HONOR X9c 5G Review: Unmatched Durability with 360 Triple Defense

This is the indestructible smartphone of 2025. Stronger and tougher than its predecessors!

Do you desire incredible durability without sacrificing performance and style? Look no further because that’s the HONOR X9c! Discover the innovative technologies behind this gritty handset and what makes it brave enough to face everyday elements.

Slim Titanium Design

The #HONORX9c5G boasts an ultra-slim profile of just 7.98mm while only weighing 189g. On top of this impressive design, the handset comes with an eye-catching titanium finish for an exceptional visual appearance.

Sophisticated. That defines everything upon checking out the exterior of the Titanium Black HONOR X9c 5G. The 3D curved accent is so obvious from front to back.

The right side holds the power key and volume rockers within a beautifully crafted curved space, while the left side is completely smooth.

Both the earpiece and secondary speaker are at the top while the main speaker, charging port, microphone, and card tray are at the bottom. 

The rear camera module comes with a ring-like design and a gold accent, which gives off an alluring color contrast. This same black and gold contrast is visible on the right-side buttons.

As for the starting kit, the HONOR X9c 5G is accompanied by a clear case, card tray pin, charging brick, charging cable, and some paperwork.

Watch out unboxing below.

Exceptional Display

Toughness is usually traded with a flat panel but the HONOR X9c 5G didn’t compromise. It has a large 6.78-inch 3D curved AMOLED display with 1.5K resolution and up to 120Hz refresh rate.

Not only it can entertain you with accurate blacks and vivid colors, but the display also has these perks:

  • 4000 nits of brightness
  • 1.07 billion of color depth
  • DCI-P3 cinematic wide color gamut
  • 3840Hz risk-free dimming rate
  • Dynamic dimming and circadian night for better nighttime experience
  • All-day eye protection with HONOR Eye Comfort

The eye protection helps prevent fatigue from using the HONOR X9c 5G for long periods, while the nighttime display features promote better sleeping habits. Having a 4,000 nits of brightness makes it a reliable companion for outdoor adventures and professionals, including riders and recreation workers.

We can’t complain about the color and blacks, especially from high-resolution images. They are vivid and crisp making 2K and 4K viewing worthwhile. What may take some adjustment is the pill-like selfie camera. It isn’t massive and you’ll get used to it if you’re upgrading from a punch-hole cutout.

Intelligence Experience

Running the show for the HONOR X9c 5G are Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 and MagicOS 8.0 based on Android 14. Alongside the power-efficient processor, MagicOS provides an intelligence user experience with native features, including:

  • Magic Capsule: A notification center at the top of the screen that shows relevant information without being obstructive.
  • Magic Portal: An AI-powered feature that provides quick access to apps, such as Gmail and Google Image Search.
  • Parallel Space: A dedicated space outside the existing phone space that you can use to store data files securely and privately.

Watching your favorite content while doing other things? Enjoy hands-free multimedia experience with stereo speakers and up to 300% volume boost.

The HONOR X9c 5G can run games too! Check our gaming test below.

OIS AI Camera

Capture scenes and memorable experiences on the HONOR X9c 5G with the 108MP OIS AI camera. The main sensor also sports 3x lossless zoom and these:

  • f/1.75 aperture
  • 1/1.67” extra-large frame
  • 9-in-1 1.92µm pixel
  • 10x digital zoom
  • 4K video
  • Multiple capture modes like Highlights Capture, Moving Photo, Portrait, time-lapse, and slow-motion

For selfie shots and video calls, you have the 16MP front-facing with f/2.45 aperture. Love facial recognition? The front-facing camera is capable of 2D Face Recognition technology for biometric security.

Despite not being a camera-centric device, the smartphone has excellent processing capabilities for stills. Colors are on point, clouds are fully rendered, bright effects are displayed naturally, and shadows are reproduced realistically.

The two images above captured the natural lighting of the sun. You can see that the god rays and lens flares are seamlessly rendered.

Details are remarkable in close-ups and interweaving subjects. Mishaps are negligible all things considered.

Strong lights and shadows are close to what your eyes can see and no extra processing is made to avoid unrealistic yields. So, if you like posting camera captures online, the HONOR X9c 5G can deliver.

For video recording, check out the clip below.

