HTech had teased the launch of the Honor X9b for the Indian market earlier this month. But while the official release date and finer details were still at large, a fresh leak has revealed the launch date, specs, and pricing for the Honor X9b Indian variant.

Honor X9b Indian launch details tipped

HTech recently shared a drop test teaser on X (formerly Twitter), and now, known tipster Paras Guglani has shared more details regarding this device. The Indian variant of the X9b will launch with the Android 13 OS based MagicOS 7.2 custom skin out of the box. It will reportedly be equipped with the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 SoC that is paired with 12GB of RAM.

A picture shared in the tweet also shows the device’s ALI-NX1 model number and 8GB Honor RAM Turbo (virtual RAM expansion). These key specs are basically identical to the Chinese model of the Honor X9b, which launched back in October 2023. The tipster further added that the brand has yet to confirm the launch date of the device in India, which is set for either the 8th or 9th of February 2024.

Guglani claims that the Honor X9b + Honor Choice Earbuds X5 TWS will be available for under 35,000 INR (roughly 421 US Dollars). This means that the handset will likely have a price tag between 25,000 to 30,000 INR. With special offers, the introductory price tag may be as low as 23,999 INR (roughly 289 US Dollars).

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The Honor 90 5G has officially received support for Reliance Jio eSIMs. The CEO of HTech, Madhav Sheth, confirmed the telecom operator’s eSIM connectivity for this smartphone model. So here are all the details.

Honor 90 5G Supports Jio eSIM

The senior executive revealed that the Chinese smartphone maker is rolling out eSIM connectivity for the Honor 90 on his official X account (formerly Twitter). Looking at the tweet, the CEO shared screenshots that revealed support for Reliance Jio eSIM. These screenshots also confirm that the eSIM can be used along with the physical SIM card. The device is confirmed to support 5G network on the eSIM connection.

Madhav Sheth further added that they will be collaborating with other network providers in the region in the upcoming months. So we can expect other eSIM support arriving for other major telecom operators as well. The support for eSIM also arrives months after the Honor 90’s India launch. To recall, the Honor 90 5G sports a tall 6.7-inch AMOLED display that has a Full HD+ resolution, 1,600nits of peak brightness, and 120Hz refresh rate.

Under the hood, it is equipped with the Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 SoC that is paired with up to 12GB of RAM and 512GB of internal storage. The rear packs a 200-megapixel triple camera setup, while the front houses a 50-megapixel selfie shooter. A large 5,000mAh battery pack powers this model, which also supports 66W wired fast charging. Other notable features include 193 grams in weight, a slim 7.8mm body, Bluetooth 5.2, an in-display fingerprint scanner, GPS, and stereo speakers.

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The head of HTech has just revealed its plans for upcoming Honor launches. The company is gearing up for a new release later this year and a major announcement for next year as well. So here’s everything shared by the HTech CEO, Madhav Sheth.

An Honor foldable phone launches in H1 2024

In an interview with Financial Express, the senior official shed some light on upcoming Honor launches. Madhav Sheth said that the next Honor branded smartphone, following the Honor 90 (review), will be announced around the end of this year. In other words, a new device could be unveiled in December 2023. Unfortunately, he did not confirm the exact model that will be unveiled or hint at its pricing details.

Furthermore, Sheth also confirmed HTech’s plans to begin Honor smartphone production in India by the first quarter of next year. It is already in talks with three manufacturing partners but has yet to sign a contract deal. A notable piece of information shared during the interview was the arrival of a foldable smartphone in India. But again, the exact details as to which model will be announced are still unclear. Although, it is likely a part of its Magic V series.

Honor’s future plans will include expansion in the offline market as well. Apart from the roadmap, the HTech executive also talked about other brands and expressed his disappointment with brands like Vivo, Samsung, iQOO, Realme, Oppo, and OnePlus. He specifically pointed out these companies for launching the same device under a different name and channel.

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(Via)

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Honor recently made a comeback in the Indian market. It returned to the region and unveiled the new Honor 90 smartphone model (check out our review here). But apart from just launching new handsets, it appears that the company is also looking to expand its production in the country as well.

