Which smartphone from Hotwav has the best overall rating?

Results

1. Rank 11Illustrative image

   Hotwav Hyper 8E

   • Repairability class B: index 3.42 out of 5, typical is 3.38
   • 6 years of updates: at least until 2033, per the manufacturer
   • 133 h battery life: typical is 58 h
   • Waterproof: rated IP68

   • Battery
   • Repairability
   • Drops
   Overall rating6.1/10solidProduct details
2. Rank 22Illustrative image

   Hotwav Cyber 13 Pro

   • Repairability class B: index 3.72 out of 5, typical is 3.38
   • 65 h battery life: typical is 58 h
   • Waterproof: rated IP68

   • Battery
   • Repairability
   • Drops
   Overall rating6.0/10solidProduct details
3. Rank 33Illustrative image

   Hotwav Hyper 7S

   • Repairability class B: index 3.59 out of 5, typical is 3.38
   • 97 h battery life: typical is 58 h
   • Waterproof: rated IP68

   • Battery
   • Repairability
   • Drops
   Overall rating6.0/10solidProduct details
4. Rank 44Illustrative image

   Hotwav W11 Pro

   • 6 years of updates: at least until 2033, per the manufacturer
   • 103 h battery life: typical is 58 h
   • Waterproof: rated IP68

   • Battery
   • Repairability
   • Drops
   Overall rating6.0/10solidProduct details
5. Rank 55Illustrative image

   Hotwav T8

   • 6 years of updates: at least until 2033, per the manufacturer
   • 71 h battery life: typical is 58 h
   • Waterproof: rated IP68

   • Battery
   • Repairability
   • Drops
   Overall rating5.9/10solidProduct details
6. Rank 66Illustrative image

   Hotwav Hyper 8 Pro

   • 6 years of updates: at least until 2036, per the manufacturer
   • 135 h battery life: typical is 58 h
   • Waterproof: rated IP68

   • Battery
   • Repairability
   • Drops
   Overall rating5.9/10solidProduct details
7. Rank 77Illustrative image

   Hotwav Hyper 8 Ultra

   • 6 years of updates: at least until 2036, per the manufacturer
   • 145 h battery life: typical is 58 h
   • Waterproof: rated IP68

   • Battery
   • Repairability
   • Drops
   Overall rating5.9/10solidProduct details
8. Rank 88Illustrative image

   Hotwav Cyber 17

   • 6 years of updates: at least until 2033, per the manufacturer
   • 70 h battery life: typical is 58 h
   • Waterproof: rated IP68

   • Battery
   • Repairability
   • Drops
   Overall rating5.8/10solidProduct details
9. Rank 99Illustrative image

   Hotwav Cyber 18

   • 6 years of updates: at least until 2033, per the manufacturer
   • 69 h battery life: typical is 58 h
   • Waterproof: rated IP68

   • Battery
   • Repairability
   • Drops
   Overall rating5.8/10solidProduct details
10. Rank 1010Illustrative image

    Hotwav T7S

    • 6 years of updates: at least until 2036, per the manufacturer
    • Waterproof: rated IP68
    • Repairability class C: index 3.25 out of 5, typical is 3.38

    • Battery
    • Repairability
    • Drops
    Overall rating5.8/10solidProduct details
11. Rank 1111Illustrative image

    Hotwav Hyper 7 Pro

    2 versions: Hyper 7 Pro

    • 99 h battery life: typical is 58 h
    • Waterproof: rated IP68
    • Repairability class C: index 3.15 out of 5, typical is 3.38

    • Battery
    • Repairability
    • Drops
    Overall rating5.7/10solidProduct details
12. Rank 1212Illustrative image

    Hotwav T7 Pro

    • Waterproof: rated IP68
    • Repairability class C: index 3.29 out of 5, typical is 3.38
    • 5 years of updates: at least until 2035, per the manufacturer

    • Battery
    • Repairability
    • Drops
    Overall rating5.6/10solidProduct details
13. Rank 1313Illustrative image

    Hotwav Cyber 15

    • Waterproof: rated IP68
    • Repairability class C: index 3.18 out of 5, typical is 3.38
    • 5 years of updates: at least until 2035, per the manufacturer

    • Battery
    • Repairability
    • Drops
    Overall rating5.6/10solidProduct details
14. Rank 1414Illustrative image

    Hotwav X200 Pro

    2 versions: X200 Pro

    • 7 years of updates: at least until 2034, per the manufacturer
    • 62 h battery life: typical is 58 h
    • Repairability class C: index 3.15 out of 5, typical is 3.38

