Smartphone Honor 9X - advantages and disadvantages

In recent years, smartphones have become a part of society. High demands and user activity contribute to the rapid development of technology. Every month, global and obscure companies offer new product after new product, with improved performance, high-resolution cameras, faster processor and user-friendly interface. The evaluation and popularity of new gadgets is made by the buyer. The better the quality and the lower the price, the more sales and the more popular the model. At the beginning of the summer of 2019, the Xiaomi Mi 9T model appeared on the Russian market - a frameless device with a pop-up camera, based on 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 one. New in late July 2019, Honor 9X is a worthy alternative to Xiaomi Mi 9T with a similar look and similar motorized selfie camera pop-up. What is characteristic of the novelty? Let's describe the model in detail and analyze what the pros and cons are.

Honor - a Huawei line or a new brand?

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

Honor 9X - flagship or regular smartphone?

On July 23, a presentation of a 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. Such 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 model under study 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 careless handling, from scratches. The almost frameless 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, it 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 size of the bottom of the frame is slightly larger than the rest. On the back of the case in the upper left corner is a dual camera. The body of the smartphone is made with overflow, typical for Chinese devices. When the device is moved in the hand, the letter “X” appears on the case back in 3D overflows.

The company introduced the smartphone in 3 primary colors: Magic Night Black, Charm Red and Charm Sea Blue. Each color looks spectacular and suits customers of any age. In the black version, the letter "X" is not visible. If the user is picky about appearance, loves the classics, the black version is perfect. A fingerprint scanner is mounted on the right side panel. Such an arrangement is rather unusual and convenient for a right-hander: with one hand you can hold the phone, lock the screen and touch the scanner with your finger. If the user is left-handed, it is convenient to scan the thumb of the right hand. The scanner replaces the lock and turn button. Above the scanner button is a volume control button.

Screen

LCD display with a matrix based on low-temperature polycrystalline silicon LTPS has a rather large diagonal - 6.59 inches with a ratio of 19.5:9.The display area is 106.6 cm2. If we consider in the screen-to-body ratio 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 through the menu is instantaneous. Matrix resolution 1080 x 2340 pixels, density 391 ppi.

Processor and memory score

The smartphone is considered fast productive for a budget model. During operation, the freeze was not observed. 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 cores on the HiSilicon Kirin 810 chip works as fast as the Snapdragon 730. memory is 64 and 128 GB, operational - 4 and 6 GB, respectively, the third option: 64 + 6 GB. Before purchasing, you should consider how important these numbers are.

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

Multimedia Features

You can take photos and videos with the device. The main camera with a Sony IMX582 sensor is dual, works 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 Xiaomi Mi 9T. The camera is equipped with an LED flash, it is possible to shoot a panorama, a depth sensor is installed and the HDR high-quality shooting mode is installed.The video size is 1080p at 30 frames per second. A co-processor is installed in the brains of the smartphone, which improves the quality of shooting with poor lighting. The front camera has its own characteristics. The retractable single block of the front camera opens within 1 second. The camera itself has a 16 MP sensor, f / 2.0 aperture. Video passes at a speed of 30 frames / sec, size 1080. Both cameras have several photo and video modes.

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 block solves machine learning problems quickly. 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

There is only one speaker, it works loudly. Good sound quality is provided by active noise cancellation with a dedicated microphone.

Basic and additional features

The gadget has the most necessary functions. A 3.5 mm 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, as in the good old days. For the Chinese market, the installation of the NFC function for cardless payment for purchases is not provided. 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 light sensors, a flashlight for the dark.

Communications, communication

Among wireless communications, there is 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 respond.

Size matters

Apparatus weighing 206 gr. has a large body size: height is 163.1 mm, width 77.2 mm. The thickness of 8.8 mm hides a fairly capacious battery.

Battery

Capacitive non-removable Li-Po battery with a size of 4000 mAh. Charging is standard, via a USB cable and a proprietary charger with a voltage of 5V, a power of 2A. 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 a day in the average mode.

Packaging and equipment

The manufacturer packed the smartphone in a white and blue thin cardboard box. In addition to the device, the kit includes a card ejector, user manual, charger 5V, 2 amps, USB cable and a transparent silicone case to protect the body of the device.

Price

When ordering through the online store Honor 9X 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;
• for headphones there is a mini-Jack jack 3.5 mm;
• built-in FM radio;
• there is a slot for increasing the memory of the device;
• in the package there is a cover;
• periscope front camera;
• built-in reversible Type-C connector;
• budget price.

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

Conclusion

The new budget smartphone Honor 9X with a tempting price 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 overall device is perfect for customers with large palms and long fingers.