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Honor 9X (2019) — Full Review for a Buyer

Review based on the verified research report of 2026-11-03 (workspace/research_notes/honor-9x-review-20261103-1336/report.md). The phone covered here is the 2019 Chinese model. It is discontinued, so in 2026 it is only found used or refurbished, and its software is old.

⚠️ Variant warning — read before comparing any listing

Many reviews and listings headed “Honor 9X” describe a different phone:

This review — China model (HLK-AL00 / HLK-TL00): HiSilicon Kirin 810 (7 nm), dual rear camera (48 MP + 2 MP depth), 206 g.
Global model (STK-LX1): older, slower Kirin 710F, triple camera (48 MP + 8 MP ultra-wide + 2 MP depth), 196.8 g.

If a listing does not say Kirin 810 / HLK-AL00 / HLK-TL00, it is probably not the phone in this review. Do not compare its reviews or prices with this model.

Summary

The Honor 9X (China) was a mid-range phone built around a large, notch-free 6.59-inch screen, a motorised pop-up selfie camera, a 48 MP main camera and a 4,000 mAh battery. It launched in China in July 2019. In plain terms: good value in 2019 for everyday use, media and decent daylight photos — but it is a 2019 4G phone with slow 10 W charging, no NFC and no 4K video. A buyer today should check the exact variant, the battery health, and whether the apps they need still run on it.

Full specifications — China model (Kirin 810)

Feature	Specification
Launch / status	Announced and released July 2019, China; discontinued
Models	HLK-AL00, HLK-TL00
Display	6.59-inch IPS LCD (LTPS), 1080 × 2340, 19.5:9, ~391 ppi, ~84.7% screen-to-body; no notch or hole-punch
Processor	HiSilicon Kirin 810 (7 nm), octa-core: 2 × 2.27 GHz Cortex-A76 + 6 × 1.88 GHz Cortex-A55; Mali-G52 MP6 GPU
RAM / storage	4 + 64 GB; 6 + 64 GB; 6 + 128 GB; 8 + 128 GB; microSDXC via shared SIM slot (expandable to 512 GB in launch coverage)
Rear cameras	Dual: 48 MP, f/1.8, wide, 1/2.0″, PDAF + 2 MP depth sensor; LED flash, HDR, panorama; video 1080p at 30 fps
Front camera	Motorised pop-up 16 MP, f/2.2, 26 mm; video 1080p at 60 fps (GSMArena)
Battery / charging	4,000 mAh, non-removable Li-Po; 10 W wired only — no fast charging
Software at launch	Android 9.0 (Pie) with EMUI 9.1; later slated for Android 10 via EMUI 10 / Magic UI 3.0
Connectivity	4G LTE only (no 5G); Wi-Fi a/b/g/n/ac dual-band + Wi-Fi Direct; Bluetooth 5.0; GPS, GLONASS, BDS; USB Type-C 2.0; 3.5 mm headphone jack; FM radio; NFC: No
Build / size / weight	163.1 × 77.2 × 8.8 mm; 206 g; glass-style back with an “X” pattern in launch coverage; side-mounted fingerprint sensor
Colours (China)	Magic Night Black, Charm Sea Blue, Charm Red, Icelandic White
SIM	Nano-SIM, with dual-SIM variants

Sources: GSMArena Honor 9X (China) specifications; XDA Developers and Droidholic launch coverage (see Sources below).

Launch prices (historical only — not a 2026 price)

China, July 2019: CNY 1,399 (4 + 64 GB), CNY 1,599 (6 + 64 GB), CNY 1,899 (6 + 128 GB). On sale in China from 30 July 2019.
UK global model (different variant, for context only): £249.99 SIM-free, from 13 November 2019.
India global model (different variant, for context only): ₹13,999 (4 + 128 GB) and ₹16,999 (6 GB), from 19 January 2020.

No reliable 2026 new price exists for the China Kirin 810 model — it is discontinued. Used/refurbished indications found in research (mostly for the global variant, varying by market and condition, and shown only as indications, not as a quote for this model): UK refurbished from £119 (lowest tracked £98 on 2026-03-21); India refurbished ₹6,949–7,699, shown as sold out; Philippines expected used/refurbished ₱9,990. GSMArena's undated “about 180 EUR” reference price must not be used as a 2026 price. VOLMEXA does not sell this phone and no VOLMEXA price is stated here.

Strengths

Big, uninterrupted screen — 6.59-inch Full HD+ with no notch or hole-punch, because the selfie camera pops up. GSMArena measured 464 nits brightness and 1285:1 contrast on the global model (same screen size/resolution).
Strong 2019 mid-range chip — the 7 nm Kirin 810 was a step up from the Kirin 710F; the related 9X Pro sharing the same chip scored 312,668 on AnTuTu v8 in GSMArena's tests.
Good battery life — 99-hour endurance rating in GSMArena's test of the global 9X (same battery size); the related 9X Pro scored 104 hours. Expect less on a used 2026 unit because of battery ageing.
Decent main camera in daylight — detailed, not oversaturated 48 MP photos, with AI scene mode and a Night mode that reduces noise. (Ultra-wide comments in global-variant reviews do not apply to this dual-camera China model.)
Practical 2019 extras — 3.5 mm headphone jack, USB-C, microSD expansion, side fingerprint sensor, FM radio.

Weaknesses

Slow charging — only 10 W wired: about 27% in 30 minutes with the supplied 5 V/2 A adapter (GSMArena).
No NFC, no 5G, no 4K video, no optical image stabilisation. Rear video tops out at 1080p at 30 fps.
No ultra-wide camera on this model — the second rear camera is only a depth helper; zoom is digital only (about 6×, described as poor).
Portrait and selfie limits — portrait edge detection can blur or clip edges; selfies are presentable rather than sharp, with an audible mechanical sound when the pop-up camera opens.
Single, quiet loudspeaker; heavy, glossy body — 206 g, fingerprint- and dust-attracting back.
Old software and age in 2026 — launched on Android 9, slated only for Android 10; battery wear, pop-up camera wear and app compatibility (some users report banking apps no longer supporting it) are real risks on a used unit.

