the Honor 600S.

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Not everyone’s a tablet person. Plenty of people buy one, use it for a week to watch a few shows in bed, and then let it sit in a drawer next to the charger it came with. That’s usually a sign the tablet wasn’t matched to what they actually needed it for. But the ones who do get it, who use their tablet daily for notes, sketching, reading, or genuinely replacing a laptop, tend to swear by them.

The difference in 2026 is that tablets have gotten good enough across the board that almost anyone can find one that earns its keep, whether that’s a massive screen for spreadsheets and Photoshop or something small enough to toss in a bag without a second thought.

Prices have shifted a bit this year too, following the same memory cost squeeze that’s been hitting phones, so a few of these cost more than you might remember from last year’s shopping. Here are five tablets worth considering in 2026.

Apple iPad Pro M5

Apple didn’t make major changes to the iPad Pro‘s design this year, and that’s probably fine. The 13-inch model is still just 5.1mm thick, while the Wi-Fi version weighs 579 grams. Its Ultra Retina Tandem OLED display runs at 120Hz and supports HDR10 and Dolby Vision, with peak brightness of 1,600 nits.

The biggest upgrade is inside. The iPad Pro now runs on Apple’s M5 chip, which brings a noticeable performance boost over the previous generation. Apple claims up to 3.7 times faster performance than the M1 iPad Pro in ray-traced 3D rendering, while gaming tests have also shown better sustained frame rates than the M4 model in demanding games.

Apple has also added its C1X modem and N1 wireless chip. That brings support for Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 6, while 40W charging can take the tablet to 50% in around 30 minutes.

You can get it in 256GB, and it goes all the way up to 2TB. Pricing starts at around $999 for the 11-inch model.

The iPad Pro has always been more expensive than most tablets, and that hasn’t changed. You’re paying not just for the hardware but also for iPadOS, Apple’s ecosystem, and the large selection of apps designed for the platform.

Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra

Samsung has gone all-in on size with the Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra. It features a huge 14.6-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X display with a 120Hz refresh rate and up to 1,600 nits of peak brightness. Despite the massive screen, the tablet is only 5.1mm thick.

It is powered by MediaTek’s Dimensity 9400+ chip with OneUI on top, and you also get S Pen support, which makes the tablet particularly useful for note-taking, drawing, and other productivity tasks. There’s also an 11,600mAh battery with 45W charging.

Samsung has also given the tablet an IP68 rating for ingress protection. The company has confirmed seven years of software updates for the S11 series, which should keep the tablet useful for a long time.

The Tab S11 Ultra starts at $1,299.99 with 256GB of storage and goes up to $1,899.99 for the 1TB model. Samsung also offers a Pro Keyboard that connects through the tablet’s Pogo Pin connector, making it much closer to a small laptop.

OnePlus Pad 4

The OnePlus Pad 4 is built around the idea that a tablet can be a laptop replacement without costing as much as one. Its 13.2-inch LCD has a 3.4K resolution, a refresh rate of up to 144Hz, Dolby Vision support, and peak brightness of 1,000 nits.

Under the hood is Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chip, so there’s plenty of power for gaming and multitasking. But the battery is arguably the bigger selling point. The tablet packs a huge 13,380mAh battery and supports 80W fast charging.

The large battery means you can go for a long time without reaching for the charger, even with heavy use. OnePlus has also equipped the Pad 4 with an eight-speaker system for entertainment.

Depending on the market and storage configuration, the tablet costs around $630 to $700. That’s considerably less than the iPad Pro and Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra while still giving you flagship-level hardware.

Xiaomi Pad 8 Pro

Not everyone wants a massive 14-inch tablet. The Xiaomi Pad 8 Pro takes a more balanced approach by offering plenty of power in a smaller and easier-to-carry package.

It has an 11.2-inch 3.2K LCD with a 144Hz refresh rate, 12-bit color, Dolby Vision, and up to 800 nits of brightness. Xiaomi also offers a Matte Edition with nano-etched anti-glare glass. It gives the screen a more paper-like finish and makes it particularly comfortable for reading and taking notes.

The tablet runs on Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Elite chip, and has a 9,200mAh battery with 67W fast charging. Xiaomi even fitted a 50MP rear camera and a 32MP front camera, although cameras aren’t exactly the main reason to buy a tablet.

Its price starts at €649.99 for the 8GB/256GB version and goes up to €769.99 for the Matte Glass model with more storage. That makes it one of the more affordable ways to get flagship-level performance without carrying a huge tablet.

Honor MagicPad 4

The Honor MagicPad 4 is built to be impressively slim at just 4.8mm thick and 450 grams. Despite the ultra-slim body, it packs a 12.3-inch OLED display with a 3000 × 1920 resolution, a 165Hz refresh rate, and up to 2,400 nits of HDR brightness. Those are flagship-level numbers, especially for a tablet this thin.

The tablet is powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 chip and comes with up to 16GB of RAM and 512GB of storage. It also has a 10,100mAh battery with 66W fast charging, which is impressive considering how little space Honor had to work with inside that 4.8mm body.

It also supports the Honor Pencil 3 stylus and Smart Keyboard, but they are sold separately for €50 or £50 each. MagicOS, for what it’s worth though, may not be as polished as iPadOS or Samsung’s One UI in some areas. But if portability matters to you, the MagicPad 4 is an easy one to consider.

Which Tablet Should You Actually Buy?

The iPad Pro M5 is the best overall choice if you want polished software, powerful hardware, and a strong selection of tablet apps. It’s also the obvious pick for creators and professionals who don’t mind paying more.

The Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra is the better option if you want a huge display, S Pen support, and a tablet that can double as a desktop-style workstation with Samsung DeX. The OnePlus Pad 4 makes more sense if performance and battery life are your priorities. It gives you flagship hardware without the price of Apple’s and Samsung’s top-end tablets.

Go with the Honor MagicPad 4 if you want a stunning display in the thinnest, lightest body you can find. And if you want something smaller and easier to carry, the Xiaomi Pad 8 Pro offers a strong mix of performance, display quality, and price.

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Honor has launched a new budget phone called Play 20A globally. It comes with a large display and a secondary rear screen. Let’s check out its key specs.

Honor Play 20A Specifications

The Play 20A comes with a 6.9-inch IPS screen. The panel features slim bezels and a 90Hz refresh rate, which is standard for current mid-tier and budget devices, offering smoother scrolling than older 60Hz panels.

To support a screen of this size, the phone includes a 6,000mAh battery. Internally, the Play 20A runs on a MediaTek G81 processor. This is an entry-level chipset, which means the phone is built for standard daily tasks like web browsing, messaging, and video streaming rather than demanding applications or intensive gaming.

The device features a secondary display that lets you take selfies with the 13-megapixel main camera. It also shows notifications, call alerts, and media controls for quick access to basic functions.

The device comes with 128GB of internal storage, and you can expand this up to 1TB using a microSD card. For security, the device uses a side-mounted fingerprint sensor built into the frame.

Pricing and Availability

The Play 20A will be available in three colors: Midnight Black, Light Blue, and Starry Purple. The company hasn’t revealed any pricing and availability details yet.

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Smartwatches have improved significantly over the years. They now do far more than count steps and display phone notifications. Modern models can track heart rate throughout the day, record detailed workout data, measure sleep quality, monitor stress, and provide GPS navigation for outdoor activities. Many also include advanced tools such as ECG readings, blood-oxygen monitoring, recovery scores, personalized training plans, and emergency safety features.

The best option depends on the type of exercise you do, the health data you want to monitor, and how often you are willing to charge the device. Some watches focus on detailed training and recovery insights, while others prioritize smartwatch features, comfort, durability, or multi-day battery life.

If you are looking for a good smartwatch to track your fitness, workouts, heart rate, and overall health, these are the best smartwatches you can buy in 2026.

Samsung Galaxy Watch 9

The Samsung Galaxy Watch 9 is the easy recommendation for Android users who want a conventional smartwatch without treating workouts as an afterthought. Available in 40mm and 44mm sizes, it is slim, lightweight, and far less imposing than the company’s rugged Ultra-tier watch.

Its strengths are familiar: continuous heart-rate tracking, sleep monitoring, workout recording, GPS, stress data, blood-oxygen readings, and Samsung’s BioActive sensor platform. But Samsung is leaning harder into interpretation, not just measurement. Features such as Heart Health Score, Daily Cardio Load, Fitness Index, Vitals monitoring, and sleep-based health baselines attempt to turn a sprawling dashboard of numbers into something actionable.

The Watch 9 also offers a bright Super AMOLED display that can reach 3,000 nits, dual-frequency GPS, LTE options, NFC, and up to 32GB of storage. It runs Wear OS 7 with One UI 9 Watch, so it remains useful as an actual smartwatch rather than a fitness tracker with notification spam attached.

Its biggest weakness is battery life. The 44mm model has a 445mAh battery, while the 40mm uses a 390mAh cell, fine for a day or perhaps more, but not Garmin territory. Still, for general workouts, heart-rate tracking, sleep insights, and daily Android life, it is one of the most complete options.

For a wider view of what else is worth buying this year, see our roundup of the best smartwatches of 2026.

Apple Watch Series 11

The Apple Watch Series 11 remains the default choice for iPhone users, and for good reason. It is not the longest-lasting watch here, nor the most rugged, but Apple’s health and safety software remains unusually polished.

This generation adds hypertension notifications, which use long-term optical heart-rate sensor data to look for consistent signs associated with chronic high blood pressure. It also introduces a Sleep Score, combining sleep duration, schedule consistency, awakenings, and sleep stages into one digestible rating. Neither feature replaces medical testing or a clinician, but both could be useful prompts to pay closer attention.

The rest of the package is classic Apple Watch: ECG, irregular-rhythm notifications, blood oxygen tools where available, cycle tracking, noise monitoring, crash detection, fall detection, depth and water-temperature sensors, and a deep catalog of workout modes.

The Series 11 is available in 42mm and 46mm cases, with aluminum and titanium finishes. The aluminum model gets tougher Ion-X glass with a ceramic coating, while the titanium version uses sapphire crystal. Apple rates the battery for up to 24 hours of normal use and up to 38 hours in Low Power Mode. Fast charging can reach up to 80% in around 30 minutes.

Google Pixel Watch 5

The Google Pixel Watch 5 is for Android users who want their smartwatch to be more proactive. It combines fitness tracking with Google’s expanding Gemini AI features, contextual information, and Fitbit-inspired health tools.

The watch comes in 41mm and 45mm sizes and uses a bright 3,000-nit domed AMOLED display. Its dual-frequency GPS is designed to improve route accuracy in dense cities, wooded trails, and other areas where satellite signals can struggle. For runners, cyclists, and hikers, that can matter more than another dozen sports modes.

Fitness features include recovery recommendations based on sleep and heart-rate variability, improved sleep-stage detection, Smart Wake alarms, strength-training guidance, and customized workout plans. Google is also expanding the watch’s role in safety with Breathing Emergency Detection, which uses heart-rate, movement, and barometric data to identify severe oxygen-related emergencies and potentially contact emergency services if the wearer is unresponsive.

Battery life is better than on previous Pixel Watches. The 41mm model is rated for up to 30 hours with the always-on display enabled, while the larger 45mm version can last up to 40 hours

Garmin Venu 4

The Garmin Venu 4 is one of the best choices for people who see fitness tracking as the main event rather than a smartwatch side feature. It is available in 41mm and 45mm sizes and delivers up to 12 days of battery life in smartwatch mode, making it dramatically easier to wear continuously for sleep, recovery, and workout tracking.

Garmin’s health suite is particularly strong. The Venu 4 tracks heart rate, heart-rate variability, Pulse Ox, skin temperature, sleep stages, Body Battery, stress, women’s health metrics, and ECG. The important difference is that Garmin is good at connecting those measurements to training readiness. If sleep quality is poor or recovery is low, Garmin Fitness Coach can adapt workout recommendations rather than simply pushing you to close another activity ring.

The Venu 4 also includes GPS, onboard music, Garmin Pay, Bluetooth calling, smart notifications, a built-in flashlight, and safety-tracking functions. Its software is not as app-heavy as Apple’s or Google’s platforms, but athletes may not care. This is a watch designed for someone who wants reliable heart-rate trends, recovery data, workout plans, and battery life that does not turn every evening into a charging session.

