Honor X9 4G Review: specs and features, camera quality test, gaming benchmark, user opinions and photos

Honor X9 4G - deterioration plus improvement

5G smartphones are becoming more popular and relevant every day, because the new network standard potentially expands the functionality of these devices. However, 5G processors are not the most affordable thing, so the release of simplified 4G versions of successful phones is no longer a rarity. But the hero of today's review is noticeably different from most of the cut-down classmates.

New 99% adopted the design of a more expensive predecessor. The body shape, colors, narrow bezels of the screen with a 16-megapixel front-facing selfie camera built into it - all this is transferred without any intervention. But the round lens of four cameras has acquired an additional module. Surprisingly, the cheapening of the phablet did not affect the quality of the 6.81-inch IPS display . With a resolution of 2388 x 1080 pixels and a 120 Hz refresh rate, we get an image that is amazing in clarity and smoothness, losing to that of the flagships only in brightness. As for the minuses of the exterior, they include only easily soiled plastic, which is also easy to scratch.

There was a noticeable downgrade in performance. The Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 CPU, even with 6GB of RAM and the Adreno 610 video adapter, is not replete with excess power, so applications do not always start instantly, and games like Genshin Impact can only be dreamed of. On the other hand, fans of increased autonomy will appreciate the energy efficiency of the processor. This fact, combined with a battery capacity of 4800mAh , indicates a couple of days of work with a mobile assistant without recharging. Also, do not criticize 128GB of ROM , expandable with MicroSD cards .

Photo opportunities have not become worse, but even tightened up. 64-, 8- and 2-megapixel cameras more often retain the detail of the frame when shooting at night, there is also a reduced number of noise, more rare blurs. Music lovers will not be pleased with the gadget, because it has neither stereo sound nor an audio jack. But the developer did not save on NFC contactless payments and a side fingerprint sensor. As a result, the device turned out to be quite balanced and competitive. Its purchase will definitely not be superfluous for any user, with the exception of fans of resource-intensive Android games.