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Honor 9X
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Honor 9X

Released: 2019, October 28Price: About 240 EURStatus: Available. Released 2019, November 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
CPUOcta-core (4x2.2 GHz Cortex-A73 & 4x1.7 GHz Cortex-A53)
GPUMali-G51 MP4
NFCNo
SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
USBUSB Type-C 2.0
Size6.59 inches, 106.6 cm, 2, (~84.3% screen-to-body ratio)
TypeIPS LCD
WLANWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
BrandHonor
BuildGlass front, glass back, aluminum frame
ModelHonor 9X
PriceAbout 240 EUR
RadioFM radio
SpeedHSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (2CA) Cat6 400/50 Mbps
Video1080p@60fps
CameraPhoto, /, Video
ColorsMidnight Black, Sapphire Blue
ModelsSTK-LX1
SingleMotorized pop-up 16 MP, f/2.2, 26mm (wide), 1/3.06", 1.0µm
StatusAvailable. Released 2019, November 14
Triple48 MP, f/1.8, 27mm (wide), 1/2.0", 0.8µm, PDAF, 8 MP, f/2.4, 13mm (ultrawide), 2 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
Weight196.8 g (6.95 oz)
ChipsetKirin 710F (12 nm)
DisplayContrast ratio: 1285:1 (nominal)
SensorsFingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
2G bandsGSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G bandsHSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100
4G bands1, 3, 7, 8, 20, 38, 40, 41
Charging10W wired
FeaturesLED flash, HDR, panorama
Internal64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM
Released2019, October 28
Announced2019, October 28
Bluetooth4.2, A2DP, LE
Card slotmicroSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
3.5mm jackYes
Dimensions163.5 x 77.3 x 8.8 mm (6.44 x 3.04 x 0.35 in)
Resolution1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~391 ppi density)
TechnologyGSM / HSPA / LTE
LoudspeakerVoice 65dB / Noise 71dB / Ring 81dB
PerformanceAnTuTu: 140362 (v7), 187528 (v8), GeekBench: 5345 (v4.4), GFXBench: 6.5fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)
PositioningGPS, GLONASS, BDS
Audio qualityNoise -94.3dB / Crosstalk -69.8dB
Battery (old)Endurance rating 99h

Honor 9X Overview

About Honor 9X Honor 9X is another flagship from Honor's popular line of first class Android phones, released in the 2019. Honor 9X has a wide variety of great specifications such as 64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB 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 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?

The Honor 9X 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 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 void warranty?

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

What Android version does Honor 9X run?

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