Double announcement from Honor: X70 Refresh and Watch X5i on stage

As Honor continues to expand its product portfolio, it has added a new update model to its X series smartphone family. The company introduced the Honor X70 Refresh Edition, which is the renewed version of the Honor X70 that it previously introduced in July. In addition, the brand took a new step on the wearable technology side and announced the Watch X5i model, which stands out with its fitness-oriented features. Although both devices have remarkable technical details, the changes in pricing and software especially stand out. In addition, the importance Honor attaches to battery performance in its new products is evident again.

Honor X70 Refresh Edition has largely similar features to the previous model. Despite this, three main differences stand out. The device comes in a new color option called Sunrise Gold. In addition, it comes out of the box with the MagicOS 10 interface based on Android 16. On the other hand, there is also an increase on the price side and the model is offered for sale with a higher price tag of 300 Chinese yuan (approximately 1950 TL) compared to the standard version. Despite this, the fact that no changes have been made on the hardware side may be decisive in the decision process of the users.

Honor X70 Refresh Edition and Watch X5i features

When the technical specifications are examined, it is seen that the X70 Refresh Edition model comes with a 6.8-inch AMOLED screen that offers Full HD + resolution and has a 120Hz refresh rate. In addition, the device, equipped with the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 4 processor, aims to offer a balanced performance in the middle segment. While there is a 50 megapixel main sensor on the camera side, the energy need is met by a large battery with a capacity of 8,300 mAh. In addition, 80W fast charging support is among the prominent features of the device. Although the technical specifications seem strong, it is noteworthy that the model is limited to the Chinese market only.

The newly introduced Watch X5i focuses more on daily use and fitness tracking. The watch, which comes with a 1.97-inch AMOLED screen, offers 390 x 450 pixel resolution and 60Hz refresh rate. In addition, Always On Display support is also included in the device. The weight of the watch is 41 grams, aiming to provide comfort for long-term use. However, the 1ATM water resistance level shows that the device is not suitable for intense water contact such as swimming.

Watch X5i also offers comprehensive features for health tracking. Functions such as 24/7 heart rate measurement, blood oxygen level monitoring, sleep analysis and stress measurement are offered as standard. In addition, support for more than 100 sports modes offers a wide range of options for users who want to follow different activities. On the other hand, thanks to Bluetooth 5.4 connection support, it can work with both Android, iOS and HarmonyOS devices. The ability to make Bluetooth calls via the watch is also among the striking details in terms of practical use.

On the battery performance side, Watch X5i seems to be assertive. According to the data shared by Honor, the device can offer up to 21 days of battery life in normal use. However, when Always On Display is activated, this period decreases to approximately 6 days. Considering the 420 mAh battery capacity, these values ​​​​reveal a competitive performance compared to its segment.

On the pricing side, it is stated that the Watch X5i is offered for sale in China at a price of 219 yuan (1421 TL). Deliveries of the device, which has two different color options: Midnight Black and Starlight White, are planned to start as of April 15. In addition, the starting price of the The fact that both products are currently only offered in the Chinese market makes access limited for global users.