On the same day Huawei‘s sub-brand Honor started selling its Honor 7C smartphone in India, the company announced a permanent price cut of Rs. 1,000 on Honor 7X in the Indian market.

Honor 7X, which was launched in India around six months ago for a starting price of Rs. 12,999, has now received a price cut of Rs. 1,000 and is now available for purchase for just Rs. 11,999 while the 64GB storage model costs Rs. 14,999. It is available exclusively through online retailer Amazon India.

Along with the price cut, the smartphone has also received a new software update which brings EMUI 8.0 based on Android 8.0 Oreo operating system. The update introduces several new features, including Face Unlock and Ride Mode.

Further, the software update also brings AR Lens, which enhances a scene from the camera app before the user clicks the photo. UPI payments will also become easier, as EMUI 8.0 will allow Paytm users to assign a fingerprint shortcut that opens to the app’s payment section.

Honor 7X, which is the successor of the Honor 6X, features a 5.93-inch Full HD+ full-screen display with narrow bezels and 18:9 aspect ratio with a screen resolution of 1080 x 2160 pixels and a 2.5D screen on top.

Under the hood, the smartphone is powered by an octa-core Hisilicon Kirin 659 chipset along with Mali T830 MP2 GPU. It packs 4GB of RAM and comes in two options in terms of internal storage — 32GB and 64GB. It also supports storage expansion through microSD card up to 256GB.

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The phone comes with dual-camera setup, featuring a 16-megapixel and 2-megapixel sensors on the back and an 8-megapixel camera sensor on the front for taking selfies and video calling. It runs on Android 7.0 Nougat operating system out of the box with EMUI 5.1 UI on top and is powered by a 3,340mAh battery.

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Honor 7X was launched in India a couple of months ago as an online-exclusive devive. Now, the China-based company has announced that the phone will be available through online retail stores as well. The Honor 7X will now be available from the company’s authorized stores and resellers starting February 9 and will be priced at Rs 15,999.

The 64GB storage variant will be available through offline stores and not the 32GB internal storage model. Also, the limited edition — Honor 7X Red Edition, which was listed on Amazon India for Rs. 12,999, will go on sale in the country from 9th February at 1:00 PM.

The phone features a 5.93-inch Full HD+ full-screen display with narrow bezels and 18:9 aspect ratio with 1080 x 2160 pixels screen resolution and 2.5D curved screen on top. Under the hood, this device is powered by the company’s own octa-core Hisilicon Kirin 659 chipset — the same processor that powers Honor 9i.

The device packs Mali T830-MP2 GPU and 4GB RAM. The phone was launched in three variants based on internal storage — 32GB, 64GB, and 128GB. However, in India, the device is available in only two storage models — 32GB and 64GB. The smartphone also supports storage expansion through microSD card up to 256GB.

It comes with dual-camera setup, featuring a 16-megapixel and 2-megapixel sensors on the rear and an 8-megapixel camera sensor on the front. The smartphone packs a 3,340mAh battery and runs on Android 7.0 Nougat operating system based company’s own EMUI 5.1 custom skin.

However, the company has confirmed that the phone will soon receive Android 8.0 Oreo update. Connectivity options on the device include 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.1, and GPS/GLONASS. There is also a fingerprint sensor on the back panel.

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The Honor 7X Red Edition comes, which packs 4GB RAM and 32GB onboard storage, is priced at Rs. 12,999 in India. On the other hand, the standard edition with 4GB RAM and 64GB storage will be available through offline stores for Rs. 15,999 — same as the online pricing.

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Honor 7X, the latest mid-range smartphone from Huaewi‘s sub-brand Honor, was launched in India on December 5 during a press event in London. The smartphone went on sale in India today for the first time, and as per the company, it was sold out within seconds.

The Honor 7X is available exclusively through online retailer Amazon India. The next sale for the smartphone is scheduled to take place on December 14 and registrations for the same have already started. In India, the phone is priced at Rs. 12,999 for the 32GB storage model, while the 64GB internal storage variant is priced at Rs. 15,999.

The smartphone features a 5.93-inch Full HD+ full-screen display with narrow bezels, 18:9 aspect ratio, a screen resolution of 1080 x 2160 pixels and a 2.5D screen on top. The device is powered by an octa-core Hisilicon Kirin 659 chipset — the same processor that powers Honor 9i.

