Key Highlights
- Honor unveils X9b smartphone in India with anti-drop display
- Features include a 6.78-inch AMOLED screen, Snapdragon processor, and 108MP camera
- Launch offers include discounts and exchange bonuses
Honor held a special launch event in India today to introduce its latest offering, the Honor X9b. This marks the company’s second smartphone release in India since its successful comeback with the Honor 90 last year. Here’s all you need to know about the device. Also Read | Best Smartphones To Purchase In India With The MediaTek Dimensity 700 Processor
Introducing the Honor X9b: The Anti-Drop Display Smartphone
The Honor X9b debuts as the first device in the company’s X-series lineup, boasting an innovative ‘anti-drop’ display technology. Engineered with shock-absorbing material, this display ensures enhanced protection against accidental drops, distinguishing it from conventional smartphone designs.
Honor X9b: Specifications
| Display | 6.78-inch AMOLED |
| Resolution | 2652 x 1200 pixels |
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 gen 1 |
| RAM | 8GB LPDDR4X |
| Storage | 256GB |
| Camera | Triple rear (108MP primary), 16MP front-facing |
| Battery | 5,800mAh |
| Features | Anti-drop display, MagicOS 7.2, Facial recognition with face-mask compatibility |
| Colors | Midnight Black, Sunrise Orange |
Equipped with cutting-edge technology, the Honor X9b boasts an array of impressive features. Its Ultra-Bounce technology, comprising front reinforcement, double-strengthened glass, and patented low-modulus material on sides and corners, ensures complete protection against drops from all angles.
Featuring a big 6.78-inch AMOLED display with a resolution of 2652 x 1200 pixels, the Honor X9b offers a decent visual experience. The device is powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 6 gen 1 SoC, coupled with 8GB of LPDDR4X RAM and 8GB of virtual RAM, alongside 256GB of internal storage. Running on the Android 13-based MagicOS 7.2, users can enjoy great features such as facial recognition with face-mask compatibility and Magic Text, enabling convenient text extraction with a single tap.
Camera and Battery Performance
In the camera department, the Honor X9b boasts a versatile triple rear camera setup, featuring a 108MP primary sensor, a 5MP ultra-wide-angle lens, and a 2MP macro lens, housed within a stylish circular camera module. On the front, it offers a 16MP selfie camera.
Powering the device is a robust 5,800mAh battery, providing ample battery life for extended usage. As a special introductory offer, the charger will be included with the device at no extra cost.
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Honor X9b: Color Variants
The Honor X9b will be available in two color variants: Midnight Black and Sunrise Orange, each featuring a sleek vegan leather finish, adding a touch of elegance to the smartphone’s aesthetic appeal.
Honor X9b: Price and Availability
Priced at Rs. 25,999, the Honor X9b offers customers additional value through exclusive launch offers. Buyers using ICICI Bank debit or credit cards, along with credit card EMI transactions, can enjoy an instant discount of Rs. 3,000, reducing the effective price to Rs. 22,999.
Moreover, customers can avail themselves of an exchange bonus of up to Rs. 5,000 by trading in their old devices. The smartphone will hit the Indian market on February 16 at 12 PM, available for purchase on Amazon India and through 1800 mainline stores nationwide.
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