The Evolution of Durability: How HONOR X9c Continues A Legacy Of Unmatched Durability

The HONOR X Series consistently proves its strength with its durable design, precise engineering, and a strong focus on providing the best hardware and software together. Across its entire portfolio of products, HONOR is dedicated to pushing the boundaries of smartphone technology, with each product continuing a long legacy of innovation set by its predecessor. Backed by years of research, 600+ quality standards, 400+ product tests, 20 Compliance Tests and 190+ Reliability Tests, the HONOR X Series stands out as a prime example of HONOR’s desire to deliver the very best to its consumers by bringing future-ready devices to the market at attractive price points.  

HONOR’s latest reveal is the HONOR X9c, a truly rugged addition to the HONOR X Series. This latest model not only continues to carry forward the durability features previously introduced into the series, but also brings incredible new AI-powered features that make life easier by addressing users' pain points. 

The HONOR X Series has long been a pillar of innovation, starting with the HONOR X9a with the strongest smartphone display, followed by the Unbreakable Smartphone HONOR X9b and its outstanding 360-degree drop resistance, and now the HONOR X9c with its drop, water, and heat resistance.

A Resilient Display To Withstand Everyday Challenges

The HONOR X9a introduced the world to the most durable display ever seen on a smartphone, thanks to HONOR’s continued research and innovation to produce a smartphone capable of withstanding not only daily wear and tear, but also accidental bumps and drops. 

Building upon that success and industry-first approach, the HONOR X9c is equipped with the latest generation of the HONOR Drop-Resistant Design. While the HONOR X9a could withstand drops onto hard surfaces from a height of 1m, the HONOR X9c offers impressive resistance to drops from up to 2m in height. The scratch-resistant glass along with the resistance shield on the back of the device ensures that the device is intact and operational even after accidental falls onto surfaces such as Engineered to withstand the rigors of everyday life, this smartphone can withstand hard surfaces like marble, cobblestone, asphalt, tactile paving stone, and bluestone, ensuring it remains fully functional no matter the challenge.

To provide even more protection from accidental drops, the unique bézier curve design on the HONOR X9c safeguards from impact in any direction. Compared to its predecessor, the HONOR X9c showcases an impressive 166% enhancement in comprehensive reliability, ensuring that it can withstand the rigors and challenges of daily life while always remaining intact and fully functional.

Precision Engineering for All-over Durability 

To give better protection and reduce damage from accidental drops, HONOR improved material design in the HONOR X9b by adding tiny holes to its materials. These tiny holes work like an airbag to help prevent cracked screens and damage. This is a great example of HONOR's engineering and innovation, giving amazing protection to all six sides and four corners of the phone, making it a top choice for durability.

Expanding on this all-over protection, the HONOR X9c comes with an industry-first Cushioning Airbag Protective Case, which incorporates the second generation of cushioning structure first introduced with the HONOR X9b. By incorporating micro-level gaps in the case, it can deform upon impact and absorb much of the shock without damaging the phone. The HONOR X9c also features the first ever Fully Wrapped Curved Screen Protection Layer, which ensures that no matter how many times the phone is dropped, the screen is kept free from scratches and impacts. This commitment to durability and user safety has earned the HONOR X9c a Five-Star comprehensive reliability certification  from Switzerland’s SGS, further confirming HONOR’s continued dedication to quality and durability in every device segment.

Unmatched Protection From Water and the Elements

Aside from drop resistance features and display durability, one of the most common problems facing smartphone users is protection from water and other liquids. There are countless scenarios where a user’s smartphone is accidentally dropped in water or splashed upon, leaving it faulty or inoperable. These kind of issues are often hard to repair, leaving users disconnected from their smartphones for unknown lengths of time. 

To best protect against water exposure, the HONOR X9c is equipped with an innovative three-layer water resistant structure that ensures safety from accidental water exposure. The first layer tackles exposed components that are often the first to be affected by water exposure. The second layer provides water resistant sealing for sensitive internal components in order to keep the phone operational under any conditions, while a third layer protects the core components of the device. 

These layers work together to provide outstanding protection against water and dust, further supported by an IP65M rating. Even after extensive testing in 25cm of water for up to 5 mins, the HONOR X9c stayed fully functional, giving users peace of mind if their device accidentally gets wet. Remarkably, the HONOR X9c can also be used with wet or greasy hands without losing its water resistance capabilities.

In addition, HONOR X9c is built to withstand a variety of environments, demonstrating impressive durability and performance. When transitioning from cold outdoor winter conditions to a heated indoor space, the device maintains its charging speed and overall battery performance. Additionally, it performs reliably during audio calls and while streaming videos in temperatures ranging from -30°C to 55°C. These features highlight the robust design of the HONOR X9c, making it a rugged choice for users in extreme weather conditions.

A Revolutionary New User Experience with HONOR’s AI Features

The HONOR X9c brings with it a host of incredible AI features that are a result of years of testing and research by HONOR. Starting with photography, the HONOR AI Motion Sensing feature allows you to capture the best photograph every time and with extreme precision. Powered by an advanced capture algorithm trained on a large database of images, the HONOR X9c can easily detect any scene being captured and make the correct adjustments for the perfect photo. 

The AI Eraser function also allows users to easily edit photographs to remove unwanted background distractions, ensuring that their most cherished memories are always captured flawlessly.

Powered by the latest MagicOS 8.0 based on Android 14, the HONOR X9c offers users various intelligent features to streamline their daily activities, ensuring that every task is completed swiftly and with ease. Magic Capsule makes it easy for users to interact with notifications without being distracted, allowing them to focus on whatever task they are working on. Magic Portal offers intuitive suggestions across a variety of apps, and can easily suggest directions, share media, and even help users search for items while shopping. Finally, Parallel Space puts the power of two phones into one device by offering a seamless separation between work and personal data. 

By keeping each of these in separate storage areas, users no longer need to carry two smartphones to accommodate work and personal tasks, further enhancing the productivity and flexibility of the HONOR X9c. With exceptional durability, the HONOR X9c continues the renowned legacy that the HONOR X Series has become known for. Further innovating on technologies introduced by previous models, the HONOR X9c stands as an example of what a smartphone should be – robust, durable, and above all intuitive to use. 

Color, Price and Availability 

The HONOR X9c is available for purchase in four captivating colors - Titanium Purple, Titanium Black, Sunrise Orange, and Jade Cyan. Consumers can purchase HONOR X9c via HONOR Online Store, HONOR Experience Store, Jarir Bookstore, Extra, STC, Amazon, Lulu, Noon and other retail shops at a price of SAR 1399, and they will get free gifts worth SAR 298 including 12-Month Damage Protection and 12-Month Battery Capacity Care Guarantee

About HONOR      

HONOR is a leading global provider of smart devices. It is dedicated to becoming a global iconic technology brand and creating a new intelligent world for everyone through its powerful products and services. With an unwavering focus on R&D, it is committed to developing technology that empowers people around the globe to go beyond, giving them the freedom to achieve and do more. Offering a range of high-quality smartphones, tablets, laptops and wearables to suit every budget, HONOR’s portfolio of innovative, premium and reliable products enables people to become a better version of themselves.