Honor recently hosted a launch event in India to unveil several new products – the X9b smartphone, Choice Watch, and Choice Earbuds X5.
Honor X9b Smartphone
The X9b is Honor’s latest budget-friendly smartphone aimed at the Indian market. Some of the key features include:
- It is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 mobile platform, which provides good performance and power efficiency in an affordable package. The 6 Gen 1 utilizes 4 high-efficiency Cortex-A78 cores and 4 power-saving Cortex-A55 cores.
- The phone has a large 6.78-inch AMOLED display with a 120Hz high refresh rate for smooth scrolling and animations. The panel also boasts a sharp FHD+ resolution of 2652 x 1200 pixels.
- A triple rear camera setup headlined by a high-resolution 108MP main sensor, plus a 5MP ultrawide and 2MP macro camera. This provides versatility for wide shots, close-ups, and more.
- A 16MP front-facing camera is housed in a centered punch-hole cutout on the display.
- The X9b runs MagicOS 7.2 based on Android 13 out of the box, and Honor promises 2 major Android version upgrades to Android 14 and 15, along with 3 years of security updates. This provides software longevity.
- A robust 5800mAh battery capacity coupled with 35W fast charging allows all-day battery life.
The Honor X9b comes in a sole 8GB RAM/256GB storage configuration priced competitively at INR 25,999 ($315) in India. It will be available for purchase starting February 16.
Honor Choice Watch
In addition to the X9b, Honor launched its new Choice Watch targeted at fitness and health tracking enthusiasts. Key highlights:
- The watch has a high-resolution 1.95-inch AMOLED display with an “always-on” mode to keep your info visible at all times.
- Users can choose between silicone and braided band variants, with the silicone supporting easy strap changing.
- Advanced health tracking features like heart rate monitoring, SpO2 measurement, sleep tracking, and more.
- Support for over 120 workout modes with auto-recognition for activities like walking, running, and cycling.
- 12-day battery life enables all-day, multi-day use on a single charge. 35W fast charging tops up quickly when required.
The Honor Choice Watch will retail starting from INR 6,499 ($78) in India from February 24.
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Honor Choice Earbuds X5
Lastly, Honor announced its new Choice Earbuds X5 true wireless earbuds. They offer:
- Active noise cancellation uses microphones to counter external noise. Dual mics also enable clear voice pickup.
- Touch controls for convenient music and call management.
- IP54 dust and water resistance allows use during workouts and light rain.
- Low latency mode enhances sync between audio and video for uses like gaming.
- Up to 9 hours of playback per charge, 35 hours total with charging case.
The affordable Choice Earbuds X5 will launch at INR 1,999 ($24) on February 16.
Honor’s India launch event showcased its expanding portfolio of competitively priced devices. The X9b smartphone, Choice Watch, and Choice Earbuds X5 aim to deliver great features and performance at accessible price points for Indian consumers.