The preorder period is over. The HONOR X9c 5G is now officially available nationwide.
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The HONOR X9c 5G was launched locally more than two weeks ago with a price of P16,999 ($288), and it’s ready to take the market by storm. The brand has outdone itself with this release, seamlessly integrating outstanding durability, long-lasting battery life, stunning display quality, and advanced AI capabilities into one sleek package.
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The smartphone stands out with its All-Angle Triple Defense feature, capable of withstanding drops from up to 2 meters. Its ultra-tempered glass and resistance shield offer comprehensive protection against daily wear and tear. Thanks to its IP65M rating, this X series model is not just splash-proof but can also survive being submerged in 25cm of water for up to 5 minutes. These durability features are backed by a series of rigorous tests, and you can find many of these tests circulating online, including ours.
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“HONOR consistently leads the way in developing innovative technologies that address user challenges. The HONOR X9c 5G features the next generation of HONOR Anti-drop Display, providing impressive resistance to drops from heights and IP65M rating that withstands accidental water submersion and splashes,” said HONOR Philippines vice president Stephen Cheng.
Battery life is another major highlight here. The HONOR X9c 5G boasts a massive 6,600mAh silicon-carbon battery, providing up to 48.4 hours of music streaming and 25.8 hours of online video playback on a single charge. Plus, with 66-watt wired HONOR SuperCharge technology, your phone will be fully charged in no time. In our tests, it clocked in 13 hours and 3 minutes in PCMark’s battery assessment.
The phone also flaunts a 6.78-inch eye-comfort OLED display that supports 1.07 billion colors, a 1.5K resolution, and a smooth 120Hz refresh rate. With an industry-leading peak HDR brightness of 4,000 nits, you can enjoy sharp and clear visuals even under bright sunlight.
For imaging, the HONOR X9c 5G is equipped with a 108-megapixel Ultra-sensing Camera featuring a 1/1.67-inch sensor. It offers 3x lossless zoom and three distinct portrait modes for varied focal lengths. The AI photography features, including HONOR AI Motion Sensing and AI Eraser, make capturing and editing photos a breeze.
Not only is the HONOR X9c 5G highly functional, but it also looks stunning with its ultraslim profile and refined titanium finish. Available in Jade Cyan, Titanium Purple, and Titanium Black, this lightweight device weighs just 189g and measures a mere 7.98mm in thickness. Running on the latest MagicOS 8.0 based on Android 14, it promises a personalized and seamless user experience with features like Magic Capsule, Magic Portal, and Parallel Space.
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HONOR X9c 5G specs
- 6.78-inch curved AMOLED screen, 1.2K resolution, 120Hz refresh rate, 4,000 nits brightness
- 4nm Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 processor
- Adreno GPU
- 12GB RAM
- 256GB storage
- Dual 108-megapixel main, 5-megapixel ultrawide rear cameras
- 16-megapixel front camera
- Under-display fingerprint reader
- 6,600mAh silicon-carbon battery with 66-watt fast wired charging
- MagicOS 8.0 based on Android 14
- All-angle triple defense + IP65M rating
- Colors: Jade Cyan, Titanium Black, Titanium Purple
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