Amazfit Balance 3

The Amazfit Balance 3 targets users who want advanced training metrics without paying flagship smartwatch prices. It features a 1.5-inch AMOLED display, sapphire glass, dual-band GPS, offline maps, Bluetooth calling, 64GB of storage, and up to 21 days of battery life on the titanium version.

Amazfit uses its Hybrid Training System to combine fitness, recovery, and lifestyle data. The system includes BioCharge, LifeLoad, and Training Load metrics. BioCharge estimates current energy and recovery levels. LifeLoad measures daily lifestyle stress. Training Load tracks workout strain.

The Zepp app uses that data to show whether a user should train hard, recover, or adjust their schedule. Weekly Focus and Training Balance tools also help users understand how their workouts are distributed across endurance, strength, and recovery.

The Balance 3 supports more than 180 sports modes. It can recognize 25 strength exercises and eight standard activity movements. It also supports external heart-rate straps, cycling sensors, and running power meters.

Amazfit has added HYROX-specific features, including workout tracking, race simulations, training plans, virtual pacing, and post-race performance analysis. The Balance 3 is a strong choice for runners, gym users, and hybrid athletes who want deeper fitness data and long battery life.

Xiaomi Watch 5

The Xiaomi Watch 5 offers a large battery, Wear OS 6, and a complete set of health and fitness tools. It uses a dual-chip design with a Snapdragon W5 Gen 1 processor and a BES2800 low-power chip. Xiaomi says the watch can last up to six days in regular smart mode and up to 18 days in power-saving mode.

The watch has a 930mAh silicon-carbon battery, a 1.54-inch AMOLED display, sapphire protection, dual-band GPS, NFC, ECG support, and continuous heart-rate and SpO2 monitoring. It also supports more than 150 sports modes and includes offline maps for outdoor training.

Google Gemini is available on the Xiaomi Watch 5, along with Google Wallet, Google Maps, Google Calendar, and the Google Play Store. The watch also supports Xiaomi HyperConnect for smart-home controls and connected-device features.

Xiaomi has also added gesture controls that use EMG, IMU, and PPG sensors. Users can pinch, rub, snap, shake, or rotate their wrist to control functions such as calls, alarms, workouts, camera controls, and media playback.

The Xiaomi Watch 5 is a good option for Android users who want Wear OS features without charging their smartwatch every day.

Amazfit Active 2

The Amazfit Active 2 delivers many key fitness features at a lower price than flagship smartwatches. It has a 1.32-inch AMOLED display, stainless-steel frame, GPS, Bluetooth calling, heart-rate monitoring, SpO2 tracking, stress tracking, temperature sensing, and more than 160 workout modes.

The watch uses the BioTracker 6.0 PPG sensor and includes Zepp Coach training guidance. It can recognize strength-training movements, track running performance, provide virtual pacing, and estimate race achievements.

The Active 2 also offers readiness scores, sleep data, smartphone notifications, music controls, camera controls, and up to 10 days of typical battery life. The premium model includes sapphire glass for added display protection.

The Amazfit Active 2 is a sensible pick for users who want workout tracking, GPS, and heart-rate data without paying for premium smartwatch features they may not use.

Honor Watch 6

The Honor Watch 6 (full review) is built around an idea that many smartwatch owners will find refreshing: not charging every day. Its 980mAh silicon-carbon battery is rated for up to 35 days of use, making it one of the most endurance-focused watches in this group.

It includes over 120 workout modes, dual-band GPS, continuous heart-rate monitoring, SpO2 tracking, stress measurements, sleep analysis, and body-energy estimates. Trail runners get climbing and route-deviation metrics through Honor’s AccuTrack GPS system, while sports such as badminton and football receive more specific performance data.

The 1.46-inch AMOLED display reaches up to 3,000 nits, which should make it easy to read stats during outdoor training. It also has IP69 water and dust resistance, 5ATM water resistance, Bluetooth calling, NFC support in select markets, and gesture controls for managing alarms, calls, and music.

The Honor Watch 6 is less focused on third-party apps than Apple, Google, or Samsung models. But if you prioritize a bright screen, fitness fundamentals, outdoor tracking, and exceptionally long battery life, it is a compelling alternative.

Huawei Watch Fit 5 Pro

The Huawei Watch Fit 5 Pro (full review) focuses on outdoor training and health tracking in a slim, lightweight design. It has a large AMOLED display, built-in GPS, continuous heart-rate monitoring, sleep tracking, blood-oxygen measurements, wrist-temperature tracking, Bluetooth calling, and support for more than 100 workout modes.

Huawei adds several features for more serious activities. The Watch Fit 5 Pro supports trail-running navigation, golf-course maps, ECG alerts, and diving tracking to depths of 40 meters. These tools give it a broader fitness focus than a standard activity tracker, especially for users who run outdoors, play golf, or spend time in the water.

The watch also offers up to 10 days of battery life, which makes it easier to wear overnight for sleep tracking and for multi-day trips without packing a charger. The Huawei Watch Fit 5 Pro is a strong choice for users who want a lighter alternative to a traditional round smartwatch but still need GPS, health tracking, and outdoor sports features.

Oppo Watch X3

The Oppo Watch X3 combines Wear OS 6 with a dual-engine system that moves background tasks to a low-power RTOS platform. Oppo says the approach delivers up to five days of battery life in Smart Mode and up to 16 days in Power Saver Mode.

The smartwatch includes ECG support, continuous heart-rate monitoring, SpO2 tracking, HRV-based stress insights, sleep analysis, dual-band GPS, fall detection, Bluetooth calling, and more than 100 sports modes. It also supports Google apps and services through Wear OS, which gives users access to Google Wallet, Maps, notifications, and third-party apps.

Oppo uses a titanium case and sapphire display protection for a more premium design. The Watch X3 also carries IP69 protection and MIL-STD-810H durability certification. It is a strong option for Android users who want a full Wear OS smartwatch with detailed health tracking and better battery life than most mainstream rivals.

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Honor has added another mid-range phone to its lineup, aimed at people who care more about battery life than anything else.

The Turbo 5G has launched in the Eurasia region. It’s powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 6 Gen 4 chipset and sits firmly in the mid-range. In Geekbench 6, it typically scores around 1,070 in single-core and about 3,060 in multi-core.

You get a 6.79″ AMOLED screen with Full HD+ resolution and a 120Hz refresh rate. The camera setup is straightforward: a 50MP main sensor and 5MP ultrawide on the back, plus a 16MP selfie camera up front.

It comes in an 8GB RAM + 256GB storage configuration. The real highlight is the massive 8,560mAh battery with 80W wired fast charging. Despite that, it weighs 196g, lighter than handsets with 5000mAh batteries. It also carries an IP69 rating for dust and water resistance, so it should handle rougher everyday use better than most phones in this price range. Colour options are black, green, and orange.

Software-wise it ships with MagicOS 10 based on Android 16. In the Eurasia market the starting price is 33,990 rubles (roughly 2,716 yuan or $411 at current rates).

The big battery, solid charging speed, and strong IP69 protection are clearly the main selling points here. The Snapdragon 6 Gen 4 will handle daily tasks fine, but endurance and durability seem to be what Honor is pushing with this one.

Honor hasn’t said anything yet about wider global availability or how many years of software updates buyers can expect. For now, the Turbo 5G just gives people in the Eurasia region another option if they want a large battery and proper water resistance. More pricing and availability details should follow as it rolls out further.

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So how do you put the words Robot and Phone together? It was hard for me to visualize such a product, until I saw it at MWC this year. Then I was thinking, ok a prototype then. But, now it has become a mass-produced product. This is crazy! Anyway, the phone market is kind of boring these years, no matter how this phone really performs, the HONOR Robot Phone does bring a bit of interesting stuff. We just got this one, and this article is just a first impression. Stay tuned if you want to see a comparison with maybe the DJI Pocket 4P. And since this phone is not sold globally, you can buy it from Geekwills.com.

Form Factor

First, let’s talk about the form factor. There are four cameras, the main camera, also the one with the gimbal, is a 200MP, 1/1.28 inch sensor, F1.6. Then there is also 200MP telephoto lens, 50MP ultrawide, and a 50MP front camera, specs are very good.

The main camera can be used as it is, tucked in the camera module, with a lens cover to protect it. But if you do want to use it this way, you must wipe the lens cover often for sure. Then if you use it with the gimbal, you need to slide the cover to the side first, otherwise there will be a notice to remind you.

When the gimbal is fully extended, it does tip the balance over a little bit. HONOR must know it, so there is a special case, a magnetic ring and a lanyard to support a better experience. The magnetic ring is better than most out there, because it can shape into more angles.

The robot camera can also do more things, such as dance with the music, or track human movement while streaming. This unlocks a lot more potential than the pocket cameras.

Image Quality

You must be very curious about the image quality and gimbal performance, right? We did some tests, just like how we use the pocket cameras.

When I walk with the camera, the stabilization is very good. When I put it side by side with the DJI 4P, I can’t see any wobble or image shaking from HONOR. Then I run, it still performs well, only slightly less stable than the DJI.  

Now when it comes to the image quality, there is a slight pity, the video specs top at 2.8K 120FPS. But if you tuck the camera away, it can shoot at 4K 120FPS. So when I compare the footage of 2.8K 30FPS and 4K 30FPS, you can clearly see the stabilization is better with the gimbal out, but the image quality and dynamic range are better from 4K 30FPS. Honestly, I wasn’t expecting this. And I hope there will be an OTA to top it up to 4K, because I see the 4K option is in gray in the settings, not completely invisible.

And since HONOR is working with ARRI on color science, there are all the cinematic tones in the collection, you can choose the best film look you want.

It’s Still A Phone

Now it is still a phone that we can use daily. In that form, it is smaller than all the Ultra and Pro-level phones. But it is indeed heavier, even heavier than the Ultra phones. With the camera module being heavier, you really have to do some brain power training.

Other than that, I still think this phone is really well built. It feels like a carefully engineered masterpiece. I think most people will like it.

Then it comes with Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen5, 12GB+512GB, or 16GB+1TB. Battery capacity 7060mAh. Despite the limited space, the battery is still big. But of course, the gimbal would consume more power, so let’s see how the battery life goes.

Summary

So this is the HONOR Robot Phone, it is truly an engineering masterpiece. There are still some limitations, but we can’t deny that it does bring some fresh stuff to the robot, pocket camera, and phone markets. We will bring you the full review soon.

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Honor just dropped the official spare-parts prices for its new Robot Phone. The phone went on sale August 18 (a few days after its August 12 launch). The 12GB + 512GB version starts at 9,999 yuan (about €1,270), while the 16GB + 1TB model is 12,999 yuan (around €1,650). Barely a week later, Honor has already published the full list of replacement parts on its official channels.

Here’s the rundown:

• Screen assembly: 979 yuan (€124) if you catch the discounted rate, or 1,379 yuan (€175) at the regular price
• Battery: 319 yuan (€40)
• Back cover: 379 yuan (€48)

The motherboard is where it gets painful. Replacing the one in the 12GB + 512GB model will set you back 4,599 yuan (€584). Go for the higher-end 16GB + 1TB version and you’re looking at 6,599 yuan (€838).

Camera modules vary a lot. The front camera is a relatively painless 149 yuan (€19). On the rear side, the 50 MP ultrawide is 199 yuan (€25), the 200 MP periscope telephoto jumps to 879 yuan (€112), and the 200 MP main rear camera is the real wallet-buster at 3,079 yuan (€391).

That high price for the main camera makes sense once you remember what Honor put in there. The Robot Phone is the first phone with a titanium-alloy gimbal system. It’s built with aerospace-grade titanium, is 65% smaller than typical gimbal designs, and uses the first titanium-alloy gimbal that can spin up to 360 degrees per second. Pair that with a 200MP 1/1.28″ sensor and you can see why the module costs so much to replace.

These official prices give owners a clear idea of what repairs will cost once the warranty runs out. Labor will still be extra, of course, depending on where you get it fixed. The list also drives home just how much engineering went into that camera system, and what the long-term ownership costs might look like for this rather unique flagship.