The HONOR X9c 5G and its built-in HONOR AI supports Google Cloud AI.

Ultra Battery Life

To deliver all-day entertainment and productivity, the HONOR X9c 5G is equipped with a tanky 6600mAh silicon-carbon battery. In case you need to top-up that tank, refill the juice quickly with the 66W rapid charging rate.

On top of the ultra-large battery and super-fast charging speed, the battery includes an armor-level protective coating and exclusive power features, including:

  • AI power saving mode
  • One-click turbo mode charging
  • AI safe charging with battery monitor

DXOMARK rated the HONOR X9c 5G with Gold in battery performance after it scored 164 points, propelling it to first place globally. The device’s battery can last up to three days and 17 hours and charging it from zero to 100% will only take one hour and 10 minutes.

From zero to 80%? Just 42 minutes. Really out of time to charge up? A five-minute charging will provide up to six hours and 58 minutes of extra autonomy on the HONOR X7c 5G!

Triple Resistance

From exceptional display to intelligent user experience, the HONOR X9c 5G is already a reliable digital companion. However, its true potential lies in its durability that defines its longevity for years.

The HONOR X9c 5G has an #AllAngleTripleDefense, keeping away hazards from every direction. This defense system consists of:

  1. HONOR Ultra-Bounce Anti-Drop Technology 2.0: A new benchmark for drop resistance with the industry-leading toughness of up to two meters. The HONOR X9c 5G tops SGS Comprehensive Reliability.
  2. Three-Layer Water Resistance: The handset has IP65M with a 360-degree water resistance. Plus, it comes with wet-hand and greasy touch resistance, letting the device work normally under wet conditions.
  3. Heat Resistance: With the unrelenting global warming, everyone will need a heat-resistant smartphone soon. The HONOR X9c 5G can withstand and operate normally under extreme temperatures of as low as -30°C and as high as 55°C.

Additionally, the HONOR X9c 5G is scratch-resistant and is tested to withstand up to 3,000 cycles of steel wool friction.

The video clip below shows the most common reason for accidental drops: when pulling out your phone from your pocket.

Takeaway

The HONOR X9c 5G is a solid offer that balances three of the biggest user demands: performance, battery life, and durability. On top of these, the smartphone delivers great photographic stills even under bright lights, perfect for capturing scenes and moments during outdoor adventures.

You no longer have to worry about the elements in the wild because the all-angle defense protects the HONOR X9c 5G. Dust, debris, water jets, and extreme temperatures won’t cripple it down. It also resists drops and scratches, ensuring worry-free experience.

Enjoy the outdoors and start an active lifestyle glamorously with #TheToughestPhone – the HONOR X9c 5G! 

Price and Availability

The HONOR X9c 5G is available in three colorways: Titanium Black, Titanium Purple, and the hero color, Jade Cyan. You can buy the super durable HONOR X9c 5G with 24GB (12 + 12GB) + 256GB storage via HONOR’s official website and at these flagship stores:

Priced at only PHP 16,999, HONOR X9c 5G pre-order starts from January 10 to 24. Pre-ordering the device comes with a FREE HONOR Gift Box and a chance to win a BRAND-NEW ROLEX DATEJUST Watch (worth PHP 600,000). 

Quick Specs

DisplayAMOLED
6.78 inches
19.85:9 aspect ratio
1.07 billion colors
2700 x 1224 pixels
120Hz refresh rate
ProcessorQualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 CPU
Octa-core
4xA78 2.2GHz + 4xA55 1.8GHz
Adreno A710 GPU
SystemAndroid 14
MagicOS 8.0
Memory24GB (12GB+12GB) + 256GB
Rear Camera108MP main, f/1.75 OIS
5MP wide, f/2.2
10x digital zoom
4K video
Front Camera16MP, f/2.45
1080p video
2D Face Recognition
Battery (Silicon-Carbon)6600mAh typical capacity
66W wired charging
Cellular Network5G (NR)
4G (LTE FDD/FDD)
3G (WCDMA)
2G (GSM)Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Connectivity and LocationWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac
2.4 GHz + 5 GHz
Bluetooth 5.1
GPS/AGPS/GLONASS/BeiDou/Galileo
SensorFingerprint Sensor, Gravity, Gyroscope, Compass, NFC, Ambient Light, Proximity

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