The Honor X6c is a budget smartphone that proves you can get a genuinely decent everyday experience for under £100. It improves on its predecessor in nearly every meaningful way: the 6.61-inch display now runs at a smooth 120Hz with 1,010-nit peak brightness, making scrolling noticeably smoother and the screen easier to read outdoors. The 5,300mAh battery comfortably lasts a full day and can stretch to two days for light users, while 35W fast charging keeps top-ups quick. The 50MP main camera handles daylight shots well and produces perfectly shareable results for social media and messaging. The Helio G81 Ultra chipset manages everyday tasks without drama, though it is firmly a budget processor that will struggle with demanding games. IP64 splash resistance and SGS 5-star drop certification add practical durability that is welcome at any price. Running Android 15 with MagicOS 9, it ships with current software out of the box. At around £99 SIM-free with 256GB of storage and 8GB of RAM, the X6c delivers more phone than the price suggests. For students, as a first smartphone, or as a reliable backup device, it is one of the smartest sub-£100 options in the UK.
