# Premium Budget-Friendly Smartphones The Honor 6X Made an Unexpected Debut at CES 2017 By Katherine Pendrill | Published 2017-01-12 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/honor-6x References: [gsmarena](http://www.gsmarena.com/honor_6x_handson-blog-22496.php) & [store.hihonor](https://store.hihonor.com/us/honor-6x) In an unexpected move, the Chinese company Honor took the stage at CES 2017 to announce that the Honor 6X would be making its way to the US, EU, UK and UAE. Building on the success of the Honor 5X, the new smartphone could soon become a popular choice outside of China. The Honor 6X is an advanced version of the Honor 5X, boasting a [longer battery life](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/honor-500-series), a more powerful CPU and a [dual-camera setup with a 12MP sensor](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pura-80-ultra). The phone also boasts a sleek 5.5-inch display with rounded edges and a matte finish on the back. Overall, the phone offers consumers flagship-quality features without the premium price tag, making it a perfect option for those on a budget. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.5/10 - Popularity: 28% | Activity: 9% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Mobile](https://www.trendhunter.com/mobile) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Premium Budget-friendly Smartphones:** A trend of launching flagship-quality smartphones with mid-range prices targeting budget-conscious buyers. - **Dual-camera Smartphones:** A trend of integrating dual-camera setups in smartphones for providing advanced photography and videography capabilities. - **Long-lasting Batteries:** A trend of developing smartphones with longer battery life to cater to the growing demand for all-day usage and reduce the need for frequent charging. ### Who This Affects Most - **Smartphone Industry:** Companies in the smartphone industry have an opportunity to launch budget-friendly smartphones with premium features that can disrupt the market and attract budget-conscious buyers. - **Camera Industry:** Companies in the camera industry can partner with smartphone manufacturers to develop high-quality camera sensors and software for dual-camera setups in smartphones. - **Battery Industry:** Companies in the battery industry can develop innovative battery technologies and work with smartphone manufacturers to provide longer-lasting batteries for smartphones, creating a disruptive innovation in the market. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Ultra Low-Cost Smartphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/honor-200-smart.md) - [Intelligent Memory Smartphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/honor-70.md) - [Slim Precision Smartphone Models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/honor-x8b.md) - [Foldable Smartphone Advances](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/huawei-mate.md) - [Powerful Camera-Equipped Smartphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/magic-4-ultimate.md) - [Feature-Rich Jewel-Like Smartphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/honor-90.md) - [Ultra-Durable Folding Smartphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/huawei-mate-x6.md) - [Human-Centric AI Smartphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/honor-magic6-pro.md) - [Hyper-Slim Triple-Camera Smartphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/honor-magic8-pro-air.md)