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| Basic Information | |
| Release Date | 15 Nov 2024 |
| Status | Available |
| Hardware & Software | |
| CPU | Octa-core (4x2.2 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A55) |
| GPU | Adreno 710 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm SM6450 Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 |
| CPU Cores | 8 Cores |
| OS Version | v14 |
| Fabrication | 4 nm |
| Architecture | 64 bit |
| User Interface | Magic OS 8 |
| Operating System | Android |
| Display | |
| Notch | Pill-shaped punch-hole (Magic Capsule) |
| Features | 1.07B colors, 3840Hz ultra-high frequency risk-free PWM dimming, Dynamic Dimming, Circadian Night Display, Natural Light Eye Protection, TUV Rheinland flicker-free certification, 4000 nits peak brightness |
| Brightness | 4000 nits (peak) |
| Resolution | 1224 x 2700 pixels (FHD+ / 1.5K) |
| HDR Support | Yes, HDR10+ |
| Screen Size | 6.78 inches (17.22 cm) |
| Aspect Ratio | 19.8:9 |
| Display Type | AMOLED (Curved Display) |
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz |
| Touch Screen | Capacitive Touchscreen, Multi-touch |
| Pixel Density | 437 ppi |
| Screen Protection | Gorilla Glass / Honor Ultra-Bounce Anti-Drop Glass (2m Drop Resistance) |
| Bezel-less Display | Yes with punch-hole display |
| Screen to Body Ratio | 90.7% |
| Cameras | |
| OIS | Yes (Optical Image Stabilization on 108MP Main Camera) |
| Zoom | 10x Digital Zoom (3x Lossless In-Sensor Zoom) |
| Flash | LED Flash |
| Sensor | 108 MP (wide, 1/1.67", 0.64µm, f/1.8, PDAF, OIS) + 5 MP (ultrawide, f/2.2) |
| Aperture | f/1.8 (wide, OIS) + f/2.2 (ultrawide) |
| Settings | Exposure compensation, ISO control, White balance presets |
| Autofocus | Yes, Phase Detection autofocus (PDAF) |
| Video FPS | 30 fps |
| Resolution | 108 MP, f/1.8, Wide Angle, Primary Camera, 5 MP, f/2.2, Ultra-Wide Angle Camera |
| Camera Setup | Dual |
| Shooting Modes | Continuous Shooting, High Dynamic Range mode (HDR), Super Night Mode, Portrait, Macro Mode, 108MP High-Res Mode, Pro Mode, Panorama |
| Camera Features | Auto Flash, Face detection, Filters, Touch to focus, AI Motion Sensing Capture, AI Scene Recognition |
| Video Recording | 3840x2160 (4K) at 30fps, 1920x1080 (1080p) at 30fps |
| Image Resolution | 12000 x 9000 Pixels |
| Selfie Camera | |
| OIS | No |
| Sensor | CMOS sensor |
| Aperture | f/2.5 |
| Autofocus | Fixed Focus |
| Video FPS | 30 fps |
| Resolution | 16 MP, f/2.5, Wide Angle, Primary Camera |
| Camera Setup | Single |
| Camera Features | HDR, Face detection, Portrait Bokeh, Face Beauty, Magic Capsule notifications |
| Video Recording | 1920x1080 at 30fps |
| Design | |
| Build | Glass front (Ultra-Bounce Anti-Drop Glass), plastic frame, plastic back / vegan leather back |
| Width | 75.5 mm |
| Colors | Titanium Purple, Titanium Black, Jade Cyan |
| Height | 162.8 mm |
| Weight | 189 grams |
| IP Rating | IP65M |
| Thickness | 8.0 mm |
| Ruggedness | Honor Ultra-Bounce Anti-Drop 2.0 (2-meter drop-to-concrete resistance), SGS Comprehensive Reliability Five-Star Certification, IP65M water and dust resistance |
| Waterproof | Water resistant, 360-degree wash and splash resistant |
| Battery | |
| Capacity | 6600 mAh |
| Placement | Non-removable |
| USB Type-C | USB Type-C 2.0 with OTG |
| Battery Type | Li-Ion (Silicon-Carbon Lithium-Ion) |
| Quick Charging | 66W wired Honor SuperCharge |
| Reverse Charging | Yes (5W reverse wired) |
| Wireless Charging | No |
| Memory | |
| RAM | 12 GB |
| USB OTG | Yes |
| RAM Type | LPDDR5 (Honor RAM Turbo virtual expansion up to +12GB) |
| Storage Type | UFS 3.1 |
| Internal Storage | 256 GB / 512 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) 5GHz, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, Hotspot |
| Speed | HSPA, LTE, 5G |
| VoLTE | Yes |
| Network | 2G, 3G, 4G, 5G |
| Infrared | Yes (IR Blaster) |
| SIM Size | SIM1: Nano, SIM2: Nano |
| SIM Slot | Dual SIM, GSM+GSM (Dual Standby) |
| Bluetooth | v5.1, A2DP, LE |
| SAR Value | Compliant with international limits |
| Wi-fi Hotspot | Yes |
| Sensors & Security | |
| Face Unlock | Yes |
| Light Sensor | Light sensor, Proximity sensor (ultrasound), Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope |
