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MagyarHonor 9X Pro
Specifications
Secondary Camera: 16 MPix popup, f/2.2
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Average of 25 scores (from 47 reviews)
Reviews for the Honor 9X Pro
As a subsidiary of the Huawei corporation, Honor must also limit itself to an operating system without Google Services. While this initially works well with EMUI 9.1.1 based on Android 9, some limitations will show up in the details. Our review shows what you can expect.
Source: Android Authority
The lack of Google services is a fatal flaw from which the Honor 9X Pro can’t recover. Even if there were no decent alternatives available, the Honor 9X Pro still wouldn’t get a pass; the fact that there are plenty just compounds the issue. So far the Honor 9X Pro has launched in the UK, some of Western Europe, and several MEA countries. In most of those regions you can get the Realme X2 with 30W fast charging, an impressive quad camera, and an AMOLED display for around £50 extra. The equally impressive Realme 6 Pro is also available for the same £249 asking price. Other contenders include the Samsung Galaxy A51, which can be found for under £299 on sale. Motorola’s lower-end phones, such as the Moto G8 Plus and Motorola One Vision, are also worth a look if you value clean software at the cost of processing power. Check out our best phones under £300 list for more options, or our best phones under £500 guide if you’re tempted to spend a little more. The Honor 9X Pro is compelling as far as hardware is concerned.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 04/02/2022
Source: Cool Smartphone
Archive.org versionYet another stellar handset from Honor / Huawei. Gorgeous to look at, speedy, well-priced, great specs and battery. Use Petal Search and you can get nearly all your apps, but the lack of Google Play may be too much for some.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 07/07/2020
Rating: Total score: 88% mobility: 95% workmanship: 93%
Source: TechTablets
Archive.org versionHonor 9X Pro review & unboxing (In-depth) Kirin 810 7nm mobile with 48MP Camera FHD+ screen 6GB RAM & 256GB of storage.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 06/22/2020
Source: Gadgetspeak
Archive.org versionKnowing the price of something when I start reviewing is not my choice as it might predetermine the value score, here however I do know the price and ‘I do not believe it’ came immediately to mind. As always there must be minus points, now to try and find them.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 06/17/2020
Rating: Total score: 90% price: 80% performance: 100% workmanship: 100%
Source: Tech Nave
Archive.org versionIt's surprisingly difficult to put a verdict on this phone. Truth be told, the HONOR 9X Pro could be this reviewer's personal choice if the Huawei AppGallery offered more high-quality games in its repertoire. However, since Huawei AppGallery is still relatively new, we are optimistic that more developers will make their games available on the platform soon.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 06/01/2020
Source: Tech Advisor
Archive.org versionThe Honor 9X Pro has a high-end design and a decent camera set-up for a great price, but the lack of Google features do make this phone inaccessible for the everyday user.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 05/18/2020
Rating: Total score: 70%
Source: Tech Advisor
Archive.org versionThe Honor 9X Pro has a high-end design and a decent camera set-up for a great price, but the lack of Google features do make this phone inaccessible for the everyday user.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 04/09/2020
Rating: Total score: 70%
Source: Tech Nave
Archive.org versionIt's a bit difficult to come up with an overall conclusion on this device. To be honest, the HONOR 9X Pro might be our choice if the Huawei AppGallery had a better list of games or apps. Nonetheless we believe that the Huawei AppGallery will get more great game developers soon and when it does it will really shine as a midrange gaming smartphone.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 04/07/2020
Source: KL Gadget Guy
Archive.org versionHONOR 9X Pro Review: A much-improved device with HMS 21At the price of RM999, the HONOR 9X Pro is a good option for those who want a midrange phone that can handle games well and last long. Although there’s no doubt that the HONOR 9X Pro wins over the 9X, it does have one downside that cannot be overlooked – it no longer uses Google Mobile Services. That being said, HUAWEI is expanding its AppGallery and there are many apps that can be sideloaded so it all boils down to how important and dependent you are on Google apps like Gmail, Google Drive and Google Maps.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 04/07/2020
Source: NLT
