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Xiaomi MIX Flip 2, Redmi K80 Ultra Announced: Everything to Know

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Xiaomi MIX Flip 2 and Redmi K80 Ultra have been launched in China where the former acts as the successor to last year’s MIX Flip. The second-gen flip foldable from Xiaomi packs a sizable battery for a foldable, with its capacity being 5165mAh. Here’s everything else the devices have to offer.

Xiaomi MIX Flip 2: Price, Specs

Xiaomi mix flip 2 colours

The MIX Flip 2 costs CNY 5,999 (approx Rs 71,600) for the 12GB + 256GB model, CNY 6,499 (approx Rs 77,600) for the 12GB + 512GB version, and CNY 7,299 (approx Rs 87,000) for the 16GB + 1TB model. It is available in multiple colour options such as Purple, Green, Checkered Gold, Silver, and more.

The Xiaomi MIX Flip 2 sports a 4.01-inch external cover display which is a AMOLED LTPO screen with a 120Hz refresh rate, HDR10+ support, 3200 nits peak brightness, Dolby Vision support, and 1392 x 1208 pixels Resolution with a 460 ppi. Then there is a 6.86-inch 1.5K LTPO AMOLED folding display with a 120Hz refresh rate, HDR10+, 3200 nits peak brightness, 300Hz touch sampling rate, Dolby Vision support, and 1224 x 2912 pixels resolution.

It is powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite Processor with up to 16GB of LPDDR5x RAM and up to 1TB of UFS 4.1 storage. It packs a 5165mAh battery with 67W fast wired charging and 50W wireless charging. There’s a side-mounted fingerprint sensor for biometrics.

For optics, you get a 50MP f/1.7 Light Fusion 800 primary camera with OIS, and a 50MP f/2.2 ultra-wide angle camera. There’s a 32MP f/2.0 front camera for selfies and video calls. Connectivity options include 5G, dual 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, USB Type-C port, and NFC. It is further equipped with stereo speakers. The device runs on Android 15 with HyperOS 2 on top.

Redmi K80 Ultra: Price, Specs

Redmi k80 ultra launched

Redmi K80 Ultra comes in Sandstone Gray, Moon Rock White, Spruce Green and Ice Front Blue colours. It starts at CNY 2,599 (approx Rs 31,000) for the 12GB + 256GB version and CNY 3,799 (approx Rs 45,300) for the top-end 16GB + 1TB version.

The Redmi K80 Ultra sports a 6.83-inch 12-bit OLED display with 1280 x 2772 pixels resolution, 3200 nits peak brightness, up to 144Hz refresh rate, Adaptive HDR, up to 480Hz touch sampling rate, Dolby Vision, 447 ppi and HDR10+.

The K80 Ultra is powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 9400+ chipset, paired with up to 16GB of LPDDR5x RAM and up to 1TB of UFS 4.1 storage. It runs on Android 15-based HyperOS 2.0 out of the box.

The K80 Ultra sports dual cameras on the rear, including a 50MP f/1.9 primary camera with OIS, LED flash, joined by an 8MP ultra-wide angle lens with f/2.2 aperture. There’s a 20MP camera sensor on the front for selfies and video calls. It further packs an in-screen 3D ultrasonic fingerprint sensor, IR blaster, IP68-rated body, and stereo speakers with Dolby Atmos.

Connectivity options include 5G SA/NSA, Dual 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth v5.4, GPS, NFC, and a USB-C port for charging. The K80 Ultra packs a 7410mAh battery with 100W fast wired charging.

Google Rolls Out Preferred Sources Feature in Google Search for a Personalised Experience

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Google is rolling out a new Preferred Sources feature in Google Search that will allow for a more personalised experience when doing a search as users will be able to look up more information from their choice of sources (or websites). Here’s how the feature works and how you can enable it.

Google has rolled out the Preferred Sources feature in Google Search as an experiment in the Labs section. With the feature, “you can now choose to see more results in Top Stories from the sites you love, whether that’s your favorite sports blog or local newspaper,” says Google.

