Honor X9b India launch imminent, drop test officially teased

Published On: January 15, 2024

Highlights

The phone’s name hasn’t been disclosed by the HTech CEO, but it is likely the Honor X9b.
The CEO has recently shared a teaser about the same smartphone.
The upcoming Honor X9b is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 SoC.

HTech introduced its first smartphone in India in September 2023 in the form of the Honor 90. Now, the company is set to launch its next phone in the market, and has teased a drop test of a new phone, possibly the Honor X9b. It is worth noting that the phone’s name has not been disclosed, its appearance strongly suggests that it is the Honor X9b, which was introduced in certain markets in October 2023.

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Honor X9b drop test teaser details

On X (formerly Twitter), the smartphone’s name hasn’t been explicitly disclosed by HTech CEO Madhav Sheth in the latest teaser.
However, the presence of the “X” in the post strongly hints that it will belong to the X series of phones.
The teaser features the phone undergoing rigorous drop tests from various heights, including waist level, shoulder height, 8 feet, and extreme height.

Do you need something eXtra?
The X’s curved display effortlessly conquered the gravity challenge.
Come with me to establish the latest trend.
Retweet and seize the opportunity to personally encounter it. pic.twitter.com/sR0x6PIGaY
— Madhav Sheth (@MadhavSheth1) January 14, 2024

Notably, the display emerges unscathed from the tests, showing no visible damage.
Similar teasers have been used in other markets where the X9b has been released to emphasize the impressive durability of its screen.
A short video was recently shared by the HTech CEO, showcasing the unboxing video of the same smartphone.

Honor X9b specifications

Display: The Honor X9b showcases a 6.78-inch FHD+ AMOLED 120Hz display, 1200 nits peak brightness, 1920Hz PWM dimming, and more.
Chipset: The Honor X9b is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 SoC with an Adreno 710 GPU.
Rear cameras: It features a 108MP main camera with an f/1.75 aperture, a 5MP ultra-wide-angle sensor, and a 2MP macro lens.
Front camera: For selfies and video chats, there is a 16MP front shooter on the Honor X9b.
Storage: The phone comes in two storage variants – 8GB+256GB and 12GB+256GB.
OS: The Honor X9b runs on Android 13-based MagicOS 7.2 custom skin out of the box.
Battery: The smartphone is equipped with a 5,800mAh battery and supports 35W fast charging.
Connectivity: The Honor X9b includes 5G, Dual-SIM, WiFi 5, Bluetooth 5.1, NFC, GPS, and USB 2.0.

Honor X9b India launch details (expected)

In November 2023, a BIS listing of an Honor phone was discovered by 91mobiles, even though the listing lacked a specific model number.
The listing indicated the imminent launch of a new Honor device in India.
Industry sources informed 91mobiles that the model featured in the BIS listing is the Honor X9B.
This phone was anticipated for release in India by the end of December or early January.
Therefore, we can now expect the smartphone to be launched in India this month.