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HONOR Ultra-Bounce
Anti-Drop Display
5800mAh
3 Days Battery
108MP
Lossless Capture Camera
HONOR Ultra-Bounce
Anti-Drop Display
5800mAh
3 Days Battery
108MP
Lossless Capture Camera
| LAUNCH | Announced | 2022, March 29 |
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| Status | Available. Released 2022, March 29 |
| BODY | Dimensions | 166.1 x 75.8 x 8.1 mm (6.54 x 2.98 x 0.32 in) |
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| Weight | 189 g (6.67 oz) | |
| Build | Glass front, plastic frame, plastic back | |
| SIM | Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by) |
| DISPLAY | Type | IPS LCD, 120Hz |
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| Size | 6.81 inches, 112.3 cm2 (~89.2% screen-to-body ratio) | |
| Resolution | 1080 x 2388 pixels (~385 ppi density) |
| PLATFORM | OS | Android 11, Magic UI 4.2 |
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| Chipset | Qualcomm SM6375 Snapdragon 695 5G (6 nm) | |
| CPU | Octa-core (2x2.2 GHz Kryo 660 Gold & 6x1.8 GHz Kryo 660 Silver) | |
| GPU | Adreno 619 |
| MEMORY | Card slot | No |
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| Internal | 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM |
| MAIN CAMERA | Triple | 48 MP, f/1.8, 26mm (wide), PDAF 2 MP, f/2.4, (macro) 2 MP, f/2.4, (depth) |
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| Features | LED flash, panorama, HDR | |
| Video | 1080p@30fps |
| SELFIE CAMERA | Single | 16 MP, f/2.5 |
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| Video | 1080p@30fps |
| SOUND | Loudspeaker | Yes |
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| 3.5mm jack | No |
| COMMS | WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct |
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| Bluetooth | 5.1, A2DP, LE | |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS | |
| NFC | Yes | |
| Radio | No | |
| USB | USB Type-C 2.0, OTG |
| FEATURES | Sensors | Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, compass |
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| Virtual proximity sensing |
| BATTERY | Type | Li-Po 4800 mAh, non-removable |
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| Charging | 66W wired, 81% in 30 min (advertised) |
| MISC | Colors | Titanium Silver, Ocean Blue, Midnight Black |
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| Models | ANY-NX1 | |
| Price | About 240 EUR |
HIGHLIGHT
5800mAh
3 Days Battery
Worry-free, Hassle-free,
Carefree
The 5800mAh high-energy-density battery takes pride in its battery life, durable even for intensive users.10
19hoursOnline video playback12hoursPlaying online games11
DXOMARK Gold Battery Label
19hours
Online video playback
12hours
Playing online games11
HONOR Ultra-Bounce Anti-Drop Display 360° Anti-Drop Protection
With a 360° whole-device protection, HONOR Ultra-Bounce Anti-Drop Display provides an all-round drop resistance for the screen.2
A brand-new three-level protection provides multiple reinforcements for the screen, frame, and internal compartments.
A brand-new HONOR cushioning material with
Magic Text
Text Can Be Recognized In Preview, Serving You Instantly By Allowing You To Extract The Words In A Tap.
Unlock with face-covering
Easy To Unlock Even With A Mask
Design
Dressed in the midnight black colour (review unit), the HONOR X9b boasts a frosted glass back panel with a matte finish. Keeping up with contemporary trends, the smartphone features a circular rear camera module adorned with two concentric rings finished in gold. The three camera sensors and the flash are arranged equidistantly between the rings which adds a bit of uniqueness to the smartphone. The centre of the camera module has "Matrix-AI vision camera" text embedded within its glass panel that might look odd to some users.
The front view is dominated by a two-sided curved display that covers nearly the entire surface area. Uniform bezels surround the display on all sides, contributing to its seamless appearance. The noticeable bezels on the side of the display might not appeal to everyone but it does prevent accidental touches on the curved screen.The glossy metallic frame encircling the smartphone houses the SIM tray, primary microphone, USB-C port, and speaker grill at the bottom. On the right side are the power button and volume adjustment buttons, while the left side maintains a minimalist, clutter-free look. Similarly, the top of the device hosts only a secondary microphone and maintains a clean appearance.he HONOR X9b impresses with its lightweight design, tipping the scales at a mere 185g, which lends it an exceptionally light feel. Its sleek profile, measuring just 7.98mm in thickness, enhances its ergonomic appeal, ensuring comfortable usage even during extended periods.Overall, the smartphone exudes a premium vibe, particularly with its matte black panel contrasting the shiny gold-finished camera rings at the rear. The back panel effectively resists smudges and fingerprint marks, although it may feel somewhat slippery. Despite the generous size of the camera module, its slim form factor ensures a secure grip without compromise.
