HONOR X9 debuts with 6.81-inch 120Hz display, 48MP main camera
What's the story
Chinese tech brand HONOR has unveiled its X9 5G handset in the Malaysian market. No details regarding its availability in India have been disclosed. The device sports a large 6.81-inch IPS LCD screen, a triple rear camera setup, a powerful Snapdragon 695 chipset, and a 4,800mAh battery pack with fast-charging support. Notably, the smartphone also offers support for face unlocking.
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Why does this story matter?
The HONOR X9 serves as the global version of the brand's X30 handset, which was introduced in China in December 2021. It is a good-looking device with decent specifications and should attract many customers in Malaysia. If the smartphone heads to India in the future, the competition in the market will be raised to a great extent.
Design and display
The phone is available in three shades
The HONOR X9 has an edge-to-edge display with a punch-hole cut-out, a slim bottom bezel, and a side-mounted fingerprint scanner. On the rear, there is a circular camera unit. The device bears a 6.81-inch Full-HD+ (1080x2388 pixels) IPS LCD screen with a refresh rate of 120Hz. It will be available in three color options, namely Midnight Black, Titanium Silver, and Ocean Blue.
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It gets a 16MP selfie shooter
The HONOR X9 has a triple rear camera module, comprising a 48MP primary sensor, a 2MP macro lens, and a 2MP depth unit. On the front, there is a 16MP snapper for taking selfies and video calling.
Internals
The handset packs 8GB of RAM
The HONOR X9 draws juice from a Snapdragon 695 processor, coupled with 8GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage. Under the hood, it boots Android 11-based Magic UI 4.2 and packs a 4,800mAh battery with 66W fast-charging support. To ensure connectivity, the device offers support for dual-band Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.1, GPS, the 5G network, and a Type-C port.
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HONOR X9: Availability
No details related to the pricing and availability of the HONOR X9 in Malaysia are currently available. Moreover, it is unclear whether this smartphone will be introduced in our market in the near future.