HONOR X9b 5G: Premium Design With Flagship Innovation for RM1,499 Only?

We reported on the nearly indestructible HONOR X9b 5G previously and this time we’re taking a closer look at what makes this affordable phone standout and even compete with flagship phones.

RM1,499 for a premium flagship-like smartphone

If you feel like you've seen the HONOR X9b 5G before its official release in the Malaysian market, it might be because of the HUAWEI Mate50 Pro, which shares almost the same colour variants in Sunrise Orange and Midnight Black. Additionally, the HONOR X9b 5G is available in Titanium Silver.

Not only that, the Sunrise Orange is available in a Vegan Leather finish and when you place both devices next to each other, the HONOR certainly stands up to scrutiny. The design language is also similar, with both featuring a circular camera interface and a fingerprint-free back.

Considering all the similarities compared to the HUAWEI Mate50 Pro priced at RM4,299, you can now enjoy the same premium aesthetic with the HONOR X9b 5G for less than half the price.

HONOR X9b 5G is tougher than flagship smartphones

One strange thing that we all accept about buying expensive phones is that we need to be extra careful with them and provide them with all kinds of protection. From enforced phone cases, diamond-level screen protectors, and even insurance, we spend a lot on our already expensive phones to take care of them.

With the HONOR X9b 5G’s 360-degree toughness, there’s no need to baby your phone. On top of that, you’re even provided a FREE 365 days front and back crack protection. Now that’s something we wished more phones provided.

5,800mAh battery that lasts for three days

Battery life is also something flagship phones boast and the HONOR X9b 5G packs a mighty 5,800mAh battery in it making it the largest capacity in its segment. The iPhone 15 Pro Max in comparison has a 4,441mAh battery, the Samsung S23 Ultra has a 4,855mAh battery, and the previously mentioned HUAWEI Mate50 Pro only has 4,700mAh.

A bigger battery is always better and the HONOR X9b 5G beats the competition by quite a margin. Yes, battery life is also affected by how you use your phone, but with a large capacity battery, you don’t have to get too precious about how you spend your time with your phone. Put the screen brightness to maximum and enjoy your games with ease.

More storage and performance at 20GB RAM and 256GB storage

There’s 12GB RAM and 8GB virtual HONOR RAM Turbo, with UFS3.1 technology (Universal Flash Storage) while most phones transfer using only UFS2.2 technology which is slower.

RAM is important for running tasks quickly so there’s no lag while performing multitasking or booting up new games. The RAM is also significant enough to handle newer apps that will be developed in the future. We’d dare say that the phone is future proof for the foreseeable future.

Better display for eye protection

To round out the list of flagship features, this is one that not many phone manufacturers are looking into and that’s eye protection. The risk-free eye protection by HONOR is one of their unique offerings that protects against eye strain, fatigue, and blurred vision among others.

The 120Hz refresh rate is also something you won’t find on all phones. Even the latest iPhone 15 only has a 60Hz refresh rate screen with only the Pro models receiving 120Hz.

Best in range price

The HONOR X9b 5G is priced at RM1,499 only. Purchase now to get freebies worth up to RM759, which include a 365 Days Front & Back Crack Protection and HONOR CHOICE Earbuds X5.

Get yourself the HONOR X9b 5G from HONOR Store, HIHONOR.COM Official Website, Lazada HONOR Flagship Store, Shopee HONOR Official Store, HONOR Malaysia TikTok Shop, Authorized Dealer Stores, Harvey Norman, Senheng, SenQ, Urban Republic, Celcom, Digi, Maxis, U Mobile and Yes.