DurabilityThe HONOR X9b has an “Ultra-Bounce Anti-Drop Display” technology alongside a partially reinforced chassis. Claiming to withstand drops from heights of up to 1.5m, these features promise enhanced durability. While it was not possible to test these capabilities to their limits, the smartphone demonstrated resilience against everyday knocks and bumps. Even when dropped from approximately one metre onto its display side, the HONOR X9b emerged unharmed, showing no noticeable damage to either the display. It is important to note though, it is the display carrying the anti-drop mechanism and not the rear. Still, it is safe to say that this smartphone is well-equipped to handle rough usage with ease.
Display and AudioThe HONOR X9b boasts a 6.78-inch 1.5K curved AMOLED display, delivering an impressive visual experience with vibrant and sharp display output. Colours are accurately represented, maintaining their tones effectively. While the display brightness may not reach high levels, it provides ample illumination even under the brightest outdoor conditions. The 120Hz refresh rate ensures smooth scrolling across social media platforms, enhancing the overall user experience.For content consumption, the HONOR X9b offers a Video Enhancer mode, which improves the colour and contrast of video content. However, it is worth noting that this feature is limited to select streaming platforms such as YouTube and Netflix, excluding others like Disney+ Hotstar. Additionally, the device lacks support for HDR and Dolby Vision. Despite these limitations, the HONOR X9b still delivers sharp visuals for watching videos and movies.CAMERAThe HONOR X9b sports a triple-camera rear setup, featuring a 108-megapixel 1/1.67-inch primary sensor, a 5MP ultra-wide-angle lens, and a 2MP macro camera. However, the overall imaging experience is a hit-and-missIn natural light, the primary camera captures decent images with accurate colours and sharpness. However, under artificial lighting, photos may appear slightly grainy, with occasional misinterpretations of saturation levels leading to overexposed areas. Similarly, ultra-wide-angle shots deliver acceptable quality but may exhibit graininess in low-light conditions. Macro shots often lack fine details, with extreme close-up shots from the primary lens surpassing the quality of macro mode photos
The front view is dominated by a two-sided curved display that covers nearly the entire surface area. Uniform bezels surround the display on all sides, contributing to its seamless appearance. The noticeable bezels on the side of the display might not appeal to everyone but it does prevent accidental touches on the curved screen.
The glossy metallic frame encircling the smartphone houses the SIM tray, primary microphone, USB-C port, and speaker grill at the bottom. On the right side are the power button and volume adjustment buttons, while the left side maintains a minimalist, clutter-free look. Similarly, the top of the device hosts only a secondary microphone and maintains a clean appearance.
he HONOR X9b impresses with its lightweight design, tipping the scales at a mere 185g, which lends it an exceptionally light feel. Its sleek profile, measuring just 7.98mm in thickness, enhances its ergonomic appeal, ensuring comfortable usage even during extended periods.
Overall, the smartphone exudes a premium vibe, particularly with its matte black panel contrasting the shiny gold-finished camera rings at the rear. The back panel effectively resists smudges and fingerprint marks, although it may feel somewhat slippery. Despite the generous size of the camera module, its slim form factor ensures a secure grip without compromise.
Display and Audio
The HONOR X9b boasts a 6.78-inch 1.5K curved AMOLED display, delivering an impressive visual experience with vibrant and sharp display output. Colours are accurately represented, maintaining their tones effectively. While the display brightness may not reach high levels, it provides ample illumination even under the brightest outdoor conditions. The 120Hz refresh rate ensures smooth scrolling across social media platforms, enhancing the overall user experience.
For content consumption, the HONOR X9b offers a Video Enhancer mode, which improves the colour and contrast of video content. However, it is worth noting that this feature is limited to select streaming platforms such as YouTube and Netflix, excluding others like Disney+ Hotstar. Additionally, the device lacks support for HDR and Dolby Vision. Despite these limitations, the HONOR X9b still delivers sharp visuals for watching videos and movies.
CAMERA
The HONOR X9b sports a triple-camera rear setup, featuring a 108-megapixel 1/1.67-inch primary sensor, a 5MP ultra-wide-angle lens, and a 2MP macro camera. However, the overall imaging experience is a hit-and-miss
In natural light, the primary camera captures decent images with accurate colours and sharpness. However, under artificial lighting, photos may appear slightly grainy, with occasional misinterpretations of saturation levels leading to overexposed areas. Similarly, ultra-wide-angle shots deliver acceptable quality but may exhibit graininess in low-light conditions. Macro shots often lack fine details, with extreme close-up shots from the primary lens surpassing the quality of macro mode photos