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Honor 9X (China)#4143

Released: 2019

Honor 9X (China)

Overall Score

57.1

Category Breakdown

Overall(#4143)57.1
Performance(#3333)62.5
Camera(#2928)44.1
Display(#4918)70.5
Battery(#8566)43.5
Build(#11514)66.8

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Short Review

  • The Honor 9X features a sleek design with dimensions of 163.1 x 77.2 x 8.8 mm and a weight of 206 grams, available in multiple colors including Magic Night Black and Charm Sea Blue.
  • Its 6.59-inch IPS LCD display offers a resolution of 1080 x 2340 pixels, providing a decent viewing experience with a pixel density of approximately 391 ppi, though it lacks HDR support.
  • Powered by the Kirin 810 chipset, the phone delivers solid performance with an octa-core CPU and options for 4GB to 8GB of RAM.
  • The rear camera setup includes a 48 MP wide lens and a 2 MP depth sensor, capable of recording video at 1080p, while the 16 MP front camera captures decent selfies.
  • The 4000 mAh battery supports 10W charging but does not offer wireless charging.
  • Running on Android 9.0 with EMUI 9.1, the software experience is user-friendly, although it may feel dated compared to newer versions.
  • Connectivity options include dual-band Wi-Fi and Bluetooth 5.0, but it lacks 5G and NFC capabilities.
  • The presence of a headphone jack is a notable feature for audio enthusiasts.
  • Overall, the Honor 9X combines a solid build, competent performance, and a capable camera system in a stylish package.

Specifications

General

Release Date2019
Announced2019
DescriptionVersions: HLK-AL00, HLK-TL00 (China)

Display

Size6.59"
TypeIPS LCD
Resolution1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~391 ppi density)
PPI1080
Refresh Rate60Hz
Peak BrightnessN/A
HDR Support✗
ProtectionN/A

Performance

ChipsetKirin 810 (7 nm)
CPUOcta-core (2x2.27 GHz Cortex-A76 & 6x1.88 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPUMali-G52 MP6
Memory64GB 4GB RAM, 64GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM
Expandable Storage✗
Card SlotmicroSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)

Camera

Main Camera48 MP
Main Camera Details48 MP, f/1.8, (wide), 1/2.0", 0.8µm, PDAF2 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
Front Camera16 MP
Front Camera DetailsMotorized pop-up 16 MP, f/2.2, 26mm (wide), 1/3.06", 1.0µm
Video Recording1080p@30fps
Selfie Video1080p@60fps
OIS✗
Night Mode✗
RAW Support✗

Battery

Capacity4000 mAh
Battery DetailsLi-Po 4000 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details10W wired
Fast Charging✗
Wireless Charging✗

Build & Design

Dimensions163.1 x 77.2 x 8.8 mm (6.42 x 3.04 x 0.35 in)
Weight206 g
MaterialsN/A
Water ResistanceN/A
ColorsMagic Night Black, Charm Sea Blue, Charm Red, Icelandic White
Foldable✗

Connectivity

SIMNano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
NetworkGSM / HSPA / LTE
Network SpeedHSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (2CA) Cat12 600/50 Mbps
5G✗
4G✓
WiFiWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth5.0, A2DP, LE
NFC✗
USBUSB Type-C 2.0
IR Blaster✗
Headphone Jack✓
Radio✗
PositioningGPS, GLONASS, BDS

Software

Operating SystemAndroid 9.0 (Pie), EMUI 9.1
OS VersionAndroid 9.0 (Pie), EMUI 9.1

Security

Fingerprint✓
Face Unlock✗
SensorsFingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass

Audio

Stereo Speakers✗
LoudspeakerYes
Audio JackYes