Honor quietly launched the X70 Pro Max in China, just one week before the X80 Pro Max is expected to arrive. The timing raises questions about the company's strategy, but the phone itself packs several high-end features.
Large battery and triple IP rating
The X70 Pro Max is a large smartphone with a 6.79-inch OLED display. It runs on the Snapdragon 6 Gen 4 processor and comes with 8GB of RAM. Storage options are 256GB or 512GB.
Spec comparison
| Spec | Honor X70 Pro Max |
|---|---|
| Display | 6.79-inch OLED, 2640×1200, 120Hz, 6000 nits |
| Processor | Snapdragon 6 Gen 4 |
| RAM | 8GB |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB |
| Battery | 8560mAh, 90W charging |
The display offers a 120Hz refresh rate and a peak brightness of 6000 nits. The phone carries a triple IP rating of IP69K, IP68, and IP66, and can withstand drops from up to 2.5 meters. Its battery is rated at 8560mAh and supports 90W fast charging.
The rear camera setup includes a 50MP f/1.8 main sensor and an unspecified secondary camera. The front-facing camera is 8MP f/2.0. The device ships with MagicOS 10.0 based on Android 16.
Pricing in China starts at 1999 CNY (about $295) for the 256GB model and goes up to 2399 CNY for the 512GB version. The phone is available now in the Chinese market.


Discussion
0 comments
Log in to join the thread with a thoughtful take, question, or correction.