Archive.org versionThe all-new HONOR 9X Pro. We did have a hands-on with the device not long ago, and it’s the first HONOR available in Malaysia to be using the Huawei Mobile Services, or HMS for short. This means there are no Google apps pre-installed, which severely affects the user experience.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 04/07/2020
Source: Android Authority
Archive.org versionDiscounting the middling camera performance, the Honor 9X Pro is a compelling overall package as far as hardware is concerned. However, the lack of Google services makes it incredibly hard to recommend Honor's latest budget phone.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 04/02/2020
Source: Techradar
Archive.org versionThere’s not a whole lot in the Honor 9X Pro that’s different to the original device, but the few new and improved features and specs are warmly welcome. However, the lack of Google apps, and their replacement with Huawei Mobile Services, does mean not everyone will find this device easy to use.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 03/18/2020
Source: Phone Arena
Archive.org versionThe Honor 9X Pro is an impressively affordable smartphone aimed at those looking for great hardware without the typically high price tag. Looking at the spec sheet, it almost seems too good to be true: you get a good-looking screen, plenty of storage, a 48MP camera, a big battery, and a reasonably fast processor for just €249.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 03/18/2020
Rating: Total score: 60%
Source: Stuff TV
Archive.org versionA glaring lack of Google apps and miniscule third party support cast a heavy shadow on what is an otherwise well-equipped mid-ranger. Here in Europe, the Pro is simply not as usable as the vanilla 9X.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 03/17/2020
Rating: Total score: 40%
Source: GSM Arena
Archive.org versionWe did like the Honor 9X Pro a lot once we removed ourselves from the "It's a Google's world" mindset. There is life after Google even if Huawei is yet to really prove that. And Amazon and the likes do help. We only hope for the video streaming issues to be resolved and this phone might actually be quite usable.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 03/11/2020
Rating: Total score: 66%
Source: Trusted Reviews
Archive.org versionBased on our limited time with the device, the Honor 9X Pro seems like a high-performing mid-range smartphone with impressive internals and an eye-catching design. Unfortunately however, the lack of Google apps and services ultimately makes it a really tough sell, because you’ll likely have to miss out on some of your favourite apps.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 02/24/2020
Source: Techradar
Archive.org versionThere’s not a whole lot in the Honor 9X Pro that’s different to the original device, but the few new and improved features and specs are warmly welcome. However, the lack of Google apps, and their replacement with Huawei Mobile Services, does mean not everyone will find this device easy to use.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 02/24/2020
Source: Neowin
Archive.org versionThis is a great device. If Huawei makes a deal with the U.S. government and Google can start selling Android devices to the Chinese company, you should totally buy the Honor 9X Pro if it's in your price range.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 10/26/2019
Rating: Total score: 70%
Source: Slashgear
Archive.org versionUnfortunately, the Honor 9X Pro otherwise grand entry into the market is marred by forces beyond it. It is, fairly or unfairly, tied to the fate of its parent company and the ever-changing whims of politics and trades. If Huawei and Honor ever overcome this challenge, then the Honor 9X Pro could very well rise to the top. But, by then, it might already be time for an Honor 10X Pro.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 10/23/2019
Rating: Total score: 70%
Source: Igeekphone
Archive.org versionAs a high-end model, the Honor 9X Pro also has a built-in 4000mAh battery while ensuring the thickness and feel of the body. This is also the fundamental guarantee for the outstanding performance of the Honor 9X PRO in terms of battery life. In addition, the 7nm process of the Kirin 810 processor uses a 2+6 size core configuration to flexibly allocate CPU resources according to different application requirements, and finally achieve the powerful endurance performance of the Honor 9X PRO. For mobile game enthusiasts, if you want a “game” phone with both performance and endurance, then the Honor 9X PRO will be a good choice.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 08/02/2019
Foreign Reviews
Source: Android User
DE→EN Archive.org versionSingle Review, online available, Long, Date: 05/13/2020
Source: Tech Stage
DE→EN Archive.org versionSingle Review, online available, Long, Date: 04/30/2020
Source: Inside Handy
DE→EN Archive.org versionSingle Review, online available, Long, Date: 04/15/2020
