Honor X9c Unveiled: Durability and Large Battery Stand Out

Honor has introduced the Honor X9c, targeting the mid-range market. Equipped with a 6,600 mAh battery and durable body, this phone draws attention. What are its price and features?

A successor to last year's X9b model, the new Honor X9c impresses with an enhanced battery and durability. Let’s take a closer look at what it offers.

The sturdy body of the Honor X9c withstands drops from 2 meters, making it the most durable phone by the company to date. Rated highly in SGS Durability tests, the phone's exterior is scratch-resistant. Honor notes that it was tested by being rubbed with steel wool 3,000 times. Additionally, the device has an IP65M certification, providing 360-degree protection against water jets.

The Honor X9c also excels in battery performance. Compared to the X9b’s 5,800 mAh, the new model offers 6,600 mAh, providing up to 26 hours of online video playback. Fast charging has also been boosted to 66W.

Display: A 6.78-inch curved OLED panel with a 120Hz refresh rate and 1224 x 2700 resolution. The display supports 10-bit color and reaches up to 4000 nits peak brightness.

In the camera department, a 108 MP main camera (with OIS) enables 3x lossless zoom and 4K video recording. The front features a 16 MP selfie camera.

Honor X9c Price

Powered by the Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 processor, the Honor X9c comes with three memory options: 8/256GB, 12/256GB, and 12/512GB. In Malaysia, the 12/256GB model is priced at $340, and the 12/512GB version at $390.

Honor X9c Specifications

• Display: 6.78 inches, 1224 x 2700 pixels, 4000 nits, 120Hz, AMOLED
• Processor: Snapdragon 6 Gen 1
• RAM: 8GB / 12GB
• Storage: 256GB / 512GB
• Main Camera: 108MP f/1.8 + 5MP f/2.2
• Front Camera: 16MP f/2.5
• Battery: 6600 mAh, 66W fast charging
• Connectivity: WiFi 5, Bluetooth 5.1, NFC, stereo sound
• OS: Android 14, MagicOS 8.0
• Dimensions: 162.8 x 75.5 x 8 mm, 189g