It packs Mali T830 MP2 GPU, 4GB of RAM and comes in three options in terms of internal storage — 32GB, 64GB, and 128GB. However, in India, the device is only available in 32GB and 64GB storage variants. The smartphone also supports storage expansion through microSD card up to 256GB.

For photography, the phone features a dual-camera setup, with 16-megapixel and 2-megapixel sensors on the back and an 8-megapixel camera sensor on the front. The smartphone packs a 3,340mAh battery and runs on Android 7.0 Nougat operating system based company’s own EMUI 5.1 custom skin.

Connectivity options on the device include 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.1, and GPS/GLONASS. There is also a fingerprint sensor on the back panel.

In India, the smartphone will be available in Gold, Aurora Blue and Black colour options. The company has also planned for several offers for the users who have registered to buy the smartphone.

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Launch offers include 90GB of complimentary data from Airtel. Also, Amazon provides Kindle e-book promotion credits worth Rs. 300 with the phone, but only to first-time registrants and those who purchase it between December 8, 2017 and February 28, 2018.

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Huawei’s Honor has today launched its Honor 7X smartphone in India during a launch event in London. Earlier, the smartphone was launched in China and now, along with India, it has been launched globally.

Recently, the company had revealed that the Honor 7X smartphone will be launched in India at an “unbeatable price” and the company has kept its promise. The smartphone’s pricing in India starts at Rs. 12,999 for the 32GB storage model, while the 64GB internal storage variant is priced at Rs. 15,999.

The Honor 7X will go on sale from December 7, exclusively through online retailer Amazon India. Globally, the smartphone will be available through the company’s own HiHonor online store, at a price of €299.

The smartphone, which is the successor of the Honor 6X, features a 5.93-inch Full HD+ full-screen display with narrow bezels and 18:9 aspect ratio with a screen resolution of 1080 x 2160 pixels and a 2.5D screen on top.

Under the hood, this device is powered by an octa-core Hisilicon Kirin 659 chipset — the same processor that powers Honor 9i. It packs Mali T830 MP2 GPU, 4GB of RAM and comes in three options in terms of internal storage — 32GB, 64GB, and 128GB.

However, in India, the device will be available in only 32GB and 64GB storage variants. The smartphone also supports storage expansion through microSD card up to 256GB.

Honor 7X comes with dual-camera setup, featuring a 16-megapixel and 2-megapixel sensors on the rear and an 8-megapixel camera sensor on the front. The smartphone packs a 3,340mAh battery and runs on Android 7.0 Nougat operating system based company’s own EMUI 5.1 custom skin.

Connectivity options on the device include 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.1, and GPS/GLONASS. There is also a fingerprint sensor on the back panel.

In India, the smartphone will be available in Gold, Aurora Blue and Black colour options. The company has also planned for several offers for the users who have registered to buy the smartphone.

Amazon India has mentioned on the landing page that Honor will give away 150 power banks of 10,000mAh capacity and 850 earphones to select registrants. Further, the company said that there will be twenty winners who will receive Honor 7X devices after taking part in the ‘Amazon Registration and Amazon App Event’. For the bumper prize, seven registered users will win holiday packages from Yatra worth Rs. 75,000.

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At the launch event, the company also launched its Honor V10 smartphone for the global audience. It went on sale in China today for the first time and was sold out within minutes.

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Huawei’s sub-brand Honor has today confirmed that it will launch the Honor 7X smartphone in the Indian market on December 5. The smartphone, which will be Amazon exclusive in India, will go on sale from December 7.

The company is hosting an event in London on December 5 where the Honor 7X launch will be announced, along with the global launch of the Honor V10. The event will also be live streamed in India through the Honor India Facebook page at 8 pm IST on December 5.

The smartphone was launched in China at a media event. Earlier, the smartphone was also teased by the company to debut in the Indian market with an “unbeatable price” tag. Recently, the company started taking registrations for the smartphone on its own website and on Amazon India.

The Honor 7X flaunts a 5.93-inch Full HD+ full-screen display with thin-bezels and 18:9 aspect ratio with a screen resolution of 1080 x 2160 pixels. The phone is powered by an octa-core Hisilicon Kirin 659 chipset, along with 4GB of RAM.

The smartphone comes in three options in terms of internal storage — 32GB, 64GB, and 128GB, and also supports storage expansion through microSD card up to 256GB.

Honor 7X comes with dual-camera setup, featuring a 16-megapixel and 2-megapixel sensors on the rear and an 8-megapixel camera sensor on the front. The smartphone packs a 3,340mAh battery and runs on Android 7.0 Nougat-based company’s own EMUI 5.1 custom skin.