Rating: Total score: 60%
Source: Android Pit
DE→EN Archive.org versionSingle Review, online available, Long, Date: 04/12/2020
Rating: Total score: 70%
Source: Netzwelt
DE→EN Archive.org versionSingle Review, online available, Long, Date: 03/11/2020
Rating: Total score: 82% features: 80% mobility: 90% workmanship: 80%
Source: Android Pit
DE→EN Archive.org versionSingle Review, online available, Long, Date: 02/27/2020
Source: Chinahandys.net
DE→EN Archive.org versionSingle Review, online available, Long, Date: 02/25/2020
Rating: Total score: 85% performance: 80% display: 90% mobility: 90% workmanship: 100%
Source: Newesc
ES→EN Archive.org versionSingle Review, online available, Medium, Date: 08/02/2020
Rating: Total score: 72% price: 65% performance: 90% display: 70% mobility: 73% workmanship: 90%
Source: El Androide Libre
ES→EN Archive.org versionPositive: Good price; nice design; great built quality; beautiful display.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 06/12/2020
Source: Tutto Android
IT→EN Archive.org versionSingle Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 05/28/2020
Rating: Total score: 70% performance: 85% mobility: 90% workmanship: 70%
Source: AndroidWorld.it
IT→EN Archive.org versionSingle Review, online available, Long, Date: 04/20/2020
Rating: Total score: 79% price: 85% features: 85% display: 85% mobility: 80% workmanship: 85% ergonomy: 85%
Source: HDblog.it
IT→EN Archive.org versionSingle Review, online available, Medium, Date: 04/16/2020
Rating: features: 77%
Source: Andrea Galeazzi
IT→EN Archive.org versionSingle Review, online available, Short, Date: 04/15/2020
Rating: Total score: 79% price: 80% display: 79% mobility: 95% workmanship: 81%
Source: Androidiani
IT→EN Archive.org versionPositive: Low price; elegant design; great built quality; nice performance.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 06/11/2020
Source: Everyeye.it
IT→EN Archive.org versionPositive: Powerful processor; high performance; nice cameras; excellent battery life; good price. Negative: Missing Google services.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 05/20/2020
Source: AndroidWorld.nl
NL→EN Archive.org versionSingle Review, online available, Medium, Date: 04/28/2020
Rating: Total score: 60%
Source: Computer Totaal
NL→EN Archive.org versionSingle Review, online available, Medium, Date: 04/11/2020
Rating: Total score: 40%
Source: AndroidWorld.nl
NL→EN Archive.org versionPositive: Beautiful design; good price; nice performance; decent hardware. Negative: Unsupported Google services.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 04/28/2020
Source: Want.nl
NL→EN Archive.org versionPositive: Good price; nice performance; decent cameras. Negative: Unsupported Google services.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 03/09/2020
Source: AndroidWorld.nl
NL→EN Archive.org versionPositive: Fast fingerprint sensor; good price.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 02/27/2020
Source: Fredzone
FR→EN Archive.org versionSingle Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 05/31/2020
Rating: Total score: 76% display: 85% mobility: 80% workmanship: 85% ergonomy: 85%
Source: Frandroid
FR→EN Archive.org versionSingle Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 05/03/2020
Rating: Total score: 60% performance: 90% display: 70% mobility: 90% workmanship: 70%
Source: Journal du Geek
FR→EN Archive.org versionSingle Review, online available, Long, Date: 04/16/2020
Rating: Total score: 80%
Source: AndroidPit.fr
FR→EN Archive.org versionSingle Review, online available, Long, Date: 04/10/2020
Rating: Total score: 70%
Source: Top for Phone
FR→EN Archive.org versionPositive: Good price; decent hardware; nice performance. Negative: Unsupported Google services.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 04/18/2020
Source: AndroidPit.fr
FR→EN Archive.org versionPositive: Powerful processor; high performance.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 02/26/2020
Source: Smartmania.cz
CZ→EN Archive.org versionSingle Review, online available, Long, Date: 07/20/2020
Rating: Total score: 79% performance: 91% features: 81% mobility: 84% workmanship: 92%
Comment
Model:
Honor was initially introduced under the Huawei brand, but later became a brand on its own, offering appealing and affordable smartphones. One of its ventures, the Honor X series phones, is all about packing in the latest technology with striking designs at an affordable price. The latest addition to the X-series family is the Honor 9X Pro. This model comes with a 6.59-inch display and a resolution of 2340 x 1080p, just like Honor 9X. While the display size is smaller compared to the 9X Pro’s competitor, the Xiaomi Redmi K30, which has a 6.67-inch display, the 9X Pro still beats it with its full-screen design without a notch; the Redmi K30 still carries a pill-shaped hole on its display, which might give an eyesore to some users.