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Honor has been gradually expanding the Play 11 series of mid-range phones in China. After unveiling the Play 11C, Play 11 Plus, and Play 11 Pro, the brand has now taken the covers off the Play 11T, which packs a 120Hz screen, a Snapdragon 4-series chip, and a large battery. Here is a closer look at the phone’s specifications and features.

Honor Play 11T specifications and features

The Honor Play 11T sports a 6.61-inch TFT LCD with a 1604 x 720 resolution, 20:9 aspect ratio, and a 120Hz refresh rate. The display reaches a peak brightness of 1,010 nits and supports DC dimming, software-level low blue light reduction, an e-book mode, and other eye-comfort features.

The phone is powered by the Snapdragon 4 Gen 4 chipset and runs MagicOS 10 based on Android 16. It comes with 6GB or 8GB of RAM and 128GB or 256GB of storage, while Honor RAM Turbo can expand the available memory virtually.

A 7,500mAh battery powers the Play 11T, with support for 45W wired charging. It features a 13-megapixel f/2.2 rear camera with autofocus and a 5-megapixel f/2.2 front camera. Other features include a side-facing fingerprint sensor, 5G connectivity, Wi-Fi 5, Bluetooth 5.0, face recognition, a USB Type-C port, and no 3.5mm headphone jack.

The Play 11T also carries an IP64 rating for dust and water resistance and has received SGS five-star drop and compression certification. Honor claims the device can withstand drops from up to 1.8 metres. It weighs 205g and measures 163.9 x 75.9 x 8.29mm.

Honor Play 11T price and availability

The Honor Play 11T is available in four configurations: 6GB+128GB, 6GB+256GB, 8GB+128GB, and 8GB+256GB, priced at approximately $210, $255, $240, and $285, respectively. It comes in Black, Gold, and Blue color options. Honor has yet to clarify whether the Play 11T will be launched in markets outside China.

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Honor appears to be preparing several ambitious devices for its next product cycle, with a new wide foldable drawing particular attention. The device is reportedly being tested with Qualcomm’s upcoming flagship platform, while other Honor phones are also tipped to receive unusually large batteries.

Honor’s wide foldable could pack a next-gen flagship chip

According to tipster Wisdom Pikachu, Honor’s wide foldable is currently being tested with Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, built on a 2nm process. The tipster claims it is currently the only wide foldable being tested with this platform. If the information is accurate, the device could become Honor’s first horizontally folding smartphone to use the latest generation of flagship silicon.

Earlier information suggests the foldable could feature a 7.6-inch inner display and a 5.5-inch outer screen. Its design is expected to use a new body process with a horizontal camera island. The device is also tipped to pack a 7,000mAh battery and a triple-camera setup led by a 200-megapixel primary sensor, with Honor’s imaging technology also expected to be part of the package.

Honor is preparing more phones with huge batteries

Digital Chat Station has claimed in the above Weibo post that Honor is testing another 11,600mAh battery with a typical capacity of around 12,000mAh, alongside previously mentioned 11,790mAh/12,000mAh-class batteries. Two more single-cell batteries are reportedly rated at 9,800mAh and 9,850mAh, with these solutions expected to appear across the Win 2, X and Power series.

At the same time, Honor is also reportedly working on a second-generation Robot Phone under its Alpha project. DCS said the hardware definition of the Alpha second-generation project is already at a very high level, although it remains unclear whether Honor will introduce another unconventional form factor. The first-generation Robot Phone itself has already been officially showcased by Honor as part of its ALPHA PLAN, featuring a motorized gimbal camera and embodied AI capabilities.

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Honor Pad 20 Pro has finally gone official, bringing a large 12.1-inch display, Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 chipset and a 10,100mAh battery. The tablet follows the Honor Pad 20, which debuted in May, and also gets a Paperlike Edition with an anti-glare display designed to provide a more paper-like viewing experience. Continue reading to find out everything about the new Pro model.

Honor Pad 20 Pro specifications and features

The Honor Pad 20 Pro features a 12.1-inch LCD panel with a 3000 x 1872 resolution, 165Hz refresh rate, 292ppi and support for 1.07 billion colors. It reaches up to 700 nits of brightness and covers the DCI-P3 color gamut. Honor has also included several eye-care technologies, including global DC dimming, dynamic dimming, hardware-level low blue light and AI-based eye comfort features.

The tablet is powered by the Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 chipset, paired with MagicOS 10 based on Android 16. It supports PC Mode with multi-window functionality, mouse and keyboard support, and a desktop-style interface. AI Memo can record meetings, convert audio to text, generate summaries and create mind maps. The tablet also supports the Honor Magic-Pencil 4s, which offers up to 10 hours of continuous writing after a 50-minute charge.

A 10,100mAh battery powers the tablet, with Honor claiming up to 12 hours of video playback, seven hours of gaming, eight hours of notetaking and 13 hours of reading. It also features a six-speaker stereo system with DTS Ultra support.

For photography, there is a 13-megapixel rear camera and an 8-megapixel front camera. Connectivity options include Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 6.0, and it lacks support for SIM slot. The tablet measures 6.29mm in thickness and weighs around 537g.

Honor Pad 20 Pro price and availability

The Honor Pad 20 Pro will be offered in a Gray color option. Honor has not yet revealed its pricing or availability details. As mentioned above, the tablet will also be joined by a Paperlike Edition, which is designed with an anti-glare display that aims to mimic the look and feel of paper for a more comfortable viewing experience.

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After months of leaks and speculation, Honor has finally made its robotic smartphone official. Unveiled today at a global launch event in Guangzhou, China, the Honor Robot Phone is very much a real, mass-produced device — and pre‑orders are already open in China.

Many had written it off as a concept that would never see the light of day, but Honor proved the doubters wrong. The phone’s standout feature is a fully integrated 4‑DoF (four degrees of freedom) titanium mechanical gimbal built directly into the chassis — a first for any mainstream smartphone.

Hands on Experience: Gimbal Hardware – Tiny but Mighty

The gimbal motor weighs just 2.6 grams — 65% smaller than traditional gimbals, yet Honor claims it delivers 200% stronger performance. Over 100 precision components are packed into the mechanism, with most of them on display at the launch venue. The camera can physically rotate, tilt, and track subjects at speeds up to 360° per second, drawing obvious comparisons to a scaled‑down, foldable DJI OSMO Pocket 3.

To protect the delicate gimbal, Honor has added a transparent sliding cover on the surface. Interestingly, the cover can be slid over to the standard camera side, opening the door for third‑party filter attachments — an NV filter, for example. The gimbal only operates when the phone is unfolded, and the Camera app will notify the user if something isn’t right. Despite being made of titanium, durability remains a question mark — one drop could still lead to costly repairs.

During our brief hands‑on time, the mechanism felt smooth and responsive. Thanks to the phone’s powerful chipset, subject tracking is exceptionally fast and accurate. Image stabilization clearly surpasses what traditional smartphones can achieve — a side‑by‑side comparison with a regular phone makes the difference instantly obvious.

We exported a demo clip shot on‑site using the robot phone, and the dynamic range and stability straight out of the camera are genuinely impressive.

Embodied AI and Extensibility

Honor also showcased the phone’s “embodied” AI capabilities, positioning the device as the “brain” and “eyes” for various physical add‑ons. Through the YOYO assistant, users can issue voice commands or use a joystick to make the phone walk or dance. While these accessory kits aren’t yet in mass production, Honor has committed to open‑sourcing them, allowing enthusiasts to 3D‑print their own attachments.

ARRI Partnership and Color Science

A major highlight of the event was Honor’s partnership with ARRI, the legendary cinema camera company. Together, they’ve brought ARRI’s renowned color science to the robot phone, including 10‑bit ARRI LogC3 recording with 14 stops of dynamic range and 11 built‑in ARRI Looks. This isn’t just a gimmick — Honor is positioning the device as a serious tool for content creators. The partnership will extend to the upcoming Magic 9 series, promising cinema‑level imaging upgrades across the lineup.

YOYO Pro: AI That Executes 100+ Steps

Hardware is only half the story. The real intelligence comes from YOYO Pro mode, powered by Alibaba’s Qianwen large language model. Honor has made YOYO’s service on the robot phone free for life. What’s truly impressive is YOYO’s ability to execute over 100 steps of complex tasks with a single sentence — cross‑app, cross‑ecosystem, no problem. The catch? This functionality is currently limited to the Chinese version, and Honor has confirmed that there will be no global version for the first‑generation robot phone.

Pricing

Honor has positioned the Robot Phone firmly in premium territory. The device comes in two configurations: 12GB RAM + 512GB storage priced at CNY 9,999 (approximately $1,480 / £1,100 / AU$2,100), and a higher-end 16GB RAM + 1TB storage variant at CNY 12,999 (around $1,930). It’s worth noting that early market estimates had suggested prices could exceed CNY 15,000, given the cost of the self-developed 4D gimbal mechanism. In the end, the actual pricing came in notably lower than those projections.

Pre-orders opened on August 12 at 8:30 PM, with the first sales officially kicking off on August 18 at 10:08 AM across Honor’s official store and retail outlets. The phone comes in two color options: Star Track Silver and Moon Shadow Gray.

The bad news? As we mentioned earlier, Honor has confirmed there will be no global version for the first-generation Robot Phone. For now, this one is strictly a China-exclusive. International readers interested in getting their hands on one early can check availability through GeekWills.

Final Thoughts

The Honor Robot Phone is far from perfect, but we have to respect the ambition. Turning a wild concept into a shipping product is no small feat. This is a first‑gen device in a brand‑new category, and from our early hands-on experience, it’s genuinely impressive.

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Honor has had a busy smartphone year so far. From flagships and 10,000mAh battery phones to a foldable and, recently, even a gimbal camera phone, the company has done it all. And if a new rumor is to be believed, the streak won’t stop for the rest of 2026.

A new leak from tipster Digital Chat Station claims the Honor is preparing several new smartphone launches between September and the end of 2026. The lineup is expected to include flagship phones, gaming-focused devices, and more affordable models.

The first major launch is the Honor Magic 9 series, which has been confirmed for September. According to previous reports, the series could use a 2nm Snapdragon processor and feature camera technology developed with ARRI. 

Honor could then turn its attention to gaming with the Honor Win 2 series. It is reportedly planned for October, and the leak mentions a Snapdragon SM8975 (8 Elite Gen 6) chipset under the hood.

Previous reports also claim the phones could come with a 10,000mAh+ battery, a built-in cooling fan, and a 6.89-inch OLED panel offering a 2K+ resolution and a 185Hz refresh rate. 

Honor 700 series, Power 3 and X series also launching before 2027

Honor may also expand its mid-range lineup before the end of the year. Digital Chat Station mentions the Honor 700 series, along with new phones under the X and Power 3 series.

The company has already been pushing battery capacity in its affordable phones. For example, the recently launched Honor X7e comes with a large 7,500mAh battery at a budget price. The leak claims these mid-rangers will keep chasing bigger batteries, with some models reportedly setting new capacity records for their price bracket.

Put it all together, Honor could launch four or five major smartphone series in just around four months. This would make the second half of 2026 a busy period for the company.

However, it is important to note that Honor has not officially confirmed this release schedule. So treat the details as a leak until the company says otherwise.

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Honor has just launched the futuristic Robot Phone in China and is scheduled to launch its next flagship, the Magic 9 series, on September 28 in the country. Apart from the Magic 9 lineup, the brand is said to be working on several other smartphones, and recent Weibo posts by reliable tipster Digital Chat Station give an idea of what to expect from them.

Honor phone with rear display in the making

According to DCS, Honor is reportedly evaluating a native rear-display design for a slim, camera-focused smartphone. The secondary screen is said to measure around 1.7 inches, while the flagship line is currently not expected to adopt this design.

While he has not specified the name of the device, the upcoming Honor 700 series may feature this rear display. Based on previous release patterns, the 700 lineup may break cover in November or December this year in China.

In a separate Weibo post, DCS mentioned that Honor is said to have started trial production of a new battery with a rated capacity of 11,790mAh and a rated energy of 43.86Wh. Its typical capacity is expected to be around 12,000mAh, making it another ultra-large battery being tested by the company.

