Honor X9b arrives in India with Honor Choice Watch & Earbuds X5
Honor's resurgence in India continues with the launch of its latest offerings, marking a significant milestone since its return to the market last September. The tech giant, represented by HTech, unveiled the Honor X9b smartphone, the Honor Choice Watch, and the Honor Choice Earbuds X5 TWS earphones.
Honor X9b
The Honor X9b packs a punch with its Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 SoC, 8GB RAM, and 256GB storage, ensuring seamless performance. Running on Android 13-based MagicOS 7.2, with an upgrade to MagicOS 8 planned for the latter half of 2024, users can expect a smooth and intuitive interface. Honor guarantees two years of Android OS upgrades and three years of security updates, ensuring the device stays up-to-date and secure.
One of the standout features of the X9b is its impressive 6.78-inch 120Hz 1.5K curved AMOLED display, boasting a peak brightness of 1,200 nits. Notably, it incorporates an innovative "Ultra-Bounce Anti-Drop Display" technology, providing drop resistance of up to 1.5m, ensuring durability and longevity.
Photography enthusiasts will appreciate the device's 108MP triple-camera setup on the rear, housed in eco-friendly vegan leather for a touch of sustainability. This combination of high-resolution imaging and eco-conscious design makes the Honor X9b a compelling choice for consumers seeking both performance and responsibility in their mobile devices.
Additionally, the Honor X9b boasts an IP53 rating and packs a robust 5,800mAh battery with 35W charging support. Notably, as an introductory offer, the charger will be included in the retail package at no extra cost. The smartphone comes in Sunrise Orange and Midnight Black colors, priced at INR 22,999 ($275/€260).
Honor Choice Watch
Joining the lineup is the Honor Choice Watch, equipped with a 1.95-inch 2.5D curved always-on AMOLED display boasting 550 nits peak brightness. This sleek wearable offers an array of health and fitness features, including heart-rate monitoring, sleep tracking, and blood-oxygen level monitoring. With support for 120 workout modes, users can tailor their fitness routines to their preferences and goals.
The Honor Choice Watch, priced at INR 6,499 ($78/€72), comes in two versions and is compatible with both Android and iOS devices, assuring global availability. Whether tracking everyday activities or monitoring exercise performance, this elegant and multifunctional wristwatch offers customers extensive information to help them accomplish their health and fitness objectives.
Honor Choice Earbuds X5
Rounding off the lineup is the Honor Choice Earbuds X5 TWS earphones, equipped with 10mm drivers and active noise canceling (ANC) technology, promising up to 30 dB noise reduction. With Bluetooth 5.3 connectivity and IP54 rating, these earbuds offer seamless connectivity and durability. Priced at INR 1,999 ($25/€22), the Earbuds X5 provides up to 9 hours of continuous playback and will be available in white.
The sale for these innovative products kicks off on February 24, with availability on Honor's online store, Amazon India, and select mainland stores, offering consumers a range of cutting-edge tech solutions to elevate their digital experiences.