Camera and battery performance

Camera: In good light the 48 MP f/1.8 main camera gives detailed, natural-looking photos fine for social media; close-ups are sharp, though some shots can look washed out or slightly oversaturated. AIS Super Night Mode improves sharpness, exposure and noise versus standard mode, but is not in the same class as the best mid-range night modes of the time and struggles in near-darkness. The 16 MP pop-up selfie camera is detailed and well-coloured in daylight, softer at night. Video is adequate for casual clips, not serious video.

Battery: In 2019 the 4,000 mAh battery comfortably lasted a full day in everyday use. The trade-off is charging speed: overnight or long charging sessions were the norm at 10 W.

Who it suits — and who it does not

Suits: someone who wants a large notch-free screen for video and browsing, likes the pop-up camera novelty, and is buying used on a tight budget and accepts 2019 performance and software; a light-to-moderate user who mainly calls, messages, browses, streams and takes daylight photos, and values battery life and a headphone jack over fast charging, 5G or contactless payments.

Suits less well: anyone who needs NFC payments, 5G, 4K video, an ultra-wide camera, fast charging, heavy gaming at high settings, or up-to-date Android and security updates; anyone buying sight-unseen without checking variant, battery health and app compatibility.

Used-buying checklist (check on the exact handset)

Variant: confirm Kirin 810 / HLK-AL00 / HLK-TL00 in Settings → About phone. Kirin 710F = global model, a different phone.
Battery: check battery health / how long a full charge actually lasts; expect less than the 2019 99-hour endurance figure.
Pop-up camera: open and close it several times; listen for grinding, check it retracts fully and the selfie image is not hazy.
Apps: install and open the apps you actually need (including any banking app) before paying — old Android may no longer be supported.
Google services: verify Google apps are present on that exact unit/ROM — the China model's services situation varies by unit and region.
Body and screen: check the glossy back, fingerprint sensor, USB-C port, headphone jack and speaker on the unit itself.
Price comparison: compare the used price with what newer budget phones offer before deciding — this is a 2019 handset, not a current mid-range choice.

Not to be confused with

Honor 9X Pro (2019): same Kirin 810, screen, battery and selfie camera, but adds an 8 MP ultra-wide camera, more memory (128 + 8 GB and 256 GB options), 202 g, from CNY 2,199 in China.
Honor X9 / X9 5G (2022): a different, later line — note the name order “X9”, not “9X”. Punch-hole camera (no pop-up), Snapdragon 695 5G, 4,800 mAh with 66 W charging, NFC and 5G.
Honor X9a / X9b / X9c / X9d: later X9-line successors marketed mainly on durability, with larger batteries and faster charging than the 2019 9X.

Quick check: “9X” = 2019, pop-up camera, 4,000 mAh, 10 W. “X9” = 2022+, punch-hole camera, 5G, 66 W or faster.

Verdict

The Honor 9X (China, Kirin 810) was a well-balanced budget phone in 2019: a big notch-free screen, a capable 48 MP daylight camera, all-day battery life and a then-strong mid-range chip, held back by slow charging, no NFC or 5G, no ultra-wide camera and a 1080p video ceiling. In 2026 it is best understood as a cheap second-hand handset for basic use rather than a current mid-range choice. This is a review, not a recommendation to buy, and VOLMEXA does not currently list or sell it.

What could not be verified

A single reliable current (2026) new price for the China Kirin 810 model.
Exact build materials for the China model (GSMArena's China listing leaves the build field blank).
Camera findings specific to the China dual-camera model (most detailed camera reviews tested the global triple-camera variant).
Google Play Services status and post-Android-10 update history for an individual China handset (varies by unit/ROM and region).

Sources

GSMArena, Honor 9X (China) specifications — https://www.gsmarena.com/honor_9x_(china)-9771.php
GSMArena, Honor 9X (China) vs 9X Pro — https://www.gsmarena.com/compare.php3?idPhone1=9771&idPhone2=9772
GSMArena, Honor 9X review (global variant; display/battery/speaker tests) — https://www.gsmarena.com/honor_9x-review-2011p3.php
GSMArena, Honor 9X (China) vs Honor 9X (global) — https://m.gsmarena.com/compare.php3?idPhone1=9771&idPhone2=9931
Honor official, HONOR 9X UK launch — https://www.honor.com/my/news/honor-9x-launches-with-extraordinary-fullview-display-and-48mp-triple-camera-for-amazing-photos/
Gadgets360, Honor 9X / 9X Pro China launch prices, 24 July 2019 — https://www.gadgets360.com/mobiles/news/honor-9x-pro-price-launch-china-specifications-release-date-2073935/amp
Android Central, Honor 9X India launch — https://www.androidcentral.com/honor-9x-launches-india-prices-start-13999-197
XDA Developers, Honor 9X / 9X Pro announcement — https://www.xda-developers.com/honor-9x-pro-announced-kirin-810/
Droidholic, Honor 9X / 9X Pro official specs and price — https://droidholic.com/honor-9x-9x-pro-official-with-kirin-810-price-starts-at-1399-yuan/
Trusted Reviews, TechRadar, ePhotozine, AIVAnet, NotebookCheck — full URLs in the source research report.

Draft status: Preview only. Do not publish to live volmexa.com until Rajib approves this post and decides whether the Honor 9X is added to the catalogue (currently: review-only, not listed).