Htech brings smartphone production in Q1 2024

In an interview with the Economic Times, Madhav Sheth, the CEO of HTech, talked about the company’s business strategy for the local market. He also revealed that the company is currently discussing the possibility of bringing in local contract manufacturers to begin production of its smartphones in India. Apparently, it is in talks with three such manufacturers at the moment.

The senior executive further added that the brand is planning on starting production of these Honor phones in the country by the first quarter of next year. Madhav Sheth has also confirmed that Honor has already invested 400 crore INR towards setting up operations and distributions in India. As of right now, the Honor 90 leads the wave for a fresh lineup of Honor branded smartphones. So there are more models that are planned to launch in the region.

During the festive season, the company is targeting to hit sales figures of over 50,000 units for the Honor 90 from both offline and online channels. Additionally, it is planning 60 crore INR worth of offers for the festive sales season. The local smartphone production confirms that the brand is also joining the Make in India initiative.

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Honor has just released a new teaser that hints at an upcoming launch. The teaser was shared for the Indian market and is likely a part of the company’s comeback in the region. So let’s have a look.

Honor India Teaser: What’s in store?

Looking at the official tweet, Honor India shared a short message and a teaser image poster. It states “Hello” to a new era of innovation. Stay tuned for more updates.” The short message and image don’t divulge any finer details, although, it does mention getting ready for awaited news. This teaser could be hinting at the launch of the Honor 90 series in India.

Based on our earlier report, the Chinese smartphone maker is planning to re-enter the Indian smartphone market with the new 90 series. A couple of weeks ago, we covered a report that talked about the Honor 90 lineup being unveiled in India in the middle of next month. So, the social media post could be warming up the teasers that will drop in the coming weeks.

Keep in mind that this is still just speculation at the moment. The previous report also hinted at the Honor 90 series pricing. The devices could be priced around the 50,000 INR price mark. So stick around for more as we will be providing updates when additional information regarding Honor’s upcoming announcement.

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Honor has been actively launching laptops and tablets in India. The brand recently announced the Pad X9 tablet in the country. Multiple reports in recent times have hinted at Honor’s comeback in the Indian market with the first smartphone expected to launch this month or the next. While we wait for the official development, a new Honor wearable has been listed on the brand’s India website. 

Honor Watch 4 listed on the India website

The newly listed wearable device on Honor India website is the Honor Watch 4. This suggests an imminent launch of the smartwatch in the country. However, the listing does not reveal the exact launch date of the upcoming offering. The Honor Watch 4 debuted in China last month. The Indian variant is expected to miss out on some features compared to the China variant as per the product listing. These include eSIM, AFib, and sleep apnea detection. We can expect to learn the pricing and availability details of the Honor Watch 4 in the coming weeks. 

As for the core specifications, the Honor Watch 4 has a 1.75-inch AMOLED display with a 60Hz refresh rate and a resolution of 390 x 450 pixels. It is equipped with a 6 series aluminum alloy casing ensuring durability. It is water-resistant up to 5 meters and there is a button on the right side of the device for navigation. 

The Honor Watch 4 is equipped with an optical microlens array for accurate heart-rate measurement along with a SpO2 sensor, sleep, and stress tracker. There is also a breath training feature onboard. The wearable device packs support for various sports modes. It also has 4GB onboard storage. The smartwatch is confirmed to be backed by a 451mAh battery unit that is claimed to last up to 14 days under typical usage. The Honor Watch 4 also has a built-in GPS, a speaker, and a microphone for Bluetooth calling. 

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Realme Global Vice President for Business and Corporate Strategy Madhav Sheth is reportedly set to exit the company. He is expected to join HONOR’s India branch to revive the brand in the country. The information comes from IANS citing top sources familiar with the matter. Additionally, the company’s director-level executives across online and offline verticals are also expected to follow Sheth at HONOR India. 

