Honor X9b Smartphone, Choice X5 Earbuds & Choice Smartwatch launched in India،
Honor recently introduced three new additions to the Indian market. These include the X9b, a mid-range smartphone, the Choice Smartwatch and the Choice Earbuds X5. Over the past few weeks, there have been numerous leaks surrounding these devices, providing insight into Honor's vision for the coming year. THE Honor X9b claims to stand out with features like a Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 chipset, 108MP sensor, and a massive 5800mAh battery. Additionally, it also features an ultra-rebound anti-drop construction, ensuring durability. Honor announced a protection plan to strengthen consumer trust in the brand and partnered with Bollywood actress Tripti Dimri as a brand ambassador. If you are curious about the pricing, availability, and specifications of these newly launched devices, let's dive in and explore in more detail.
Honor X9b, headphones and watch: price and availability
The Honor X9b comes in a single 8GB RAM + 256GB storage model for Rs. 9,999. 25,999. Currently, with bank discounts and other offers, the effective price is Rs. 9,999. 22,999. It is available in Midnight Black and Sunrise Orange shades and the first sale will happen tomorrow via Amazon and other retail channels.
The announced Honor Protection plan includes a 30-day buy-back guarantee, 180 days of free screen replacement, 180 days of extended warranty, and home phone service when needed.
The Honor Choice X5 earphones are priced at Rs. 9,999. 1999 while the Honor Choice smartwatch costs Rs. 9,999. 5999. The watch will go on sale from February 24.
Honor X9b: specifications
Honor X9b is powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 chipset paired with 8GB of RAM and 256GB of storage. It has a 6.78-inch 1.5K AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate and 1,200 nits brightness. There is a triple camera setup on the back that includes 108 MP primary, 5 MP ultra-wide, and 2 MP macro sensors. On the front is a 16MP shooter for selfies and video calls. The Honor X9b runs MagicOS 7.2 based on Android 13 and packs a 5,800mAh battery under the hood with 30W wired charging capability.
Honor has placed emphasis on the design and durability of the X9b. The back panel has a design inspired by luxury watches and is available in 2 shades: Sunrise Orange and Midnight Black. The screen is equipped with 360-degree Ultra-Bounce Anti-drop technology that claims to survive drops with an inflatable cushion and shock-absorbing structure. Honor claims it can handle drops of up to 1.5m. The device weighs 185 grams and is approximately 8 mm thick.
Honor Choice X5 Earbuds: Features
The Honor Choice X5 earphones come with 30dB active noise cancellation. It offers up to 35 hours of battery life with the case and can be used alone continuously for nine hours. Actual usage time always varies depending on factors such as volume, audio source, usage, etc. Choice Earbuds X5 supports Bluetooth 5.3 connectivity and works in tandem with a companion app, Honor AI Space.
Honor Choice smartwatch: features
The Honor Choice smartwatch comes with a 1.95-inch AMOLED panel and a pixel resolution of 410×502 and a brightness of 550 nits. It comes with eight pre-installed watch faces and 21 AOD options. The watch packs a 300mAh battery that claims to offer 12 days of usage. There is built-in GPS support and the smartwatch is 5ATM rated for water and dust resistance.
Health sensors include heart rate monitoring, SpO2 sensor, and all-day stress level tracking. There are over 100 workout modes including running, cycling, swimming and more. Additional features include personalized breathing exercises, hydration alerts, sedentary reminders, and menstrual cycle management. It works with the Honor Health app allowing all kinds of health monitoring. Bluetooth 5.3 connectivity allows calling from the wrist.
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