BARCELONA — I’ve previously been impressed with Huawei’s Honor brand of phones. The Honor 6 was a particular gem, with great specs for an extremely competitive price. At this year’s Mobile World Congress at Barcelona, Honor showed off its new 4X phones, a 5.5-inch Android KitKat device that’s set to come with a similarly affordable price.

The 4X sits below the Honor 6 in its range of phones, so its specs and its design have been pared down slightly. Instead of a glossy glass back and metallic edges, the 4X has a black plastic back that’s been given a rough texture to give a little interest. It’s not the prettiest phone around, but it’s certainly functional, and if you’re not that fussed about having the most stylish tech anyway, it’s probably fine.

It feels fairly sturdy, although the plastic does feel a little on the cheap side. The 6 Plus is the one for you if you’re after a more luxurious design. The Honor 4X is 153mm long, 77mm wide and 8.6mm thick, meaning it’s far from tiny, but it’s still comfortable to hold. You’ll still need two hands to type though.
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