HONOR X9b 5G launched, priced at P16,999

HONOR Philippines has officially launched the latest addition to its acclaimed X Series lineup: the ultra-tough HONOR X9b 5G.

The P16,999 boasts an industry-leading drop resistance and durability, with its display incorporating the HONOR Ultra-Bounce Anti-Drop technology. Certified by SGS’s Five Star Overall Drop Resistance, the display utilizes advanced cushioning technology, which increases the shock absorption capacity by up to 1.2 times, ensuring utmost durability even when subject to drops from a height of 1.5 meters and all angles.

The 6.78-inch AMOLED curved display supports 1.5K ultra-clear resolution, 100% DCI-P3 color gamut, and up to 1.07 billion colors. What’s more, it offers an array of eye protection features, including 1920Hz PWM Dimming, Low Blue Light, Dynamic Dimming, and Circadian Night Display.

Apart from its tough build, the HONOR X9b 5G also boasts of a triple camera system composed of a 108MP main camera with a 1/1.67-inch sensor, f/1.75 aperture, and 3x zoom, a 5MP ultrawide camera with 110° field of view, and 2MP macro shooter with 4cm minimum focus length.

The phone comes with a huge 5800mAh battery that HONOR says can last up to three days on a single charge. It supports 35W wired charging. Additionally, the battery can supposedly maintain 80% of its capacity after undergoing 1,000 charge cycles.

Under the hood of the HONOR X9b 5G is a Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 Mobile Platform paired with 12GB RAM and 256GB built-in storage. It runs the latest MagicOS 7.2 based on Android 13.

Pricing and availability

The HONOR X9b 5G is available in three colorways: Sunrise Orange (vegan leather), Emerald Green, and Midnight Black.

Pre-order period is from January 12 to 19, where you can get a free HONOR Gift Box and HONOR Choice X5 Earbuds worth P4,000 at select HONOR Experience and partner stores or online via Lazada, Shopee, and TikTok Shop.

You can also get the HONOR X9b 5G via Home Credit and Skyro at 0% interest. Meanwhile, Globe Postpaid subscribers can apply or upgrade with GPlan 1299 to enjoy an Unli All-net Calls and Text and 8GB All-access Data for a one-time cash out of P3,300 only.