When HONOR released the X9b 5G, it became a smashing hit. The brand was able to maximize the online buzz it created from highlighting the main selling point of the device – durability. Suddenly, social media feeds were filled with videos of an HONOR smartphone being barreled into hard objects that you wouldn't otherwise willingly hit using your phone. The HONOR X9b 5G even survived being run over by an off-road car.
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| HONOR X9c 5G |
This year, the brand is bringing another tough offering to the local market – the HONOR X9c 5G. Similar to its predecessor, it's designed to withstand accidental drops of up to 2 meters. What HONOR added this time is the capability to survive 20 seconds in a maximum of 100 degrees Celsius boiling water.
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| We put the HONOR X9c 5G to the (boiling water) test and it didn't disappoint! Watch our drop, smash, and boiling water test on TeknoGadyet's Facebook page.) |
In actual usage, this obviously translates to added durability. The HONOR X9c 5G comes with a high level of water resistance to the point that it wouldn't be damaging to the device if it gets accidentally exposed to hot liquids. It also implies that the smartphone can survive extreme environments, making it appealing to outdoor adventurers.
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Beyond its strength, what does the HONOR X9c 5G offer? The quick answer: there's more. Here's our list.
There's brawn, then there's beauty
Gone are the days when a durable smartphone must look the part with a rugged design. The HONOR X9c 5G is equally pretty as it's tough, made with an ultra-slim titanium design. The device weighs only 189 grams and is 7.98-mm thin. Its available colors are eye-catching, too. Apart from the minimalist Titanium Black with a golden circular camera accent, there's Titanium Purple with a shiny finish and Jade Cyan which takes inspiration from the color of an icy lake.
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| The HONOR X9c 5G in Jade Cyan. |
A curved AMOLED screen also serves as an aesthetic highlight on the HONOR X9c 5G. Its 6.78-inch display comes in 2700x1224 resolution that supports 1.07 billion colors and an industry-leading typical brightness of up to 4000 nits.
See More: HONOR X8b Review; Flagship-Like for Less the Price?
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| A stunning display is among the highlights of the HONOR X9c 5G. |
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| The HONOR X9c 5G has a curved screen and a front camera notch that doubles as a Magic Capsule. |
Say bye to blur
The HONOX X9c 5G is also camera-centric, equipped with additional photography and videography features including an AI-backed OIS designed to capture moving subjects without a blur.
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| The HONOR X9c 5G carries a circular camera module. |
Its 108-megapixel main camera with an f/1.75 aperture and 3x lossless zoom also delivers outstanding night shots with its ultra-clear AI Night Mode feature. Unwanted objects in a photo can also be easily removed using the HONOR X9c 5G's AI Eraser function.
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| HONOR X9c 5G camera |
It's made to last long
Apart from hardware durability, the HONOR X9c 5G is also long-lasting when it comes to its battery department. A 6600mAh juice powers the device, supported by the HONOR 66W SuperCharge with AI safe charging.
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It carries Magic
Operating on MagicOS 8, the HONOR X9c 5G offers a variety of smart and convenient UI functions including Single Drag Smart Transfer, Magic Capsule notifications, and interactive screensavers which can be activated when the device is placed horizontally, among others.
The HONOR x9c 5G is scheduled for a Philippine launch on January 10. We'll talk more about the device in our full review so stay tuned!