Honor 9X smartphone - pros and cons

In recent years, smartphones have become a part of society. High demands and user activity contributes to the rapid development of technology. Every month, global and little-known firms offer new product after new product, with improved characteristics, high-resolution cameras, faster processor and user-friendly interface. The customer makes the assessment and popularity of new gadgets. The better the quality and the lower the price, the more sales and more popular the model. At the beginning of summer 2019, a model Xiaomi Mi 9T appeared on the Russian market - a frameless device with a sliding camera, on the platform of an 8-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 730 processor with Android 9 Pie operating system, combined with MIUI 10. The starting cost of the device was higher than the budget. New for the end of July 2019, the Honor 9X is a worthy alternative to the Xiaomi Mi 9T with a similar appearance and a similar motorized selfie camera pop-up window. What is characteristic of the novelty? Let's describe the model in detail and see what the pros and cons are.

Honor - Huawei line or new brand?

The Honor line (translated as "honor") from Huawei appeared in 2011. Sales of models in Russia and in the world have risen so quickly that the line has become a separate sub-brand. In 2015, 1,000 entry-level Honor smartphones sold out in 3 minutes. With each new batch, smartphones were equipped with modern, better quality and faster characteristics. For an average price, you could get flagships with an excellent camera, a fast processor and a beautiful appearance. Initially, the line was considered youth. The brand became the world's leading brand in 2016, when 1.5 million devices of the company were sold in 60 days.

Honor 9X - flagship or regular smartphone?

On July 23, the presentation of the new model of the Honor 9X smartphone took place. The very next day, before entering the world market, orders for the model were accepted on AliExpress. The cost of new items in the Chinese version was determined from 16 thousand rubles. These devices do not support the Russian language, only English and Chinese are present. The smartphone officially went on sale in China on July 30, 2019. If we compare Xiaomi Mi 9T and Honor 9X, then the cost of the former is higher by a couple of thousand rubles, and it supports NFC payments in any region, while the studied model makes contactless payments only in certain places.

Appearance

Visually, the model looks classic. Metal body with glass back. Gorilla Glass 6th generation protects the case from rough handling, from scratches. The nearly bezel-less screen has a clear rectangular shape with rounded corners. The camera in other models is usually located at the top of the screen and is made in the form of a drop on the screen or in the frame (monobrow) of the device. The front camera of Honor 9X is also located at the top of the device and has a retractable motorized complex. In 2019, this trend has become fashionable among smartphone manufacturers. Due to the periscopic front camera, the screen has no cutouts.The bottom of the frame is slightly larger than the others. On the back panel of the case in the upper left corner there is a dual camera. The body of the smartphone is made with an overflow characteristic of Chinese devices. When the device moves in the hand, the letter “X” appears on the back cover of the case in 3D overflows.

The company presented the smartphone in 3 basic colors: Black Magic Night Black, Charm Red and Charm Sea Blue. Each color looks impressive and suits customers of all ages. In the black version, the letter "X" is not visible. If the user is picky about the appearance, loves the classics, the black version is perfect. A fingerprint scanner is mounted on the side panel on the right. This arrangement is rather unusual and convenient for a right-handed person: you can hold the phone with one hand, lock the screen and touch the scanner with your finger. If the user is left-handed, scanning is convenient with the right thumb. The scanner replaces the lock and power button. The volume control button is located above the scanner button.

Screen

The LCD display with a matrix based on low-temperature polycrystalline silicon LTPS has a fairly large diagonal - 6.59 inches with a ratio of 19.5: 9. The display area is 106.6 cm2. If we consider the ratio of the screen to the body of the device, the figure is approximately 84.7%. The capacitive screen combines 16 million colors. The multi-touch sensor allows you to touch the display with several fingers to determine the desired task. The response speed is high, the operation and scrolling of the menu is instantaneous. Matrix resolution 1080 x 2340 pixels, density 391 ppi.

CPU and Memory Assessment

The smartphone is considered to be fast performing for a budget model. No hangs were noticed during operation. You can open several applications at the same time, launch search pages. According to the manufacturers, the 8-core Octa-core (2 + 6) processor with 2.27 GHz Cortex-A76 and 1.88 GHz Cortex-A55 on the HiSilicon Kirin 810 chip works just as fast as the Snapdragon 730. Internal volume memory is 64 and 128 GB, RAM - 4 and 6 GB, respectively, the third option: 64 + 6 GB. Before purchasing, you should think about how important the indicated numbers are.

