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Honor X9b 12 GB / 256 GB / International

6.8 NeoScore #1030 of 6247

12 GB / 256 GB / International · Launched October 2023

Overview

NeoScore

6.8

#1030 of 6247

Design & display
7.3
Performance & hardware
6.8
Camera
5.9
Connectivity
7.0
Battery & charging
7.0

Strengths

  • Its 5800 mAh battery has more capacity than most phones of its time.
  • Its 108 MP resolution is among the highest of phones of its time.
  • Its 431 ppi pixel density is higher than that of most displays on phones of its time.

Weak points

  • Its screen-to-body ratio is lower than that of most phones of its time.
Display
6.78″AMOLED1,220 × 2,652 px120 Hz
Design
185 g75.5 mm163.6 mm8 mm
Performance
Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1Octa-Core12 GB RAM256 GB / 512 GB
AnTuTu
444,000Better than 88% of phones
Battery
5,800 mAh35 W
Cameras
108 Mpx · f/1.85 Mpx · f/2.22 Mpx · f/2.4selfie 16 Mpx · f/2.5
Network
5G4G3G2G
Software
Android 13

Editorial report

Honor X9b 12 GB / 256 GB / International technical sheet

The Honor X9b suits buyers seeking a 5G phone with a large AMOLED display and a high-resolution camera; its screen-to-body ratio is lower than that of most phones of its time. The display measures 6.78″, runs at 120 Hz, and has 431 ppi, a higher pixel density than most displays on phones launched around the same time. Its refresh rate is typical. Overall, design and display are typical.

Its 108 MP resolution is among the highest of phones of its time. The camera setup also includes a 5 MP ultrawide camera and records 4K video at 30 fps, but there is no optical image stabilization. Camera performance overall is typical. Its 5800 mAh battery has more capacity than most phones of its time, while 35 W fast charging is typical. Battery and connectivity overall are better than most. Connectivity includes 5G, Wi-Fi 6E, NFC, and Bluetooth 5.1. The Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 and DDR5 memory accompany performance and hardware that are better than most phones of its time.

The phone is sold in configurations from 8 GB / 256 GB to 12 GB / 512 GB; this version has 8 GB / 256 GB. The Honor X9b earns a NeoScore of 6.7/10 and suits buyers who prioritize battery capacity and camera resolution, and can accept the lack of optical stabilization and the smaller screen-to-body ratio.

Technical index

NeoScore

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6.77 /10

Prices in United States

Selected variant

12 GB / 256 GB / International

Design & display

7.3

Display Technology AMOLED
8.7
Display Refresh Rate 120 Hz
9.0
Display Pixel Density 431 ppi
9.0
Peak Display Brightness 1,200 nits
8.5
Display Features Hole-Punch Notch, SGS Certified, 1920Hz PWM, DCI-P3, 10-Bit Panel, Scratch Resistant, Dual-Edge Display, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, Always-On Display
3.5
Weight 185 g
7.5
Resistance Features IP53
2.0
Usable Surface 83 %
7.4
Body Thickness 8 mm
8.0

Performance & hardware

6.8

AnTuTu Score 444,000
2.5
RAM Capacity 12 GB
9.1
Storage Type UFS 3.1
7.5
Processor Process Size 4 nm
8.5
Maximum Storage Capacity 512 GB
7.5
Maximum CPU Clock 2.2 GHz
4.9
RAM Type DDR5
9.0

Camera

5.9

Sensor Size 1/1.67″
6.4
Aperture f/1.8
8.0
Optical Image Stabilization No
2.0
Resolution 108 Mpx
8.0
Camera Features LED Flash, Panorama, HDR, 4K Video, Digital Zoom, Triple Camera, Digital Image Stabilization, Ultra Stable Video, Autofocus, Touch Focus, Continuous Autofocus, Manual Focus, Phase-Detection Autofocus, Continuous Shooting, Geotagging, Face Detection, White Balance Settings, ISO Settings, Exposure Compensation, Scene Mode, Self-Timer, RAW Capture, Night Mode, Burst Mode, Manual Exposure, Manual ISO, Manual White Balance, Time-Lapse, Macro Camera
8.0

Connectivity

7.0

Connectivity Features Infrared, NFC, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Type-C, Computer Sync, DLNA, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE
3.0
Cellular Bands 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B3, 3G UMTS B4, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B32, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n7, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n20, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n28b, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78
10.0
Wi-Fi Standards Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6E
8.5
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 5.1
6.0
Navigation Systems GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo
9.0
SIM Configurations Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby, Dual SIM
7.5

Battery & charging

7.0

Battery Capacity 5,800 mAh
10.0
Fast Charge Power 35 W
6.0
Battery Features Non-Removable, Fast Charging, Reverse Charging, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator, Charger Included
4.3

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Design & display
7.29
Performance & hardware
6.75
Camera
5.91
Connectivity
7
Battery & charging
6.97
NeoScore rank
#1030 / 6247

