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David Moheno, communications manager for HONOR Latam, explains the main function of the launch
Colombia, Mexico, Ecuador and Peru already have a new HONOR Series X model. The X8b was officially presented, its focus is on a function that has become a trend in the cell phone market and that the company calls Magic Capsule.
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This tool will allow users to convert the phone’s ‘notch’ into a space where they can interact such as receiving alarms, activating the timer, monitoring a recording or viewing the status of calls in progress.
“We deeply believe that the arrival of the Magic Capsule in this segment will captivate all users who have not yet tried the advantages of the functional notch. The HONOR
HONOR X8b comes with magic capsule (Infobae)
This cell phone is designed for users who want a mid-low range device, offering an experience focused on certain functions at a fair price. In the case of the X8b the focus is on the on-screen experience.
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In addition to the inclusion of the Magic Capsule, the phone features a 6.7-inch AMOLED panel, a maximum brightness of 2,000 nits, a screen-to-body ratio of 93.7%, a resolution of 2,412 x 1,080 pixels and a refresh rate of 90 Hz. Features that promise to deliver a high-quality experience very close to the highest-end devices.
This is accompanied by an ultra-thin design, having a thickness of 6.78 mm, a weight of 166 grams and a style that follows the line of the HONOR X8a. The colors in which it will be available are aquamarine, titanium silver and midnight black.
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As for its camera, on the front it has a 50 MP sensor, which is accompanied by a technology called front focus and automatically changing field of view (FOV), which will improve selfies.
The cell phone has a 90 Hz AMOLED screen. (Infobae)
On the back, the module has three cameras. The main one is 108 MP, a wide-angle and depth sensor and a 2 MP macro camera. An ideal configuration for this segment.
Based on its 4,500 mAh battery, HONOR ensures that it offers a range of up to 46 hours of music streaming, 13 hours of video playback, 14 hours of browsing short clips or 16 hours of browsing social networks, according to tests carried out by the company. In addition, it has 35 watt fast charging.
Finally, its technical section is closed by a Snapdragon 680 processor, 8 GB RAM expandable to 8 GB more, a storage capacity of 256 GB, Android 13 out of the box and the Magic UI 7.2 customization layer, which belongs to the brand .
The cell phone has a 90 Hz AMOLED screen. (HONOR)
Adam Cao, CEO of HONOR for Latin America, gave an exclusive interview for Infobae where he gave a realistic overview of what is coming for the region in terms of technology, since development is increasingly faster and with different options for users.
“Talking about our performance during 2023, in the first quarter, device shipments in Latin America grew almost eight times, due to the incredibly positive acceptance of key products in the smartphone category,” said the manager.
According to his data, for the third quarter of 2023, HONOR shipments grew by 123% compared to the same period in 2022. Regarding new technologies, Cao assures that AI will not be something foreign to our region.
“The use of artificial intelligence to enhance different technologies, as well as 5G, will become increasingly present around the world, and Latin America will not be the exception. HONOR, with the support of industry-leading partners, will continue to provide cutting-edge design technology, artificial intelligence and connectivity that will enable all users to have an enhanced experience,” he said.