Honor X Series Chargers — The Real Challenger in the Egyptian Charging Market

Honor has been gaining significant market share in Egypt — especially after separating from Huawei in 2020 and returning to Google services. The Honor X series (X8b, X7b, X6b) has become one of the best-selling phone lines in the 5,000-9,000 EGP range. But the question every Honor buyer asks: "I can't find an original Honor charger anywhere — what should I buy?"

Here's the reality: Honor X series uses HONOR SuperCharge (SCP), its own protocol — the same family as the old Huawei SuperCharge — not the open PD standard like Samsung. To reach the full 35W you need an Honor SuperCharge charger, which actually ships in the box with the X8b and X7b. Any reputable PD charger will also charge Honor, but at a lower fallback speed (~18-22.5W) — useful as a spare if you lose the original or need a second charger.

In this article, we'll cover charging specs for all Honor X series phones, compare the original with alternatives using real numbers, and show you how to pick a reliable spare charger if you need one.

Charging Specs — All Honor X Series Models

Honor vs Competitors — Where It Falls in the Protocol Map

The bottom line: Honor uses its own SuperCharge protocol (like Huawei and Oppo), not an open one like Samsung. So the full 35W comes from an Honor SuperCharge charger — the one already in the box. Any reputable PD charger will also charge the phone, but at a slower fallback speed — good as a spare, not a same-speed replacement.

Charger Comparison — Original vs Alternatives on Honor X8b

What to know: The original 35W SuperCharge brick (included in the box) is the fastest option. A third-party PD charger charges the X8b at a slower fallback speed (~18-22.5W) because it can't trigger SuperCharge — so it's slower than the original, not faster. Its real value is that it's always available with a local warranty, making it the practical pick if you lose your charger or need a second one for work or travel.

Why Is the Original Honor Charger Hard to Find in Egypt?

Honor is still building its distribution network in Egypt — and accessory availability is much lower than Samsung or Xiaomi. Even at official dealers, chargers aren't always in stock. And on Amazon and Jumia, most "original Honor" chargers are imported from China without local warranty — and some are counterfeit.

This is exactly why a PD alternative is the practical pick for a spare Honor charger — always available with a real local warranty, even if it's a bit slower than the 35W original. You don't need to wait for Honor to solve their distribution problem — get an Anker or Joyroom charger as a second charger and forget about it.

Complete Bundles — Charger + Cable

MagicOS Tips for Better Battery Life

Honor X series runs MagicOS (modified Android) — which has smart settings that optimize battery life with fast charging:

• 🔋 Smart Charge: Enable it from Settings → Battery → Smart Charge. The system learns your sleep schedule, stops charging at 80%, and completes to 100% before your alarm. This extends battery lifespan by approximately 20%.
• 🌡️ Avoid charging in heat: In Egypt's summer (40°C+), try to charge in an air-conditioned room or at least away from direct sunlight. High heat + fast charging = battery stress.
• 📊 Monitor battery health: From Settings → Battery → Battery Health, you can check your battery's health percentage. If it drops below 80% — it's time for a battery replacement.

Our Recommendations — By Model

Honor X8b — The Optimal Choice

Anker GaN 30W A2741 at 500 EGP — an excellent PD spare for the Honor X8b. It charges the phone at roughly 18-22.5W (a bit slower than the original 35W SuperCharge brick, since it's PD not SuperCharge), but GaN II means smaller size and lower heat, with full PD 3.0 that powers all your other devices. The best pick for a second Honor X8b charger.

Budget alternative: Joyroom 30W at 350 EGP — same PD fallback speed (~22.5W on Honor) at a lower price. The difference: slightly larger and 3°C warmer.

Honor X7b — Same Charger But with a Note

The X7b has a massive 6,000mAh battery — larger than any phone in this segment. This means a full charge takes longer even with a fast charger. The fastest option is the 35W Honor SuperCharge charger that ships in the box. A third-party PD charger like the Anker 30W charges the X7b at ~18-22.5W, so it's slower than the original and takes longer for a full charge. The good news: a 6,000mAh battery lasts two full days on normal use, so the slightly slower spare charger isn't a practical problem day to day.

Honor X6b — The Bundled Charger Is Sufficient

The X6b comes with a 22.5W charger in the box — but the phone itself accepts up to 35W via HONOR SuperCharge, so for maximum speed use a 35W Honor SuperCharge charger. If you lose or break your charger and want an affordable spare for everyday use: Anker 20W at 490 EGP is enough — it charges at 20W, slower than 35W but fine for normal daily charging.

The Cable — Same Story as Every Brand

All Honor X series phones are USB-C. If you buy a PD charger (USB-C) — you need a USB-C to USB-C cable:

• 💰 Joyroom USB-C to USB-C at 120 EGP — 60W, nylon braided, sufficient for max speed.
• 🏆 Anker PowerLine USB-C to USB-C at 180 EGP — 25,000 bend cycles, 18-month warranty.

Honor and Huawei — Are Their Chargers Interchangeable?

A common question. The answer: partially. Honor separated from Huawei in 2020 — but it did not drop SuperCharge; it simply rebranded Huawei SuperCharge as HONOR SuperCharge and kept using the same SCP protocol on the X8b and X7b. This means:

• ✅ An old Huawei SuperCharge charger is the same SCP family, so it will most likely charge the Honor X8b at SuperCharge speed or close to it.
• ✅ An Anker PD 30W charger will charge Honor X8b at ~18-22.5W over PD — slower than the original 35W SuperCharge brick, but handy as an always-available spare.
• ✅ An Honor X8b charger uses SuperCharge (SCP) — the same family as Huawei SuperCharge — so it will usually charge an old Huawei phone at SuperCharge speed or close to it. (Honor did not drop the protocol.)

So Honor still uses its own SuperCharge protocol — not an open one. The practical upside is that it puts a 35W SuperCharge charger in the box, so you're covered from day one. If you switched from Huawei to Honor, your old Huawei SuperCharge charger will most likely work well since it's the same SCP family, and any PD charger remains a slower fallback.

Summary — Honor X Series in Two Lines

Honor X series is one of the smartest choices in the mid-range — with solid specs and 35W HONOR SuperCharge that ships in the box (on the X8b and X7b). For maximum speed use the original SuperCharge charger. And if you need a second or spare charger, grab a Joyroom 30W at 350 EGP — it charges Honor at a reasonable PD speed and also powers all your other USB-C devices. One charger for everything, as a practical spare.