Honor

Technical specifications

Performance

Processor Model
Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1
Processor Process Size
4 nm
Graphics GPU
Qualcomm Adreno 710
Storage Type
UFS 3.1
Maximum CPU Clock
2.2 GHz
Maximum Storage Capacity
512 GB
AnTuTu Score
444,000
Geekbench 6 Single-Core
933
Geekbench 6 Multi-Core
2,771
CPU Description
Octa-core CPU with 4 Cortex-A78 cores at 2.2 GHz and 4 Cortex-A55 cores at 1.8 GHz
Processor Type
Octa-Core
64-Bit Processor
Yes
RAM Capacity
12 GB
RAM Type
DDR5
Expandable Storage
No
AnTuTu version
v9

Design

Body Colors
Orange, Black, Green
Body Thickness
8 mm
Body Width
75.5 mm
Body Height
163.6 mm
Weight
185 g
Usable Surface
83 %
Body Materials
Plastic, Splash Resistant
Resistance Features
IP53
Foldable
No
Rugged Build
No

Battery

Battery Capacity
5,800 mAh
Battery Type
Li-Polymer
Fast Charge Power
35 W
Battery Features
Non-Removable, Fast Charging, Reverse Charging, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator, Charger Included

Display

Display Aspect Ratio
19.5:9
Display Technology
AMOLED
Peak Display Brightness
1,200 nits
Display Diagonal
6.78″
Display Horizontal Resolution
1,220 px
Display Vertical Resolution
2,652 px
Display Pixel Density
431 ppi
Display Refresh Rate
120 Hz
Touch Sampling Rate
300 Hz
Display Features
Hole-Punch Notch, SGS Certified, 1920Hz PWM, DCI-P3, 10-Bit Panel, Scratch Resistant, Dual-Edge Display, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, Always-On Display
Integrated Projector
No

Sensors

Fingerprint Sensor Placement
Under Display

Sensor

Sensor Features
Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gravity Sensor, Gyroscope, Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Cooling System

Software

Operating System
Android 13
OS Family
Android
OS Version
13
Direct OS Updates
No
Google Services
Yes

Connectivity

SIM Configurations
Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby, Dual SIM
Cellular Bands
2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B3, 3G UMTS B4, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B32, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n7, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n20, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n28b, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78
Cellular Technologies
GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G
Wi-Fi Standards
Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6E
Wi-Fi Features
Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display
Bluetooth Version
Bluetooth 5.1
Bluetooth Profiles
A2DP, LE
Navigation Systems
GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo
Connectivity Features
Infrared, NFC, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Type-C, Computer Sync, DLNA, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE
USB Version
USB 2.0
Max. download speed
2,900 Mbps
Max. upload speed
900 Mbps

Audio

Audio Features
Dolby Atmos, Stereo Speakers, A2DP, LE

Technical

Model numbers
ALI-NX1

X9b

Camera system

Every physical camera module is shown separately, with its sensor, lens and capture capabilities.

1

108 MP main camera

Sensor Model
Samsung HM6
Resolution
108 Mpx
Sensor Type
ISOCELL
Sensor Size
1/1.67″
Pixel Size
0.64 µm
Pixel Binning
3 :1
Sensor
Sensor Model
Samsung HM6
Resolution
108 Mpx
Sensor Type
ISOCELL
Sensor Size
1/1.67″
Pixel Size
0.64 µm
Pixel Binning
3 :1
Video
Video Recording
4K at 30 fps, 1080p at 30 fps
Slow Motion Video
Yes
Slow Motion Frame Rate
240 fps
Lens
Aperture
f/1.8
Optical Image Stabilization
No
Flash
Flash Type
Dual LED
Flash LED Count
2 LEDs
Features
Camera Features
LED Flash, Panorama, HDR, 4K Video, Digital Zoom, Triple Camera, Digital Image Stabilization, Ultra Stable Video, Autofocus, Touch Focus, Continuous Autofocus, Manual Focus, Phase-Detection Autofocus, Continuous Shooting, Geotagging, Face Detection, White Balance Settings, ISO Settings, Exposure Compensation, Scene Mode, Self-Timer, RAW Capture, Night Mode, Burst Mode, Manual Exposure, Manual ISO, Manual White Balance, Time-Lapse, Macro Camera
2

5 MP ultrawide camera

Resolution
5 Mpx
Sensor Type
CMOS
Aperture
f/2.2
Sensor
Resolution
5 Mpx
Sensor Type
CMOS
Lens
Aperture
f/2.2
3

2 MP depth camera

Resolution
2 Mpx
Sensor Type
CMOS
Aperture
f/2.4
Sensor
Resolution
2 Mpx
Sensor Type
CMOS
Lens
Aperture
f/2.4
4

16 MP front camera

Resolution
16 Mpx
Sensor Type
CMOS
Video Recording
1080p at 30 fps
Aperture
f/2.5
Sensor
Resolution
16 Mpx
Sensor Type
CMOS
Video
Video Recording
1080p at 30 fps
Lens
Aperture
f/2.5
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Variant details

Memory
12 GB
Markets
International
Storage
256 GB
Market codes
International

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