Honor X6c

At Rs. 44,995 for the 6GB + 128GB model, the Honor X6c is a mixed value proposition. Its strengths are real: MagicOS 9 feels smoother and more thoughtful than most budget software, the 5300 mAh battery lasts well, and a 35W charger comes in the box.

The compromises are just as clear:

• a 720p TFT LCD instead of a sharper or AMOLED panel
• a 5 MP selfie camera that hands-on tests disagree about
• a short official software support window in Honor's published policy

The two alternatives worth weighing are both cheaper. The Samsung Galaxy A07 at Rs. 35,599 has a faster chip and a much longer update promise. The Xiaomi Redmi 15C at Rs. 43,099 uses the same chip with a bigger battery and screen.

Verdict: At its current price, the Honor X6c stands out for its smooth software experience and excellent combination of battery life and fast charging. It is a great choice for buyers who value a responsive, easy-to-use interface and reliable everyday battery performance. With fast charging included, it offers a well-rounded experience for daily use.

Official specs: a 6.61-inch TFT LCD with 720 x 1604 resolution, a 120Hz refresh rate and up to 1010 nits peak brightness.

Hands-on observations:

• All three hands-on tests found it bright enough for direct sunlight, which is the panel's strongest point.
• Colours were described as accurate, and the bezels look even thanks to the way the corners are cut.
• 120Hz makes scrolling and menus feel smooth.
• The 720p resolution is the main complaint; text and video are noticeably softer than on 1080p screens, and one test said a sharper panel would have made it excellent.
• One test described it as an IPS screen, but Honor's own spec page lists it as TFT LCD, which usually means weaker viewing angles and contrast.

There is also an always-on display option, unusual for an LCD. It switches off after a few seconds and wakes again when the phone is lifted or approached.

For movie watching, the X6c is fine but not a highlight; buyers who mainly stream video will notice the low resolution.

Official specs: MediaTek Helio G81 Ultra (12 nm), octa-core CPU with two Cortex-A75 cores, Mali-G52 MC2 graphics, and 6GB or 8GB RAM with 128GB or 256GB storage.

Hands-on observations:

• Everyday use such as social apps, browsing and calls runs smoothly, helped by MagicOS animations that make the phone feel responsive.
• In PUBG Mobile, one test reported the Smooth and Balanced graphics presets reaching the Ultra frame-rate option, and HD graphics reaching High, which is typical for this chip.
• Another test described it as good for light gaming and time-pass, but not for demanding titles played at high settings.
• An independent review saw smooth play in lighter games but stutter in PUBG Mobile when pushing graphics settings, and one racing game would not run at all.

No hands-on test reported heating problems, but none ran a long stress test either.

The main limitation is headroom: this is an older, entry-level chip, so heavy multitasking and future demanding games will feel slow sooner than on a Helio G99 phone.

Official specs: a 50 MP main camera (f/1.8) with an auxiliary lens, a 5 MP selfie camera (f/2.2), and 1080p@30fps video from both.

Rear camera:

• In daylight the main camera produces detailed photos with good colours and decent portrait blur, and one test felt it beat its price range.
• Low-light results are disputed: one test said night shots need improvement, while another found low-light performance good.
• An independent review noted no stabilisation, so a steady hand helps to avoid blur.

Selfie camera:

• This is the most divisive part. One test found good-light selfies and edge detection far better than a 5 MP rating suggests.
• Another test called the 5 MP choice a serious cost cut, with poor detail in dim light.

Video: footage tops out at 1080p 30fps. Skin tones look natural, but dynamic range is limited and bright areas can overexpose.

Camera modes include Night, Portrait, Pro, Slow-Mo, Panorama, Time-lapse and a High-Res option. Judge it as a budget camera: good in daylight, inconsistent once light drops.

Official specs: a 5300 mAh battery with 35W wired charging, and a 35W charger is included in the box along with a USB-A to USB-C cable.

Hands-on observations:

• One long-use test reported a comfortable one to one and a half days of battery life.
• Another test noted that the phone feels light for its battery size.
• In the PCMark Work 3.0 battery test listed by UL Benchmarks, the X6c scored a little over 15 hours.

Charging: having a fast charger in the box is a genuine advantage at this price, since buyers do not need to spend extra. None of the hands-on tests timed a full charge, so we cannot give a reliable 0 to 100 percent figure.

Honor lists only wired charging, with no wireless option, which is normal for this class.

Official specs: MagicOS 9.0 based on Android 15.

Software is the X6c's strongest selling point:

• Animations and haptics: app opening and closing animations, haptic feedback while typing and adjusting volume, and small touches such as camera mode-switch sounds make it feel more expensive than it is.
• Customisation: detailed lock-screen styles, widget cards and three home-screen layouts (standard, minimal and categorised).
• AI features: a side AI key opens quick tasks on a double press and Google Lens with live translation and homework help on a long press. The gallery adds AI erase and AI image expansion, and circle-to-search style selection works.
• Google services: the phone has full Google support out of the box, despite Honor's past link to Huawei.
• Bloatware: pre-installed extras are mostly limited to Honor's own apps such as My Honor and the Honor app market.

Limitations: Honor's dialer is used instead of Google's, and whether call recording is available was not made clear. Update policy: Honor's European software maintenance table lists one year of Android upgrades and two years of security updates for the X6c. We could not find a Pakistan-specific policy, so treat that as a guide, not a guarantee.