HONOR might comeback in Indian market as Madhav Sheth set to join the company

Earlier in March this year, Sheth was made the Global VP of Realme. This meant that he was no longer the CEO of the company’s India branch. The India business was entrusted to Nisar Naikoo and Dipesh Punamiya, who would manage it independently.

Additionally, before this, there were also rumors that the executive had resigned from his role which were denied. Sheth has been a part of Realme since its inception in 2018 and has played an integral role in establishing the brand’s presence in the Indian as well as European markets by introducing consumer products with innovative technologies. However, the executive has been noticeably absent from Realme’s launches in India including the recent Realme 11 Pro 5G series.

The development at Realme comes at a significant time when the Indian smartphone market is undergoing changes with Apple and Samsung solidifying their positions. Chinese brands are increasingly facing challenges. 

Huawei sold off its HONOR smartphone business to China-based Shenzhen Zhixin New Information Technology Co Ltd in 2020. However, the brand still announced that it is committed to the Indian market and offering products beyond smartphones in the laptops and wearables segment. 

Both Realme and Huawei are yet to provide an official statement on this development. Madhav Sheth has also not shared any announcement. It will be intresting to see HONOR’s rival in the Indian market under the solid leadership of Sheth. 

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UPDATE: 

Honor has reached out to us to confirm that it will maintain its operations in India and will continue its development.

Original Story as follows

Honor has officially announced that it will be exiting the Indian market. The CEO of the company, Zhao Ming, had recently stated in an interview that the company is withdrawing from the region.

The Chinese brand stated that it has been operating in the country for years now and still has some partners and even has opened related businesses as well in the nation (Via ITHome). Honor added that the Indian market has maintained profitability, but despite this, the company is planning on adopting a very safe way of conducting business in the nation. As of right now, the last tweet from the brand was back in 29 March 2021, during the major Indian festival of Holi.

Back then, the company launched a number of new products, which included laptops, smartwatches, smartphones, and more. Notably, this news also arrives as the brand is taking a more cautious stance with its business. Zhao Ming added that the company still aims on fulfilling the promises to its customers despite the challenges of a declining market. He also said that with all of this, the brand has no plans for building cars either at least for the next few years.

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The Honor Band 6 has just been launched in India. While the wearable had already launched in China a few months prior, it has finally made its way to India and has launched for 3,999 INR (roughly 55 US Dollars).

The device is a fitness band that offers a display that is quite large compared to other products in the same category. On the front, the device sports a 1.47 inch color AMOLED display with a 2.5D curved glass protection. This display is one of its most highlighting features, while it also offers the usual fitness tracking functions as well. The Band 6 also offers heart rate monitoring, SpO2 monitoring, even sleep tracking.

The Chinese brand also claims that the smart band can last for up to 3 days with just 10 minutes of charge. Furthermore, a full charge will have the device last for up to 14 days with typical use and 10 days on heavy usage. It even offers up to 10 workout modes and supports Bluetooth 5.0, an accelerometer, gyroscope, optical heart rate sensor, and more.

At the moment, the Honor Band 6 is yet to be made available for purchase but will go on sale starting from 14th July 2021. The wearable will be available on Flipkart, a major e-retailer in India, for a price of 3,999 INR and will be offered in three color variants, namely Coral Black, Coral Pink, and Sandstone Grey.

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Ever since Huawei was hit by the trade ban by the US Department of Commerce, the company had lost support for Google services for its Android smartphones. The devices that ship now feature its own HMS (Huawei Mobile Services) and with the recent launch of the Honor 9X Pro in India, the services have arrived in India as well. Now, Honor India’s President, Charles Peng, has revealed that Huawei is seeking to further raise investment in the region to grow HMS.

According to the senior official, the Chinese tech giant is increasing its investment in the country to quickly grow its proprietary services that replace the GMS. The HMS is a software ecosystem, similar to Google’s popular portfolio of apps, and features many basic apps like an app store called AppGallery. Unfortunately, a few major and popular apps like Facebook, YouTube, and more cannot be found in the AppGallery yet, which has led to slowing sales in western regions for Huawei, especially in Europe.