Preferred Sources in Google Search

If you opt in to the experiment, you can tap the starred icon to the right of the Top Stories header. Then, you’ll have the option to select your preferred sources (if a site is publishing fresh content). You’ll start to see more of the latest updates from your selected sites in Top Stories when they have new articles or posts that are relevant to your search.

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Furthermore, your sources will be “clearly labeled and will appear in addition to other results in Top Stories, so you can see what your favourite sites have to say along with a range of sources.”

One can enable the feature through the Labs section. It is available in English in the U.S. and India as of now.

Google also discussed about some other Search features that have been there for a while now, such as the ability to pick up where you left off your last search. “To help you quickly find and visit your favorite sites, with personalization on Search, results you return to often will be promoted in your results when relevant for your search,” said the company.

Nothing Phone 3 Renders Leak Once Again

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Nothing Phone 3 renders have surfaced online once again and this time, they seem to be looking more real than before. The render that leaked before seems to have been the incorrect one while the latest leak shows off the device in two shades, black and white.

The report comes from Android Headlines where the leaked Nothing Phone 3 renders show the device from all angles. The back of the device is unlike anything you’ve seen in the smartphone space, be it from other brands or Nothing itself. The glyph matrix system resides at the top right corner within a small circular cluster of LEDs. The three cameras are placed individually in an asymmetric manner, similar to the Phone (3a) Pro.

The back consists of various shapes along with a circular button as well, whose purpose is still unknown at the moment. The flat side rails seem to be made of aluminium and have bands. The right spine has the power button and the Essential key while the left houses the volume buttons. The front shows even and thin bezels around the display.

Read More: Nothing Headphone 1 Design Leaked Ahead of July Launch

Out of the three sensors, Nothing has already confirmed one of them to be a 50MP periscope lens which will support 3x and up to 60x digital zoom. It is safe to assume the rest of the two include the primary camera and an ultra-wide one. Furthermore, the design shown by Nothing matches that of the leaked Nothing Phone 3 renders which further lead us to believe that these renders are the real deal.

The device has officially been confirmed to be powered by the Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 chipset. It will also be receiving 5 years of OS updates and 7 years of security patches. The device will likely be running on Android 15 out of the box with Nothing OS 3.5. Further, it will purportedly pack a 5200mAh battery that may charge at 65W speeds with a wire.

Samsung Galaxy Buds Core TWS Earbuds Launched in India

Samsung Galaxy Buds Core earbuds have been announced in India featuring powerful “Active Noise Cancellation (ANC), crystal-clear call quality, and intuitive Galaxy integration,” according to Samsung. Here’s what they have to offer.

Samsung Galaxy Buds Core: Price, Availability

Galaxy Buds Core will be available on Samsung.com, Amazon and across select retail stores starting 12 noon on June 27. Priced at Rs 4,999, there’s a flat Rs 1,000 discount for consumers buying Galaxy A26, Galaxy A36 and Galaxy A56. One can also avail up to 12-month no-cost EMI. They’re available in Black and White shades.

Samsung Galaxy Buds Core: Specifications

Samsung Galaxy Buds Core India launch

The Galaxy Buds Core feature v5.4 for wireless connectivity, along with support for and Samsung’s Scalable codec. Samsung says it packs a new dynamic driver for a rich sound with deep bass. The earbuds also include touch controls along with an IP54 rating for protection against dust and splashes. Each bud has 3 mics for taking up calls.

As for runtime, the Galaxy Buds Core are claimed to deliver up to 20 hours of battery life with ANC on and up to 35 hours with it turned off. Each bud packs a 65mAh battery, while the case is backed by a 500mAh cell. Samsung claims up to 35 hours playback time on a single charge (including charging in the case) when ANC is turned off and up to 20 hours of battery life with ANC turned ON.

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In terms of size, the earbuds weigh about 5.3g each while the charging case weighs in at 31.2g. They have a wingtip design for a secure fit in the ear.

You also get active noise cancellation (ANC), along with a Galaxy AI feature called Interpreter. “Whether you are travelling, collaborating across languages, or simply exploring new cultures, the Interpreter feature makes conversations smoother and more meaningful—all through Galaxy Buds Core interface,” said Samsung. It also supports real-time voice call transcriptions.

