Launch report · Honor
Honor X9b: Drop-resistant curved-screen mid-ranger with huge battery.
SpecEagle Editorial·Nov 2023·$349·Score 70/100
Honor X9b pairs a durable curved AMOLED with a massive 5,800 mAh battery. The SD6 Gen 1 keeps it out of the gaming conversation.
Key specs at launch
Display
6.78" curved AMOLED 120 Hz
Chipset
Snapdragon 6 Gen 1
Memory
8 GB · 256 GB
Main cam
108 MP · f/1.75
Battery
5,800 mAh
Weight
185 g
What stands out
- Huge 5,800 mAh battery.
- Anti-drop curved AMOLED.
- 108 MP OIS main.
- Light for the battery size.
What to watch
- SD6 Gen 1 is modest.
- Weak ultrawide.
- MagicOS quirks.
- No IP rating.
The phone it has to beat
POCO F6
$399 · score 80/100