I am back with a Frequently Asked Question (FAQ) of HONOR X9b. I've tried to cover most of your queries, if anything else is left, please don't hesitate to ask me in the comment section. I've categorized the questions into different related sections to make it easier for you to get them. Let's Dive!
Q1) Does my area have a HONOR service center?Service
A1) Honor Tech has 400 service centers across India till now. Click here to find your nearest one.
Q2) What warranty coverage does this smartphone come with?
A2) 1 year and 6 months including 6 months extended protection plan warranty.
Q3) Should we need to enroll in the HONOR protection plan after purchase?
A3) No, Upon purchasing the device, it will get auto-activated according to your bill date. You only need to call customer support for the claim.
Q4) How do we contact customer support?
A4) You can call at 1800-309-8970, WhatsApp at 99904-66166, or Mail them at customercare@honortech.com / feedback@honortech.com
Q5) How is the call quality and network reception of the device?Connectivity
A5) It's amazing! Faced no issues with call quality and both 4G and 5G network is stable. Click here for more info via In-depth review
Q6) Does HONOR X9b support VoNR, VoLTE, and VoWiFi??
A6) Yes; it does support VoNR for calling over 5G, VoLTE for calling over 4G, and VoWiFi for calling over wifi.
Q7) Is the operator video calling feature available?
A7) Yes, Available
Q8) Does HONOR X9b have dual SIM support and can we use 5G on both SIM cards simultaneously?
A8) Yes, it supports dual nano-SIM and you can use 5G on both SIM cards simultaneously.
Q9) Does HONOR X9b support eSIM?
A9) No, it doesn't
Q10) What are the supported 5G Bands?
A10)5G (NR) :N1/N3/N7/N8/N20/N28/N38/N40/N41/N77/N78
Q11) What are the supported 2G, 3G, and 4G Bands?
A11) 2G (GSM): B2/3/5/8 ; 2G (WCDMA): B5/B8/B1/B2
TDD LTE (4G): B38/40/41
FDD LTE (4G): B1/B2/B3/B4/B5/B7/B8/B20/B28/B32
Q12) Which dialer and messaging app is available for calling and messages respectively?
A12) It comes with a pre-installed HONOR Dialer and Google massage but you can change the dialer to Google, if you want.
Q13) Is the call recording feature available on HONOR X9b?
A13) No, Not yet
Q14) What are the supported Wi-Fi frequency bands and the Bluetooth version?
A14) Wi-Fi Frequency 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz and have Bluetooth version 5.1
Q15) Does HONOR X9b support NFC?
A15) Yes, it does support NFC
Q16) Does it support Tap & Pay contactless payment?
A16) Yes, it does
Q17) What are the SAR values of X9b?
A17) Head: 1.00 W/kg, Body: 0.83 W/kg (Distance: 15 mm)
Q18) Does it support OTG?
A18) Yes
Q19) What's the Display size, type, resolution, and refresh rate of HONOR X9b?Display and Build
A19) 6.78 inches, 10-bit Curved AMOLED, 1.5K (1200*2652) resolution, and 120Hz display.
Q20) What is the ppi and screen-to-body ratio?
A20) 429ppi and 92.8% Screen-to-body ratio.
Q21) What's the peak brightness of X9b's display?
A21) 1200 nits
Q22) Does it have an In-display fingerprint sensor?
A22) Yes
Q23) Which display protection does X9b have?
A23) The device has India's First Ultra-Bounce Anti-Drop display that is stronger than any gorilla glass. Click here to learn more
Q24) What are the eye protection features this display has?
A24) It has the hardware-level low blue light display + 1920Hz High-frequency PWM Dimming + Dynamic Dimming + Circadian Night Display, and more. Click here to learn more
Q25) What are the dimensions, Weight, and Thickness of X9b?
A25) 16.4 x 7.6 cm; 185g and 7.98 mm thickness
Q26) Is HONOR X9b waterproof?
A26) Not completely waterproof but have IP53 certification.
Q27) Does the display support Dolby Vision and HDR?
A27) No, it doesn't
Q28) How does the display feel in real life?
A28) The display quality feels super impressive and is sharp and clear. Click here for more details
Q29) What are the rear camera details?Camera
A29) 108MP Main Camera (F1.75) + 5MP Ultra Wide & Depth Camera(F2.2) + 2MP Macro Camera(f2.4)
Q30) What are the front camera details?