Galaxy Buds Core connects effortlessly with Galaxy devices and can be found in a blink with Samsung Find. It also offers an Auto-switch feature to simultaneously pair and use with multiple devices.

Oppo Reno 14 F 5G Launched with a 6000mAh Battery

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Oppo Reno 14 F 5G has been announced in select global markets as a new mid-ranger that packs a Snapdragon chipset along with a 6000mAh battery under the hood. The device is available in three colour options and gets a triple rear camera setup. Here’s everything else to know about the handset.

Oppo Reno 14 F 5G: Price

The device costs NTD 12,990 (approx Rs 38,300) for the base 8GB+256GB variant. The device comes in three colours including Glossy Pink, Luminous Green, and Opal Blue.

Oppo Reno 14 F 5G: Specifications

OPPO Reno 14 F 5G colours

The Reno 14 F 5G gets a 6.57-inch AMOLED screen with FHD+ Resolution of 1080 x 2372 pixels, 1400 nits peak brightness, 397 ppi, 100% DCI-P3, 240Hz touch sampling rate, and a 120Hz refresh rate. It gets a 32-megapixel f/2.0 front-facing camera with auto-focus and EIS.

Its rear-facing triple camera system gets an OIS-enabled 50-megapixel f/1.8 primary camera, an 8-megapixel f/2.2 ultra-wide angle camera, and a 2MP f/2.4 macro camera.

Read More: Oppo K13x 5G Launched in India: Everything to Know

The Reno 14 F 5G is powered by the Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 chipset coupled with up to 12GB of LPDDR4x RAM and up to 512GB of UFS 3.1 storage. The device has a 6000mAh battery with 45W Fast wired charging support.

As for other additional features, there is an in-display optical fingerprint sensor and stereo speakers. Connectivity options include Wi-Fi 5, Bluetooth 5.1, NFC, GPS, and a USB-C port for charging. It runs on ColorOS 15 based on Android 15 and is also IP66 + IP68 + IP69 rated.

Moto G96 5G India Launch Teased: What to Expect?

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Moto G96 5G India launch has been teased by the brand and the device is expected to debut later next month. The device has already been leaked before which gives us an idea of what to expect from it once it arrives. Here’s everything to know about the upcoming launch from Motorola.

Moto G96 5G India Launch

Moto g96 5G leak

The G96 5G India launch was teased through the Flipkart website, which didn’t confirm the model name of the device but teased four shades for the handset which match the leaked renders of the Moto G96 5G. It also confirmed that the device will get a Snapdragon chipset, dual rear cameras, and a curved display, all of which are also a part of the leak which came about a month ago.

As for the expected specs, the report suggested that the Moto G96 5G will pack a 6.67-inch 144Hz pOLED 10-bit curved display and will be powered by the Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 SoC. Furthermore, there’s supposed to be a 50MP Sony Lytia LYT-700C sensor with OIS on the back, paired with an 8MP ultra-wide angle camera that will also support a macro option. It is expected to pack a 32MP front camera.

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One can also expect stereo speakers with Dolby Atmos along with a 5,500mAh battery that would charge at 68W speeds. It should come with an rating for dust and water resistance.

The Moto G-series device is rumoured to be priced around Rs 22,990 for the 12GB + 256GB model. However, an official confirmation regarding the specs and price is still awaited, and so is an exact launch date. Considering the company has started the marketing campaign for the device, it should launch early in July.

WhatsApp Private Message Summaries Feature Rolling Out Now

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A new WhatsApp Private Message Summaries feature is rolling out now within the messaging platform that allows one to “privately and quickly summarize unread messages in a chat,” so they can get an idea of what is happening, before reading the details of the unread messages.

WhatsApp Private Message Summaries uses Private Processing technology, which allows Meta to generate a response without Meta or WhatsApp ever seeing the user’s messages or the private summaries. “No one else in the chat can see that you summarized unread messages either. This means your privacy is protected at all times,” said WhatsApp in a blog post.

Private Processing is an “optional capability that enables users to initiate a request to a confidential and secure environment and use AI for processing messages where no one — including Meta and WhatsApp — can access them.”

WhatsApp notes that Private Processing features like Message Summaries are optional and they are off by default. You can choose whether or not to use them, and can use Advanced Chat Privacy to select which chats can be shared for AI features.

