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| Basic Information | |
| Release Date | 14 Apr 2022 |
| Status | Available |
| Hardware & Software | |
| CPU | Octa-core (4x2.4 GHz Kryo 265 Gold & 4x1.9 GHz Kryo 265 Silver) |
| GPU | Adreno 610 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm SM6225 Snapdragon 680 4G |
| CPU Cores | 8 Cores |
| OS Version | v11 |
| Fabrication | 6 nm |
| Architecture | 64 bit |
| User Interface | Magic UI 4.2 |
| Operating System | Android |
| Display | |
| Notch | Punch-hole |
| Features | 16.7M colors, 1.05mm ultra-narrow bezels, Eye Comfort mode, eBook mode |
| Resolution | 1080 x 2388 pixels (FHD+) |
| Screen Size | 6.81 inches (17.3 cm) |
| Aspect Ratio | 19.9:9 |
| Display Type | IPS LCD |
| Refresh Rate | 90 Hz |
| Touch Screen | Capacitive Touchscreen, Multi-touch |
| Pixel Density | 385 ppi |
| Screen Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass |
| Bezel-less Display | Yes, with punch-hole display |
| Screen to Body Ratio | 89.2% |
| Cameras | |
| OIS | No |
| Zoom | 8x Digital Zoom |
| Flash | LED Flash |
| Sensor | 64 MP (wide, 26mm, f/1.8) + 8 MP (ultrawide, f/2.2) + 2 MP (macro, f/2.4) + 2 MP (depth, f/2.4) |
| Aperture | f/1.8 (wide) + f/2.2 (ultrawide) + f/2.4 (macro) + f/2.4 (depth) |
| Settings | Exposure compensation, ISO control, White balance presets |
| Autofocus | Yes, Phase Detection autofocus (PDAF) |
| Video FPS | 30 fps |
| Resolution | 64 MP + 8 MP + 2 MP + 2 MP |
| Camera Setup | Quad |
| Shooting Modes | Continuous Shooting, High Dynamic Range mode (HDR), Macro Mode, Super Night Mode, Portrait, Pro Mode, Panorama |
| Camera Features | Auto Flash, Face detection, Touch to focus, Scene recognition |
| Video Recording | 1920x1080 (1080p) at 30fps |
| Image Resolution | 9000 x 7000 Pixels |
| Selfie Camera | |
| OIS | No |
| Sensor | CMOS sensor |
| Aperture | f/2.45 (wide) |
| Autofocus | Fixed Focus |
| Video FPS | 30 fps |
| Resolution | 16 MP |
| Camera Setup | Single |
| Camera Features | HDR, Face detection, Portrait Bokeh, Face Beauty |
| Video Recording | 1920x1080 at 30fps |
| Design | |
| Build | Glass front (Gorilla Glass), plastic frame, plastic back |
| Width | 75.78 mm |
| Colors | Titanium Silver, Ocean Blue, Midnight Black |
| Height | 166.07 mm |
| Weight | 189 grams |
| IP Rating | None |
| Thickness | 8.05 mm |
| Ruggedness | Matrix circular camera design with ergonomic curve |
| Waterproof | No |
| Battery | |
| Capacity | 4800 mAh |
| Placement | Non-removable |
| USB Type-C | USB Type-C 2.0 with OTG |
| Battery Type | Li-Poly (Lithium Polymer) |
| Quick Charging | 66W wired Honor SuperCharge (81% in 30 min) |
| Reverse Charging | No |
| Wireless Charging | No |
| Memory | |
| RAM | 8 GB |
| USB OTG | Yes |
| RAM Type | LPDDR4X (Honor RAM Turbo +2GB expansion) |
| Storage Type | eMMC 5.1 / UFS 2.1 |
| Internal Storage | 128 GB |
| Network & Connectivity | |
| GPS | Yes with A-GPS, Glonass, BDS, Galileo |
| NFC | Yes |
| USB | USB Type-C 2.0, Mass storage device, USB charging, USB On-The-Go |
| EDGE | Available |
| GPRS | Available |
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac) 2.4GHz & 5GHz, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, Hotspot |
| Speed | HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE-A |
| VoLTE | Yes |
