FROM Jozi to Pretoria, from Durban to Cape Town, all one could fathom is the latest HONOR X9d 5G’s rave.
If the public is not invited to (damage it- pun intended) by hammering it against macadamia nuts and dropping it- has drop resistance- celebrities are diving into the water armed with this midrange smartphone.
Boasting 6.79-inch display, it changes as, and when you want to, thanks to its 1.5K resolution, meaning visuals are way too sharp. Try it…
From SA’s DJ Tira to Q-Twins, HONOR X9d has become their favourite brand to associate with, for the following reasons: battery and pictures.
For outdoor use, it supports 6,000 nits max brightness and smooth in gaming and scrolling, thanks to its 120Hz refresh rate feature.
I handed over it to my nephew for a weekend, and all could fathom to hear was “hmm this is cool, uncle. I want to own this for my birthday”, which is only a month away (bloody agent).
It has the 4nm Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 4 and paired with 12GB RAM + 12GB HONOR RAM Turbo that allows a seamless multitasking performance.
The video also produces decent quality with its up to 4K@30fps resolution. Its OIS feature really helps to stabilize the video.
I did experienced some frame drops, which I believed could be fixed by a software update; but it does deliver snappy gaming performance.
For productivity and casual use, its performance tops, finish & klaar!
I did mention battery lifespan in my top report: it comes with the 8,300mAh battery capacity, of which I used for 2-3 three days, and this was proven this past weekend in my village, in the NW, that experienced load-reduction for two days. Kudos…
The device features 66W HONOR SuperCharge technology. It charges from 10% to 100% that took an unsurprising 45m.
It is also worth noting that this phone is rated to operate in extreme temperatures, from as high as 34 degrees Celsius.
It supports Wi-Fi and Bluetooth for connectivity and sensor such as accelerometer, light, orientation, proximity, gyroscope and magnetic.
Boasting 193g in terms of weight, the HONOR Xd9 5G is fitted with dual stereo-speakers, AI face unlock, USB-C, IP66 + IP68 + IP69 + IP69K rating and 2.5M drop-resistance.
HONOR X9d 5G runs MagicOS 9.0 based on Android 15 out of the box.
Ed Note: Unbreakable HONOR X9d challenge has seen contestants unlock a submerged tank to retrieve the device, reinforcing the same strength that previously earned global recognition by getting the Guinness World Record award for strength and resilience by surviving an intact drop from 6.133 metres.
Fred Zhou, CEO of HONOR South Africa, said: “The Unbreakable Series is about more than durability. It is about creating moments where people can experience our technology for themselves.
We have seen incredible reactions, and are excited to experience how Durban responded when the challenge arrived at Pavilion Mall. Our focus remains on delivering reliable, high-quality devices that offer real value and accessibility to South Africans.”
HONOR Care Service Benefit Valued up to R2 999.
12 Month Free Accidental Damage Protection
Service promotional offer limited to HONOR X9d valid from today until 31 July 2026
The review was conducted on Sunrise Gold color. Its also available in Midnight Black.
And raving keeps gaining momentum…
The gadget is available now retailing at R9. 999. 99 and comes with redeemable gifts worth R4 998
