HONOR X6c now official: AI button, MTK Helio G81-Ultra

Honor has officially unveiled its new entry-level smartphone offering globally, the HONOR X6c, and it seems the recent leaks were true.

The phone is indeed powered by the MediaTek Helio G81-Ultra, configured with up to 8GB RAM and 256GB expandable storage. Its display is a 6.61-inch HD+ TFT LCD panel that runs at 120Hz refresh rate and peaks at 1010 nits in high brightness mode (HBM).

Notably, it comes with an AI button providing convenient one-click access to quickly launch commands and open frequently used apps.

At the rear protrudes a familiar camera island housing a 50-megapixel main sensor and an auxiliary lens.

It gets IP64 dust and splash resistance along with SGS Five-Star drop resistance. Battery-wise, it packs a 5300mAh battery paired with 35W wired charging.

HONOR X6c specs:
6.61-inch HD+ TFT LCD
1604 x 720 pixels, 120Hz refresh rate
1010 nits (HBM) brightness
MediaTek Helio G81-Ultra
Octa-core, up to 2.0GHz
6GB, 8GB RAM
128GB, 256GB storage
Expandable via microSD (hybrid slot)
Dual rear cameras:
– 50MP f/1.8 main
– Auxiliary lens
5MP f/2.2 selfie shooter (hole punch notch)
Dual nano-SIM
4G LTE
Wi-Fi 5
Bluetooth 5.1
GPS, AGPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo
USB Type-C
3.5mm audio jack
NFC (select regions only)
Side-mounted fingerprint sensor
IP64 dust and splash resistant
SGS Five-Star Drop Resistance certified
AI button
MagicOS 9.0 ,Android 15
5300mAh battery
35W charging (wired)
163.95 x 75.6 x 8.39 mm
199g
Ocean Cyan, Midnight Black, Moonlight White (colorways)

Price and availability

The HONOR X6c is currently launched for select markets globally. In Malaysia, it starts at MYR 599 (approx. Php7.8K).

No word yet on a Philippine release, but we should expect it sooner or later. Stay tuned!