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Honor 9X Lite
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Honor 9X Lite

Released: 2020, April 17Price: About 220 EURStatus: Available. Released 2020, May 14

Root Support Available

Bootloader unlock, Magisk root, recovery notes, and expert support are available for this device family.

Full Specifications

OSAndroid 9.0 (Pie), EMUI 9.1, Google Play Services
CPUOcta-core (4x2.2 GHz Cortex-A73 & 4x1.7 GHz Cortex-A53)
GPUMali-G51 MP4
NFCYes (market/region dependent)
SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
USBmicroUSB 2.0
Dual48 MP, f/1.8, (wide), 1/2.0", 0.8µm, PDAF, 2 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
Size6.5 inches, 103.2 cm, 2, (~84.0% screen-to-body ratio)
TypeIPS LCD
WLANWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
BrandHonor
ModelHonor 9X Lite
PriceAbout 220 EUR
RadioFM radio
SpeedHSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (2CA) Cat6 300/50 Mbps
Video1080p@30fps
ColorsEmerald Green, Midnight Black
ModelsJSN-L21, JSN-L22, JSN-L23
Single8 MP, f/2.0, (wide)
StatusAvailable. Released 2020, May 14
Weight188 g (6.63 oz)
ChipsetKirin 710F (12 nm)
SensorsFingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass
2G bandsGSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G bandsHSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100
4G bands1, 3, 7, 8, 20
Charging10W wired
FeaturesLED flash, HDR, panorama
Internal128GB 4GB RAM
Released2020, April 17
Announced2020, April 17
Bluetooth4.2, A2DP, LE
Card slotmicroSDXC (dedicated slot)
3.5mm jackYes
Dimensions160.4 x 76.6 x 7.8 mm (6.31 x 3.02 x 0.31 in)
Resolution1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~397 ppi density)
TechnologyGSM / HSPA / LTE
LoudspeakerYes
PositioningGPS, GLONASS, BDS

Honor 9X Lite Overview

About Honor 9X Lite Honor 9X Lite is another flagship from Honor's popular line of first class Android phones, released in the 2020. Honor 9X Lite has a wide variety of great specifications such as 128GB 4GB RAM with Kirin 710F (12 nm) , as well as ultrasonic fingerprint sensor. The thing that makes this decent smartphone special is its sleek design and an amazing all-screen design with no notches at all.

Rooting Information

Honor 9X Lite can generally be rooted with a bootloader unlock and Magisk patched boot image workflow. Always match firmware build numbers before flashing.

Bootloader Information

Most Android rooting methods begin with bootloader unlock. Unlocking may wipe data, affect warranty, and disable some security features.

Recovery Information

Custom recovery support depends on chipset, kernel source availability, and community builds. Fastboot-based Magisk installation can work even when TWRP is unavailable.

FAQ

Can I root the Honor 9X Lite?

The Honor 9X Lite supports rooting through Magisk. You'll need to unlock the bootloader first, then flash a patched boot image. Check the rooting status card on this page for availability.

Does Honor 9X Lite support custom recovery (TWRP)?

Many Honor devices support TWRP. Check our device page for recovery compatibility. If TWRP isn't available, you can still use Magisk through fastboot method.

Will rooting Honor 9X Lite void warranty?

Yes, rooting the Honor 9X Lite will void the manufacturer warranty. However, you can unroot using the stock firmware to potentially restore warranty coverage.

What Android version does Honor 9X Lite run?

Check the specifications section above for the current OS version and upgrade history of your Honor 9X Lite.