HONOR has officially announced the arrival of the HONOR X9a 5G here in the Philippines, which packs a superior curved display.
The latest addition to the HONOR X Series features a 120Hz Premium OLED Curved Display, high-capacity durable battery, and a Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G Mobile Platform. All of this are engineered to fit in a pocket-sized and stylish body.
“We are committed to delivering a best-in-class experience for our global customers through continuous technological innovation. Packed with substantial upgrades, the HONOR X9a 5G offers our latest smartphone solutions including an exceptional display and compelling design features without the premium price tag, setting a new standard for the industry’s affordable category.”
Stephen Cheng, Vice President for Marketing.
All-Round Display for a Remarkable Viewing Experience
The new HONOR device’s 6.67-inch OLED Curved Display supports a resolution of 2400×1080. It displays up to 1.07 billion colors to reproduce images with incredible levels of detail and vibrancy. Its ultra-slim bezels also help it achieve a 93% screen-to-body ratio. The durable Curved Tempered Glass also offers an immersive viewing experience, whether in entertainment, work, or study scenarios.
While gaming, users will be able to appreciate its responsiveness. It supports up to 120Hz refresh rate and 300Hz touch sampling rate. The device also offers an innovative mistouch prevention when using it with one hand. Enabled by AI technology, this help prevent unnecessary hassle caused by accidental inputs.
Certified by TÜV Rheinland for low blue light emissions, the X9a 5G’s display is easy on the eyes. It also features industry leading 1920Hz PWM Dimming technology to reduce screen flickering. This further alleviate eye fatigue stemming from prolong use.
Exceptionally Slim Design and Long-Lasting Battery
The HONOR x9a 5G also inherits the design as the iconic flagship Magic Series camera lock-up. It features a circular Matrix Star Ring at the back which captivates the viewers as it captures them. Arranged along the Matrix Star Ring is the powerful Triple Camera system. It is composed of a 64MP Ultra-clear Main Camera, a 5MP Wide Angle Camera, and a 2MP Macro Camera. These allow the user to capture their daily lives in photos and videos.
Despite having a slim design at 7.9mm thin and 175g weight, the device is equipped with an ultra-large 5100mAh battery. It can support up to 29 hours of YouTube Music listening, 24 hours of YouTube streaming, 19 hours of TikTok browsing, up to 21 hours of social media exploring, or 11 hours of gaming in a single charge. It can even deliver 12.5 hours of video streaming with just 30 minutes of charging.
Smooth Mobile Experience with HONOR RAM Turbo
Powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G Mobile Platform, the device deliver robust performance. Its user experience is also enhanced by HONOR RAM Turbo. It enables the smartphone to use a section of the storage as RAM to keep more apps active for more efficient multitasking.
The new HONOR device also comes with an Anti-aging Engine which minimizes performance degradation over time. This ensure a consistent, and smart user experience. HONOR Share and Multi-screen Collaboration also enables the device to have speedy file transfers and efficient multi-tasking across HONOR devices. This include smartphones, laptops, and tablets, bringing unparalleled productivity to its ecosystem.
Price and Availability
The HONOR X9a 5G is priced at PHP 16,990, and will come with a free HONOR Earbuds X3 Lite worth PHP 3,999. The device will be available in two stunning colors: Titanium Silver, and Emerald Green. It will be available for purchase starting January 20, 2023 at HONOR kiosks nationwide, and partner online stores such as Shopee, Lazada, and TikTok Shop.
You can also avail the device via Home Credit for as low as PHP 661 per month with insurance, or PHP 765 per month without insurance. It will be on a 0% interest installment payment.
HONOR X9a 5G Specifications
| Dimensions | 161.6 × 73.9 × 7.9 mm |
| Weight | Approx. 175g |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G |
| CPU | Octa-core • 2x A78 2.2GHz • 6x A55 1.8GHz |
| GPU | Adreno 619 |
| RAM | 8GB |
| Storage | 256GB |
| Display | 6.67-inch OLED Curved Display 1080×2400 resolution 120Hz refresh rate 300Hz touch sampling rate |
| Rear Camera | Triple Rear Camera • 64MP Main Camera, f/1.8 • 5MP Ultra Wide & Depth Camera, f/2.2 • 2MP Macro Camera, f/2.4 |
| Front Camera | 16MP f/2.45 |
| OS | MagicUI 6.1 (based on Android 12） |
| Battery | 5100 mAh 40W Wired Charging |
| Connectivity | • Network: 5G:NR, 4G (LTE FDD/FDD), 3G (WCDMA), 2G (GSM) • Wi-Fi: 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac (2.4 GHz and 5 GHz) • Wi-Fi Hotspot • Bluetooth 5.1 • USB OTG |
| Other Features | • Mistouch Prevention • HONOR RAM Turbo • Anti-Aging Engine • HONOR Share • Multi-Screen Collaboration • Fingerprint Unlock • Face Recognition |
| Colors | Titanium Silver, Emerald Green |
| Price | PHP 16,990 |
