Honor X6d Launches Quietly With Dimensity 6300 and 50MP Camera

Overview

Honor has quietly introduced a new variant of its Play line in the United Arab Emirates, marketed as the X6d. The device appears to be a near-identical successor to the Play 60A that Honor unveiled in China at the end of last year. The key upgrade is a 50MP rear camera, up from the 13MP sensor on the Play 60A, while other core specifications remain largely aligned. The X6d runs Android 15 with MagicOS on top and is powered by a Dimensity 6300 chipset.

The first known listing places the phone in two colors, Midnight Black and Ocean Cyan, with a dual-SIM configuration and a single rear camera lens cap on the back. The display measures 6.75 inches and uses an LCD panel with a 720p+ resolution. Details on fingerprint authentication, Wi-Fi bands, or NFC were not provided in the listing.

In a note for context, the X6d is described as a successor to a Play 60A-like device, and the 50MP sensor is described as the main differentiator. The selfie camera remains at 5MP f/2.2. The overall design and camera layout echo the Play 60A, but the upgrade in imaging is highlighted as a primary feature by the retailer.

The listing also hints at a battery capacity difference that might simply reflect a labeling variance. The X6d shows a 5,260mAh battery compared with a 5,300mAh figure sometimes cited in related materials. This small discrepancy is noted as potentially due to measurement labeling rather than a material change in capacity.

Pricing, Availability, and Specifications

AED 509 is the listed price for the X6d in the UAE store. Converted values place the device at about $138, roughly €116, and around ₹12,555. Availability is confirmed with two color options: Midnight Black and Ocean Cyan. The listing confirms a dual-SIM configuration but does not detail expanded memory options or connectivity specs beyond the stated RAM and storage package.

Hardware and software details describe the X6d as powered by the Dimensity 6300, a 6nm chip noted for its 5G modem and price-to-performance balance. The phone pairs this processor with 4GB of RAM and 256GB of internal storage. It ships with Android 15, presumably with MagicOS on top. On the front, the device carries a 6.75-inch LCD with a 720p+ resolution, while the back features a single 50MP f/2.0 camera. The front-facing camera is a 5MP f/2.2 unit. The store’s listing does not mention a fingerprint reader, though it notes that if one exists, it would be mounted on the side.

Retailers did not disclose details on Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, or NFC in the listing. By contrast, the Play 60A model, which the X6d appears to resemble, was previously described as Wi-Fi 5 (ac) and Bluetooth 5.3 with aptX HD, and it reportedly lacked NFC. Whether these specs carry over to the X6d remains unconfirmed in the current listing.

Analysts and price trackers in India and elsewhere routinely monitor new device listings for price comparisons and deal tracking. The current X6d's price for the UAE market has been set but may differ from other locations based on retailer and local currency. Pricing history and real-time price comparison tools are available to aid consumers in making informed purchase decisions once the X6d becomes available in new markets around the world. In addition to the word "price," many consumers also use other common phrases related to pricing such as "real-time price comparison" & "finding historical prices for products".

The ‘Honor 500 Smart’ also has a GCF certificate stating that it is an NLA-NX1 model which is the identical model of the X6d. Given that there is no official confirmation that these two devices are one and the same (one is a smartphone and the other is a tablet), we cannot state definitively whether they are identical products or not. In China, there are already Honor 500 models with larger batteries and distinct design cues, but the X6d or 500 Pro described here does not fit those specific profiles.

The next steps for readers are determining the official availability of Honor or local retailers, determining prices in different regions and determining if there are new developments to the X6d's feature set. The current UAE listing shows only the launch in a given market and shows the camera as the main improvement compared with the Play 60A series.

Specifications

• Display: 6.75” LCD, 720p+
• Chipset: Dimensity 6300 (6nm)
• RAM / Storage: 4GB / 256GB
• OS: Android 15 with MagicOS
• Rear camera: 50MP f/2.0
• Selfie camera: 5MP f/2.2
• Battery: 5,260mAh (listed, may be labeling variance with 5,300mAh)
• Price (UAE): AED 509
• Colors: Midnight Black, Ocean Cyan
• Notes: Dual-SIM; fingerprint reader location not specified