Honor launched the X9b in India in February 2024 at Rs 25,999 for 8 GB plus 256 GB. Its marketing centred on durability: Honor called the curved screen an Ultra-Bounce display and staged demonstrations of the phone surviving drops onto hard surfaces, a striking claim for a curved AMOLED in this segment.
The 6.78-inch curved AMOLED runs at 120Hz with a 1.5K resolution and good peak brightness. The Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 is a middling chip, adequate for social media, streaming and casual games, but slower than the Dimensity 7200 in the Nothing Phone (2a) or the Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 in the Redmi Note 13 Pro. MagicOS 7.2 runs on Android 13, already a version behind at launch.
The 108 MP main camera produces good daylight images, backed by a 5 MP ultrawide and a 2 MP macro lens, with a 16 MP selfie camera. Battery life is a highlight thanks to the 5800 mAh silicon-carbon cell, which easily stretches past a day, though charging is a modest 35W. It suits buyers who are rough on their phones and want long battery life.
Key specifications
| Launch price (India) | Rs 25,999 (base variant) |
|---|---|
| India launch | February 2024 |
| Segment | Mid-range |
| Display | 6.78-inch, Curved AMOLED, 120Hz, 1200 x 2652 |
| Processor | Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 |
| RAM | 8 GB |
| Storage | 256 GB |
| Expandable storage | No |
| Rear cameras | 108 MP main + 5 MP ultrawide + 2 MP macro |
| Front camera | 16 MP |
| Battery | 5800 mAh |
| Charging | 35W wired |
| Software at launch | Android 13, MagicOS 7.2 |
| 5G | Yes |
| Headphone jack | No |
| Weight | 185 g |
| Colours | Midnight Black, Sunrise Orange |
What we like
- Drop-resistant curved display
- Long-lasting 5800 mAh battery
- Sharp 1.5K AMOLED
- 256 GB base storage
What could be better
- Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 is slow for the price
- Launched on an older Android version
- Weak ultrawide and slow 35W charging
Who should buy it
Buyers who are hard on their phones and want a curved display with strong battery life.
Specifications and price are as at the India launch (February 2024). Prices change after launch – check current prices before buying.