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Message Summaries is rolling out in the English language to people in the United States and the company hopes to bring it to other languages and countries later this year.

Earlier this month, the company announced that it will begin showing Ads in WhatsApp Status. Furthermore, it announced Channel Subscriptions and Promoted Channels. The aim behind introducing these features to the Updates tab was to “help admins, organizations, and businesses grow on WhatsApp.”

These new features will appear only on the Updates tab, away from your personal chats, the Messaging platform notes. This means if you only use WhatsApp to chat with friends and loved ones there is no change to your experience at all.

Vivo X Fold 5 Launched with Apple Watch Support, 6000mAh Battery, and More

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Vivo X Fold 5 has been announced in China as the world’s lightest foldable at 217 grams, and is also the world’s first foldable to pack a 6000mAh battery according to Vivo. Not only that, but it is also the first Android phone to connect to an Apple Watch with support for notifications, calling, health data synchronisation, receiving text messages, and more. The foldable also supports full-link connectivity to Apple’s AirPods.

Vivo X Fold 5: Price

As for the pricing, it costs CNY 6,999 (approx Rs 83,900) for the 12GB + 256GB model, while the top-end model costs CNY 9,499 (approx Rs 1,13,900) for the 16GB + 1TB model. It is available in white, green, and black shades.

Vivo X Fold 5: Specifications

The Vivo X Fold 5 has an 8.03-inch inner display with a Resolution of 2480 x 2200 pixels and a 120Hz refresh rate. It is an 8T LTPO panel that can reach up to 4,500 nits of local peak brightness. It gets a 413 ppi. The cover display is 6.53-inch in size with a resolution of 1172 x 2748 pixels, 457 ppi, and a 120Hz refresh rate, supporting the same 4,500 nits of peak brightness as the foldable panel. They have support for Dolby Vision and HDR 10+.

The X Fold 5 is powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, paired with up to 16GB of LPDDR5x RAM and 1TB UFS 4.1 storage. For optics, it gets a 50MP Sony IMX921 primary sensor with an f/1.6 lens paired with OIS, a 50MP f/2.1 ultra-wide angle sensor, and a 50MP f/2.6 periscope telephoto camera with 3x Optical Zoom and OIS. For selfies, there’s a 20MP f/2.4 sensor both on the external and the internal screen as well.

The device is backed up by a 6000mAh battery with 80W wired charging and 40W wireless charging. Connectivity options on the device includes Dual 5G, Bluetooth v5.4, Wi-Fi 7, dual-SIM 5G, GPS, IR Blaster, NFC and a USB-C 3.2 Gen1 port. It also gets a side-mounted fingerprint sensor for biometrics. It is also IP58 and IP59+ rated for dust and water resistance. The Vivo X Fold 5 has stereo speakers and runs on OriginOS 5 based on Android 15.

The device also has support for Apple’s ecosystem, including the MacBook, iPhone, Apple Watch, AirPods, and also Apple’s iCloud. However, support for Apple Watch will be pushed via an update at a later date. Moreover, to connect the watch to Vivo’s foldable, it first needs to be paired with an iPhone.

Samsung 2025 Bespoke AI Appliance Range Launched in India

Samsung today announced the Samsung 2025 Bespoke appliance range in India, which according to the brand is built on four distinct consumer benefits: “Easy, Care, Save and Secure to enrich and simplify your lives with AI.” These experiences are powered by Samsung’s new AI Home screen interface, Bixby voice assistant with two-way natural communication, Samsung Knox security, and seamless SmartThings connectivity.

Samsung 2025 Bespoke AI Appliance Range: Price, Availability

Samsung’s 2025 Bespoke AI appliance range is now available across leading online and offline retail channels, including Samsung Exclusive Stores, Samsung.com as well as major e-commerce platforms.

The Bespoke AI Laundry Combo is priced at Rs 3,19,000, offering all-in-one washing and drying convenience with smart automation. The Bespoke AI WindFree Air Conditioner starts at Ra 36,000, while the Bespoke AI Double Door Refrigerator is available from Rs 44,000 onwards. For those seeking smart laundry solutions, the Bespoke AI Top Load Washer starts at Rs 24,500 for the 8kg model. The Bespoke AI French Door Refrigerator with integrated AI Home display will be available from July onwards.

