HTech has introduced the HONOR X9b, its newest mid-range smartphone from the X series, in India, as per the announcement. Sporting a 6.78-inch 1.5K display with a 120Hz refresh rate, the device offers a smooth visual experience.
Featuring Ultra-Bounce 360° Anti-Drop Resistance technology, the phone employs state-of-the-art cushioning and a shock-absorbing structure, ensuring remarkable resilience against drops of up to 1.5 meters. This protection extends across all six faces and four corners, even on hard surfaces, according to the company's statement.
The smartphone is equipped with a Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 SoC, 8GB of RAM, 256GB UFS 3.1 storage, and operates on Android 13-based MagicOS 7.2. Its camera setup comprises a 108MP main camera, a 5MP ultra-wide camera, and a 2MP macro camera.
Boasting a sleek body design reminiscent of high-end watches, the phone's camera module showcases the distinctive Classical Dual Ring Design. Available in Midnight Black and Sunrise Orange, the device incorporates eco-friendly elements such as vegan leather accents. It is powered by a 5800mAh battery supporting 35W fast charging, the phone promises up to three days of battery life.
HONOR X9b Specifications -
| Display | 6.78-inch (1200 x 2652 pixels) FHD+ AMOLED 120Hz curved display, up to 1200 nits peak brightness, 1920Hz high-frequency PWM dimming |
| Processor | Octa Core (4x A78 at 2.2GHz+4x A55 at 1.8GHz Kryo CPUs) Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 4nm Mobile Platform with Adreno 710 GPU |
| RAM/Storage | 8GB LPDD4X RAM, 256GB UFS 3.1 storage |
| OS/UI | Android 13-based MagicOS 7.2, Android 14 update soon |
| SIM | Dual SIM (nano + nano) |
| Rear Cameras | 108MP camera with f/1.75 aperture, LED flash, 5MP ultra-wide camera with f/2.2 aperture, macro option, 2MP 4cm macro sensor with f/2.4 aperture, 4K video recording |
| Front Camera | 16MP front camera with f/2.45 aperture |
| Features | In-display fingerprint sensor, USB Type-C Audio, Bottom-ported speakers, Dust and splash resistant (IP53) |
| Dimensions | 163.6×75.5×7.98mm |
| Weight | 185g |
| Connectivity | 5G SA/NSA, Dual 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 802.11ax (2.4GHz/5GHz), Bluetooth 5.1, GPS, USB Type-C, NFC |
| Battery/Charger | 5000mAh battery with 35W SuperCharge fast charging |
Pricing and Availability -
The HONOR X9b is offered in Sunrise Orange with vegan leather accents and Midnight Black color options, priced at Rs. 25,999 for the single 8GB RAM with 256GB storage variant. It will be available from tomorrow, February 16th on Amazon India, the explorehonor website, and offline retail outlets.
Launch offers are -
- Consumers can purchase the smartphone with an exciting offer of Rs. 3000 Instant Bank discount for ICICI Bank users available on all bank cards or an Exchange Bonus of Rs. 5000 on the first sale day, bringing the effective price down to Rs. 22999.
- Additionally, HONOR is giving away a complimentary Charger worth Rs 699 free of cost as an introductory offer
- Up to 12 months no-cost EMI with Amazon Pay later
- HONOR has also announced a free-of-cost HONOR Protect Plan powered by Onsitego valued at Rs 2,999 that includes interesting offerings like one-time screen replacement in six months, six-month extended warranty, 30-day Assured Buyback up to 90%