The tipster has not revealed which upcoming Honor phone will use it, but there is a possibility that it may power the upcoming Honor Power 3, which may break cover by early 2027. This phone is expected to feature the next-generation 3nm Dimensity 8600 chip.

Honor’s wide foldable phone in the works

DCS also claims that Honor is exploring a wide-screen foldable, although the project has reportedly not entered formal development yet. If approved, the company is considering a larger-screen version, as the two existing wide foldable phones on the market reportedly feature displays in the 6.3- to 6.4-inch range. Previous reports have claimed that it will pack a 20-megapixel main camera, a Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 chip, and a 7,000mAh battery.

Apart from these devices, Honor is said to be accelerating the launch of the Win 2 series of gaming-focused phones. It is speculated that the Win 2 models may debut as early as October in China.

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Honor has confirmed the launch date for its next flagship smartphone series, with the Honor Magic 9 lineup scheduled to arrive in September. The company has also teased major upgrades in performance, imaging and AI. Here is what to expect from the upcoming flagship series.

Honor Magic 9 series: 2nm chip and ARRI imaging           

After the Robot Phone launch event, Honor CEO Li Jian confirmed that the Magic 9 series will officially debut on September 28 in Beijing. The company has also opened early reservations for the upcoming flagship lineup.

The Magic 9 series is expected to be among the first smartphones powered by Qualcomm’s next-generation Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 flagship platform based on a 2nm manufacturing process. This could make the series one of the earliest Android flagships to enter the 2nm era, with improvements expected in performance, power efficiency and on-device AI capabilities.

According to Digital Chat Station, the Magic 9 series is tipped to feature a 200-megapixel primary camera with a 1/1.28-inch sensor, an f/1.57 aperture and 3-degree optical image stabilization. It is also expected to carry a 200-megapixel periscope telephoto camera with a 1/1.4-inch sensor and f/2.6 aperture.

Honor has partnered with German professional imaging company ARRI for the series. The collaboration is expected to bring features such as ARRI LogC3, ARRI Look and an ARRI movie mode, with the focus extending to both photography and video recording.

The Magic 9 series is expected to feature a 6.8-inch 1.5K LTPO 2.5D flat display. Other reported specifications include a large battery with a capacity expected to start with an 8, alongside fast wireless charging, 3D facial recognition and 3D ultrasonic fingerprint scanning.

Finally, the lineup is expected to include at least three models, namely the Magic 9, Magic 9 Pro, and Magic 9 Pro Max.

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Honor has unveiled the much anticipated and futuristic Robot Phone, which comes with a robotic gimbal camera, in China. At the same event, the brand also offered the first official glimpse of the upcoming Honor Magic 9 series, revealing its new camera design and ARRI imaging collaboration ahead of its September launch.

Honor Magic 9 series design revealed with ARRI imaging collaboration

The Honor Magic 9 series is officially set to arrive in September, and the company has already started receiving its blinders through the Honor Shop (online store) in China. The first official glimpse reveals a large circular rear camera module placed towards the upper-left corner, marking a departure from the previous generation’s centred circular camera design.

The visible design shows a premium metal frame, a refined antenna layout, and an ARRI branding mark placed around the camera module. The camera island appears inspired by professional cinema equipment, with a large circular layout housing multiple sensors. Honor is expected to bring ARRI’s color science and imaging technologies to the Magic 9 series, including ARRI LogC3, ARRI Look, and an ARRI cinema mode.

Honor previously announced a global imaging partnership with ARRI, a German cinema technology company known for its professional cameras and film-making solutions. The Magic 9 series is expected to be among the upcoming consumer devices that benefit from this collaboration.

The lineup is expected to include three models: the standard Magic 9, Magic 9 Pro, and Magic 9 Pro Max. The series is tipped to be among the first smartphones powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro flagship platform. Other expected upgrades include enhanced AI features and improved imaging capabilities.

Reports suggest the series may include dual 200-megapixel cameras and Honor’s in-house imaging chip. The phones are also expected to introduce a new software experience focused on more advanced AI interactions.

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Honor just made the wait official. After months of teasers and leaks about its robotic gimbal camera, the company took the stage today to launch the Robot Phone, and it lives up to the hype it built for itself. 

Honor Robot Phone is all about its robotic gimbal camera

You get a phone that folds a full camera rig into its body. Honor calls it a titanium alloy gimbal, which the company built from aerospace-grade titanium and shrank the whole mechanism by 65% compared to typical gimbals you’d find on a standalone camera. 

The motor driving it weighs just 2.6 grams, yet it can spin the camera at up to 360 degrees per second, so it keeps up with fast subjects, quick pans, and sudden stops without a stutter. Honor says it packed over 100 precision parts and more than 60 manufacturing processes into that tiny structure, backed by over 100 patents the company developed in-house.

The camera hardware itself is just as ambitious. You’re looking at a 200MP main sensor sitting on the gimbal, paired with a 50MP ultra-wide lens covering 122 degrees and a 200MP periscope telephoto lens with 2.7x zoom. Honor even built its own image chip for the phone, called the Driving Light H1.

The company has worked with camera manufacturer ARRI to bring professional video features to the smartphone. The Robot Phone supports ARRI LogC3 encoding and LUT color grading files.

Honor is also introducing ARRI Look for mobile imaging, which lets users apply cinematic color effects with a single tap. The more advanced ARRI Cinema Mode includes features such as false-color monitoring, focus peaking, and cinematic aspect ratios.

YOYO Pro brings AI automation to the phone

The other major part of the Robot Phone is its AI system. Honor introduced its new YOYO Pro mode that can apparently perform long and complicated tasks automatically.

According to Honor, YOYO can execute more than 100 steps consecutively from a single command. Honor has also worked with Alibaba’s Qwen large language model to develop an AI solution optimized for mobile devices.

The company is positioning YOYO Pro as more than a traditional voice assistant. It can understand the user’s situation, recognize emotional states, and learn from usage habits and the surrounding environment. Honor says this is part of its larger push toward “embodied intelligence,” where AI can interact with the physical world and perform actions on behalf of the user.

The Robot Phone also introduces a YOYO Skills Store where users can install new skills with a single click. Honor says developers and creators can also use more than 100 system resources to create their own features.

Compact display and flagship hardware

The Honor Robot Phone features a 6.31-inch flat LTPO display with a 2640 x 1216 resolution. The screen can reach a peak brightness of 6,800 nits and uses an AR reflective film.

Under the hood, the phone is powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 processor. It comes with up to 16GB of RAM and 1TB of storage.

The phone also uses a four-microphone array with an AI intelligent pointing algorithm. Honor says the direction of sound pickup can follow the camera’s gaze. 

The combination of the mechanical camera system, large battery, and flagship hardware makes the Robot Phone a relatively heavy smartphone at 248 grams. However, Honor says its engineering work allowed all of these components to fit into a body that is just 9.59mm thick.

Honor Robot Phone Price and Availability

The Honor Robot Phone has been launched in two configurations. The 12GB RAM and 512GB storage model costs 9,999 yuan ($1,482), while the 16GB RAM and 1TB storage model will go for CNY 12,999 ($1,927).

The phone will be available in two colors: Star Trail Silver and Moon Shadow Gray. It will officially go on sale on August 18.

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Vivo Y500 and Honor X7e Plus target buyers looking for long battery life, durable designs, and modern Android software without entering the premium price segment. While both devices share an 8,100mAh battery, stereo speakers, and Android 16, they take different approaches in display technology, performance, cameras, and overall user experience. Here’s a detailed comparison to help you decide which smartphone is the better buy.

Major Features:

Design and Display

Build and Feel

Both smartphones feature a glass front with a plastic frame and back, while offering IP68/IP69-rated dust and water resistance, making them suitable for everyday outdoor use. The Vivo Y500 also carries MIL-STD-810H certification, adding an extra layer of durability for accidental drops and harsh environments. Meanwhile, the Honor X7e Plus stands out with its advertised 2.5-meter drop resistance, which should appeal to users prioritizing physical toughness. Both feel well protected, but Vivo’s military-grade certification provides greater confidence for long-term durability.

Display Quality

Display quality is where the Vivo Y500 creates a significant gap. It features a 6.83-inch AMOLED panel with a sharp 1260 × 2800 resolution, HDR support, a smooth 120Hz refresh rate, and an impressive peak brightness of 5,000 nits. The Honor X7e Plus uses a larger 6.87-inch TFT LCD with a 120Hz refresh rate but only HD+ resolution and substantially lower brightness. The AMOLED panel delivers richer colors, deeper blacks, and noticeably sharper visuals, making media consumption and gaming far more enjoyable.

Verdict

The Vivo Y500 clearly leads in design and display. Both phones are highly durable, but Vivo combines rugged protection with a vastly superior AMOLED display that feels more premium in daily use. Honor remains practical, yet its LCD panel is difficult to justify against Vivo’s impressive screen quality.

Specifications Including Battery

Performance

The Vivo Y500 is powered by the Unisoc T7300, while the Honor X7e Plus runs on Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 4 Gen 4. On paper, the Snapdragon chip benefits from a stronger Adreno GPU and slightly higher CPU clocks, making it the better choice for casual gaming and graphics-intensive tasks. Vivo counters with faster UFS 2.2 storage across all variants and a higher starting RAM configuration of 8GB, which helps improve multitasking. In everyday use, both should feel responsive, although Honor holds a small advantage in graphics performance.

Battery and Charging

Battery endurance is a major highlight on both devices, thanks to their enormous 8,100mAh batteries, easily capable of lasting two days for most users. The Honor X7e Plus supports slightly faster 45W charging, while the Vivo Y500 offers 44W charging alongside reverse wired charging and bypass charging. The bypass charging feature is particularly useful during extended gaming sessions because it reduces battery stress while plugged in, making Vivo feel more thoughtfully equipped.

Verdict

Performance is closely matched, with Honor edging ahead in chipset efficiency and GPU capability. However, Vivo’s higher RAM options, faster storage, and useful battery features make it the more balanced package. Battery life is essentially equal, but Vivo delivers a slightly more refined overall experience.

Camera

Main and Secondary Lenses

Both smartphones feature a 50MP primary camera supported by an auxiliary sensor and can record videos at 1080p 30fps. The Honor X7e Plus includes autofocus, which should improve focusing consistency during everyday photography. However, Vivo compensates with HDR support and image processing that should pair well with its higher-quality display when reviewing photos. Neither device targets photography enthusiasts, but both are capable of producing reliable daylight images for social media and casual use.

Selfie Camera

The front camera is one of the biggest differences between these phones. The Vivo Y500 includes a 32MP selfie camera capable of capturing significantly more detailed portraits and sharper video calls. The Honor X7e Plus relies on a basic 5MP sensor, which is adequate for occasional video calls but falls behind for selfies and content creation. Users who frequently use the front camera will immediately notice Vivo’s advantage.

Verdict

While the rear cameras remain competitive, the Vivo Y500 wins this category comfortably thanks to its excellent 32MP selfie camera. Honor’s autofocus-equipped rear camera is a welcome addition, but the limited front camera significantly reduces its appeal for modern smartphone users.

Pricing

Vivo Y500 is priced around $250 (approximately ₹22,000), while the Honor X7e Plus is priced around $275 (approximately ₹23,000). Vivo offers a premium AMOLED display, higher-resolution screen, larger selfie camera, optical in-display fingerprint scanner, and practical features such as bypass charging at a lower price. Honor justifies its higher price with the Snapdragon platform, NFC support in select markets, and stronger drop resistance, but those upgrades may not outweigh the display compromise.

For buyers focused on multimedia, photography, and everyday usability, Vivo delivers stronger overall value. Honor remains attractive for users who prioritize Qualcomm hardware and NFC functionality, but its pricing feels slightly ambitious considering the display limitations.

Verdict

The Vivo Y500 offers better value for money. Despite costing less, it delivers several premium features that noticeably improve daily use. Honor has its strengths, but Vivo provides a more complete package for the price.

Disclaimer:
Prices are approximate and may vary based on country, region, launch timing, and applicable taxes. Always check whether the listed price is for a China unit or a global/international variant when purchasing.

