Honor has officially launched the X9e s, a slim phone packing a massive 8560 mAh battery and certified IP69K durability. The device measures 7.76 millimeters thick and runs on a Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 4 chip with a 6.79 inch 120 Hz AMOLED screen. The handset is currently available in Saudi Arabia priced at 1499 riyals, roughly $400, with international launch plans unannounced.
The 8560 mAh battery supports 80W wired fast charging along with reverse wired power to charge external devices. Honor claims the cell provides more than 3 days of mixed usage on 1 charge. Despite the large battery capacity, the phone weighs 196 grams and keeps a 7.76 millimeter profile. Protection standards include IP66, IP68, IP69, and IP69K ratings against high pressure water spray and dust penetration. Lab testing verified drop resistance from heights up to 2.5 meters onto smooth granite surfaces, though actual drop damage remains possible in regular use.
Up front is a 6.79 inch AMOLED display featuring 2640x1200 resolution and a dynamic 120 Hz refresh rate. Panel brightness hits 1800 nits in high brightness mode, backed by 3840 Hz PWM dimming for eye strain reduction. Qualcomm supplies the Snapdragon 6 Gen 4 processor alongside an Adreno 810 graphics unit. Honor offers 1 hardware configuration carrying 8GB of RAM and 256GB of internal storage. Software runs on MagicOS 10 based on Android 16.
The rear camera system pairs a 50 MP primary sensor with a 5 MP ultra wide module. Front facing portraits rely on a 16 MP selfie camera. Biometrics include an in display fingerprint scanner. Wireless connectivity covers Wi Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.2, and NFC, while the USB Type C connection operates at USB 2.0 transfer speeds. Buyers can choose between Dawn Orange, Glacier White, and Midnight Black colorways, with the 8/256GB model priced at 1499 riyals ($400).
