The HONOR X9c Smart 5G is now officially available in the Philippines. Marketed as the more affordable sibling of the smashing hit that's the HONOR X9c 5G (which, by the way, is currently already sold out in all of HONOR Philippines' online and offline retail channels), the said mid-range offering carries the same impressive hardware defenses at a friendlier price tag.
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Will it be a smart purchase for the budget-savvy Pinoy tech consumer? Take a look at its features and you decide.
Highly rugged
There are a lot of similar design cues present on the HONOR X9c 5G and the HONOR X9c Smart 5G, particularly on the defenses department. For one, despite it being lower-priced, the HONOR X9c Smart 5G has the same 2-meter drop resistance function. This is supported by the brand's proprietary Ultra-Bounce Anti-Drop Technology 2.0, which, in the most simplest terms, provides an added 360-degree armor to the HONOR X9c Smart 5G so that it won't shatter like a standard, fragile smartphone when dropped.
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Its back panel is designed to be scratch-free. In fact, the brand claims that the HONOR X9c Smart 5G was able to withstand 3000 cycles of steel wool friction unscathed.
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However, the HONOR X9c Smart 5G lacks the capability to operate smoothly on extreme temperatures from -30 to 55 degrees Celsius – a special selling point that the HONOR X9x 5G has. But HONOR did include a triple-layer splash resistant design on the former, boosted with a 360-degree full-body rinse protection. This means that the HONOR X9c Smart 5G doesn't mind being submerged in water. Rest assured that it won't encounter any damages.
Vibrantly visible
A slightly bigger 6.8-inch screen (versus the HONOR X9c 5G's 6.78-inch display) with a narrow bezel is among the aesthetic highlights of the HONOR X9c Smart 5G.
Its vibrant screen quality is amplified with a plethora of nice-to-haves, including an 850nits peak brightness, 120Hz ultra-high refresh rate, plus eye-protection functions like Flicker-Free Dimming, Dynamic Dimming, and Circadian Night Display.
Easy on the eyes, easy to hold
Fancy the Jade Cyan variant of the HONOR X9c 5G? You can get the HONOR X9c Smart 5G in the similar Ocean Cyan color. The other option is Midnight Black, ideal for users who lean more on the minimalist side of things.
Read: HONOR X9c 5G Review; Tough To Beat
Despite its tall build, the HONOR X9c Smart 5G is a delight for smartphone owners who prefer one-handed use. Its 7.88mm-slim form factor that weighs only 193 grams feels light as a feather.
Equally strong on the inside
Memory hoarders and file keepers will have enough room to store images, videos, and other documents on the HONOR X9c Smart 5G, thanks to its generous combination of a 24GB Dynamic RAM and 256GB ROM.
In terms of battery life, users can count on the HONOR X9c Smart 5G to power through a hectic day with its 5800mAh battery. The brand promises that the device's battery is designed to be durable, equipped with HONOR's own power management system that lessens worn out levels from multiple recharging cycles.
Camera-centric
Apart from a large-frame main camera at 108-megapixels, the HONOR X9c Smart 5G comes with multimedia specialties including an Ultra-Clear AI Night Mode Camera mode which enhances night photography, AI Motion Sensing Capture for fast-moving photography subjects, and AI Eraser which easily removes unwanted elements in photos without the need for third-party editing applications.
The HONOR X9c Smart 5G retails exclusively via the HONOR Shopee store for P10,799. Special deals and discounts will be available for those who will purchase during the 3.3 Super Brand Marathon on March 3, so watch out for that.
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Stay tuned for our full review of the HONOR X9c Smart 5G to get to know more about HONOR's newest mid-range challenger.