Honor X9b India Launch Date Confirmed; Teased to Get Ultra Bounce Display With 'Airbag' Technology

Honor X9b is expected to be priced in India between Rs. 25,000 and Rs. 30,000.

Written by Sucharita Ganguly, Edited by Siddharth Suvarna | Updated: 29 January 2024 15:33 IST

Honor X9b India Launch Date Confirmed; Teased to Get Ultra Bounce Display With 'Airbag' Technology

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Honor X9b is offered in black, green, orange and silver colour options

Highlights

Honor X9b is expected to be powered by a Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 SoC
The smartphone could feature a 108-megapixel main camera
The Honor X9b is likely to pack a 5,000mAh battery

Honor X9b, which is available in select global markets, will launch in India soon. The Indian variant of the handset is expected to mostly feature similar specifications as its global version with a few variations. Recently, the phone was spotted listed on an e-commerce site in the country, which leaked several key details for the upcoming model, including colour, RAM, and storage options. The price and launch details of the handset had also been tipped previously. Now, HonorTech has confirmed the India launch date of the smartphone.

In a post on X, HonorTech (@ExploreHonor) revealed that the Honor X9b will launch in India on February 15. The company claimed that the phone will feature "India's first ultra bounce display" with 'Airbag' technology. The global listing of the handset says that the Honor X9b offers SGS-certified "360-degree whole-device protection." The Honor ultra-bounce anti-drop display comes with a three-level protection system with separate layers of safety for the screen, frame, and internal components.

Brace yourselves for a tech revolution! Unveiling the HONOR X9b on 15th February - a leap beyond curved displays. Get ready for the extraordinary with India's first ultra bounce display featuring 'Airbag' technology. Stay tuned! #HONORX9b #RIPTemperedGlass #ExploreHONOR pic.twitter.com/JLyP6tAHtx
— Explore HONOR (@ExploreHONOR) January 29, 2024

The Honor X9b was briefly spotted on Amazon India, suggesting its Amazon availability. The listing suggested that the phone will be available in 12GB + 256GB option in a Sunrise Orange shade. It is also claimed to be available in a bundle with Honor Choice Earbuds X5e alongside 12 months of screen and back cover protection and a 24-month battery health warranty.

Previously, the Honor X9b was tipped to be offered at under Rs. 35,000 with the Honor Choice X5 True Wireless Earbuds bundle. Independently, the handset will likely be priced between Rs. 25,000 to Rs. 30,000. With bank offers the phone may be available at Rs. 23,999, an earlier leak suggested.

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The Honor X9b could launch in India with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 chipset paired with up to 12GB of RAM and Android 13-based MagicOS 7.2. In global markets, the phone is available with a 6.78-inch 1.5K (1,200 x 2,652 pixels) AMOLED screen and a 108-megapixel triple rear camera unit that also includes a 5-megapixel sensor with an ultra-wide lens and a 2-megapixel macro shooter. The front camera of the handset sports a 16-megapixel sensor. Honor has packed a 5,800mAh battery in the Honor X9b with support for 35W wired fast charging.

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Honor X9b

REVIEW
KEY SPECS
NEWS

Design
Display
Software
Performance
Battery Life
Camera
Value for Money

Good
Slim IP53-rated design
Phone can survive drops
Large battery with excellent standby

Bad
Weak overall camera performance
Relatively slow wired charging
No charger in the box
Limited software upgrade commitment

Read detailed Honor X9b review

Display 6.78-inch

Front Camera 16-megapixel

Rear Camera 108-megapixel + 5-megapixel + 2-megapixel

RAM 8GB

Storage 256GB

Battery Capacity 5800mAh

OS Android 13

Resolution 2652x1200 pixels

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Sucharita is a writer with Gadgets 360 and is mostly found playing with her cat in her free time. She has previously worked at breaking news desks across organizations. Powered by coffee, The Beatles, Bowie, and her newfound love for BTS, she aims to work towards contributing to a better media environment for women and queer folk. More