HONOR will launch its toughest phone, the HONOR X9b 5G, in the Philippines on January 12, 2024. The mid-range phone made its debut in October 2023.
The HONOR X9b 5G is dubbed the toughest phone with an all-angle ultra-tough design featuring a three-level Ultra-Bounce Anti-Drop Display 360-degree Anti-Drop Protection, which consists of three layers of reinforcement for the screen, frame, and internal compartments.
According to HONOR, this is the first phone in the industry to receive a five-star overall drop resistance certification from Swiss-based test and certification company, SGS.
The HONOR X9b 5G is not just tough on the outside. It also has decent performance on the inside. It features a 6.78-inch 1.5K OLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate, which supports 100% DCI-P3 color gamut and 1.07 billion colors.
It also has a Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 processor with 12GB of RAM and 256GB of internal storage.
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The HONOR X9b 5G also boasts a triple-camera setup at the back, which consists of a 108MP main camera, an 8MP ultra-wide-angle camera, and a 2MP macro camera. The front camera is a 16MP shooter, tucked in a hole punch cutout.
It also has a large 5800mAh battery that supports 45W fast charging and runs on MagicOS 7.2, based on Android 13.
The HONOR X9b 5G comes in three colors: Sunrise Orange (Vegan leather), Midnight Black, Emerald Green. The price and availability details will be announced on the launch date.
The device is expected to compete with other mid-range phones in the market from popular brands, such as Samsung, OPPO, realme, and vivo, but distinguishes itself with a durable design.
HONOR X9b 5G specs
| Display | 6.78-inch 1.5K OLED display, 2652×1200, 1920Hz High-frequency PWM Dimming |
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 |
| RAM/Storage | 12GB+256GB |
| Rear Camera | 108MP main, f/1.75 5MP ultra-wide, f/2.2 2MP macro, f/2.4 |
| Front Camera | 16MP, f/2.45 |
| Network | 5G, 4G LTE, dual nano SIM |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi 5 dual-band, Bluetooth 5.1, GPS |
| Others | In-display fingerprint scanner, USB-C |
| OS | MagicOS 7.2, Android 13 |
| Colors | Sunrise Orange (Vegan leather), Midnight Black, Emerald Green |
| Battery | 5800mAh Battery, 45W fast charging |