Samsung 2025 Bespoke AI Appliance Range: Features

The 2025 range expands Samsung’s AI Home ecosystem across key appliances such as refrigerators, air conditioners, and washing machines. With intuitive touchscreen displays, upgraded voice intelligence, and inclusive accessibility features, the line-up offers a connected, easy-to-use, and secure smart home experience. The AI Home screen sits at the center of this innovation – a smart display and interaction hub for home management.

Built into select appliances, AI Home enables real-time appliance insights, control over connected appliances, entertainment, and even family communication – all from a single interface.

The upgraded Bixby voice assistant enhances control through and introduces new capabilities like Voice ID, which recognizes individual users and switches to their Samsung accounts for a personalized experience. Additionally, new SmartThings services like Family Care enhance home safety by sending alerts to family members in unusual situations such as when no activity has been detected at a scheduled time, offering peace of mind and proactive care.

Another major priority is future-proofing appliances. With Smart Forward, Samsung’s software update service via SmartThings, users can continue to receive the latest features and performance upgrades on their existing devices without needing to buy new ones.

The four key features with the whole Samsung 2025 Bespoke AI Appliance Range has, includes:

  • Easy: Bespoke AI appliances now simplify your tasks by using AI and seamless connectivity to automate daily chores via AI Home, Bixby, and SmartThings. For example, AI Home enables automated routines, remote control, and real-time monitoring. Bixby allows users to ask detailed questions about appliances and control them using natural, two-way voice commands, without the need for a nearby phone or speaker.
  • Save: Bespoke AI appliances are engineered to help consumers save energy and time. AI Energy Mode helps manage power consumption. AI Vision Inside in refrigerators tracks food items and expiry dates, suggesting recipes to avoid waste. AI Wash features on the Bespoke AI Laundry Combo and Top Load washers optimize cycles based on soil levels and load types, saving valuable time and water.
  • Care: Bixby assists with appliance care and maintenance alerts, while SmartThings notifies users of any motion, smoke, or leaks detected through its’ connected 3rd party devices. Bespoke AI ensures peace of mind with features such as inactivity alerts at a loved one’s home, helping families feel reassured from afar.
  • Secure: Samsung Knox ensures multi-layered protection with a visualized dashboard across appliances and smartphones. Five Samsung products including the Bespoke AI Family Hub and Bespoke AI Laundry Combo have been verified to level ‘Diamond’ from UL Solutions’ Security Ratings.

The 2025 lineup of Samsung Bespoke AI Appliances includes:

Bespoke AI Laundry Combo All-in-One

The Bespoke AI Laundry Combo is a space-saving, ultra-capacity all-in-one appliance that seamlessly combines washing and drying in a single unit. It eliminates the hassle of transferring clothes between machines, allowing users to save time and prevent odours from lingering after wash cycles. Powered by AI Wash & Dry, the Bespoke AI Laundry Combo senses laundry weight, fabric type, and soil levels, automatically adjusting water, detergent, wash time, and drying conditions for each load.

The Bespoke AI Laundry Combo features advanced heat pump drying technology that gently and efficiently dries clothes at lower temperatures by recycling warm air. The heat pump system optimizes heat transfer and reduces drying time by up to 60% and energy consumption by up to 75%, while reducing shrinkage and fabric damage. With the Super Speed cycle, users can wash and dry a load in just 98 minutes.

Its 7-inch AI Home display provides an intuitive interface for cycle selection, monitoring, and control, delivering personalized suggestions based on usage patterns and seasonal habits. The display also shows energy and water consumption reports and offers a full view of connected appliances at home via Map View. The Bespoke AI Laundry Combo is also verified to level ‘Diamond’ from UL Solutionshighlighting Samsung’s industry-leading device security.

The Bespoke AI Laundry Combo comes with upgraded Bixby, which understands complex, conversational voice commands. Additionally, the Flex Auto Dispense System is able to store detergent for up to 32 loads, while the Auto Open Door automatically releases humid air after a cycle ends to prevent damp smells and enhance freshness.

