HONOR 9X upgrade with 8GB RAM announced!

In China, HONOR released an upgraded version of the HONOR 9X. Originally, it has 4GB or 6GB RAM, but now it has up to 8GB RAM.

8GB RAM edition

8GB RAM edition

The extra 8GB RAM should allow the phone to have a smoother-than-ever performance and be better for gaming. HONOR paired it with 128GB storage as well.

The rest should be similar to the current HONOR 9X. It is a phone with a 6.59-inch FHD+ display with 16MP pop-up cam, 7nm 2.27GHz 64-bit Kirin 810 octa-core processor, 4,000mAh battery with USB-C charging, 48MP f/1.8 + 2MP dual-cam, 4G LTE, and dual SIM slots.

HONOR 9X Specs

Display: 6.59-inch 2.5D curved IPS screen w/ FHD+ 2340 x 1080 resolution at 403 ppi

CPU: 2.27GHz 64-bit Kirin 810 octa-core processor

GPU: Mali-G52 MP6 GPU

RAM: 4GB/6GB/8GB

ROM: 64GB/128GB expandable via microSD card slot up to 512GB

Back Camera: 48MP f/1.8 + 2MP f/2.4 depth w/ LED flash

Selfie Camera: 16MP f/2.2

Battery: 4,000mAh

OS: Android 9.0 Pie w/ EMUI 9.1

Connectivity: WiFi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac (2.4/5GHz), 4G LTE, Bluetooth 5.0 LE, OTG, GPS, dual SIM (hybrid)

Sensors: Accelerometer, light, orientation, proximity, gyroscope, sound, magnetic, pressure

Others: Fingerprint sensor, USB-C, Colors: midnight black, blue, red

Dimensions: 163.1 x 77.2 x 8.8 mm

Weight: 206 g

Price: TBC

The 8GB/128GB version is available in black and blue colorways. It is priced at CNY 2,099 (around PHP 15K) in China.

HONOR Philippines has yet to announce if it will be available here or not.