UAE Price
AED 800
India Price
₹30,999
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Smartphone · Honor · 2023
The Honor X9a 256GB is Honor's 2023 smartphone featuring a 6.67 inches, 107.4 cm2 (~89.9% screen-to-body ratio) display, the Qualcomm SM6375 Snapdragon 695 5G (6 nm) chipset. It comes with a 5100 mAh battery. At AED 800 in the UAE and ₹30,999 in India, it sits firmly in the budget tier.
The Honor X9a 256GB excels with its 120Hz AMOLED display delivering smooth motion and 800 nits peak brightness for outdoor clarity, paired with a 5100mAh battery sustaining full-day use and 40W wired charging replenishing 70% in under 40 minutes. NFC and 5G SA/NSA support make it future-ready for urban connectivity. It’s built for commuters in Dubai and Delhi who need all-day endurance, reliable 5G, and a vibrant screen for streaming without premium pricing. Its weakness? The 16MP main camera lacks OIS and struggles in low light, producing noisy images after dusk. In UAE at AED 800, it’s competitive because no other 120Hz AMOLED 5G phone under AED 900 offers 40W charging and NFC. In India at ₹30,999, it’s overpriced—competing phones like the Poco X5 Pro offer better cameras and similar specs for ₹2,000 less. Choose it only if display and battery are your top priorities over camera performance.
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| Loudspeaker | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No |
| Type | Li-Po 5100 mAh |
| Charging | 40W wired |
| Battery Capacity | 5100 mAh |
| Dual | 64 MP, f/1.8, (wide), PDAF 5 MP, f/2.2, (ultrawide) 2 MP (macro) |
| Features | LED flash, panorama, HDR |
| Video | 1080p@30fps |
| Single | 16 MP, f/2.5, (wide) |
| Video | 1080p@30fps |
| Technology | GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G |
| 2G bands | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 |
| 3G bands | HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100 |
| 4G bands | LTE |
| 5G bands | SA/NSA |
| Speed | HSPA, LTE, 5G |
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Bluetooth | 5.1, A2DP, LE, aptX HD |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS |
| NFC | Yes |
| Infrared port | Yes |
| Radio | No |
| USB | USB Type-C 2.0, OTG |
| Dimensions | 161.6 x 73.9 x 7.9 mm (6.36 x 2.91 x 0.31 in) |
| Weight | 175 g (6.17 oz) |
| SIM | Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM |
| Type | AMOLED, 1B colors, 120Hz, 800 nits (HBM) |
| Size | 6.67 inches, 107.4 cm2 (~89.9% screen-to-body ratio) |
| Resolution | 1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~395 ppi density) |
| Card slot | No |
| Internal | 256 |
| Sensors | Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass |
| Colors | Titanium Silver, Emerald Green, Midnight Black |
| Models | RMO-NX1 |
| Price | About 360 EUR |
| Announced | 2023, January 04 |
| Status | Available. Released 2023, January 06 |
| OS | Android 12, upgradable to Android 13, MagicOS 7 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm SM6375 Snapdragon 695 5G (6 nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core (2x2.2 GHz Kryo 660 Gold & 6x1.7 GHz Kryo 660 Silver) |
| GPU | Adreno 619 |
Specs sourced from official manufacturer website and GSMArena.
Common questions about the X9a.
It may still be worth buying in 2026 if you need a budget-friendly phone with solid everyday performance and don't require the latest features. Its 256GB storage and reliable build make it a practical choice for users prioritizing value over cutting-edge specs.
The Honor X9a 256GB is priced at AED 800 in the UAE. It is widely available through major retailers and online platforms across the country.
The Honor X9a 256GB is priced at ₹30999 in India. It can be purchased from authorized sellers and leading e-commerce sites nationwide.
The camera delivers decent daytime photos with good detail and color accuracy for its price range. Low-light performance is average, with noticeable noise but usable results in dim conditions.
The battery lasts a full day with moderate use, including browsing, social media, and calls. Heavy usage may require a midday charge, but it generally holds up well for a mid-range device.
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