Bespoke AI Refrigerator with AI Home

The new Bespoke AI Refrigerator is equipped with AI Vision Inside, which can recognize up to 37 fresh food items, allowing users to remotely view the interior, track expiry dates, and receive smart recipe suggestions. It can also recognize up to 50 pre-saved processed food items, largely expanding the variety of items it can manage. The new refrigerator comes with a 9-inch AI Home Display, which serves as a personalized dashboard for notes, schedules, entertainment, and full appliance control, transforming the refrigerator into the central hub of the smart kitchen.

Featuring an Auto Open Door for effortless access, it is designed for convenience and better organisation. It also provides easy hands-free control by just using your voice to control settings, select functions or ask questions through Bixby. The refrigerator also includes access to SmartThings Energy which can help monitor your energy consumption in real-time.

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Bespoke AI Double Door Refrigerator

The Bespoke AI double door refrigerator lineup features improved smart capabilities with AI Energy Mode, SmartThings Home Care and connectivity, designed to offer remote access, intelligent energy savings and real-time maintenance updates via the SmartThings app. This range delivers comprehensive cooling tailored to meet consumer needs, such as longer freshness with Twin Cooling Plus technology, everyday flexibility with Convertible 5-in-1 Modes, and enhanced hygiene with Active Fresh Filter+ eliminating up to 99.99% of harmful bacteria.

Bespoke AI WindFree Air Conditioner

The Bespoke AI WindFree Air Conditioner offers Customized Cooling, AI Fast & Comfort Cooling, and Quick Remote, making temperature control effortless and intuitive. With AI Energy Mode, the system intelligently adjusts compressor speed based on room temperature and consumers’ usage patterns, helping reduce energy consumption by up to 30%. The WindFree technology delivers comfortable cooling through 23,000 micro-holes without cold drafts, ensuring consistent, gentle airflow without direct blasts of air, while the AI engine learns usage behavior to continuously enhance efficiency and comfort.

Bespoke AI Top Load Washer

Equipped with AI Wash, these machines intelligently detect the fabric type and weight to automatically recommend the optimal settings for each load. Leveraging an advanced AI algorithm, the cycle adjusts key parameters—such as water level, agitation intensity, and wash and rinse duration—delivering up to 25% more fabric care. Building on this technology, features like Ecobubble, Hygiene Steam & Stain Wash (with inbuilt heater), Super Speed, AI Energy Mode, and SmartThings integration, AI VRT+ further enhance the laundry experience.

Honor X9c 5G India Launch Teased Once Again

After confirming the launch of the device back in February and then going silent for a few months, the Honor X9c 5G India launch has been confirmed once again by the brand. “HONOR X9c introduces triple-resistance durability with an ultra-slim 7.98mm profile,” says the brand.

Honor X9c 5G will be available exclusively via Amazon in India. The exact date for the Honor X9c 5G India launch remains unconfirmed for now, but one can expect them to launch it sometime during next month. Ahead of the debut, the brand has confirmed some of the key features of the handset which aren’t entirely a surprise considering the device has been available in Malaysia and some other markets since November last year.

The device will be made available in three colours in India, which are include Titanium Black, Titanium Purple, and Jade Cyan.

Honor X9c 5G Specifications

Honor X9c 5G sports a 6.78-inch AMOLED panel that offers a 1.5K resolution, 120hz refresh rate, 100% DCI-P3 colour gamut, 4000 nits peak brightness, 437 ppi, and 1.07 billion colours. It is powered by the Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 processor, paired with up to 12 GB of RAM and up to 512 GB of storage.

Honor X9c has a dual rear camera setup including a 108MP f/1.75 primary lens with OIS and EIS, and a 5MP ultra-wide f/2.2 sensor. On the front, the device is equipped with a 16MP f/2.45 selfie camera. 

The device is backed by a 6600mAh battery with 66W Fast charging support. It runs on MagicOS 9.0 based on Android 15. Connectivity options include Wi-Fi 5, Bluetooth v5.1, GPS, 5G, NFC, and a USB-C port. The device also has an in-display fingerprint sensor for Biometrics and stereo speakers as well.