    • Battery
    • Repairability
    • Drops
    Overall rating5.6/10solid
15. Rank 1515Illustrative image

    Hotwav Note 12 2024

    • Repairability class B: index 3.44 out of 5, typical is 3.38
    • 6 years of updates: at least until 2036, per the manufacturer

    • Battery
    • Repairability
    • Drops
    Overall rating5.5/10solid
16. Rank 1616Illustrative image

    Hotwav A16 Pro Max

    • Repairability class B: index 3.36 out of 5, typical is 3.38
    • 6 years of updates: at least until 2036, per the manufacturer

    • Battery
    • Repairability
    • Drops
    Overall rating5.4/10solidProduct details
17. Rank 1717Illustrative image

    Hotwav Note 18 GT

    • Repairability class B: index 3.36 out of 5, typical is 3.38
    • 6 years of updates: at least until 2036, per the manufacturer

    • Battery
    • Repairability
    • Drops
    Overall rating5.4/10solidProduct details
18. Rank 1818Illustrative image

    Hotwav Note 18 Pro

    • Repairability class B: index 3.36 out of 5, typical is 3.38
    • 6 years of updates: at least until 2036, per the manufacturer

    • Battery
    • Repairability
    • Drops
    Overall rating5.4/10solidProduct details
19. Rank 1919Illustrative image

    Hotwav X100 GT

    • 6 years of updates: at least until 2033, per the manufacturer
    • Repairability class C: index 3.31 out of 5, typical is 3.38

    • Battery
    • Repairability
    • Drops
    Overall rating5.4/10solid
20. Rank 2020Illustrative image

    Hotwav A18 Pro Max

    2 versions: A18 Pro Max

    • 7 years of updates: at least until 2034, per the manufacturer
    • Repairability class C: index 3.15 out of 5, typical is 3.38

    • Battery
    • Repairability
    • Drops
    Overall rating5.4/10solidProduct details
21. Rank 2121Illustrative image

    Hotwav Note 13 Max

    • Repairability class B: index 3.54 out of 5, typical is 3.38
    • 63 h battery life: typical is 58 h
    • 5 years of updates: at least until 2035, per the manufacturer

    • Battery
    • Repairability
    • Drops
    Overall rating5.3/10solidProduct details
22. Rank 2222Illustrative image

    Hotwav Note 15 Pro

    • Repairability class B: index 3.50 out of 5, typical is 3.38
    • 63 h battery life: typical is 58 h
    • 5 years of updates: at least until 2035, per the manufacturer

    • Battery
    • Repairability
    • Drops
    Overall rating5.3/10solidProduct details
23. Rank 2323Illustrative image

    Hotwav Note 15

    • Repairability class B: index 3.55 out of 5, typical is 3.38
    • 5 years of updates: at least until 2035, per the manufacturer

    • Battery
    • Repairability
    • Drops
    Overall rating5.2/10solidProduct details
24. Rank 2424Illustrative image

    Hotwav A36

    • Repairability class B: index 3.44 out of 5, typical is 3.38
    • 6 years of updates: at least until 2036, per the manufacturer

    • Battery
    • Repairability
    • Drops
    Overall rating5.2/10solidProduct details

More about this ranking

The top-rated smartphones in detail

Strengths and weaknesses of each device from the manufacturer data, in ranking order; versions with identical values only once.

Hotwav Hyper 8E

The Hotwav Hyper 8E has EU repairability class B (good) and scores 6.1 out of 10 in our overall rating. It stands out for: 6 years of updates and 133 h battery life.

Rank 1 of 1,075

• Repairability class B (good)
• 6 years of updates
• 133 h battery life
• Waterproof (IP68)
• Battery not user-replaceable

6.1out of 10 solidView device

Hotwav Cyber 13 Pro

The Hotwav Cyber 13 Pro has EU repairability class B (good) and scores 6.0 out of 10 in our overall rating. It stands out for: 65 h battery life and waterproof (IP68).

Rank 2 of 1,075

• Repairability class B (good)
• 65 h battery life
• Waterproof (IP68)
• Highly drop-resistant
• Battery not user-replaceable
• 5 years of updates, the legal minimum

6.0out of 10 solidView device

Hotwav Hyper 7S

The Hotwav Hyper 7S has EU repairability class B (good) and scores 6.0 out of 10 in our overall rating. It stands out for: 97 h battery life and waterproof (IP68).

Rank 3 of 1,075

• Repairability class B (good)
• 97 h battery life
• Waterproof (IP68)
• Highly drop-resistant
• Battery not user-replaceable
• 5 years of updates, the legal minimum

6.0out of 10 solidView device

Hotwav W11 Pro

The Hotwav W11 Pro has EU repairability class C (average) and scores 6.0 out of 10 in our overall rating. It stands out for: 6 years of updates and 103 h battery life.

