ufs 2.2 . much cheaper build than my Poco x3 gt.

Ya that redmi have cheaper build and price than Poco x3 gt. Honor wise I notice they didn't specify what version their storage using even for magic 4 pro.

I don't think it will be anything lower than ufs 3. So far as what I remember I yet to see any phone with 256 capacity come with ufs 2.2. Anyhow I think with price of 1.5k better go for honor 70 or nothing phone.

It's tough screen but is it worth to pay a premium just to get the screen. Probably is a good choice for those working in harsh environment or labour work or even elderly who only use phone for calling and tend to drop the phone often.

For those who emphasis on price for performance & software support then this is definitely not a good choice.

Livechat at hihonor site and a visit to a b&m Honor retailer: warranty only valid in Malaysia, no international warranty available for purchase.

The intended recipient for this phone broke a samsung A52 in 2020, broke a realme in 2021 and is currently using a redmi note 11 which is still yet to be broken AFAIK. This is why the durable screen of the X9a makes it seem to be an ideal gift. But I do think RM1499 is a bit on the high side...the durable screen's nut-smashing premium can be blamed for that.

Anyways the Philippine variant of the X9a will be launched in 10 day's time. I wonder how much the Malaysian price for it will drop over the next 2 months.

I guess most probably will drop to below 1.2k. The base also won't be very high even launched in Philippines so software support like what I mention should be poor.

It might be a good option for your intended recipient since so many phone broken b4. If not rushing just wait, soon it will be dropping especially if the sales is not good. I don't think it will be selling well at the current pricing.

This post has been edited by wolf1991: Jan 9 2023, 07:23 PM

Lol I was thinking the same thing... maybe can drop till RM1199 (which is a much more acceptable price) because I feel it won't be too popular. Will wait and see how things go.

The Realme 10 Pro Plus seems to have a similarly curved tough screen 0.65mm as the Honor X9a. Unfortunately it kinda seems a bit of a ripoff because other countries get the Dimensity 1080 chip while the Malaysian variant gets the 920 (which seems to be better than the SD 695 in the X9a though).

256GB redmi exist, but poco version la link

For various reasons, the X9a is now off my shortlist. Just wanna mention in passing that this model now has a presence in Honor's India and Singapore website.

not far d.

May I ask your opinion of the Realme 10 pro plus (Malaysian variant runs on Dimensity 920, not the Dimensity1080) vs the Honor x9a (SD 695)?

using one right now while waiting for my contract to be matured...
so far so good...

Lol just launched recently and it started dropping. 2 more month most probably will reach 1k and below

good to consumer

Yes, that's true. By then is a good device option for elderly or those that only use phone for browsing internet, call and texting as well as smashing nut

This post has been edited by wolf1991: Jan 18 2023, 07:41 PM

bought for my wife under maxis contract for 399. for insta, internet surfing and basic youtube.. this phone ok la. quite impressed with the screen quality.

This phone display quite good & they claim the screen unbreakable haha

Am quite clumsy with my phones so considering this model

the Realme 10 Pro Plus *seems* to have a similar 0.65mm reinforced screen, but they don't smash nuts with it

https://www.realme.com/my/realme-10-pro-plus/specs

120Hz Curved Vision Display

Screen Size: 6.7 Inch

Resolution: 2412*1080（FHD+）

Screen-to-body Ratio: 93.65%

Refresh Rate: Up to 120Hz

Touch Sampling Rate: 360Hz, Up to 1260Hz Instantaneous Touch Sampling Rate

Contrast Ratio: 5,000,000：1

Colour Depth: 1.07 Billion Colours

Colour Gamut: 100% DCI-P3

Process Technology: COP Ultra

Protection: 0.65mm Double-Reinforced Glass

Interesting

But the Software & UI on Honor more refined correct?

This phone also comes with 180 days crack screen protection & Honor Choice Earbuds X3

Any good promo for this phone currently?

Yes 180 days screen warranty and earbuds.

Got no idea about software & UI as well as any promos. The x9a has been off my shortlist for some time. A kind malaysian reviewer told me to wait a bit cos something interesting was on the way...and now it's here (i think). The oppo reno 8T. Will compare it to the realme 10 pro plus when I have time tonight.