Conclusion

The Vivo Y500 distinguishes itself with a brilliant AMOLED display, HDR support, 5,000-nit peak brightness, a 32MP selfie camera, bypass charging, UFS 2.2 storage, and an optical in-display fingerprint sensor. The Honor X7e Plus counters with the Snapdragon 4 Gen 4 chipset, optional NFC support, autofocus on the main camera, aptX HD Bluetooth, and impressive drop resistance. Both deliver exceptional battery life, but they prioritize different user experiences.

Verdict

Vivo Y500 is the stronger all-around smartphone. Its outstanding display, better selfie camera, richer feature set, and lower price make it the easier recommendation for most buyers. The Honor X7e Plus is worth considering only for users who specifically prefer Qualcomm hardware, NFC support, and enhanced drop protection.

FAQs

1. Which phone is better for gaming?
The Honor X7e Plus offers slightly better gaming performance thanks to its Snapdragon 4 Gen 4 chipset and Adreno GPU.

2. Which phone has the better selfie camera?
The Vivo Y500 wins with its 32MP front camera, delivering sharper selfies and better-quality video calls.

3. Do both phones offer long battery life?
Yes. Both feature an 8,100mAh battery that can comfortably last up to two days with typical use.

4. Which phone offers better value for money?
The Vivo Y500 delivers stronger overall value by combining a premium display, better selfie camera, and competitive pricing.

5. Which smartphone should most buyers choose?
Most buyers will prefer the Vivo Y500 for its balanced features, premium display, and excellent everyday experience.

Disclaimer: Prices, specifications, and availability may vary by region and retailer. Recommendations in this article are based on editorial opinion, feature-based value, and market positioning at the time of writing. Readers are advised to do their own research before making a purchase.

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• Honor X7e Plus vs Samsung Galaxy A37: Which Mid-Range Phone Should You Buy?
• Redmi K100 Pro vs Redmi K100 Pro Max: What the Leaks Reveal About Xiaomi’s Next Flagships
• Vivo X300 E vs OnePlus 15: Which Flagship Offers Better Value in 2026?

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Honor X7e Plus and Samsung Galaxy A37 take different approaches to the mid-range segment. Honor prioritizes battery life and durability, while Samsung focuses on display quality, performance, cameras, and long-term software support. Here’s how they compare across every major category. 

Major Features:

Design and Display

Build and Feel

The Honor X7e Plus focuses on durability with an IP68/IP69K rating and 2.5-meter drop resistance, making it well-suited for users who prioritize ruggedness. Its plastic construction helps absorb impacts, while the overall design targets practicality over premium styling. The side-mounted fingerprint scanner is fast and familiar for everyday use.

The Samsung Galaxy A37 takes a more premium approach with Gorilla Glass Victus+ on both the front and back, along with an IP68 rating. The optical in-display fingerprint scanner and cleaner finish give it a more flagship-like appearance. It feels better suited for users who value refinement as much as durability.

Display Quality

Honor equips the X7e Plus with a 120Hz TFT LCD panel that delivers smooth scrolling and adequate outdoor visibility. However, the HD+ resolution limits sharpness, and LCD technology cannot match the deeper blacks and vibrant colors of AMOLED.

Samsung clearly pulls ahead with a 120Hz Super AMOLED display featuring Full HD+ resolution, higher peak brightness, richer contrast, and stronger protection. Daily media consumption simply feels more immersive and polished on the Galaxy A37.

Verdict

The Honor X7e Plus emphasizes toughness, while the Samsung Galaxy A37 delivers a noticeably superior viewing experience and more premium materials. For overall design, display quality, and everyday usability, Samsung offers a stronger package.

Specifications Including Battery

Performance

The Honor X7e Plus runs on Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 4 Gen 4 paired with Android 16 and MagicOS 10. It comfortably handles everyday applications, streaming, messaging, and casual gaming, although demanding games require lower graphics settings. Its hardware is designed more for efficiency than outright speed.

Samsung’s Galaxy A37 features the 4nm Exynos 1480 chipset with the Xclipse 530 GPU and faster UFS 3.1 storage. Multitasking is smoother, app launches are quicker, and gaming performance is noticeably stronger. Samsung also promises six major Android updates, giving it a significant long-term advantage.

Battery and Charging

Battery life is where Honor stands out. The enormous 8,100mAh battery can easily last multiple days for moderate users, while 45W charging and reverse wired charging add extra convenience.

Samsung pairs its 5,000mAh battery with the same 45W charging speed. Although endurance is shorter, it remains sufficient for a full day of heavy use while maintaining a slimmer overall profile.

Verdict

Performance, software support, and storage speed clearly favor the Galaxy A37. However, battery endurance belongs comfortably to the Honor X7e Plus. Users wanting maximum longevity should choose Honor, while Samsung remains the better all-around performer.

Camera

Main and Secondary Lenses

Honor keeps things simple with a 50MP primary camera supported by an auxiliary sensor. Photos in daylight are respectable, with pleasing colors and decent dynamic range. The camera performs reliably for everyday photography, although the lack of an ultrawide lens limits creative flexibility. Video recording is restricted to 1080p.

Samsung delivers a more versatile setup featuring a 50MP main camera with OIS, an 8MP ultrawide camera, and a dedicated macro sensor. Optical image stabilization improves low-light photography, while 4K recording and gyro-EIS produce steadier videos. The extra lenses make the camera system far more adaptable.

Selfie Camera

The Honor X7e Plus includes a basic 5MP front camera suitable for video calls and casual selfies, but detail and dynamic range remain limited.

Samsung’s 12MP selfie camera captures sharper images and supports 4K recording with 10-bit HDR, making it a much stronger choice for creators and social media users.

Verdict

Samsung comfortably wins the camera comparison with better stabilization, additional lenses, stronger video capabilities, and a much higher-quality selfie camera. Honor performs adequately for casual photography, but the Galaxy A37 offers a far more complete imaging experience.

Pricing

The Honor X7e Plus is priced around $275 (₹23,000), positioning it as an affordable mid-range smartphone with standout battery capacity, excellent durability, stereo speakers, and reliable everyday performance. Considering its rugged construction and exceptional battery life, it delivers strong value for buyers focused on practicality rather than premium multimedia features.

The Samsung Galaxy A37 is priced around $375 (₹42,000), placing it in a more premium segment. The higher price brings meaningful upgrades, including a Super AMOLED display, a faster processor, Gorilla Glass Victus+ protection, superior cameras, UFS 3.1 storage, Wi-Fi 6 support, and six years of Android upgrades. The price increase is substantial, but the improvements extend well beyond raw specifications.

Verdict

The Honor X7e Plus offers outstanding value for buyers seeking battery life and durability on a tighter budget. The Samsung Galaxy A37 justifies its higher price with a far more premium overall experience, making it the better long-term investment.

Conclusion

The Honor X7e Plus distinguishes itself with its massive 8,100mAh battery, IP68/IP69K certification, drop resistance, and reverse wired charging. It is designed for users who prioritize endurance, outdoor reliability, and extended battery life above everything else.

The Samsung Galaxy A37 counters with a premium Super AMOLED display, Gorilla Glass Victus+ protection, Exynos 1480 performance, optical image stabilization, 4K video recording, faster storage, Wi-Fi 6 connectivity, eSIM support, and six major Android updates. The combination creates a more refined smartphone that should remain competitive for years.

Verdict

Choose the Honor X7e Plus if exceptional battery life, rugged durability, and value are the highest priorities. Choose the Samsung Galaxy A37 for a better display, stronger performance, superior cameras, longer software support, and a significantly more polished everyday smartphone experience.

FAQs:

1. Which phone is better for gaming?
The Samsung Galaxy A37 delivers smoother gaming thanks to its Exynos 1480 chipset, faster GPU, and UFS 3.1 storage.

2. Does Honor X7e Plus have better battery life?
Yes. Its massive 8,100mAh battery can comfortably outlast the Galaxy A37 in everyday usage.

3. Which phone takes better photos?
The Samsung Galaxy A37 offers better photography with OIS, an ultrawide camera, and improved video recording capabilities.

4. Which phone offers better value for money?
The Honor X7e Plus provides excellent value for users prioritizing battery life, durability, and affordability.

5. Which phone is worth buying in 2026?
It depends on your priorities. Choose Samsung for a premium experience or Honor for exceptional battery endurance and ruggedness.

Disclaimer: Prices, specifications, and availability may vary by region and retailer. Recommendations in this article are based on editorial opinion, feature-based value, and market positioning at the time of writing. Readers are advised to do their own research before making a purchase.

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• Vivo X300 E vs Samsung Galaxy S26: Which Flagship Offers Better Value?

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Honor has launched the MagicOS 11 closed beta program, which allows select users to test new features and changes ahead of the public release. The company has begun accepting applications for the first batch of devices, which includes a total of 17 devices.

Along with the list of eligible devices in the first batch, the company has also shared its beta rollout plans.

MagicOS 11 closed beta program: List of devices in the first batch

Smartphone

• Honor Magic V6
• Honor Magic V5
• Honor Magic 8 RSR Porsche Design
• Honor Magic 8 Pro
• Honor Magic 8 Pro Air
• Honor Magic 8
• Honor Magic 7 RSR Porsche Design
• Honor Magic 7 Pro
• Honor Magic 7
• Honor WIN
• Honor WIN RT
• Honor GT Pro
• Honor 600 Pro
• Honor 600 Super Edition
• Honor 600 Vitality Edition

Tablets

• Honor MagicPad 3 Pro
• Honor MagicPad 3 Pro 12.2

Eligible Honor smartphone users can apply for the beta testing until August 11, while tablet owners can submit their entry until August 21. It’s important to note that Honor is recruiting only 2,000 users per model. So, if you want to be a part of it, submit your participation at the earliest possible.

For smartphone users, Honor will begin reviewing applications from August 12 to August 14, and start pushing beta updates on or before August 18.

For tablet users, the review period will be August 24 to August 25, and the beta updates will start rolling out from on or before August 28.

How to register for Honor MagicOS 11 beta program?

Honor recommends upgrading the firmware version to 10.0.0.170 to be eligible for the beta program.

Follow the steps to register your application:

1. Open the “My Honor” app on your device.
2. Go to the “Club” section.
3. Tap on the available MagicOS testing opportunity.
4. Submit your application.

Once a beta update starts rolling out to your device, you can install it from the Software update section in Settings > System and Updates.

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Honor is reportedly preparing the next-generation Win series flagship smartphones, following the launch of the original lineup last year. The upcoming Honor Win 2 series is expected to focus on extreme performance and battery life, combining a next-generation 2nm chipset with a massive battery pack. A new leak, courtesy of tipster Digital Chat Station, suggests that it will be unveiled much earlier than the first generation.

Honor Win 2 series could bring 2nm chip and huge battery

According to the tipster, the Honor Win 2 series may arrive as soon as October. This is around two months earlier than the first-generation Honor Win launch, which took place in December 2025.

The device is expected to feature a 10,000mAh battery, continuing the brand’s push towards larger battery capacities that started with the first Honor Win model.

The upcoming phone is also tipped to become one of the first smartphones powered by the upcoming Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 series platform based on a 2nm manufacturing process. To handle the higher performance output from the next-generation Snapdragon chip, the Honor Win 2 series could include an active cooling fan. The system is designed to improve heat dissipation during demanding tasks such as gaming and video rendering, helping maintain stable performance for longer periods.

The active cooling solution could allow the phone to reduce thermal throttling during extended gaming sessions while keeping surface temperatures under control. Combined with the large battery capacity, the device is expected to target users who want long-lasting performance without frequent charging.

The Honor Win 2 series is also expected to feature a 6.89-inch OLED panel offering a 2K+ resolution and a 185Hz refresh rate. There is a possibility that the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6-powered model could be called the Honor Win 2 Pro Max, while the variant with the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 could be named the Honor Win 2 Pro.

The advanced hardware of the Honor Win 2 series suggests that it may carry a higher price tag compared to its predecessor due to the increased cost of next-generation components, including the 2nm chipset.

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You’ve already seen the Honor’s Robot Phone robotic arm pop out of the box and heard what the camera is capable of. A new leak from tipster Digital Chat Station now fills in the rest of the spec sheet.

