Honor X9B Review

Honor X9B Review
1 year ago

Honor introduces its new phone HONOR X9b as an upgrade to the previous version X9a which achieved great success. The phone features a curved screen that is wider and clearer with a resolution of 1.5K, brightness of 1200 nits, and high durability. It also has a fast and efficient Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 processor with a 108-megapixel rear camera that captures amazing photos. The phone supports a huge 5800 mAh battery that lasts long with fast charging of 35 watts. Here are the full specifications of the HONOR X9b phone, its main advantages and disadvantages, and its evaluation as follows.

Specifications of Honer x9b 

General features

  • Supports NFC for contactless payment and infrared for data transfer.
  • Allows the use of two Nano Sim cards simultaneously.
  • Compatible with 2G, 3G, 4G and 5G networks for faster connection.
  • Comes with dimensions of 163.6×75.5×8 mm and weight of 185 grams, making it easy to carry and use.
  • Features a back of plastic or leather according to the user’s preference, with resistance to water and dust splashes with IP53 standard.

Screen

  • Contains a hole in the middle for the front camera, and curves on the edges to give a curved appearance.
  • Uses AMOLED technology to produce bright colors and deep blacks, with a space of 6.78 inches covering 91% of the phone’s interface.
  • Displays high resolution up to 1200×2652 pixels (1.5K), with a density of 429 pixels per inch, to provide a clear and pure image.
  • Supports a refresh rate of 120Hz for a fast and smooth response in navigating between applications and games.
  • The brightness reaches 1200 nits, making it readable in different lighting conditions.

Memory and processor

  • Provides internal memory with a capacity of 256 GB, to save all the files and data required.
  • Contains a random memory with a capacity of 12 GB, to ensure fast operation and excellent performance.
  • Does not allow the addition of an external memory card, so you have to dispense with unnecessary files when the memory is full.
  • Uses Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 processor with 4 nano technology, which is the latest Qualcomm processor so far, with Adreno 710 graphics processor, to ensure endurance and performance in different applications and games.

Cameras

  • Includes a front camera with a resolution of 16 megapixels, with a lens aperture of F/2.5, to capture great selfies and make high-quality video calls.
  • Carries three rear cameras, the first with a resolution of 108 megapixels and a lens aperture of F/1.8, which is the main camera that captures detailed and clear pictures, the second with a resolution of 5 megapixels and a lens aperture of F/2.2, which is the wide camera that enables capturing pictures with a wider angle, and the third with a resolution of 2 megapixels and a lens aperture of F/2.4, which is the macro camera that captures small objects with high precision, in addition to a LED flash for lighting in the dark.
  • Supports video recording with 4K quality at a resolution of 2160 pixels, or FHD quality at a resolution of 1080 pixels, with a rate of 30 frames per second, to record special moments with a vivid and moving picture.

Connection and battery

  • Supports Wi-Fi with frequencies a/b/g/n/ac, with Wi-Fi Direct feature for direct data transfer between compatible devices.
  • Supports Bluetooth with version 5.1, with A2DP and LE features to connect the phone with other smart devices.
  • Supports GPS geographic location, with other navigation systems such as GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, to determine locations and directions accurately.
  • Provides multiple security features, such as the fingerprint sensor integrated in the screen, or Face Unlock feature to unlock the phone by recognizing the face.
  • Includes sensors of acceleration, proximity, compass and gyroscope, to improve the performance of the phone in different tasks.
  • Contains a USB port of Type C, with OTG feature to transfer data from and to external USB devices.
  • Uses a battery with a capacity of 5800 mAh, with fast charging of 35 watts, and reverse charging to charge other devices through the phone.
  • Works with Android 13 system, with Honer Magic UI 7.2 interface that adds an attractive shape and new features to the applications.

Colors

  • The phone is available in three colors: black, green, or orange (leather), to choose according to the user’s taste.

Pros of Honor X9b

  • It gets official support from Google Play store to download and update your favorite applications.
  • It has an elegant and attractive design, highlighting the quality of Honer’s manufacturing and style.
  • It offers an amazing screen with high resolution and colors, suitable for watching videos and playing games in a fun way, with its support for a 120Hz refresh rate for smooth movement, and its resistance to breakage as in the previous phone HONOR X9a.
  • It provides acceptable performance in photography, with the ability to record video with 4K quality with the rear camera to get vivid and clear shots.
  • It contains a large-capacity battery, which lasts for a long time in continuous use, without the need for frequent charging.
  • It includes internal and random memory with a large capacity, allowing you to save all the applications and files you need, without any problem in space or performance.
  • It uses the fingerprint sensor integrated in the screen, to unlock the phone quickly and safely, with good network strength from Honer to ensure a stable and fast connection.
  • It relies on Qualcomm SD 6 Gen 1 processor, which is an old processor but better than the processor used in the previous version SD 695, and will ensure good performance in applications and games.

Cons of Honor X9b

  • The headphones come with mono technology, which is a technology that transmits sound with only one channel, unlike stereo technology, which transmits sound with two different channels, to produce a more interactive and realistic sound.
  • The phone does not allow the addition of an external memory card to increase the storage space, so you have to rely on the internal memory only, and get rid of unnecessary files when needed.
  • The phone does not have a 3.5 mm port to connect earphones, but the phone comes with a converter from Type C port to 3.5 mm port, and earphones that are compatible with this converter, to listen to music or calls smoothly.
  • The battery supports fast charging with a power of 35 watts, which is a medium power compared to other phones, which may reach 50 watts or more, to charge the battery in a shorter time.

Contents of the HONOR X9b box

  • HONOR X9b phone with a screen protector installed in advance to protect the screen from scratches and breakage.
  • Charger head with a power of 35 watts to charge the battery quickly.
  • USB cable of Type C type for data transfer and charging.
  • Transparent back cover to protect the phone from shocks and scratches.
  • Metal pin to eject the SIM tray.
  • Instruction booklet that explains how to use the phone and its features.

Price of HONOR X9b phone

  • In Egypt, the price and availability of the phone have not been officially announced yet, but it is expected to be around 8000 Egyptian pounds.
  • In the UAE, the phone will be launched within days at a price of 1300 Emirati dirhams for the 256 GB version with 12 GB RAM.
Storage capacity Memory capacity Price
256 GB 12 GB 1300 Emirati dirhams