Rank 4 of 1,075

• 6 years of updates
• 103 h battery life
• Waterproof (IP68)
• Highly drop-resistant
• Repairability class C (average)
• Battery not user-replaceable

6.0out of 10 solidView device

Hotwav T8

The Hotwav T8 has EU repairability class C (average) and scores 5.9 out of 10 in our overall rating. It stands out for: 6 years of updates and 71 h battery life.

Rank 5 of 1,075

• 6 years of updates
• 71 h battery life
• Waterproof (IP68)
• Highly drop-resistant
• Repairability class C (average)
• Battery not user-replaceable

5.9out of 10 solidView device

Top values

• Longest battery life: Hotwav Hyper 8 Ultra, 145 h (rank 285)
• Longest updates: Hotwav X200 Pro, 7 yrs (rank 556)
• Most charge cycles: Hotwav Hyper 7 Pro, 1,200 (rank 454)
• Most drops survived: Hotwav Hyper 8E, 270 drops (rank 201)
• Most scratch-resistant display: Hotwav Cyber 15, Level 7 (rank 547)
• Top with IP68: Hotwav Cyber 13 Pro, overall rating 6.0 out of 10 (rank 218)

For each feature the strongest device rated at least 5.0 out of 10; each device only once.

How the models are distributed

1. 00%Avery good: 0 (0%)
2. 1538%Bgood: 15 (38%)
3. 2357%Caverage: 23 (57%)
4. 25%Dfair: 2 (5%)
5. 00%Epoor: 0 (0%)

Compared with other brands

By share of models rated good or very good, Hotwav ranks 49 of 78. Brands with at least 3 products, counted from the dataset.

Brand	EU classes	Replaceable battery	Updates	Best overall rating
Motorola48 Models	1038	46%	5 to 7 years	7.6
OPPO17 Models	17	100%	5 to 6 years	7.6
HMD13 Models	103	77%	5 years	7.1
TCL13 Models	13	46%	5 to 7 years	6.7
Anyreal12 Models	12	0%	6 years	5.3
Umidigi12 Models	12	0%	5 years	5.7
Gigaset11 Models	74	100%	5 to 7 years	8.0
Lagenio9 Models	9	0%	5 years	6.0
SPC9 Models	9	0%	5 years	4.8
ZTE7 Models	7	86%	5 years	6.6
Unihertz6 Models	6	0%	7 years	6.0
Fairphone5 Models	5	80%	7 to 8 years	7.8
IIIF1505 Models	5	0%	5 years	6.0
myPhone5 Models	5	0%	5 years	5.2
Philips5 Models	5	0%	5 years	5.8
Viqee5 Models	14	0%	5 years	5.5
Emporia4 Models	4	100%	5 years	6.2
MobiMall4 Models	4	0%	5 years	5.2
RugOne4 Models	4	0%	5 years	5.8
Xgody4 Models	4	25%	5 to 6 years	5.6
XPPen4 Models	4	0%	7 years	4.9
88493 Models	3	0%	7 years	6.0
AGM3 Models	3	0%	5 to 7 years	5.8
Doro3 Models	3	100%	5 years	6.6
I.safe Mobile3 Models	3	100%	7 years	7.2
Meizu3 Models	3	0%	5 years	5.3
Google9 Models	8	0%	5 to 7 years	6.2
Crosscall7 Models	421	100%	5 to 7 years	7.7
Nubia7 Models	151	57%	5 years	6.2
Hammer18 Models	153	0%	5 years	6.1
Infinix6 Models	51	0%	5 years	5.5
Neow5 Models	41	60%	5 to 7 years	6.0
REDMAGIC5 Models	41	40%	5 years	5.9
Oscal16 Models	124	0%	5 to 6 years	6.1
Cepter4 Models	31	100%	5 years	6.1
OnePlus4 Models	121	50%	5 to 6 years	7.0
Blackview52 Models	3715	2%	5 to 6 years	6.2
Realme42 Models	2814	64%	5 to 6 years	7.2
Cubot25 Models	1411	4%	5 to 6 years	6.6
Ulefone40 Models	1821	0%	5 years	6.0
iHunt Strong13 Models	67	0%	5 to 6 years	5.8
Doogee90 Models	3555	0%	5 to 6 years	6.1
Hotwav40 Models	1523	0%	5 to 7 years	6.1
Oukitel153 Models	49101	4%	5 to 7 years	7.0
iGET3 Models	12	0%	5 to 6 years	5.8
Fossibot19 Models	613	0%	5 years	5.7
Honor7 Models	25	86%	5 years	6.9
Stargorilla8 Models	26	0%	5 years	5.7
Bigme4 Models	121	25%	5 to 8 years	5.4
Fuffi4 Models	112	0%	5 years	4.4
Samsung31 Models	625	42%	5 years	7.3
Vivo16 Models	16	100%	5 years	6.4
Invens15 Models	15	80%	5 years	5.4
Apple13 Models	13	0%	5 years	5.2
Redmi13 Models	13	69%	5 years	5.9
POCO11 Models	11	27%	5 years	5.8
Munbyn8 Models	8	0%	5 years	5.7
Servo6 Models	6	0%	5 years	4.7
Huawei5 Models	5	60%	5 years	5.2
Xiaomi5 Models	5	0%	5 years	5.0
Nothing4 Models	4	75%	5 years	5.9
Sony4 Models	4	0%	5 years	4.4
JCB Phone3 Models	111	0%	5 years	5.3
Maxcom3 Models	3	67%	5 years	4.9
Sonim3 Models	3	0%	5 years	5.3
Toblu3 Models	3	0%	5 years	4.4

