The Honor X9b was launched in India on Thursday and went on sale earlier today. The new 5G phone is priced under Rs 30,000, which already contains some of the best-performing phones. Honor will have a difficult time convincing consumers to buy their phone over the existing popular one. Having said that, is the Honor X9b worth the price? Our comprehensive evaluation is already available. But, in case you didn’t have time to read everything, here’s a concise summary of the Honor X9b review in five points.
The smartphone is available in only one model and costs Rs 25,999.
The new Honor X9b follows the newest trend by featuring a compact profile, a curved panel, and a leather finish on the back. Not that it’s a terrible thing; it actually makes the gadget more gripping and allows you to operate the handset with one hand. So, this Honor gadget has an excellent and stylish design. I also appreciated how well the display worked. The hues are fairly brilliant, and the lettering appears crisp. I loved viewing the material on it. The item is also quite durable. I dropped it a couple times on the road, both intentionally and with force.Â
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The Honor X9b is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 SoC, a tried and dependable chip. It is not the quickest processor in the Rs 30,000 price range, but it is also not sluggish. The Honor X9b does general tasks easily. People who enjoy playing hefty titles such as Genshin Impact should keep their expectations in control. This game is playable at low settings, and increasing the graphics option to medium improves visual clarity but degrades the experience in terms of smooth delivery.
| Category | Specification |
|---|---|
| General | |
| Operating System | Android v13 |
| Thickness | 7.98 mm (Good) |
| Weight | 185 g (Average) |
| Fingerprint Sensor | In Display (Average) |
| Display | |
| Type | 6.78 inch, AMOLED Screen (Large) |
| Resolution | 1220 x 2652 pixels (Good) |
| Pixel Density | 431 ppi (Good) |
| Brightness | 1200 nits (Good) |
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz |
| Design | Punch Hole Display |
| Camera | |
| Rear Camera | 108 MP + 5 MP + 2 MP Triple |
| Video Recording | 4K @ 30 fps UHD (Average) |
| Front Camera | 16 MP (Average) |
| Technical | |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen1 |
| Processor | 2.2 GHz, Octa Core (Slow) |
| RAM | 8 GB (Average) |
| Internal Memory | 256 GB (Large) |
| Expandable Memory | Not Supported |
| Connectivity | |
| Network | 4G, 5G, VoLTE |
| Bluetooth | v5.1 |
| Wi-Fi | Yes |
| NFC | Yes |
| USB | USB-C v2.0 |
| IR Blaster | Yes |
| Battery | |
| Capacity | 5800 mAh (Large) |
| Charging | 35W SuperCharge Charger |
| Extras | |
| FM Radio | No |
| Headphone Jack | No |
| Water Proof | No |
The Honor X9b can shoot good-looking photos in daytime, but its HDR isn’t outstanding. The colours generated are quite saturated, and it is a hit-or-miss situation in most close-up or portrait photographs. The daytime landscape images are pleasing to look at, and as you zoom in, you will see subtle nuances. The dynamic range in the photographs is also fairly balanced, and the outcome is comparable to other established phones priced under Rs 30,000. The portraits or selfies are little over-sharpened, but the images appear fine with natural colors.
The Honor X9b has a battery life of around 9 hours with mild to moderate usage. Honor does not include a charger in the retail package; one must purchase it separately. The good news is that individuals who purchase the gadget right now will be able to receive a charger for free with the Honor X9b. However, Honor has included support for delayed charging. There is only 35W fast charging support, and the official charger takes two and a half hours to completely charge.
The Honor X9b, priced at Rs 25,999, provides respectable performance and long-lasting durability. People may consider purchasing this smartphone due to its beautiful appearance, adequate camera and battery life, and smooth AMOLED display. However, for gaming, dual speaker system, and quicker charging, the Poco X6 Pro and OnePlus Nord CE 3 are better picks.
