Now that the HONOR X7e is officially available in the Philippines, let’s take a look back and compare it with its predecessor, the HONOR X7d, which launched in October 2025.
What has changed from last year’s device?
Here’s a closer look at how they compare based on their specifications.
The HONOR X7e measures 163.9 x 75.9 x 8.29 mm and weighs 207 grams, making it slightly smaller and lighter than the HONOR X7d, which measures 166.89 x 76.8 x 8.24 mm and weighs 208 grams.
The two phones also feature different camera designs. The X7e uses a vertical pill-shaped camera module, while the X7d has a rounded-square, or “squircle,” camera island.
Overall, the HONOR X7e is slightly more compact, while the HONOR X7d has a larger body, likely because of its bigger display.
The HONOR X7d has a larger 6.77-inch display, compared to the 6.61-inch screen on the X7e. Both smartphones use TFT LCD panels with HD+ resolution.
The X7e reaches a higher peak brightness of 1,010 nits, while the X7d is rated at 850 nits. Meanwhile, the X7d features scratch-resistant glass protection.
Overall, the X7d offers a larger display, while the X7e provides higher peak brightness.
For cameras, the HONOR X7d has the higher-resolution rear setup, featuring a 108MP main camera paired with a 2MP depth sensor.
Meanwhile, the HONOR X7e uses a 50MP main camera with an auxiliary lens.
For selfies, the X7d has an 8MP front camera, while the X7e comes with a 5MP front camera.
Based on the specifications alone, the HONOR X7d offers higher-resolution rear and front cameras than the HONOR X7e.
However, if you want to see how they perform in real-world use, you can check out our HONOR X7d and HONOR X7e reviews linked below.
The two phones are powered by different processors.
The HONOR X7e is equipped with the MediaTek Helio G81 Ultra, while the HONOR X7d runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 685.
On paper, the X7e uses the newer Helio G81 Ultra chipset. If you’d like to see how it performs in actual use, you can check out our full review linked above.
Battery capacity is one of the biggest differences between the two devices.
The HONOR X7e packs a 7,500mAh battery with support for 45W charging.
Meanwhile, the HONOR X7d comes with a 6,500mAh battery and supports 35W charging.
Both smartphones support Dual SIM with 4G connectivity, and neither offers eSIM support.
For software, the HONOR X7d runs MagicOS 9 based on Android 15, while the HONOR X7e comes with the newer MagicOS 10.0 based on Android 16 out of the box.
As a result, the HONOR X7e ships with the latest software version, while the X7d comes with the previous generation of MagicOS and Android.
The HONOR X7e is priced at PHP 14,999 for the 6GB + 128GB variant.
Meanwhile, the HONOR X7d is available in two configurations:
The biggest difference between these two phones is their pricing.
The HONOR X7d starts at PHP 8,999 yet offers more RAM, more storage, a larger display, and higher-resolution cameras.
Meanwhile, the HONOR X7e costs PHP 14,999, but its biggest upgrades are its massive 7,500mAh battery, faster 45W charging, newer chipset, and brighter display.
Which one would you choose?
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