In India, the phone is expected to be available in Gold, Aurora Blue and Black colours. The company has also planned for several offers for the users who have registered to buy the smartphone.

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On the landing page for the phone, Amazon India mentions that Honor will be giving away 150 power banks of 10,000mAh capacity and 850 earphones with a mic, to select registrants. The winners for the same will be announced on January 8, 2018.

Further, the company said that there will be twenty winners who will receive Honor 7X devices after taking part in the ‘Amazon Registration and Amazon App Event’. For the bumper prize, seven registered users will win holiday packages from Yatra.

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Huawei’s sub-brand Honor is planning to launch Honor 7X smartphone in the Indian market by the end of December. While the launch date is not yet confirmed, the company has opened registrations for the device on its own website and on Amazon India. The company has said that the smartphone will be exclusively available online via Amazon India.

Amazon has already created a landing page for the Honor 7X, without explicitly mentioning any details about its price or availability. The terms and conditions page of the registration campaign reveals that the smartphone will go on sale sometime in the last week of December, following the closure of the registration window.

Honor is also giving away 150 power banks of 10,000mAh capacity and 850 earphones with mic to select registrants, and the winners for the same will be announced on January 8, 2018. While not yet official, this could be the date from when the Honor 7X will go on sale in India.

The company said that there will be twenty winners who will receive Honor 7X devices after taking part in the ‘Amazon Registration and Amazon App Event’. For the bumper prize, seven registered users will win holiday packages from Yatra worth Rs. 75,000.

Honor 7X features a 5.93-inch Full HD+ full-screen display with thin-bezels and 18:9 aspect ratio with a screen resolution of 1080 x 2160 pixels. It is powered by an octa-core Hisilicon Kirin 659 chipset, along with 4GB of RAM. The phone comes in three options  in terms of internal storage — 32GB, 64GB, and 128GB, and also supports storage expansion through microSD card up to 256GB.

It sports a dual-camera setup with 16-megapixel and 2-megapixel sensors on the rear and an 8-megapixel camera sensor on the front. The smartphone packs a 3,340mAh battery and runs on Android 7.0 Nougat-based company’s own EMUI 5.1 custom skin.

Earlier, Honor’s Global President George Zhao said that the phone will come with an “unbeatable price”, but refrained from confirming any exact price information. In India, the phone is expected to be available in Gold, Aurora Blue and Black colours.

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The 32GB storage model of Honor 7X is priced at CNY 1,299 (~$200) in China, while the 64GB model is priced at CNY 1,699 (~$260) and the top-of-the-line model with 128GB storage costs CNY 1,999 (~$304).

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Huawei’s Global President George Zhao has disclosed that the brand would launch the Honor 7X in India this December. The Honor 7X was first unveiled in China on October 11 with a design resembling the Honor V9 and also with a decent specs lineup. The Honor 7X brings a mid-range price tag to the hitherto elite Honor brand and with the launch in India, the Huawei exec hinted that the price can only get better. He specifically stated that it will be introduced at an “unbeatable price” that will give the competitors a run for their money.

The affordable pricing on the premium Honor 7X and other Honor branded products already launched in India are all part of the tech giant’s plans to become the country’s top smartphone brand within the next three years. Honor 7X will be available both online and offline as the company aims to improve upon its offline retail channels and boost the marketing in order to become the leader.

The Huawei President also hinted on other measures aimed at boosting sales such as introducing cutting-edge technology, increasing presence in both online and offline platforms, and boosting its marketing efforts. He also disclosed that upcoming models meant for India will be incorporated with AI capabilities.

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As a reminder, the Honor 7X smartphone features a 5.93-inch display with 18:9 aspect ratio and full-HD+ (1080×2160 pixels) resolution. It runs the Android 7.0 Nougat-based EMUI 5.1 custom UI and is powered by the octa-core HiSilicon Kirin 659 SoC paired with a 4GB RAM. The device is available in three storage variants of 32GB, 64GB and 128GB expandable up to 256GB. Keeping everything running is a 3340mAh battery. There is a dual camera setup at the rear consisting a 16MP main sensor and a 2MP secondary sensor. There is also an 8MP front-facing shooter onboard. The Honor 7X is available in Gold, Blue, and Black. As for the price, the 32GB variant has a price tag of 1299 Yuan (~$200) while the 64GB version will cost 1699 Yuan (~$260) and the 128GB model has a 1999 Yuan (~$304) price tag.

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