HONOR launches ‘toughest phone’ X9b 5G in PHL

HONOR Philippines last week launched the “toughest” midrange smartphone HONOR X9b 5G in the country.

The HONOR X9b 5G is priced at P16,999, the brand said in a statement, with the pre-order period set to run until Jan. 19. The phone is available in three colors: Sunrise Orange, Emerald Green, and Midnight Black.

“The latest addition to its acclaimed X Series lineup was seen to have combined exceptional display quality, expansive photography capabilities, and enhanced battery and hardware performance, the HONOR X9b 5G sets a new benchmark for mid-range smartphones in the industry,” it said.

“We are very excited to finally introduce the HONOR X9b 5G, the toughest phone that embodies our commitment to pushing the boundaries of innovation and delivering an exceptional user experience,” HONOR Philippines VicePresident Stephen Cheng said. “From the exceptional display and powerful camera system to the impressive durability and outstanding hardware performance, the HONOR X9b 5G truly represents our dedication to creating a new intelligent world for everyone.”

The smartphone’s display features HONOR’s Ultra-Bounce Anti-Drop technology certified by SGS’ Five-Star Overall Drop Resistance. The cushioning technology increases the display’s shock absorption capacity by up to 1.2 times for improved durability.

The HONOR X9b 5G has a 6.78-inch AMOLED Curved Display and supports 1.5K ultraclear resolution, 100% DCI-P3 color gamut and up to 1.07 billion colors.

“As a testament to HONOR’s commitment to human-centric technology, the HONOR X9b 5G offers an array of eye protection features, including 1920Hz PWM Dimming, Low Blue Light, Dynamic Dimming, and Circadian Night Display, cater to the needs of today’s alwayson generation who spend long hours in front of screens,” it said.

The phone is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 Mobile Platform and runs on MagicOS 7.2 based on Android 13.

It has a 5,800mAh battery, which HONOR said can power the phone for three days on a single charge.

The HONOR X9b 5G has a triple camera system with a 108-megapixel (MP) main lens with a large sensor and aperture for improved clarity, a 5MP ultrawide camera, and a 2MP macro lens. —