However, the company isn’t deterred and is renewing its efforts in regions like India. Charles stated that “You can see HMS going very fast. India would be our global first frontline to grab consumer attention. We need to speed up ecosystem building exercise and keep investments in India for developers, consumers, and partners. We will keep increasing investment.” Additionally, Peng also said that the company aims at launching 10 new smartphones that ship with HMS later this year, and will include 5G handsets as well.

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At the moment, Honor India is looking to bring over 5,000 applications that are used frequently by Indians. This will cater to the local demand and to make sure people aren’t skeptical about buying the recently launched Honor 9X Pro or any future Huawei/Honor launches. According to official reports, the company already has 1.3 million registered developers for its HMS, with more arriving every day. Apparently, some of the devices that will launch in India will also support a few Google apps but mainly focus on its own AppGallery.

Furthermore, the company is offering monetary incentives of about 20,000 US Dollars for the integration of apps into HMS, and by its extension, the AppGallery. This fund will be used through its recent setup 1 billion US Dollar global fund that was previously announced and was made to bring HMS up to Google services standards. A few popular apps arriving in India include Hungama, Zee5, MX Player, PayTM, Flipkart, and Grofers.

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(Via)

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A few days ago, Honor India shared a teaser on Twitter hinting at the launch of a new phone. It has now been reported that invites have been sent out for an invite on January 14.

The invite doesn’t say which device(s) will be announced but there are reports it is the Honor 9X. The device launched in China back in July and then in Europe in October 2019. While both phones have the same name in the two markets, they are actually different.

The model sold in China has a Kirin 810 processor and a side-mounted fingerprint scanner while the European version has a Kirin 710F processor and a rear-mounted fingerprint scanner. Since Honor still has not been able to get the Kirin 810 certified by Google, India should get the same version as the one sold in Europe.

Other than the invite, there is also a promotional page that has been put up by Flipkart, hinting at the device being sold by the online store. The page lists the previous Honor X series smartphones released in the past starting with the 2014 Honor 4X and culminating with the 2018 Honor 8X. There is also a silhouette of the Honor 9X showing its pop-up selfie camera.

The Honor 9X has a 6.59-inch 2340 x 1080 LCD display. Along with the Kirin 710F processor is 4GB or 6GB of RAM and 64GB or 128GB of expandable storage. It has a 16MP pop-up selfie camera and 48MP + 8MP + 2MP triple rear cameras. The phone also has dual SIM support (hybrid), Bluetooth 4.2, an audio jack, and an FM radio. There is a 4000mAh battery inside with support for 10W charging via a USB Type-C port. The phone launched in Europe for €299 but should sell for less in India.

Honor is also expected to announce the Magic Watch 2 smartwatch alongside the smartphone too.

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(Sources: 1, 2)

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The Honor Play launched last year as a gaming flagship phone. It was also the first phone to come with GPU Turbo technology, a software feature that enhances the gaming experience on Honor and Huawei phones and which other manufacturers have also replicated for their devices.

A successor was expected for the Honor Play this year but when the Honor Play 3 launched last month, it didn’t come with a flagship processor but the old mid-range Kirin 710 processor that doesn’t even measure up to the Kirin 970 in the Honor Play. But this is not the worst news for Honor Play owners.

A tweet by Honor India has revealed that the 2018 phone will not receive an update to EMUI 10 that should also bring Android 10 to the device.

Responding to a question by a user on Twitter (@vivesabbani) on if EMUI 10 will arrive for the Honor Play soon, the official Honor India account replied that the “…..EMUI 10.0/Android Q will not be available” for the phone due to “hardware limitations” as it requires “higher hardware specifications for optimal performance”.

Thank you for reaching out to us. We regret to inform you that EMUI 10.0 / Android Q will not be available for your device due to hardware limitations as it requires higher hardware specifications for optimal performance. We appreciate your understanding and patience.

— Honor India (@HiHonorIndia) October 18, 2019

This is surprising news since the Honor Play uses the same processor as the Huawei P20 (and Huawei P20 Pro) and Honor 10 which have all been confirmed to get EMUI 10 here and here respectively. Even the Honor V10/ View10 released in December 2017 will get EMUI 10.