A30) 16MP (F2.45); Video recording up to 1080p 30fps
Q31) Does the main camera support 4K video recording?
A31) Yes, you can record up to 4K 30fps and 1080p 60fps
Q32) What's the real-life camera performance?
A32) The camera performance is good. Click here to evaluate yourself.
Q33) What's the battery capacity, type, and charger wattage support?Battery
A33) 5800 mAh, Lithium Polymer Battery, and support up to 35w wired charging.
Q34) Can we get a charging adapter inside the box?
A34) No, the adapter is not inside the box but you will get it for free in a bundle offer till stock lasts.
Q35) How much time does a complete charge with the bundled 30W adapter take?
A35) 40% charge in 30 minutes and 100% charge in 1 hour 30 minutes
Q36) What's the screen on time (SOT) of the battery?
A36) It depends upon usage. Click here to know more about the real-life battery performance in detail.
Q37) Which processor powers the HONOR X9b, what is its semiconductor size, GPU, and what's the architecture?Performance
A37) Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1, 4nm semiconductor, Adreno A710 GPU, and 4 × Cortex A78 @ 2.2 GHz and 4 × Cortex A55 @ 1.8 GHz architecture.
Q38) What's the AnTuTu and Geekbench score?
A38) AnTuTu- 534238; Geekbench- 945 single-core and 2737 multi-core in my testing.
Q39) What are the available RAM and Storage variants?
A39) Only one 8 GB + 256 GB variant
Q40) What's the RAM and Storage type?
A40) LPDDR4X RAM and UFS 3.1 Storage
Q41) Which UI and Android version does HONOR X9b have?Software and User Experience
A41) Out of the box, the device has MagicOS 7.2 based on Android 13
Q42) Does it support Google service?
A42) Yes, it does
Q43) What's the Software update policy?
A43) 2 Years of Android and 3 Years of Security updates
Q44) What's the frequency of security updates?
A44) You will get Quarterly security updates, which means once every 3 months.
Q45) Does HONOR X9b receive the MagicOS 8 update?
A45) Yes, It Does
Q46) Does HONOR X9b have ads or advertisements in the UI?
A46) No, HONOR software is completely ad-free. You will not get even a single ad.
Q47) Does X9b have an app drawer?
A47) Yes
Q48) Does this device have an enlarged folder feature?
A48) Yes
Q49) Does it support the ICICI iMobile app?
A49) Yes, it does
Q50) Is dual app support available?
A50) Yes, available
Q51) How many speakers does HONOR X9b have?Audio
A51) Single bottom-firing speaker
Q52) Does it support Dolby Atmos?
A52) No
Q53) Is any audio enhancement feature available?
A53) Yes, it has some enhancement features powered by "histen".
Q54) Which Audio Codecs does this device support?
A54) .mp3, .mid, .amr, .awb, .3gp, .mp4, .m4a, .aac, .wav, .ogg, .flac, .mkv
Q55) Does it have a 3.5mm Audio Jack?
A55) No
Q56) Does the box include a type-c to 3.5mm dongle?
A56) Yes
Q57) Are any earphones available inside the box of X9b?
A57) Yes, earphones are available
Q58) Does HONOR X9b have a dual mic setup?
A58) Yes, has both primary and secondary noise-cancellation microphones.
Q59) What sensors are present in the HONOR X9b?A few Other Important Questions
A59) Gravity Sensor, Gyroscope, Compass, Ambient Light Sensor
Q60) What is the Widevine Certification level for this device?
A60) Widevine L1
Q61) Does X9b have an App Lock?
A61) Yes
Q62) Is there any MicroSD card slot?
A62) No
Q63) Does HONOR X9b have a Proximity Sensor?
A63) No, it doesn't have a Proximity Sensor
Q64) What's the USB version?
A64) USB 2.0
Q65) Where to purchase HONOR X9b in India?
A65) You can grab this on Amazon and the ExploreHONOR website.
Q66) What's the real-life experience with HONOR X9b? How it is performing in actual use cases?
A66) HONOR X9b In-depth Review - Let's Dive Into Real-Life Analysis - In-Depth review of the whole device
That's all for today from my side. I hope you liked this FAQ thread. Don't forget to share your feedback or anything you want in the comment section. Also, if you have any queries/questions, please don't hesitate to ask in the comment section below, the comment section is all yours. We will meet again in the next thread soon, till then take care of yourself and you're loved ones.
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