UAE Price
AED 550
India Price
₹9,999
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Smartphone · Honor · 2023
The Honor X6a 256GB is Honor's 2023 smartphone featuring a 6.56 inches, 103.4 cm2 (~84.3% screen-to-body ratio) display, the Mediatek Helio G36 (12 nm) chipset. It comes with a 5200 mAh battery. At AED 550 in the UAE and ₹9,999 in India, it sits firmly in the budget tier.
The Honor X6a 256GB excels with its 5200mAh battery delivering all-day endurance and 22.5W wired charging, reaching 31% in 20 minutes—rare in this price bracket. The 256GB storage eliminates reliance on cloud or microSD, and NFC support enables contactless payments in UAE and India. It targets budget buyers who prioritize battery life over camera quality, such as delivery riders or students needing reliable all-day use without frequent charging. Its weakness is the 720x1612 display at 269 ppi—text and images appear noticeably soft, especially under sunlight. In UAE at AED 550, it’s competitive because no other 5G phone under AED 600 offers NFC and 256GB storage. In India at ₹9999, it’s overpriced; rivals like the Redmi 12C offer similar battery and storage with a 90Hz display for ₹8999. Choose only if battery and storage are non-negotiable.
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| Loudspeaker | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | Yes |
| Type | Li-Po 5200 mAh |
| Charging | 22.5W wired, 31% in 20 min |
| Battery Capacity | 5200 mAh |
| Triple | 50 MP, f/1.8, (wide), PDAF 2 MP (macro) Auxiliary lens |
| Features | LED flash, HDR, panorama |
| Video | 1080p@30fps |
| Single | 5 MP, f/2.2, (wide) |
| Video | 1080p@30fps |
| Technology | GSM / HSPA / LTE |
| 2G bands | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 |
| 3G bands | HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100 |
| 4G bands | LTE |
| Speed | HSPA, LTE |
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Bluetooth | 5.1, A2DP, LE |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS |
| NFC | Yes |
| Radio | No |
| USB | USB Type-C 2.0, OTG |
| Dimensions | 163.3 x 75.1 x 8.4 mm (6.43 x 2.96 x 0.33 in) |
| Weight | 188 g (6.63 oz) |
| SIM | Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM |
| Type | TFT LCD, 90Hz |
| Size | 6.56 inches, 103.4 cm2 (~84.3% screen-to-body ratio) |
| Resolution | 720 x 1612 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~269 ppi density) |
| Card slot | microSDXC |
| Internal | 256 |
| Sensors | Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, gyro |
| Colors | Cyan Lake, Midnight Black |
| Models | WDY-LX1, WDY-LX2 |
| Price | About 150 EUR |
| Announced | 2023, July 28 |
| Status | Available. Released 2023, July 28 |
| OS | Android 13, upgradable to Android 14, MagicOS 8 |
| Chipset | Mediatek Helio G36 (12 nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core (4x2.2 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.7 GHz Cortex-A53) |
| GPU | PowerVR GE8320 |
Specs sourced from official manufacturer website and GSMArena.
Common questions about the X6a.
It may still be worth buying if you need a basic smartphone with ample storage and don't require the latest features. Its 256GB capacity and low price make it a practical choice for budget-conscious users in 2026.
The Honor X6a 256GB is priced at AED 550 in the UAE. It is widely available through major retailers and online platforms across the country.
The Honor X6a 256GB is priced at ₹9999 in India. It is readily accessible through official Honor channels and leading e-commerce sites.
The camera delivers decent photos in good lighting with a focus on simplicity and reliability. It handles everyday snapshots well but struggles in low-light conditions.
The battery lasts a full day with moderate use, including browsing, calls, and light app usage. It supports efficient power management to extend usage between charges.
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