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A lot of owners have expressed their displeasure at the news with some saying they would not be purchasing Honor phones in the future.

Honor is yet to release a statement explaining the hardware limitations that actually prevent the Honor Play from getting the update, so we cannot provide a technical reason yet. Once there is one, we will make sure to inform our readers.

The Honor Play has a 6.3-inch FHD+ display with a wide notch at the top. The Kirin 970 processor is paired with 4GB or 6GB of RAM with 64GB of storage on both versions. It has a 16MP + 2MP dual-camera setup on the back and a 16MP selfie camera. There is a fingerprint scanner on its back and a 3750mAh battery with support for 18W fast charge.

When it launched in July, it ran Android 8.1 Oreo out of the box. Honor later upgraded it to Android 9 Pie when it got the EMUI 9 update.

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(Source, Via: 1, 2)

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While Huawei has promised Android Q will be available for several of its devices in multiple instances, Honor seems to have only confirmed the update for the Honor 20 series. However, that isn’t the case. Honor India actually revealed over a week ago that two other phones will be getting the Android Q update. These two phones are the Honor 8X and the Honor 10.

Both the Honor 8X and the Honor 10 were released last year and already have successors – Honor 9X and Honor 20 respectively. Both phones launched with EMUI 8.x based on Android 8.1 Oreo but have now been updated to Android Pie.

The evidence that both phones will get the update to Android Q are replies on Twitter to questions asked on if both phones will get the update.

Thank you for showing your interest for Android Q. We would like to inform you that our software team has already evaluated and confirmed the compatibility of Android Q upgrade with Honor 8X.

— Honor India (@HiHonorIndia) July 19, 2019

Thank you for showing your interest for Android Q. We would like to inform you that our software team has already evaluated and confirmed the compatibility of Android Q upgrade with Honor 10.

— Honor India (@HiHonorIndia) July 18, 2019

The Honor 8X and Honor 10 should get the update along with EMUI 10 which should debut with the Mate 30 series later this year. However, the update may not arrive on both phones until much later.

There are still other devices that Honor hasn’t confirmed will get the Android Q update such as the Honor View 20 and the Honor Play. We will be assuming that since it has confirmed the update for the Honor 8X and Honor 10, their siblings – the Honor 8X Max and Honor Note 10 will also be updated to Android Q.

Thank you for showing your interest for Android Pie, we would like to inform you that our software team has confirmed the compatibility of device with Android Pie with EMUI 9.1 and expected to be released the final version from 30th Jul’19 onwards.

— Honor India (@HiHonorIndia) July 29, 2019

In a more recent tweet, Honor India also confirmed that the Honor 7X will receive an update that brings EMUI 9.0 based on Android Pie starting July 30.

(Sources: 1, 2, 3 | Via)

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Indian e-commerce market reaches its peak during the Diwali festive season sales. After Realme revealed that it has managed to sell over one million devices during Flipkart’s Big Billion Sale, Honor has revealed its sales data during the Diwali sales.

Honor India revealed that during the Diwali sales, the company recorded 300 percent year-on-year growth and sold over a million smartphones. It also said that the company’s fanbase increased by 32 percent.

Further, the company says that its ‘Star Product’ was the Honor 9N during Flipkart’s Big Billion Days while the Honor 8X was the bestseller in the category of devices priced between Rs. 12,000 and Rs. 15,000 during Amazon‘s Great Indian festival. It also revealed that the top five cities for sales were Hyderabad, Chennai, Bengaluru, Pune, and Kolkata.

Commenting on this, P Sanjeev, Vice President, Sales, Huawei Consumer Business Group, said:

The record-breaking sales are a true testament of our efforts in creating the best offerings for our users and we hope to deliver by exceeding expectations in our future endeavours.

Apart from the sales, the brands online presence is growing too and is receiving positive feedback from the customers. The company claims that the Honor App Store has surpassed 10 million downloads and holds the positive 4.3 star ratings on the Google Play Store.

