UAE Price
AED 900
India Price
₹16,999
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Smartphone · Honor · 2024
The Honor X9c Smart 256GB is Honor's 2024 smartphone featuring a 6.8 inches, 111.3 cm2 (~88.4% screen-to-body ratio) display, the Mediatek Dimensity 7025 Ultra (6 nm) chipset. It comes with a 5800 mAh battery. At AED 900 in the UAE and ₹16,999 in India, it sits firmly in the budget tier.
The Honor X9c Smart 256GB excels with its 5800 mAh battery delivering multi-day endurance and 35W wired charging that refills 70% in under 45 minutes, plus NFC for contactless payments in UAE and India. Its 6.8-inch 1080 x 2412 display offers sharp 389 ppi clarity, ideal for extended video streaming. This phone targets budget-conscious buyers who prioritize battery life and 5G connectivity over flagship cameras—those who stream daily, commute long hours, or need reliable backup phones. Its weakness is thermal throttling under sustained gaming: the Cortex-A78 cores slow after 15 minutes of intensive use, limiting prolonged performance. In UAE at AED 900, it’s competitive because no other 5G phone under AED 1000 offers NFC and 5800 mAh. In India at ₹16999, it’s overpriced—real competitors like the Redmi Note 13 Pro+ offer better cameras and faster charging at similar cost. Choose only if battery and NFC are non-negotiable.
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| Loudspeaker | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No |
| Type | Li-Po 5800 mAh |
| Charging | 35W wired 5W reverse wired |
| Battery Capacity | 5800 mAh |
| Dual | 108 MP, f/1.8, (wide), 1/1.67", PDAF 5 MP, f/2.2, (ultrawide) |
| 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 | 5.3, A2DP, LE, aptX HD |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS |
| NFC | Yes (market/region dependent) |
| Radio | No |
| USB | USB Type-C 2.0, OTG |
| Dimensions | 166 x 75.8 x 7.9 mm (6.54 x 2.98 x 0.31 in) |
| Weight | 193 g (6.81 oz) |
| SIM | Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM |
| Type | TFT LCD, 120Hz, 850 (HBM) |
| Size | 6.8 inches, 111.3 cm2 (~88.4% screen-to-body ratio) |
| Resolution | 1080 x 2412 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~389 ppi density) |
| Card slot | No |
| Internal | 256 |
| Sensors | Fingerprint (side-mounted, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity (ultrasound), compass |
| Colors | Ocean Cyan, Moonlight White |
| Announced | 2024, December 02 |
| Status | Available. Released 2024, December 08 |
| OS | Android 14, Magic OS 8 |
| Chipset | Mediatek Dimensity 7025 Ultra (6 nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core (2x2.5 GHz Cortex-A78 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55) |
| GPU | IMG BXM-8-256 |
Specs sourced from official manufacturer website and GSMArena.
Common questions about the X9c Smart.
Yes, it remains a solid value choice in 2026 due to its ample 256GB storage and reliable performance for daily tasks. Its price point ensures long-term affordability without needing frequent upgrades.
The Honor X9c Smart 256GB is priced at AED 900 in the UAE. It is widely available through major retailers and online platforms across the country.
The Honor X9c Smart 256GB is priced at ₹16999 in India. It is readily available on major e-commerce sites and authorized retail stores nationwide.
The camera delivers clear daytime photos with good color accuracy and decent detail for its class. Low-light performance is adequate for casual use but lacks advanced processing.
The battery lasts a full day with moderate to heavy usage, including browsing, social media, and video streaming. It supports efficient power management to extend usage between charges.
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