Who wouldn’t love a smartphone that can be safely dropped? HONOR designed his HONOR X9b 5G with an Ultra Bounce anti-drop display to provide users with peace of mind.
Simply put, UltraBounce anti-drop display guarantees 360-degree anti-drop protection and protects you from drops from any angle. This three-layer protection system strengthens the screen, frame, and internal components, even though they may get scratched in some situations.
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Ultra-Bounce Anti-Drop technology is specifically designed to protect the 6.78-inch AMOLED curved screen and beautifully crafted back (the sunny orange version features vegan leather). The matte texture on the back increases grip, but be aware that it can attract dust and discoloration. Nevertheless, even without the jelly case, the luxurious beauty remains the same.
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HONOR X9b 5G has earned the SGS 5-Star Overall Drop Resistance Certification from SGS, an organization that provides inspection, verification, testing, and certification services. It also has IP53 waterproof and dustproof performance.
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screen
Now, about the basics.
The HONOR Easily adapt to your work.
1200 nits peak brightness with 2652×1200 resolution and 120Hz refresh rate ensures clear visibility in bright environments, eliminating the need to squint or max brightness during the day.
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performance
Beyond physical robustness, HONOR has equipped the HONOR X9b with a Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 (4nm) chipset with an octa-core, 4xA78 CPU, and Qualcomm Adreno GPU. This configuration ensures uninterrupted entertainment and gaming experience, which is great even in games like Mobile Legends.
HONOR X9b 5G runs on MagicOS 7.2 based on Android 13.
camera
I’ve become a discerning eye for smartphone cameras ever since I used another HONOR smartphone, the HONOR 90 5G. This camera setup includes a 108MP rear camera, a 5MP ultrawide camera, a 2MP macro camera, and a 16MP selfie camera.
I kept my expectations in check and was prepared for mediocre output, but I was pleasantly surprised by how crisp and crisp the details were. Wonderful may sound like an exaggeration, but let’s just say it far exceeded my (controlled) expectations. The colors are clear and true to the actual colors. I’m always wary of over-processed photos, but this one looked natural. Of course, there are things like color correction, but if you really hate over-processing, there’s always manual settings. I don’t have time for that, so I needed something like the HONOR X9b that met my requirements for instant yet natural photos.
As with other HONOR smartphones I’ve had a chance to test, the 5800mAh battery provides the power you need to take tons of images throughout the day. In fact, you don’t need to carry around a 35W SuperCharge charger or power bank.
HONOR has put it through several tests, including a 5-foot drop, misplaced watermelon, and smashing hard surfaces, but that doesn’t mean you need to test it either. It’s your call from your hard-earned money, so please refrain from calling at the risk of sounding preachy. Either way, you’ll drop it… eventually.
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