| Finger Sensor Type | Optical |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes |
| Finger Sensor Position | On-screen (Under display) |
| Multimedia | |
| Video | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps |
| FM Radio | No |
| Audio Jack | USB Type-C |
| Alert Types | Vibration, MP3, WAV ringtones |
| Loudspeaker | Yes, Dual Stereo Speakers |
| Audio Features | Honor Histen spatial audio, Dual stereo speakers (300% high-volume boost mode) |
| Document Reader | Yes |
| More | |
| Made By | China |
| Features | Honor Ultra-Bounce Anti-Drop 2.0 (2m Drop Resistance), IP65M Water & Dust Resistance, 6600mAh Silicon-Carbon Battery, 66W SuperCharge, 108MP OIS Main Camera (3x Lossless Zoom), 6.78" 1.5K 120Hz Curved AMOLED, 4000 nits Peak, 3840Hz PWM Dimming, Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 (4nm), Stereo Speakers (300% Volume), NFC, IR Blaster |
The Honor X9c sets an unprecedented standard for smartphone durability and power endurance, succeeding the acclaimed X9b by pairing military-grade structural toughness, an upgraded 108MP OIS camera, a mammoth 6600 mAh silicon-carbon battery, and a blinding 4000-nit curved AMOLED display into a sleek 8.0mm profile. Powering the smartphone is Qualcomm's proven 4nm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 5G octa-core processor, comprising four ARM Cortex-A78 performance cores clocked at 2.2 GHz and four energy-saving Cortex-A55 cores at 1.8 GHz, coupled with the Adreno 710 graphics processor. Accompanied by 12GB of high-speed LPDDR5 RAM (with Honor RAM Turbo technology enabling virtual expansion up to +12GB) and up to 512GB of fast UFS 3.1 storage, it delivers responsive multitasking, fluid gaming, and reliable daily operation on MagicOS 8 based on Android 14 with full Google Mobile Services support.
Visuals are showcased on a stunning 6.78-inch 1.5K Curved AMOLED display (1224 x 2700 pixels) with a 19.8:9 aspect ratio, 437 ppi pixel density, and an expansive 90.7% screen-to-body ratio. The panel offers a fluid 120Hz refresh rate, 1.07 billion colors, HDR10+, and reaches an eye-searing peak brightness of up to 4000 nits for effortless legibility under blazing sunlight. Built with Honor's next-generation Ultra-Bounce Anti-Drop 2.0 technology, the phone features multi-level shock cushioning materials certified by SGS for Comprehensive Reliability to survive drops onto concrete from heights up to 2 meters. Prioritizing ocular wellness, the screen integrates 3840Hz ultra-high frequency risk-free PWM dimming certified flicker-free by TÜV Rheinland, alongside Dynamic Dimming and Circadian Night Display algorithms. An under-display optical fingerprint scanner ensures swift and secure biometric access.
In the camera department, the classical matrix ring houses an upgraded dual rear camera system headlined by a flagship-grade 108 MP primary camera (f/1.8 aperture, 1/1.67" sensor size, 9-in-1 pixel binning, PDAF) now reinforced with hardware Optical Image Stabilization (OIS) to ensure razor-sharp low-light imagery and shake-free video. The primary sensor delivers 3x in-sensor lossless zoom for crisp portrait framing and captures 4K UHD video at 30fps. It is accompanied by a 5 MP ultra-wide angle camera (f/2.2) for landscapes and group shots. On the front, a 16 MP punch-hole selfie camera (f/2.5) handles clear self-portraits, 1080p video recording, and face unlock, integrated with Honor's dynamic Magic Capsule interface.
The defining superpower of the Honor X9c is its enormous 6600 mAh silicon-carbon battery, which provides unmatched battery endurance lasting up to 3 to 4 days on a single charge. It is backed by rapid 66W wired Honor SuperCharge, alongside reverse wired charging via OTG. Despite its gargantuan battery, the device maintains a slim 8.0mm chassis weighing 189 grams. Furthermore, it boasts an upgraded IP65M rating for 360-degree water-jet protection and resistance to accidental submersion or rinsing under taps. Additional connectivity and multimedia features include dual stereo loudspeakers with a 300% high-volume boost mode, an infrared (IR) blaster, full-function NFC, dual-band Wi-Fi 5, Bluetooth 5.1, and Dual 5G SIM standby connectivity.




