Redefining toughness in smartphones, the Honor X60 Pro follows through a year after the successful release of the Honor X50 series with its ten-sided drop-proof design. For this version, the X60 Pro brings more formidable anti-drop technology with its Tai Chi Shock-Absorbing Architecture 2.0 and ultra-deep tempered glass to push up the drop resistance standard to as high as 2 meters.
It is also the first within the price segment to provide two-way Beidou satellite messaging, which raises the safety level in outdoor communication.
The X60 Pro is treated to Honor’s Qinghai Lake battery technology and a 6600mAh silicon-carbon battery for 7.7% higher capacity compared to traditional batteries, with the capability for up to two days of use with one charge.
These flagship features combined-advanced drop protection, satellite messaging, and long-lasting battery life-make the Honor X60 Pro the most practical and durable phone ever from Honor.
Design: Breathtaking Hyperbolic OLED Display with Increased Eye Care
The all-new Tai Chi Shock-Absorbing Architecture 2.0 brings more comprehensive protection into every corner of the Honor X60 Pro. The unique four-corner honeycomb structure will greatly reduce force transmission during impacts and effectively disperse shock from accidental drops. The internal layout has been upgraded by integrating high-elastic shock-absorbing materials, further improving the device’s resistance to shock and ensuring every fall is well protected.
The camera module adopts a ring design in the center and carries a 100-megapixel main camera supported by a monochrome temperature LED flash. The front of the Honor X60 Pro sports a 6.78-inch hyperboloid OLED display, coming with a resolution of 1.5K and a peak brightness of 3000 nits to give the best visibility even under direct sunlight.
It’s equipped with the Honor Oasis eye-protective screen for the first time in the X series and has obtained the certification of Vico A+ eye protection from China National Institute of Standardization. This screen is embedded with advanced technologies: 3840Hz high-frequency PWM dimming, AI sleep-aiding display, natural light eye protection, low blue light technology at the hardware level, which comprehensively ensures eye health protection.
It boasts ultra-deep tempered glass, offering 60% more reliability than its predecessor, thus being highly resistant to damage. The ultra-narrow bezel design enhances the aesthetics of the phone by shrinking the width of the black border at the bottom of the device from 2.67 mm in the X50 to 2.08 mm-a further 22% decrease. Not only does this make the phone look sleeker, but it also allows for an increased amount of visual continuity on the screen to create a more immersive viewing experience.
Other design elements
Meanwhile, the noise-reduction microphone is placed at the top of the Honor X60 Pro. The bottom is fitted with a speaker, microphone, Type-C and headphone combo interface, and a SIM card slot. While the volume and power buttons are positioned on the right side of the device. Each Honor X60 Pro supports a 66W super-fast charging kit out-of-the-box, ensuring fast and convenient power-ups at all times.
Durability Test: Waterproof and Drop-Proof – No More Worries with Honor X60 Pro Upgraded Tai Chi Shock-Absorbing Architecture 2.0 is configured in Honor X60 Pro, adopting high-strength ultra-deep tempered glass and a four-corner honeycomb structure design. The combination of these factors, along with optimized internal space and high-elastic shock-absorbing materials, significantly enhances overall drop resistance.
For instance, the drop-proof height of this phone has increased from 1.5 meters in the previous generation to 2 meters, reaching a new industry standard. Based on this robust design, the Honor X60 Pro can effectively prevent falls during daily use and is able to absorb various impacts that may occur on blind stones, bluestone slabs, asphalt roads, cobblestones, among other demanding surfaces.
Besides that, the Honor X60 Pro also has an improved three-layer waterproof structure with a rigid seal that can protect the phone and some other main components. Wholesome waterproofing can keep the phone safe from accidental splashes and spills, even quick dunks, without damage in functionality, which allows users to have full confidence in using the product in their daily life.
Drop Test
Durability test Next up, we performed our durability test, dropping the Honor X60 Pro from a 1.5-meter-high platform onto a wood floor. And after examining the phone, we found that it did survive intact, screen without scratches or cracks.
Next, we took that difficulty level over to dropping it from the same height onto a harder marble floor: it bounced beautifully and completed a full 720-degree flip before falling, well and truly, into our hands. We flipped it over to examine the screen for any signs of damage and found nothing.
This outstanding performance just shows that Honor X60 Pro features an extremely excellent durability design that offers very good resistance in case of an accidental fall, keeping its internal components and the exterior intact. This is going to provide users with better security and more peace of mind.
Waterproof Test
After conducting drop tests, we did a waterproof test of this device. First, we did a 360-degree rinse under the faucet on the Honor X60 Pro. Surprise. Not a single drop of water managed to penetrate any part of this device.
