Honor X9c 5G Phone With 6,600mAh Battery Launched In India: Price, Specs
Honor X9c is launching in India this week priced at Rs 21,999 which gets you a fast-charging battery, AI features and more.
Honor has introduced its new X9c smartphone in the Indian market this week, bringing another option for the buyers if you want to get a mid-range device. It features a curved display, powered by a Snapdragon chipset and comes with its MagicOS version based on Android 15 out of the box. The phone gets IP rating and a unique water-resistant build quality and offers a light body.
Honor X9c has launched in India priced at Rs 21,999 for the single 8GB + 256GB variant. Honor will start selling the phone from July 12 onwards in the country.
Honor X9c Specifications
The Honor X9c sports a 6.78-inch 1.5K AMOLED curved display with 120Hz refresh rate and other safety features to protect the eyes. The device is powered by the Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 chipset with 8GB RAM and 256GB storage.
It runs on the MagicOS 9.0 version based on Android 15 and comes with the promise of multiple OS upgrades. Honor is offering AI features like Erase, Motion Sensing and Magic Capsule.
For imaging, the X9c has a dual rear camera setup that includes a 108MP primary sensor with OIS and a 5MP ultra-wide lens. The front of the phone gets a 16MP shooter for selfies and video calls. The phone packs a 6,600mAh battery with the help of the silicone carbon tech which allows the unit to get 66W wired fast charging speed.
Honor has made some tall claims about the durability of the device. The brand says the phone can operate in extreme temperatures and promises better strength to handle accidental drops without major damages. Honor X9c made its debut back in 2024 and is finally coming to the Indian market and competing against brands like Nothing, Realme, Redmi Note and more.
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July 07, 2025, 15:26 IST
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