Honor and Zeekr announce new technology updates

Honor has introduced the X7e s, a mid-range smartphone featuring military-grade durability. The device holds IP66, IP68, IP69, and IP69K certifications for water and dust resistance, alongside a five-star SGS certification for impact resistance. It is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 685 processor, 8GB of LPDDR4x RAM, and 256GB of storage, which is expandable up to 2TB via microSD. The phone features a 6.79-inch AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate and 6000 nits peak brightness. It includes a 50MP main rear camera, a 16MP front camera, and a large 8560 mAh battery supporting 80W fast charging.

Zeekr has announced an update to the Zeekr 7X electric vehicle, presented at the 2026 Paris Motor Show. The updated lineup includes three versions: Core, Long Range, and Privilege. The Long Range version features a 100 kWh NMC battery providing up to 627 km of WLTP autonomy. The top-tier Privilege model offers all-wheel drive with 680 CV, achieving 0 to 100 km/h in 3.7 seconds. A significant improvement is the enhanced fast-charging capability via an 800V electrical system, with deliveries expected to begin in early 2027.