| Network | 2G, 3G, 4G |
| Infrared | No |
| SIM Size | SIM1: Nano, SIM2: Nano |
| SIM Slot | Dual SIM, GSM+GSM (Dual VoLTE) |
| Bluetooth | v5.1, A2DP, LE |
| SAR Value | Compliant with international limits |
| Wi-Fi Hotspot | Yes |
| Sensors & Security | |
| Compass | Yes |
| Gyroscope | Yes |
| Face Unlock | Yes |
| Light Sensor | Light sensor |
| Accelerometer | Yes |
| Proximity Sensor | Virtual proximity sensing |
| Finger Sensor Type | Capacitive |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes |
| Finger Sensor Position | Side-mounted (Power button) |
| Multimedia | |
| Video | 1080p@30fps |
| Audio Jack | USB Type-C |
| Loudspeaker | Yes |
| Audio Features | Honor Histen sound algorithm, 24-bit/192kHz Hi-Res Audio certification |
| More | |
| Made By | China |
| Features | 66W SuperCharge (81% in 30 min), 6.81" 90Hz Display, 1.05mm Ultra-Narrow Bezels, 64MP Quad Camera, Circular Camera Ring, NFC |
The Honor X9 delivers a flagship-inspired Space Ring aesthetic, ultra-fast charging capabilities, and an expansive borderless visual experience. Under the hood, the device is powered by Qualcomm's power-efficient 6nm Snapdragon 680 4G octa-core processor, incorporating four high-performance Kryo 265 Gold cores running at 2.4 GHz and four efficiency-tuned Kryo 265 Silver cores at 1.9 GHz, paired with the Adreno 610 graphics processor. Accompanied by 8GB of LPDDR4X RAM (with Honor RAM Turbo technology adding 2GB of virtual memory) and 128GB of internal storage, it ensures smooth multitasking, social media navigation, and media streaming running on Magic UI 4.2 based on Android 11 with full Google Mobile Services support.
Visuals are showcased on a massive 6.81-inch Full HD+ IPS LCD display (1080 x 2388 pixels) with a 19.9:9 aspect ratio, 385 ppi pixel density, and an expansive 89.2% screen-to-body ratio made possible by industry-leading 1.05mm ultra-narrow side bezels. The panel offers a fluid 90Hz refresh rate for seamless scrolling and navigation. Protected by Corning Gorilla Glass, the display integrates intelligent eye protection and dedicated eBook modes to alleviate eye fatigue during extended reading and evening screen time.
For photography and videography, the smartphone is equipped with a versatile AI quad rear camera setup arranged within an iconic circular camera ring, headlined by a 64 MP primary sensor (f/1.8 aperture, 26mm, PDAF). It is supported by an 8 MP ultra-wide angle camera (f/2.2), a 2 MP macro lens (f/2.4) for close-ups, and a 2 MP depth sensor (f/2.4) for portrait bokeh. The camera captures detailed daylight shots, supports Super Night Mode, and records 1080p Full HD video at 30fps. On the front, a centrally positioned 16 MP punch-hole camera (f/2.45) handles selfies and video calls.
A standout highlight of the Honor X9 is its power delivery: it houses a 4800 mAh lithium-polymer battery supported by flagship-tier 66W wired Honor SuperCharge, capable of charging the phone to 81% in just 30 minutes. The device maintains a slim 8.05mm profile and weighs 189 grams. Essential connectivity and security features include a fast side-mounted capacitive fingerprint scanner integrated into the power button, face unlock, full-function NFC, dual-band Wi-Fi 5, Bluetooth 5.1, USB Type-C audio, and Dual 4G VoLTE connectivity.
