Honor X80 Leaked: 10,000mAh Battery and 1.5K OLED Display Revealed

Following the commercial triumph of the premium “Win” and “Win RT” series in China—devices lauded for pairing Snapdragon 8-series performance with marathon battery life—Honor appears ready to democratize extreme endurance. According to fresh reports from the supply chain, the brand is developing the Honor X80, a mid-range handset designed to bring a massive 10,000mAh battery to a more accessible price point.
A New Standard for Battery Life The defining feature of the upcoming X80 is undoubtedly its power cell. Reliable sources indicate the device will house a 10,000mAh battery, a specification previously reserved for niche rugged phones or high-end flagships. This power unit has reportedly already cleared China’s 3C regulatory authority.
This move signals a broader strategic shift for the manufacturer. Leaks suggest Honor is aiming to standardize 10,000mAh-class batteries across its X, Power, and Win lineups, effectively positioning multi-day battery life as a key differentiator against competitors. For context, this is a significant leap over its predecessor, the Honor X70, which launched last July with an already impressive 8,300mAh cell.
Display and Design To accommodate such a large battery, the phone requires a substantial footprint. The X80 is tipped to feature a spacious 6.81-inch OLED LTPS display. Visually, the device is expected to sport a flat panel design with rounded corners, offering a 1.5K resolution and likely retaining the industry-standard 120Hz refresh rate.
Under the Hood: Efficiency Over Raw Power While the battery specs are premium, the processing power places the device firmly in the mid-range category. Contradicting earlier speculation that pointed toward a Snapdragon 7-series processor, new intelligence suggests the X80 is currently being tested with a next-generation Snapdragon 6-series chipset.
The platform in question is identified as the SM6850, which could commercially debut as the Snapdragon 6 Gen 5. This choice highlights Honor’s focus on efficiency and affordability for the X-series, rather than chasing raw benchmark scores.
Launch Timeline and Future Outlook There is currently no concrete release date for the Honor X80. However, looking at the brand’s wider roadmap, sources hint that the next-generation Magic flagship series could also see significant upgrades later this year, potentially moving to a larger 6.85-inch display.
As the industry pivots toward silicon-carbon battery technology, Honor seems determined to lead the charge, ensuring that “low battery anxiety” becomes a thing of the past, even for budget-conscious consumers.
