Honor Launches a 4G Version of the X7e Plus and Somehow Gave It a Better Camera
The Chipset Downgrade Is Real, and Honor Isn't Hiding It
Calling the Snapdragon 685 dated at this point isn't an exaggeration, it's a chip that's genuinely showing its age, and putting it in a 2026 release is a tough sell on paper. The Adreno 610 GPU handling graphics duties scores just 4 out of 100 on NanoReview's benchmark, about as unimpressive as GPU scores get. It's built on a 6nm process, so at least it sips power rather than draining the battery aggressively.
Why That Might Actually Be Good News for Pakistani Buyers
4G-specific variants like this one have a track record of landing specifically in markets like Pakistan, where full 5G rollout still lags behind. If that pattern holds for the X7e Plus 4G, this could end up being the version local buyers actually get their hands on.
The Battery Story Carries Over Untouched
Whatever corners got cut on the chipset, the battery wasn't one of them, the 4G variant keeps the same massive 8100mAh cell as its 5G sibling, paired with 45W charging. Honor claims light users could stretch that to roughly three days per charge, and the company says it tested the battery to retain at least 80% health after six years of use.
Durability Is Genuinely Top-Tier for This Price Bracket
The phone carries an IP69K rating, meaning it survives high-pressure, high-temperature water jets, not just casual splashes. SGS also certified it against drops from 2.5 meters, combined, that's about as durable as phones get regardless of price point.
The Display Took the Real Hit
This is where the cost-cutting actually shows. The 6.87-inch screen dropped to a 720p TFT LCD panel, a technology known for weaker color reproduction and narrower viewing angles compared to AMOLED or even better LCD variants. Brightness stays strong at 1020 nits, but resolution and panel quality are a clear step down.
The Camera Is Where This Phone Gets Genuinely Interesting
In a twist most wouldn't expect from a cheaper 4G variant, the main camera actually got better, a 108MP sensor replaces the 5G model's 50MP main camera, backed by an additional assist sensor. The 5MP selfie camera stays unchanged. Audio gets a boost too, with dual speakers rated for a 400% volume increase over standard mono setups. The fingerprint sensor sits on the side, and the phone runs Android 16 with MagicOS 10.
What's Still Missing
Honor hasn't confirmed pricing for the X7e Plus 4G at launch, and there's no word yet on whether or when it'll actually reach Pakistan despite the pattern favoring 4G variants historically.