Other suppliers: 61 with 134 models in total

Shenzhen kehuitong Technology (10), Shenzhen Zuomeng Technology (8), Shenzhen Connectech Technology (7), Telcos (7), AGM Mobile (6), Shenzhen Doogee Hengtong Technology (6), Shenzhen Baitai Network Technology (5), Shenzhen Jiaqi Technology (5), Shenzhen Haimeilan Technology (4), Shenzhen Tailongfeng Communication (4), Shenzhen Haimeilan TechnologyCo (3), Sichuan Southwest Prosperity Communication Technology (3), Ascom (2), Bayuda (2), Bluefox (2), Cyrus (2), Danew (2), Guangzhou Shangke Information Technology (2), Kruger&Matz (2), Mudita (2), Punkt (2), Shenzhen Lagenio Technology (2), Shenzhen Pinjin Technology (2), Shenzhen Redbeat Technology (2), Shenzhen Tailefeng Communications (2), ShenZhen Viqee Technology (2), Shenzhen Yunji Intelligent Technology (2), Soyes (2), T Phone (2), Ainuevo (1), Aodoeu (1), BLU (1), Falling Leavesy (1), Hamtod (1), Hugerock (1), Huidun (1), iKKO Technology (1), iSen (1), JtQtJ (1), Lexy (1), LilCost (1), Logicom (1), McMgc (1), PrzTIk (1), Qubo (1), Rhino (1), Shenzhen Deqi Investment Consulting (1), Shenzhen Kenxinda Technology (1), Shenzhen Wufang Technology (1), Shenzhen Xindali Technology (1), Shenzhen Xindali Technology (1), Shenzhen Yishunxing Technology Co.，Ltd (1), Shenzhenshimimitukejiyouxiangongsi (1), Solana Mobile lnc (1), Swissvoice (1), Teracube (1), Thomson (1), Toshiba Global Commerce Solutions (1), Volla (1), Würth (1), Xiaomi Communications (1)

How the ranking is made

This page shows all models of this brand or supplier from the smartphones ranking, with the same data and the same order; the order follows our overall rating from 8 EPREL values (our own rating), the values themselves stay unchanged. Spellings that differ only in upper and lower case count as one name. In the French data, a supplier (manufacturer, importer or retailer) reports the score; the brand comes from the sales name confirmed on the manufacturer’s website or, where the supplier sells exactly one brand, from the supplier. Models without a reliable brand count towards no brand.

Method, cleaning and limits of the full ranking

Compared: all 40 smartphones from Hotwav in EPREL, the European Commission’s product database (supplier data). As of 2 November 2026, updated weekly. Order: by our overall rating from 8 factors (our own rating; weights under “How the ranking is made” on the full ranking); the rank counts within this page.

Frequently asked questions

Which smartphone from Hotwav comes first?

In our overall rating, Hyper 8E (6.1 out of 10, EU class B). The values come from the suppliers in EPREL.

How does Hotwav compare?

15 of 40 models are rated good or very good, ranking Hotwav 49 of 78 brands with at least 3 products (our own count).

What are the alternatives to Hotwav smartphones?

Among other brands, Gigaset GS6 Enterprise (8.0 out of 10, EU class A), Fairphone (Gen.6+) (7.8 out of 10, EU class A) and Crosscall STELLAR-M6 CHAMONIX (7.7 out of 10, EU class A) rank highest (our overall rating from EPREL values).