Honor Robot Phone Specifications

Start with the display. Honor is using a 6.3-inch LTPO panel with a 2640 x 1216 resolution, and it’s a flat screen rather than a curved one. Its brightness will reportedly peak at 6,800 nits, and Honor might also add an AR anti-reflective film to keep the screen readable in direct sunlight.

Under the hood, you get the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, paired with a 7,060mAh battery and a 120W charging adapter in the box. That’s larger than the 6,000mAh figure that showed up in earlier leaks, so the battery capacity appears to have changed as the phone neared launch.

Honor is also using a trio of its self-developed chips in the Robot Phone. The device has a C1 chip to handle RF signal enhancement, E2 to manage power efficiency, and H1 to run the imaging pipeline for the gimbal camera. 

The main sensor is a 200MP, 1/1.28-inch unit at f/1.6 with a 23mm focal length, mounted on the gimbal arm. Next to it is a 200MP periscope telephoto with a 1/1.4-inch sensor, f/2.6 aperture, and 2.7x optical zoom.

With the August 12 launch date already confirmed, this leak looks like one of the last spec details to surface before the official reveal. The gimbal camera has been the headline so far, but the display and battery numbers round out a fuller picture of the phone.

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Phone batteries are getting bigger, but the latest generation of high-capacity smartphones isn’t simply stuffing more lithium into increasingly thick slabs. Brands are now using silicon-carbon cells, bypass charging, advanced cooling, and aggressive display tuning to turn battery life into a headline feature.

These are the best phones with batteries of 8,000mAh or more, ranging from premium camera flagships to gaming-focused powerhouses.

For a wider view of what else is worth buying, our roundup of top flagship phones covers models beyond just battery size.

Xiaomi 17 Max

Historically, phones with massive batteries compromised on other flagship features to keep costs down or manage internal space. The Xiaomi 17 Max avoids this by positioning itself as a premium device that simply happens to have an 8,000mAh battery.

Powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, the 17 Max features a 6.9-inch 1.5K LTPO OLED display that reaches a peak brightness of 3,500 nits. Xiaomi also managed to include a robust camera system, utilizing a Leica-branded triple-lens setup with a 200-megapixel main sensor and a 50MP periscope telephoto lens.

It also supports 100W wired and 50W wireless charging. It’s a device for those who want top-tier photography and performance without worrying about finding an outlet by the evening.

Lenovo Legion Y70 (2026)

The Legion series has always targeted the mobile gaming demographic, and the new Legion Y70 continues that focus with a practical approach to power management. It pairs an 8,000mAh battery with the Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 processor and a 6.82-inch 2K AMOLED display capable of a 144Hz refresh rate.

The Y70 also features a bypass power supply option, allowing the phone to draw power directly from the charger during intensive gaming sessions. This prevents the battery from generating excess heat, which degrades cell health over time. Lenovo is confident enough in this system to offer a four-year battery warranty, promising a free replacement if health drops below 80%.

Redmi Note 17 Pro

The Redmi Note line usually focuses on value, and the Note 17 Pro leans heavily into longevity and durability. For a mid-range price, it includes a 9,000mAh battery paired with the energy-efficient Snapdragon 6s Gen 4 processor.

This phone is built for harsh environments. It carries IP66, IP68, IP69, and IP69K ratings, meaning it is highly resistant to dust, water immersion, and even high-pressure water jets.

It also supports 22.5W reverse wired charging, allowing you to use its large battery to top up other devices like wireless earbuds or a secondary phone. To ease concerns about battery degradation, Xiaomi offers a five-year battery upgrade warranty for first-time buyers, making it a solid choice for long-term use.

OnePlus Nord 6

The OnePlus Nord 6 takes a slightly different approach, combining a 9,000mAh silicon-carbon battery with a heavy emphasis on artificial intelligence. Running on the Snapdragon 8s Gen 4, it features a 6.78-inch 165Hz AMOLED display and up to 12GB of RAM.

OnePlus has integrated a suite of AI tools into OxygenOS 16, deeply tied to Google Gemini. This includes features like an AI Mind Space for organizing personal data and real-time translation for calls.

The phone also supports Aqua Touch 2.0, allowing the display to remain responsive when wet, and comes with 80W fast charging for quicker charging times.

Honor Power 2

While an 8,000mAh battery is impressive, Honor has pushed the boundary further with the Power 2, integrating a 10,080mAh battery. Just a few years ago, a battery of this size would have required a thick, heavy chassis. Thanks to its fourth-generation silicon-carbon technology, the Power 2 weighs just 216 grams and measures under 8mm thick.

The phone is powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Elite and features a 6.79-inch 120Hz OLED display. It also includes comprehensive durability certifications, including an IP69K rating and SGS five-star drop resistance.

For users who work in remote areas or simply want the absolute maximum time between charges, the Honor Power 2 offers a capacity that was previously reserved for dedicated power banks.

iQOO Z11

The iQOO Z11 is another strong contender in the 9,000mAh category, specifically featuring a 9,020mAh cell. Powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 8500, the device uses a 6.83-inch 165Hz display and supports 90W fast charging.

iQOO complements the large battery with software optimizations to improve efficiency. It also features a capable 50MP main camera with OIS. It’s a very balanced device that manages to keep its weight down to 216.5g despite the large internal battery.

Oppo K15 Pro+

The Oppo K15 Pro+ rounds out the list as a high-performance option. It features an 8,000mAh battery and is powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 9500s. The device is built around a 6.78-inch 1.5K OLED display with a 165Hz refresh rate.

Oppo has also included a robust cooling system to manage the heat generated by the high-end processor, ensuring the device remains comfortable to hold during extended use. It also features 100W fast charging.

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Honor has officially unveiled the Honor Band 11 series in China, introducing both standard and Pro models with several upgrades over the previous generation. The latest lineup focuses on improved battery capacity, enhanced displays, expanded sports tracking, and additional features for users looking for a more capable fitness wearable.

Honor Band 11 specifications and features

The standard Honor Band 11 features a 1.57-inch OLED display with a 60Hz refresh rate, 256 × 402 resolution, and a new 2.5D curved glass design. Compared to its predecessor, the wearable increases its sports modes from 96 to 113 and extends the rated battery life from 14 days to 18 days with its 250mAh battery.

It measures 8.99mm thick, weighs 15.3 grams, has a reinforced polymer fibre body, and supports 5ATM water resistance. It also includes professional badminton mode, sleep tracking, heart rate monitoring, SpO₂ tracking, body energy assessment, stress monitoring, female health tracking, and the company’s sudden cardiac death research feature.

Honor Band 11 Pro specifications and features

The Honor Band 11 Pro upgrades to a 1.61-inch 60Hz OLED display with 700 nits of typical brightness and a peak brightness of 2,000 nits. It features an aluminium alloy body and a 400mAh silicon-carbon battery rated for up to 26 days of usage.

Like the standard model, it supports 113 sports modes and the same suite of health tracking features, while adding Bluetooth calling, NFC, and an optional standalone GPS version. Other smart features include music controls, camera shutter control, weather updates, message notifications, Find Phone, alarms, timers, and a wider selection of watch faces.

Honor Band 11 series: Price and availability

The Honor Band 11 is priced at 229 Yuan (~$34) and is available in Sea Salt White, Taro Purple, and Caviar Black. The Honor Band 11 Pro NFC version costs 299 Yuan (~$44) and comes in Almond White, Cocoa Black, and Avocado Green.

The Honor Band 11 Pro GPS version is priced at 349 Yuan (~$52) and is additionally offered in Honey Brown. The new series is currently available in China, with no details yet on an international launch.

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In June, Honor unveiled the Honor X7e, a 4G LTE smartphone powered by the MediaTek Helio G81 Ultra chip. It followed that up in July with the launch of the Honor X7e Plus 5G. Now, the company has expanded the lineup once again by introducing the Honor X7e Plus (4G). Here’s everything you need to know about the new offering.

Honor X7e Plus (4G) specifications and features

The Honor X7e Plus (4G) features a 6.87-inch TFT LCD display with 1592 x 720 HD+ resolution, a 120Hz refresh rate, and up to 1020 nits peak brightness in High Brightness Mode. The screen also supports eye comfort technologies such as Dynamic Dimming and Low Blue Light mode.

The X7e Plus is powered by the Snapdragon 685 chipset and comes in a 6GB+256GB configuration running MagicOS 10, based on Android 16. It also supports Honor RAM Turbo, which dynamically allocates a portion of the internal storage as virtual RAM to improve multitasking performance.

The phone packs an 8100mAh battery with 45W Honor SuperCharge support. Honor claims the battery is designed to retain more than 80 percent of its capacity after six years of use. The device also carries IP68, IP69, and IP69K ratings for dust and water resistance, SGS Premium Performance Certification for drop and crush resistance, and protection against drops of up to 2.5 metres. AI features include an AI Button, AI Image to Video 2.0, AI Eraser, AI Summary, Circle to Search, and AI Memories.

For photography, the Honor X7e Plus (4G) includes a 108-megapixel primary camera accompanied by an auxiliary lens, while selfies are handled by a 5-megapixel front camera. The handset also features stereo speakers with up to 400 percent volume mode, NFC, a side-mounted fingerprint sensor, and support for Bluetooth codecs including LDAC, aptX, and LHDC.

Honor X7e Plus (4G) price and availability

The Honor X7e Plus (4G) is listed in Sunrise Orange, Desert Gold, and Velvet Black color options on Honor’s global website. However, the company has not yet revealed its pricing, launch markets, or availability details. More information is expected to be announced in the coming weeks.

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Back in May, Honor unveiled the Honor Play 11 Plus in China, and now it has taken off covers from the Play 11 Pro. It has been quietly listed the Play 11 Pro on its online store in China, revealing the phone’s complete specifications, pricing, and availability. Here’s everything you need to know about this new Play-series phone.

Honor Play 11 Pro specifications and features

The Honor Play 11 Pro features a 6.6-inch 1.5K OLED flat display with a 120Hz refresh rate, a peak brightness of 6,500 nits, a 95 percent screen-to-body ratio, and 3840Hz PWM dimming for improved eye comfort. The phone is equipped with a Dimensity 6500 processor, paired with 8GB of RAM and 256GB of internal storage, although it does not support microSD card expansion.

The phone packs a 7,000mAh battery with 45W wired charging while maintaining a slim 7.34mm profile and a weight of 185g. Honor says the battery is designed to retain at least 80 percent of its original capacity after 1,000 charging cycles, translating to around six years of long-term durability. It ships with MagicOS 10-based Android 16.

The camera setup includes an 8-megapixel front camera and a 50-megapixel primary rear camera, while the handset also features an integrated metal frame, IP66 dust and water resistance, and SGS five-star drop resistance certification. Based on its specifications and design, the Honor Play 11 Pro appears to be a rebranded version of the existing Honor X80i.

Honor Play 11 Pro price and availability

The Honor Play 11 Pro is currently available for reservation in China in a single 8GB + 256GB configuration priced at 2,099 Yuan (~$310). It is offered in Moon Silver, Sunrise Gold, and Midnight Black, although the online listing initially shows only the Midnight Black variant for reservations.

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Honor has confirmed the full camera specifications of its upcoming Robot Phone during an imaging technology event held in Hengdian, Zhejiang. The event also marked the official unveiling of Honor’s partnership with ARRI, the German cinema equipment maker. The two companies say it brings film-industry imaging tools to a smartphone for the first time.

The Robot Phone will launch on August 12 with a triple-rear-camera system. The main sensor is a 200-megapixel unit built around a 1/1.28-inch sensor with an f/1.6 aperture, mounted on the phone’s signature three-axis gimbal. Honor pairs this with a 50-megapixel ultra-wide camera and a 200-megapixel periscope telephoto camera.

Honor Robot Phone has a new in-house camera chip

Powering the camera is a new in-house chip called the Honor Yuguang H1, paired with a gimbal motor that Honor says weighs just 2.6 grams. The company says the motor is 65% smaller and has 35% higher torque density than typical gimbal motors on the market today. Honor further adds that the Robot Phone has over 100 patents to its name.