The combo Nano-SIM slot can be used for either one or two cards, with dual standby. If there is a need to expand the device's memory, you can insert a microSD instead of a SIM. The device's memory will increase by 512 GB.

Multimedia functions

You can take photos and videos with the device. The main camera with a Sony IMX582 sensor is dual, operates with 48 megapixel resolution, with a wide aperture of f / 1.8. The second camera has a 2 MP sensor, F / 2.4. The camera module is similar to the module in the Xiaomi Mi 9T. The camera is equipped with an LED flash, it is possible to shoot a panorama, a depth sensor and a high-quality HDR shooting mode are installed. The video size is 1080p at 30 frames per second. A coprocessor is installed in the brains of the smartphone, which improves the quality of shooting in low light. The front camera has its own characteristics. The retractable single front-camera unit opens within 1 second. The camera itself has a 16 megapixel sensor, f / 2.0 aperture. The video runs at a speed of 30 frames / sec, 1080 in size. Both cameras have several modes of photo and video shooting.

Interface and operating system

The smartphone runs on Android 9 Pie, with EMUI 9.1. The familiar menu is accessible and easy to use. The neural unit quickly solves machine learning problems. Both amateurs and beginners can play on a smartphone, the graphics are clear, the sensor works quickly. For gamers of modern games of the latest generation, it is better to choose a serious device.

Sound

One speaker, it works loudly. Good sound quality is ensured by active noise cancellation with a dedicated microphone.

Basic and additional features

The gadget has the most essential functions. A 3.5mm audio jack is present, so music and radio lovers can use the headphones without any problems. The smartphone received a reversible USB Type-C 1.0 connector, like in the good old days. For the Chinese market, it is not possible to install the NFC function for cardless purchases. Russian buyers are waiting for devices with a built-in NFC system.Among other features, there is a gyroscope for image stabilization, a compass, an accelerometer, proximity and lighting sensors, a flashlight for the dark.

Communication, communication

Among wireless communications, there is a dual-band Wi-Fi 802.11 a / b / g / n / ac, Wi-Fi Direct with a password, there is an access point, Bluetooth 5.0. The following communication formats are used: GSM / HSPA / LTE. Navigation systems GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BDS are responding.

Size matters

The device weighing 206 grams. has large body dimensions: height is 163.1 mm, width is 77.2 mm. The thickness of 8.8 mm hides a fairly capacious battery.

Battery

Capacitive non-removable Li-Po battery 4000 mAh. Charging is done as standard, via a USB cable and a proprietary 5V, 2A charger. The manufacturer did not install fast charging. The function is considered the prerogative of the flagship models of any brand. The battery life shows excellent results: the smartphone works without recharging for a day in average mode.

Packaging and equipment

The manufacturer has packed the smartphone in a white and blue thin cardboard box. In addition to the device, the kit contains a clip for removing cards, a user manual, a 5V, 2 amp charger, a USB cable and a transparent silicone case to protect the device case.

Price

When ordering through the Honor 9X online store with 64/4 GB memory, you can buy from 12,200 rubles, with 64/6 GB memory - from 13,900 rubles, a 128/6 GB device will cost from 16,600 rubles.

The main characteristics of the model and their meanings:

• classic design with interesting shades and color tints;
• high performance;
• fast speed sensor;
• large display;
• powerful battery;
• great opportunities and good resolution of the camera matrix;
• there is an NFC function for payment without cards;
• autonomy of work;
• productive processor;
• multifunctionality;
• there is a 3.5 mm mini-Jack for headphones;
• built-in FM radio;
• there is a slot for increasing the memory of the device;
• the package contains a cover;
• periscopic front camera;
• built-in reversible Type-C connector;
• budget price.

• non-compact model, large dimensions are designed for an amateur;
• no fast charging;
• low video capabilities with high resolution cameras.

Conclusion

The new budget smartphone Honor 9X with a tempting cost can be purchased from July 30, 2019. The model is equipped with a serious 4000 mAh battery, a dual retractable camera, an energy efficient touch screen and a powerful processor. Physiological feature: the oversized device is perfect for customers with large palms and long fingers.