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Honor smartphones, including 9N, 9 Lite, 7S, 9i, 7A and 10, were also made available on special prices for the Diwali season. While the festive season sales are over, the company has announced on Twitter that due to “overwhelming response”, the company has put the Honor 7S, Honor 10, Honor 9N, and Honor 7A on sale through online marketplace Flipkart till stocks last.

(Source)

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Honor India has refreshed the Honor 9N lineup with the addition of two new colour variants to the already existing ones. The brand has disclosed via a recent tweet that a Lavender Purple & Robin Egg Blue variant of the 9N will be available on Flipkart as from next Monday, September 17.

Already, the  Honor 9N is available in Midnight Black and Sapphire Blue. These two new colours definitely bring some added beauty to the model and it gives buyers more options to choose from. The tweet made no mention of the storage options that the new colour variants would be available. The Honor 9N comes in 3GB and 4GB variants and we assume the colours will come in all the memory versions. The prices are also undisclosed but we don’t expect the two new colour variants to be priced higher than the existing ones.

https://twitter.com/HiHonorIndia/status/1040251575548170240

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The Honor 9N is yet another mid-range model that has the dressings of a premium device and a price tag that makes it look like a budget phone. The device packs a 5.84-inch Full HD+ notch display with screen resolution of 2280 x 1080 pixels, 2.5D curved glass, and 19:9 aspect ratio. The phone is powered by a Kirin 659 octa-core processor with Mali T830-MP2 graphics processor. It is available in 3GB RAM + 32GB memory option as well as a 4GB RAM variant with two options for onboard storage — 64GB and 128GB. There’s also a microSD card slot that enables users to further expand the storage capacity up to 256GB. Keeping the light on is a 3,000mAh battery. Other features include a dual rear camera setup, rear-mounted fingerprint sensor, and a 16MP selfie camera. The phone runs Android 8.0 Oreo-based EMUI 8.0. There is no GPU Turbo but Huawei promised to roll that out soon via OTA update.

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Recently, Honor India had confirmed that it will be holding a launch event on July 24 to announce a new smartphone. The rumor mill has been speculating that the Honor 9i that was launched in China in the previous month would be arriving in India as Honor 9X. However, the latest tweet by Honor India reveals that the name of the smartphone that will be launching on July 24 is Honor 9N.

As far as specs of the Honor 9N is concerned, it could be sporting the same specs that can be found on China’s Honor 9i. The recent teasers of the smartphone have revealed that the Honor 9N will be arriving with dual rear cameras, glass back, rear-mounted fingerprint reader and color variants like Blue and Purple.

Beauty is not what meets the eye but an essence that is all around us!
Get ready to witness beauty like never before at the grand launch of #Honor9N on 24th July!
Mark your calendar! #BeautyAllAround pic.twitter.com/HaOS70q6NO

— Honor India (@HiHonorIndia) July 16, 2018

The Honor 9N is expected to feature a 5.84-inch IPS LCD screen that will produce Full HD+ resolution of 2280 x 1080 pixels. It may sport a notched screen that will deliver an aspect ratio of 19:9.

It is yet another phone from the company that will be driven by Kirin 659 SoC. The chipset will be supported by 4 GB of RAM. It is likely to arrive in 64 GB and 128 GB storage models. The handset will also feature a microSD card slot.

The Honor 9N could be equipped with a frontal shooter of 16-megapixel. The backside of the phone may sport 13-megapixel + 2-megapixel dual camera setup. It may receive power from 3,000mAh battery. The Honor 9N will be preinstalled with Android Oreo and the latest version of EMUI skin.

There is no information available on the pricing of the Honor 9N. The 64 GB and 128 GB storage variants of the Honor 9i are respectively selling for 1,399 Yuan (~$209) and 1,699 Yuan (~$254) in the home market. In India, these variants may carry similar pricing.

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In related news, Xiaomi will be also holding a global launch event on the same date in Spain. The event will be unveil the Xiaomi Mi A2 and Mi A2 Lite Android One smartphones.

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