On the software side, Honor built a real-time image processing system that runs directly on the device. It includes tools for white balance, exposure, tone control, glare reduction, and detail enhancement across multiple cameras. Honor also added a new stabilization engine, called AIMAGE 2.0, to keep footage steady whether the user is standing still or moving.

The ARRI partnership adds Log-C video encoding and LUT color grading files directly to the phone. Photographers can also lock focus, white balance, and exposure settings and transfer camera movement data the way directors do on film sets.

Honor says this imaging system will extend beyond the Robot Phone to future devices, including the upcoming Magic 9 series. The company also announced plans to open a joint imaging lab with ARRI to continue developing camera technology for phones.

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Honor has finally confirmed the launch date for its anticipated Honor Robot Phone. The company will release the phone — developed jointly with German camera maker ARRI — on August 12. It’s marketing the phone as the world’s first “robot phone.”

The company has already opened pre-orders on its official website. Buyers who want early access must pay a 500 yuan deposit. Paying the deposit only unlocks a special purchase channel; it does not guarantee that a buyer can secure the phone or lock in a specific color or storage option. 

Once the order confirmation period opens, deposit holders can choose their preferred version. After Honor confirms an order, buyers must pay the remaining balance within 24 hours. Since supply is limited, Honor will fill orders in the sequence that buyers complete their payments.

Honor will sell the phone in two colors, Star Trail Silver and Moon Shadow Gray, and two storage configurations: 12GB+512GB and 16GB+1TB.

What makes Honor Robot Phone Special?

The phone’s standout feature is a mechanical gimbal built into the top of the device. This four-degree-of-freedom titanium arm uses small motors and takes up 70% less space than typical gimbal designs. 

Users can tuck the arm away for everyday use, then pop it out with one tap for photography. Once deployed, it can rotate a full 360 degrees, track a subject automatically, and adjust framing on its own. Honor rates its stabilization at CIPA 5.5, which should let users shoot steady vlog-style footage without a separate handheld stabilizer.

On the camera side, the phone carries three rear lenses: a 200MP main sensor with an f/1.6 aperture mounted on the gimbal, a 50MP ultra-wide lens, and a 200MP periscope zoom lens. Honor partnered with ARRI to bring Log-C color profiles and cinematic LUTs to the camera app, along with manual controls like focus lock and white balance lock for creators who edit their footage afterward.

The phone will run on a Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chip and could also be the first device to carry the core of Honor’s new AgenticOS system.

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Honor has quietly opened pre-orders today for the Honor Band 11 series across both online and offline sales channels in China. The lineup includes three models: the Honor Band 11, the Honor Band 11 Pro, and the Honor Band 11 Pro GPS Edition.

The Honor Band 11 Pro GPS Edition is a first for the series. It is the first Honor Band model to include an independent GPS chip. This lets users record their running, cycling, or other outdoor routes and track exercise data without carrying a phone.

All three models add a dedicated badminton mode and sleep health tracking. Battery life differs by model. The standard Honor Band 11 lasts up to 18 days on a single charge. The Pro series, which covers both the Pro and Pro GPS models, extends that to up to 26 days.

As for the color options, the standard Honor Band 11 comes in Sea Salt White, Taro Purple, and Caviar. The Pro series, including the GPS version, comes in Almond White, Cocoa Black, and Avocado.

The Honor Band 11 series succeeds last year’s Honor Band 10, which came in standard and NFC versions. The Band 11 series builds on the visual design of Band 10, which also features a 1.57-inch AMOLED display at 256×402 resolution, a body just 8.99mm thick, a weight of about 22.1 grams with the strap, and quick-release strap swaps.

The Band 10 also introduced the Honor Heart Health Research feature that combines several heart monitoring signals to flag possible atrial fibrillation, irregular heartbeats, premature beats, and abnormal heart rates. It can also screen for signs of sleep apnea risk. 

On the fitness side, it supports 96 sports modes in total, made up of 11 professional modes such as outdoor and indoor running, outdoor cycling, pool swimming, rope skipping, elliptical training, and rowing, along with 85 customizable modes.

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Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra and HONOR Magic V6 represent two very different approaches to the premium foldable experience. Samsung focuses on flagship cameras, productivity features, and a refined software ecosystem, while HONOR packs in a brighter display, a larger battery, faster charging, and aggressive pricing. Here’s a detailed comparison to help you decide which foldable delivers the better overall value for your needs. 

Major Features:

Design and Display

Build and Feel

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra and HONOR Magic V6 are both premium foldables built with flagship-grade materials, but they approach durability differently. Samsung combines Gorilla Glass Victus Ceramic 3 on the cover display, Gorilla Glass Victus 2 on the rear, and an Advanced Armor aluminum frame with an IP48 rating for water and limited dust resistance. HONOR, meanwhile, offers IP68/IP69 protection, a Super Armored Inner Screen, NanoCrystal Shield on the cover display, and stylus support on both displays. Samsung feels more refined for users invested in its ecosystem, while HONOR focuses on practical durability and added versatility.

Display Quality

Samsung features an 8.0-inch Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X display with HDR10+, 120Hz refresh rate, and up to 3,000 nits peak brightness. The 6.5-inch cover display also supports a 120Hz refresh rate. HONOR counters with a 7.95-inch LTPO2 AMOLED panel supporting 1 billion colors, 120Hz refresh rate, 4,320Hz PWM dimming, and up to 5,000 nits peak brightness, while its cover display reaches an impressive 6,000 nits. The HONOR display appears more eye-friendly and brighter outdoors, whereas Samsung delivers richer HDR content and polished color tuning.

Verdict

Samsung wins for premium refinement and display calibration, while HONOR stands out with brighter panels, superior durability ratings, and stylus functionality. Users who value multimedia may lean toward Samsung, whereas HONOR offers greater everyday practicality.

Specifications Including Battery

Performance

Both foldables are powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chipset paired with the Adreno 840 GPU, making them capable of handling demanding games, multitasking, and AI-driven features effortlessly. Samsung ships with Android 17 and One UI 9, while HONOR runs Android 16 with MagicOS 10, and both promise seven major Android updates. Samsung’s chipset variant offers a slightly higher peak CPU frequency, giving it a small advantage in sustained flagship performance. HONOR, however, uses faster UFS 4.1 storage compared to Samsung’s UFS 4.x implementation, helping with quicker app loading and file transfers.

Battery and Charging

Battery life clearly favors HONOR thanks to its massive 6,660mAh global battery, paired with 80W wired and 66W wireless charging. Samsung includes a 5,000mAh silicon-carbon battery with 45W wired, 20W Qi2.2 wireless, and reverse wireless charging. Samsung’s battery is sufficient for a full day, but HONOR is better suited for power users who demand extended endurance and faster top-ups.

Verdict

Samsung delivers slightly stronger flagship performance and a more mature software experience, while HONOR comfortably wins on battery capacity and charging technology. For most users, the better battery life makes HONOR a more practical daily companion.

Camera

Main and Secondary Lenses

Samsung equips the Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra with a flagship 200MP primary sensor, a 10MP telephoto camera offering 3x optical zoom, and a 50MP ultrawide camera with autofocus. It also supports 8K video recording alongside advanced HDR capabilities. HONOR features a 50MP primary camera, a 64MP periscope telephoto lens with 3x optical zoom, and a 50MP ultrawide camera, while recording up to 4K video. Samsung’s high-resolution main sensor captures more detail and offers greater flexibility for cropping, whereas HONOR’s larger periscope sensor provides stronger zoom performance and excellent versatility for distant subjects.

Selfie Camera

Samsung includes dual 10MP selfie cameras for the inner and cover displays. HONOR raises the resolution with dual 20MP selfie cameras capable of 4K recording. HONOR produces sharper selfies and better detail during video calls, while Samsung’s image processing delivers more natural skin tones in varied lighting conditions.

Verdict

Samsung is the stronger choice for photography enthusiasts thanks to its flagship 200MP sensor and 8K recording. HONOR remains highly competitive with superior selfie cameras and an excellent telephoto setup, making it a balanced option for everyday photography.

Pricing

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra is priced around $2,100 (₹1,90,000), positioning it among the most expensive foldables currently available. The HONOR Magic V6 is priced around $1,300 (₹1,10,000), creating a price difference of roughly $800 (₹80,000). Samsung justifies its premium through One UI, DeX desktop mode, HDR10+ support, long-term software optimization, and a flagship-grade camera system. HONOR, however, delivers similar flagship hardware, a brighter display, a significantly larger battery, much faster charging, stylus support, and stronger durability at a considerably lower price.

Is the Price Justified?

Samsung offers premium software refinement and ecosystem integration, making its pricing easier to justify for loyal Galaxy users. HONOR provides exceptional flagship specifications for substantially less money, making it one of the strongest value propositions in the foldable market.

Verdict

For overall value, HONOR clearly offers more hardware for the price. Samsung remains worthwhile for users prioritizing software experience, productivity features, and long-term ecosystem benefits.

Disclaimer:
Prices are approximate and may vary based on country, region, launch timing, and applicable taxes. Always check whether the listed price is for a China unit or a global/international variant when purchasing.

Conclusion

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra excels with its 200MP flagship camera, 8K video recording, Samsung DeX desktop experience, HDR10+ display, Qi2.2 wireless charging, and Android 17 with One UI 9. These features make it particularly attractive for productivity-focused users and those deeply invested in Samsung’s ecosystem.

The HONOR Magic V6 distinguishes itself with IP68/IP69 protection, stylus support on both displays, an exceptionally bright LTPO2 AMOLED panel, a 6660mAh battery, 80W wired and 66W wireless charging, faster UFS 4.1 storage, and outstanding value. It successfully combines flagship performance with features typically reserved for more expensive devices.

Verdict

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra is the better choice for users seeking the most polished foldable software experience, premium camera hardware, and advanced productivity features. The HONOR Magic V6, however, delivers a more complete hardware package with superior battery life, faster charging, brighter displays, and exceptional value. For most buyers, HONOR offers the smarter purchase, while Samsung remains the premium option for those who prioritize ecosystem integration and camera excellence.

Disclaimer: This comparison is based on the specifications provided and is intended for general informational purposes. Actual performance, camera results, battery life, and overall experience may vary depending on real-world usage, software updates, and individual preferences.

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Honor’s Robot Phone has been in the news for months — a new leak now adds another chapter to that coverage. A leaked unboxing video has surfaced online on the Chinese social media platform Weibo, showing the box contents before launch. 

Honor recently opened reservations for the phone while confirming several hardware details. The reservation announcement followed a string of developments that hinted at a launch soon. The device also recently cleared MIIT and 3C certification in China, and a separate specifications leak detailed the display and chipset ahead of the reveal. 

Honor Robot Phone Unboxing

The new unboxing video adds packaging detail to all of this. In the footage, the phone sits on the left side of the box, while the right side carries the slogan “Your First Robot Phone.”

The back of the phone carries a large rectangular camera module, as you may have seen many times by now. The secondary camera and flash sit on the right, while the main camera with its robotic arm gimbal is on the left. Apparently, sliding the lens cover triggers the arm to unfold automatically in 0.8 seconds. You can also see a custom animation on screen the moment the arm extends.

When folded away, the arm sits flush with the body and doesn’t interfere with normal grip. Deployed, it handles 360-degree rotation tracking, automatic composition, and subject tracking. 

As for stabilization, the device has a combination of three-axis optical stabilization, the 4DoF gimbal, a dedicated coprocessor, and AI algorithms, reaching CIPA 5.5-level performance.

Honor previously showed off the camera’s real-world output at the Shanghai International Film Festival, where the Robot Phone captured cinematic portraits of festival jury members. With the unboxing leak now circulating and preorders already open, the August launch looks close to confirmed.

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Back in 2023, Honor unveiled the Honor Pad X9, followed by the Pad X9a in 2025. If you thought the company was done with the lineup, it has now surprised everyone by introducing another model in the series called the Honor Pad X9 Max. Announced in the UK, the new tablet brings a large 13-inch display, a 10,100mAh battery, Android 16, and a Snapdragon chipset. Here’s everything you need to know about its specifications, features, and pricing.