In terms of its performance, the Honor 9X Pro comes with Kirin’s latest 7nm mobile processor, the Kirin 810, as opposed to the older Kirin 710F in the Honor 9X. The Kirin 810 is an excellent flagship-level chip and it can compete with the Kirin 980, Snapdragon 855 and Apple A12. Its AI benchmark score reaches 32,280 points. The Honor 9X Pro comes with 8 GB of RAM and two internal storage options, either 128 GB or 256 GB, that users can choose from. For mobile gamers, the Honor 9X Pro is definitely a better choice due to its larger memory as compared to its predecessor, which offered 4GB/6GB of RAM with 64GB/128GB of internal storage. As far as the battery is concerned, both the Honor 9X and the 9X Pro have been equipped with a large 4,000mAh battery that is definitely enough for all-day use. In addition, both models have also been upgraded from the previous rear fingerprint sensor to a side fingerprint sensor while retaining the 3.5mm headphone jack.
The biggest difference between the 9X and the 9X Pro has to be their camera configuration. While the former adopted a combination of dual rear cameras and a single front camera, the latter has been introduced with triple rear cameras and a single front camera. The rear camera includes a 48-megapixel primary lens and a 2-megapixel depth lens, which is similar to the Honor 9X, but with an addition of an 8-megapixel wide angle lens. The front camera is still the same 16-megapixel lens like in the predecessor. Apart from that, the Honor 9X Pro comes with an electro-optic gradient style design offered in phantom blue and phantom purple. The Honor 9X Pro will definitely appeal to young users who are looking for a more unique personality statement through their smartphone. The Honor 9X Pro is definitely a great choice, if using Huawei's very own AppGallery instead of Google services does not bother the user. There is no doubt that Huawei’s AppGallery is expanding, for sure, but it will take some time before it begins to feel like a proper app store for most users.
Hands-on article by Jagadisa Rajarathnam
ARM Mali-G52 MP6: Integrated mid range graphics card with 6 clusters. ARM states that the G52 series is 30% faster and 15% more efficient compared to the G51 series on the same process node.
Non demanding games should be playable with these graphics cards.
» Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Graphics Cards and the corresponding Benchmark List.
Kirin 810: ARM based octa-core SoC containing two Cortex-A76 cores for performance tasks (up to 2.2 GHz) and six Cortex-A55 cores (up to 1.88 GHz) to save power. Furthermore, the SoC integrates an LTE radio (1400 MBps down) and a ARM Mali-G52MP6 GPU. The SoC is manufactured at TSMC in 7nm.» Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Processsors.
6.59":
It is a small display format for smartphones. You shouldn't be severely defective in vision, and you won't see much detail on the screen and only have a small resolution available. For that, the device should be small and handy, easy to transport.
» To find out how fine a display is, see our DPI List.Honor:
In 2014 Huawei created the sub brand Honor and offers certain smartphone series under this name. Occasionally the products are also called Huawei Honor.
The market share of Honor products is manageable, but there are several reviews on Honor smartphones with average ratings (as of 2016).
70.63%: This rating is poor. More than three quarters of the models are rated better. That is rather not a purchase recommendation. Even if verbal ratings in this area do not sound that bad ("sufficient" or "satisfactory"), they are usually euphemisms that disguise a classification as a below-average laptop.
» Further information can be found in our Notebook Purchase Guide.
