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Honor 7A, Honor 7C India launch Highlights: Price starts at Rs 8,999, sale from May 29

Huawei Honor 7A and Honor 7C smartphones LIVE UPDATES from launch: Here's a look at the price, features of the two new Honor phones.

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Honor 7A and Honor 7C smartphones from Huawei’s sub-brand Honor have been launched in India. The Honor 7A will be Flipkart exclusive in India and sports a full view display with 18:9 aspect ratio. Honor 7C is Amazon India exclusive and comes with an 18:9 display as well. Both phones also come with a dual-rear camera on board. The Honor 7A and Honor 7C smartphones are priced at Rs 8,999 and Rs 9,999 respectively for the 3GB RAM + 32GB storage version. Honor 7C has a 4GB  RAM variant for Rs 11,999 as well.
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Huawei Honor 7A, Honor 7C launch in India: Price in India, Specifications and Features

12:26 (IST)22 May 2018
Honor 7A, Honor 7C: Price in India, sale date

Honor 7A will be exclusive to Flipkart.  Honor 7C will be exclusive to Amazon India. Honor 7A starts at Rs 8,999 for the 3GB RAM 32GB version and will go on sale from May 29 on Flipkart. com at 12 noon. It will also be sold on hihonor.com  Honor 7C will start at Rs 9,999 for the 3GB RAM version while the 4GB RAM version is Rs 11,999/ Sale from May 31 at 12 noon on Amazon India and Honor Hi store.    

12:09 (IST)22 May 2018
Honor 7C: Specifications

Honor 7C was the best selling Android smartphone in April 2018 in China.  Honor 7C will be available in two variants; one with 3GB RAM and 32GB storage and the other with 4GB RAM and 64GB storage. Honor 7A is powered by a Snapdragon 430 SoC, while the 7C comes with a Snapdragon 450 processor. 

12:06 (IST)22 May 2018
Honor 7A: More specifications

Honor 7A is available in three colours- Black, Blue and Gold. Honor 7A is backed by a 3000mAh battery, and runs on EMUI 8.0 which is based on Android 8.0 Ride mode is also there. It is made for those who commutes by a two wheeler. 

11:58 (IST)22 May 2018
Honor 7A: Most affordable dual-rear camera phone from company.

Honor's Sumit Arora talks about the Honor 7A smartphone. The device is the company's most affordable dual camera smartphone in India. It will launch today and features a bokeh mode and beautify mode as well. The Portrait mode allows for the subject to be in focus while the background is blurred.  Honor 7A has a smart soft led flash on the front that will help users take clear selfies in the dark face Unlock feature also included. 

11:51 (IST)22 May 2018
Honor 7A, Honor 7C launch begins

Suhail Tariq, Chief Marketing Officer, Huawei India, takes the stage. "Honor is the fastest growing smartphone brand in India," he claims.  He claims that the company has seen 146% growth, which is higher than Xiaomi and OnePlus. 

11:36 (IST)22 May 2018
Honor 7A, Honor 7C launch to start soon

Honor 7C and Honor 7A launch will start soon. For now it looks like the company is highlighting the Face Unlock feature at the event. 

11:31 (IST)22 May 2018
Huawei Honor 7C: Expected specifications

Honor 7A and Honor 7C will launch in India soon, though quite a few details about the specifications are already known. The Honor 7C  has a 5.99-inch HD+ display (720 x 1440p) with an 18:9 aspect ratio. The processsor is Snapdragon 450 with 3GB/4GB RAM and 32GB/ 64GB storage. Honor 7C runs EMUI 8.0, which is based on Android 8.0 Oreo.  Battery is 3000mAh. There are dual rear cameras with 13MP + 2MP) specifications and an 8MP front camera. The Honor 7C will also come with a Face Unlock feature. 

11:21 (IST)22 May 2018
Honor 7A and Honor 7C: Likely to compete with Redmi 5 series

Honor 7A and 7A are budget smartphones, though the company has packed them with the latest features like a dual-rear camera, 18:9 aspect ratio full view display, the latest Face Unlock feature and more. The smartphones will likely be priced under Rs 10,000 in India in order to compete with the Xiaomi Redmi 5, Redmi 5A smartphones which have become best-sellers in the budget category. It remains to be seen how mny of Honor 7A and 7C are launched. 

11:19 (IST)22 May 2018
Honor 7A, Honor 7C: Launch timings

Honor 7A and 7C's launch in India will start 11.30 AM IST. The link for the YouTube video is available below.  

Huawei's Honor 7A, Honor 7C are the two new budget smartphone from Huawei's online-only brand Honor. Honor 7A and 7C are designed to compete with Redmi 5 and Redmi 5A with their new dual-rear cameras and an 18:9 aspect ratio Full View Display. Both phones are priced under Rs 12,000 and go on sale towards the end of May.

Anuj Bhatia is a seasoned personal technology writer at indianexpress.com with a career spanning over a decade. Active in the domain since 2011, he has established himself as a distinct voice in tech journalism, specializing in long-form narratives that bridge the gap between complex innovation and consumer lifestyle. Experience & Career: Anuj has been a key contributor to The Indian Express since late 2016. Prior to his current tenure, he served as a Senior Tech Writer at My Mobile magazine and held a role as a reviewer and tech writer at Gizbot. His professional trajectory reflects a rigorous commitment to technology reporting, backed by a postgraduate degree from Banaras Hindu University. Expertise & Focus Areas: Anuj’s reporting covers the spectrum of personal technology, characterized by a unique blend of modern analysis and historical context. His key focus areas include: Core Technology: Comprehensive coverage of smartphones, personal computers, apps, and lifestyle tech. Deep-Dive Narratives: Specializes in composing longer-form feature articles and explainers that explore the intersection of history, technology, and popular culture. Global & Local Scope: Reports extensively on major international product launches from industry titans like Apple and Google, while simultaneously covering the ecosystem of indie and home-grown tech startups. Niche Interests: A dedicated focus on vintage technology and retro gaming, offering readers a nostalgic yet analytical perspective on the evolution of tech. Authoritativeness & Trust Anuj is a trusted voice in the industry, recognized for his ability to de-jargonize trending topics and provide context to rapid technological advancements. His authority is reinforced by his on-ground presence at major international tech conferences and his nuanced approach to product reviews. By balancing coverage of the world's most valuable tech brands with emerging startups, he offers a holistic and objective view of the global technology landscape. Find all stories by Anuj Bhatia here. You can find Anuj on Linkedin. ... Read More

 

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