Honor 9X, Honor Magic Watch 2, Honor Band 5i Launch in India Today at 12:30pm: How to Watch Live Stream

Honor 9X price in India is likely to set between Rs. 14,000 and Rs. 20,000.

By Jagmeet Singh | Updated: 14 January 2020 07:00 IST

Honor 9X, Honor Magic Watch 2, Honor Band 5i Launch in India Today at 12:30pm: How to Watch Live Stream

Honor 9X was launched in China back in July last year

Highlights

Honor 9X comes in three distinct variants in China
Honor will live stream launch through YouTube and social media channels
Honor 9X will debut alongside Honor Magic Watch 2 and Honor Band 5i

Honor 9X is set to launch in India today. Huawei sub-brand Honor is hosting the launch event at 12:30pm (noon) IST in New Delhi. Alongside the Honor 9X, the brand is launching the Honor Magic Watch 2 and Honor Band 5i at the venue. The Honor 9X was launched in China alongside the Honor 9X Pro in July last year. Similarly, the Honor Magic Watch 2 and Honor Band 5i also debuted in China last year as the latest wearables by the Chinese brand.

Honor 9X, Honor Magic Watch 2, Honor Band 5i launch live stream details

Honor is hosting the live stream of the Honor 9X, Honor Magic Watch 2, and Honor Band 5i launch in India through its social media accounts and YouTube. The live stream will start at 12:30pm IST. You can also catch the launch live by tapping the play icon on the video embedded below.

Honor 9X price in India (expected)

The Honor 9X price in India is yet to be revealed. However, it is expected to be similar to what was announced in the Chinese market last year. The smartphone was launched at CNY 1,399 (roughly Rs. 14,400) for the 4GB RAM + 64GB storage option, whereas its 6GB RAM + 64GB storage model carried a price tag of CNY 1,599 (roughly Rs. 16,400) and the 6GB RAM + 128GB storage variant was priced at CNY 1,899 (roughly Rs. 19,500).

Honor Magic Watch 2, Honor Band 5i price in India (expected)

Honor hasn't revealed the prices of the Honor Magic Watch 2 and Honor Band 5i in India. But similar to the Honor 9X, both wearables are likely to carry price tags in line with what were announced in China last year. The Honor Magic Watch 2 price starts at CNY 1,099 (roughly Rs. 11,200) for its 42mm variant, and the 46mm version carries a price tag of CNY 1,199 (roughly Rs. 12,200). However, the Honor Band 5i retails at CNY 159 (roughly Rs. 1,600).

Honor 9X specifications, features

The dual-SIM (Nano) Honor 9X runs Android Pie with EMUI 9.1 on top and features a 6.59-inch full-HD+ (1080x2340 pixels) display with 19.5:9 aspect ratio. Under the hood, the phone has octa-core HiSilicon Kirin 810 SoC, paired with up to 6GB of RAM. There is a dual rear camera setup that consists of a 48-megapixel primary sensor with an f/1.8 lens and a 2-megapixel depth sensor. Further, it comes with a 16-megapixel selfie camera sensor with an f/2.2 lens.

The Honor 9X has 64GB and 128GB of onboard storage options. Connectivity options on the phone include 4G LTE, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, GPS/ A-GPS, USB Type-C port, and a 3.5mm headphone jack. Lastly, the phone packs a 4,000mAh battery and houses a side-mounted fingerprint sensor.

It is likely that Honor may launch a distinct variant over what it launched in China. So stay tuned for official details.

Honor Magic Watch 2 specifications, features

The Honor Magic Watch 2 has a 1.2-inch circular AMOLED display on its 42mm variant, while its 46mm model packs a 1.39-inch display. The smartwatch is powered by the HiSilicon Kirin A1 SoC paired with 4GB of onboard storage. Further, it comes with 5ATM water resistance and includes a heart rate monitor as well as GPS support. There are also proprietary features such as eight outdoor and seven indoor sports modes, virtual pace-setter, and sleep disorder diagnosis.

Honor Band 5i specifications, features

Unlike the Honor Magic Watch 2 that comes as a full-fledged smartwatch, the Honor Band 5i is a fitness wristband with a 0.96-inch (160x80 pixels) touchscreen display. The band packs a 91mAh battery that is claimed to last up to nine days on a single charge. Further, there is 5ATM water resistance. The band has nine sports modes and comes with Bluetooth v4.2 connectivity as well as a 3-axis inertial sensor and a heart rate sensor.

Honor 9X

REVIEW
KEY SPECS
NEWS
Variants

Design
Display
Software
Performance
Battery Life
Camera
Value for Money

Good
Immersive full-screen display
Reliable performance
All-day battery life
Decent night mode

Bad
Underwhelming cameras
Stutters at gaming
EMUI is loaded with bloatware
Bulky and unwieldy

Read detailed Honor 9X review

Display 6.59-inch

Processor HiSilicon Kirin 710F

Front Camera 16-megapixel

Rear Camera 48-megapixel + 8-megapixel + 2-megapixel

RAM 4GB

Storage 128GB

Battery Capacity 4000mAh

OS Android Pie

Resolution 1080x2340 pixels

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Choose a variant

Honor Watch Magic 2 (42mm)

KEY SPECS
NEWS

Display Size 42mm

Compatible OS Android, iOS

Dial Shape Round

Display Type AMOLED

Ideal For Unisex

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Honor Watch Magic 2 (46mm)

REVIEW
KEY SPECS
NEWS

Design and comfort
Tracking accuracy
Software and ecosystem
Battery life

Good
Excellent battery life
Appealing design
Good tracking accuracy
Call handling

Bad
Lite OS is limiting
UI feels sluggish
Calling limited to 46mm variant

Read detailed Honor Watch Magic 2 (46mm) review

Display Size 46mm

Compatible OS Android, iOS

Dial Shape Round

Display Type AMOLED

Ideal For Unisex

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