All the functions worked even under strong pressure of water. The screen touch was responsive and unaffected. The Honor X60 Pro demonstrates exceptional reliability in humid conditions, giving users confidence and peace of mind with the protective measures designed for daily use.
Satellite Communications Test: Two-Way Beidou Satellite Messaging Leads the Way
The Honor X60 Pro became the first in the X series to boast satellite communication, carried to date only by flagship models from other brands. It addresses the crucial need for nationwide coverage by the Beidou satellite messaging system, enabling text messaging even without a ground network and allowing users to share geographic locations for real-time communication.
The official specification states that the average message sending time for the Honor X60 Pro is 9.8 seconds, significantly faster than competitors’ flagship phones, making it more efficient and reliable for users.
Message Sending
Testing in advance, the satellite messaging of the Honor X60 Pro requires a China Mobile SIM card and needs to activate the satellite messaging service to allow users to send 30 text messages for free.
Inside the Honor X60 Pro’s satellite SMS interface, there is already a set of pre-settings that users can change or establish for themselves. More importantly, users can choose whether to attach real-time location information before sending. In our testing process, we followed the on-screen instructions to aim at the satellite without any additional satellite search. The whole process in sending messages took around 10 seconds, which means fast and reliable, especially in emergency communication.
This will make it easier for recipients to get proper directions and arrive quickly at the location of the sender on their end, as the user can see the sender’s message with a location link that forwards them to Amap with just a click for routing. This improves the user experience.
Message Received
Receiving messages with the Honor X60 Pro also requires a similar operation, involving targeting a satellite and waiting about 8 to 9 seconds for the transmitted message. A system efficiently devised to ensure users remain connected even in areas farthest from human civilization.Image Experience: 100-Megapixel
Camera Delivers Clarity Even When Zoomed In or Cropped
The Honor X60 Pro features a remarkable 100-megapixel camera with a 1/1.67-inch large-bottom sensor and a large aperture of f/1.75. Each pixel measures 0.64μm, supporting nine-pixel-in-one technology to achieve an effective pixel size of 1.92μm, allowing for enhanced light intake.
Daytime Samples
In daylight conditions, the Honor X60 Pro excels in color reproduction. Images remain bright and clear even in direct sunlight, avoiding any whitening effect. The photosensitivity of its large-bottom CMOS sensor delivers vibrant and nuanced colors, showcasing impressive performance. The camera also supports 2x and 3x lossless zoom, maintaining clarity and detail even after cropping, with minimal noise and high purity.
Nighttime Samples
In high-contrast nighttime scenarios, the Honor X60 Pro showcases its capabilities with a long exposure night scene mode. It adeptly manages exposure control, color reproduction, and resolution. Thanks to HDR technology and advanced AI algorithms, it effectively balances light and dark areas, softening bright light sources without compromising overall visual integrity.
Charging and Battery Life: Full Charge in Just Over an Hour, Lasts Nearly 16 Hours
The Honor X60 Pro comes with the second-generation Qinghai Lake battery, boasting over 6600mAh, making it the largest silicon-carbon anode battery in its class. With an energy density of up to 772Wh/L, this represents a 7.7% improvement over traditional graphite-based batteries of similar size. Despite its substantial capacity, the X60 Pro maintains a slim profile akin to its predecessor, the X50, providing added power without added bulk.
Equipped with 66W super-fast charging, the Honor X60 Pro achieves a full charge in just 68 minutes, ensuring rapid recovery and reliable emergency performance for users.
Battery Charging Test
We dropped the battery on the X60 Pro down to 1%. It reaches 16% after 10 minutes, 52% after 30 minutes, and after 60 minutes, it goes up to 93%. Full charge took around 72 minutes.
Battery Life Test
Using the Battery Dog tool, which emulates real-world usage, this X60 Pro lasted for 13 hours, 30 minutes, and 53 seconds for an overall battery life of near 16 hours.
Conclusion: A Powerful Device Worth Every Penny
Priced at the level of 2,000 yuan but much stronger in design, display, durability, and battery life compared with its rivals, for unbeatable drop resistance and quality, Honor X60 Pro is second to none among the existing products in the market.
It has behaved very well in different drop and waterproof tests. The phone received several drops from 1.5 meters onto various surfaces and remained almost intact. After that, in the case of 360° faucet flushing, no water came inside the body, and all functions have remained in working condition as usual.
The X60 Pro is the first in its price range to boast two-way Beidou satellite communication, averaging 10 seconds of transmission, further enhancing its competitive edge and offering dependable safety for outdoorsy adventures.
With its 6600mAh battery, almost 16 hours of life is at hand, ensuring heavy users a charge every two days without battery life becoming an issue.
The Honor X60 Pro redefines the experience of mid-range smartphones with improved durability, battery life, eye care, and satellite communication.