Honor Pad X9 Max specifications and features

The Honor Pad X9 Max has a 13-inch LCD screen with a resolution of 2500 x 1560 pixels, a 120Hz refresh rate, 700 nits of HBM brightness, and support for 1.07 billion colors. The screen also offers a paper-like viewing mode, DC dimming, TÜV Rheinland certifications for low blue light and flicker-free viewing, and an 88 percent screen-to-body ratio.

Under the hood, the tablet is powered by the Snapdragon 6s 4G Gen 2 chipset. It comes up to 6GB of RAM and up to 256GB of storage, with support for microSD cards up to 2TB. Keeping the device running is a 10,100mAh battery with support for 45W fast charging. Honor says the battery can deliver up to 16 hours of video playback or up to 13 hours of reading on a single charge.

The Pad X9 Max runs MagicOS 10 based on Android 16 and includes features such as AI Memo, desktop-style file management, and cross-platform file sharing with Android, iOS, HarmonyOS, Windows, and macOS devices. The tablet offers a 5-megapixel rear camera with autofocus and a 5-megapixel front-facing camera.

Other features include four speakers with IMAX Enhanced support, Wi-Fi 5, Bluetooth 5.1, USB Type-C, and support for the optional Honor Magic Pencil 4s stylus and Smart Bluetooth Keyboard. Finally, it features a slim aluminum body measuring 297.62 x 192.72 x 6.72mm and weighs approximately 618 grams.

Honor Pad X9 Max price and availability

The Honor Pad X9 Max is available in Gray. In the UK, the 4GB+128GB variant is priced at £349.99 (~$470), while the 6GB+256GB model costs £449.99 (~$600). The tablet is currently listed on Honor’s UK website, although sales have not yet begun. The company has not announced any launch offers or availability details for other markets at this time.

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Back in June, Honor unveiled the Honor X7e, a 4G smartphone featuring a 120Hz display and a 7,500mAh battery. The company has now taken the wraps off the Honor X7e Plus 5G, which brings 5G connectivity, a larger battery, a high refresh rate display, a Snapdragon chipset, and a 50-megapixel rear camera. Here is everything you need to know about its specifications, features, price, and availability.

Honor X7e Plus 5G specifications and features

The Honor X7e Plus 5G features a 6.87-inch TFT LCD panel that offers an HD+ resolution of 1592 x 720 pixels, a 120Hz refresh rate, up to 1,020 nits of peak brightness, and support for Dynamic Dimming and Eye Comfort modes. It also comes with a dedicated AI button that provides quick access to features such as AI Memory, Circle to Search, AI Eraser, AI Summary, and Smart Recommendations through a long press.

Under the hood, the smartphone is equipped with the Snapdragon 4 Gen 4 chipset paired with up to 8GB of RAM and 256GB of storage. It runs Android 16 with MagicOS 10 on top and also supports RAM Turbo, which can allocate part of the storage as virtual RAM for smoother multitasking.

The device packs a typical 8,100mAh battery with a rated capacity of 7,900mAh and supports 45W SuperCharge. Honor says the phone is designed to operate in temperatures ranging from -30°C to 50°C and claims the battery can retain over 80 percent of its capacity after years of regular use under its internal testing conditions.

For photography, the Honor X7e Plus 5G is fitted with a 50-megapixel primary camera alongside an auxiliary sensor, while selfies are handled by a 5-megapixel front camera. Other features include stereo speakers with 400 percent volume mode, NFC, a side-mounted fingerprint scanner, Bluetooth 5.1 with LDAC and aptX HD support, USB Type-C, and dual SIM support.

The handset also carries IP68, IP69, and IP69K ratings, SGS Premium Drop and Crush Resistance certification, measures 168.3 x 78.54 x 8.3mm, and weighs 216.5 grams.

Honor X7e Plus 5G price and availability

The Honor X7e Plus 5G has been launched in Qatar in two variants. The 6GB+128GB edition is priced at QAR 999 (~$275), while the 8GB+256GB model costs QAR 1,099 (~$300). Buyers can pick from Desert Gold, Velvet Black, and Meteor Silver colour options. The smartphone has also gone official in Oman, but Honor has not confirmed which other markets will receive it.

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Honor has officially opened reservations for the upcoming Robot Phone, giving consumers an early opportunity to secure the device before its commercial debut in August. Alongside confirming reservation benefits, the company has also highlighted several key hardware and AI features that make the handset one of its most ambitious smartphone projects yet.

Honor Robot Phone pre-orders are now live

The Honor Robot Phone can now be reserved through Honor’s official online stores in China, while offline reservations started earlier this week. Customers who reserve the device will receive several benefits, including a lifetime YOYO AI SVIP membership, a one-year gimbal replacement service, a complete set of standard accessories, up to 24 months of interest-free installments, and trade-in subsidies of up to 2,000 Yuan (~$300). Offline buyers are also required to pay a 1,000 Yuan (~$150) deposit to secure priority purchase benefits.

Honor Robot Phone specifications (rumored)

The Robot Phone was first showcased at MWC 2026 as the first commercial product under Honor’s Alpha strategy. Unlike conventional smartphones, it introduces a four-degree-of-freedom titanium alloy robotic gimbal integrated into the top of the phone. The module stays hidden inside the chassis during normal use and extends in just 0.8 seconds when the camera is activated. It supports 360-degree tracking, intelligent camera movement, and CIPA 5.5-level mechanical image stabilization.

The camera setup includes a 200-megapixel 4D gimbal primary sensor with an f/1.6 aperture, a 50-megapixel ultra-wide camera and a 200-megapixel periscope telephoto camera. Honor has also partnered with ARRI to bring Log-C recording and professional LUT colour profiles to the device.

The handset is expected to feature the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chipset, a 6.3-inch to 6.4-inch 1.5K four-sided narrow-bezel flat display and support for 120W fast charging. It also runs Honor’s on-device YOYO AI model with emotion recognition and proactive task execution, while the movable camera module doubles as a physical expression system during AI interactions.

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There have been reports that Honor’s futuristic Robot Phone, first showcased at MWC 2026, will be unveiled in China this August. The handset has now secured two important certifications, indicating that the launch timeline remains on track. Here’s a look at the latest developments and what they reveal about the upcoming flagship.

Honor Robot Phone 3C, MIIT certified

An Honor smartphone carrying the model number APH-AN00 has appeared on China’s MIIT and 3C certification platforms. This device is said to be the upcoming Honor Robot Phone. While the MIIT listing does not disclose any hardware details, its appearance confirms that the device has moved one step closer to launch.

The accompanying 3C certification reveals that the handset could ship with a 120W fast charger, suggesting that Honor is preparing flagship-grade charging speeds for the device. Although certification platforms rarely reveal complete specifications, the latest listings strongly indicate that the Robot Phone is progressing towards its expected August announcement.

Honor Robot Phone specifications (rumoured)

According to recent information shared by tipster Digital Chat Station, the Honor Robot Phone could feature a 6.3-inch to 6.4-inch flat display offering a 1.5K resolution and ultra-slim bezels on all four sides. The device is also tipped to be powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chipset and may pack a battery of around 6,000mAh, placing it firmly in the premium flagship category.

The camera setup is expected to be one of the phone’s biggest highlights. The leak suggests a 200-megapixel main camera with an f/1.6 aperture, 23mm focal length and 4D gimbal stabilization. It could also include a 50-megapixel ultra-wide camera and a 200-megapixel periscope telephoto camera, with Honor’s Ailai imaging technology expected to enhance the photography experience. The tipster also claims the Robot Phone could offer an early preview of camera innovations planned for the upcoming Magic 9 series.

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Design and Appearance

The HONOR Watch 6 goes with a classic round watch face, roughly 46mm across. The bezel is metal with a dark gunmetal or black finish, and it’s got those dive-watch style numbers around the watch.

The screen is a 1.46-inch AMOLED panel at 464×464 resolution, so you get those deep blacks and punchy colors you’d expect from this type of display. On the right side there’s a single crown with some texture for grip—you can twist it and press it to navigate around the interface.

Size-wise, it’s pretty much what you’d expect from a modern smartwatch. Not super thin, not chunky either. The overall look is more sporty than dressy, which makes sense given the fitness tracking angle. The design plays it safe—round case, metal bezel, rubber strap. Since this is a review unit, I don’t know if there will be more straps to go with it.

Materials and Build Quality

I don’t know the material of the case, might be stainless steel or something similar based on the finish and machining quality. That circular sensor module at the back are arranged in the typical pattern for optical heart rate tracking.

Water resistance is rated at 5ATM plus IP69, which means you’re good for swimming down to 50 meters and it can handle high-pressure water jets and dust. That’s solid for anyone who swims or gets caught in rough weather. The IP69 part is actually worth noting since it covers high-pressure, high-temperature water jets—not just casual splashes. So if you’re the type who rinses off gear after a workout, this watch can take that kind of abuse.

Anyone comparing this against other options can see how it stacks up in our list of top smartwatches for 2026.

Hardware and Specs

Bluetooth 5.4 handles the wireless side, which is the current standard and should give decent battery efficiency and stable connections. NFC is in there too, so contactless payments work wherever that’s supported. In practice, that means Google Pay or similar services if you’re in a region where HONOR has those partnerships set up.

There’s a built-in speaker and mic, meaning you can take calls and use voice assistants when paired with your phone. GPS is onboard with multi-satellite support, so you don’t need your phone for tracking runs or rides. The multi-system part usually means it taps into GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, or BeiDou—helpful when you’re in cities with tall buildings or under tree cover where single-system GPS can get flaky.

Text and icons look sharp enough on the screen, and the AMOLED panel means true blacks that blend into the bezel when the screen shows dark content. Brightness levels outdoors are very good also.

Sports and Activity Tracking

The built-in GPS covers the basics—running, cycling, walking—with route tracking that doesn’t need your phone. Having multiple satellite systems helps with accuracy when the signal gets tricky, like downtown or in the woods, it’s genuinely useful if you do outdoor workouts.

There’s AI-powered workout assistance baked in, and the watch face already shows step count as part of the daily tracking. The AI part likely means automatic workout detection—so if you start running, the watch figures it out rather than making you manually start a session. How well that works in practice varies by activity type and individual movement patterns. The 5ATM rating means swimming is fair game too, though the images don’t show any pool-specific metrics on the display.

Health Monitoring

The back of the watch runs optical heart rate monitoring through PPG sensors. It tracks continuously or on-demand depending on your settings. SpO2 tracking uses the same hardware, shining red and infrared light to measure blood oxygen levels.

Stress monitoring works off heart rate variability, basically looking at how your heart rate bounces around to estimate your stress levels. Sleep tracking combines movement data from the accelerometer with HRV readings to guess at sleep stages—light, deep, REM, awake. Just keep in mind that all this optical stuff depends on how well the watch sits on your wrist and how tight you wear it. Too loose and the sensors lose contact; too tight and it’s uncomfortable for sleep. Finding that sweet spot takes some trial and error.

The health data gets fed into HONOR Health app or integration with third-party platforms. How useful all this data actually is depends on what you do with it. Having 30 days of heart rate graphs is neat, but if you’re not acting on the insights, it becomes background noise.

Battery and Charging

HONOR claims up to 35 days of battery life. This has to be the best battery life among all the smart watch category. I honestly don’t know how they achieve that, but give that HONOR has invested a lot of time into the battery tech, it is believable in my opinion. In real-world use with notifications, regular tracking, and maybe a couple GPS workouts per week, expect way less than that max number.

Charging is through the magnetic pin dock. It’s not as convenient as wireless Qi, but it’s reliable and usually charges faster. When charging, I think it is fairly fast.

Wrap-Up

The HONOR Watch 6 sits in that mid-to-premium zone with specs that match what else is out there right now. The AMOLED screen is nice, multi-satellite GPS is genuinely useful for outdoor types, and the health sensor array covers the usual bases without getting into medical-grade territory. That 35-day battery claim is impressive, we will see if it lives to the words.

The water resistance is legit for swimming, and the added NFC, speaker, and mic push it beyond just a fitness tracker into smartwatch territory. How well the smart features actually work day-to-day will depend on the software and what services are available where you live. It’s a competent package that doesn’t try to reinvent anything—just executes the standard smartwatch formula with decent hardware, and a round face that looks more like a traditional watch than a tech gadget.

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