In China, Honor has revealed the Honor Band 9 and the Watch GS 4. It’s crucial to note that the Magic 6 Ultimate Edition and Magic 6 RSR Porsche Design smartphone launch event coincided with the introduction of these wearables.
The Honor Band 9 has a 1.57-inch AMOLED display, but the Honor Watch GS 4 boasts a 1.43-inch AMOLED circular display. The characteristics and costs of the recently released Watch GS 4 and Band 9 are listed below.
Honor Band 9 and Honor Watch GS 4 Cost
Three colors—Galaxy Shuttle, Jasper Astrolabe, and Starry Sky Exploration—are available for the Honor Watch GS 4. The Galaxy Shuttle model costs CNY 999 (about Rs 11,755), while the Jasper Astrolabe and Starry Sky Exploration versions cost CNY 1,199 (around Rs 14,108).
Conversely, there are two versions of the Honor Band 9: one with NFC and the other without. The NFC version is available for CNY 299 (about Rs 3,517), while the non-NFC variant costs CNY 249 (around Rs 2,929). They come in the following colors: purple, blue, and black.
Features of the Honor Band 9 and Watch GS 4
Honor Watch GS 4
A 1.43-inch AMOLED screen with 466 x 466 resolution and customizable watch faces is the focal point of the Honor Watch GS 4. It is capable of monitoring heart rate, blood oxygen levels, stress levels, and sleep habits. With more than 100 sports modes, customers may monitor their exercise routines.
In addition to 4GB RAM and 32MB of internal storage, this smartwatch has a speaker and microphone for calls and voice commands. With quick charging capabilities, it can provide a full day’s power in just 5 minutes and has a battery life of up to 14 days. The battery has a 30-hour maximum life while using GPS.
The Honor Watch GS 4 has a 5ATM water resistance rating, meaning it can survive immersion in water for up to 50 meters. A variety of sensors are also included, such as a heart rate sensor, gyroscope, accelerometer, and geomagnetic sensor.
It offers intelligent features like camera controls, weather updates, and WeChat Pay integration, and is compatible with Android 9.0 and iOS 11.0 or later operating systems. Dual-frequency GPS, NFC, and Bluetooth v5.0 are examples of connectivity choices.
Honor Band 9
An AMOLED 60Hz display with several watch faces is 1.57 inches on the new Honor Band 9. Blood oxygen (Sp02), heart rate, and sleep patterns can all be monitored using it. Along with tracking workouts and activities, it provides customers with over 96 sports modes.
Up to 14 days of NFC enabled use and 10 days of non-NFC use are possible with the fitness band’s battery life. It charges via a magnetic thimble charging port, according to the firm.
After being submerged in water for up to 50 meters, the Honor Band 9 has a water resistance rating of 5ATM. Sensors such as an accelerometer, gyroscope, heart rate sensor, and others are also included in its configuration.
NFC and Bluetooth LE v5.3 are connectivity solutions that allow for wireless payments and communication. The Band 9 is also compatible with iOS 11.0 and Android 9.0 or newer operating systems. It provides intelligent functions like weather updates, camera controls, and more.
