HONOR X9d 5G released: Bulletproof-inspired shock-absorption, IP69 rating, massive 8,300mAh battery

HONOR in Malaysia today launched its next-generation "durable" mid-ranger called the X9d 5G.

HONOR X9d 5G is now official

What's new with the HONOR X9d 5G

The durability feature

Coming from the HONOR X9c 5G earlier this year, the new HONOR X9d 5G promises to bring an even tougher build, upgraded processor, and a much larger battery capacity.

In particular, this handset now features an ultra-tough tempered glass with an industry-first multilayer cushioning design with a ballistic-grade layer for enhanced shock absorption. It is certified drop-resistant up to 2.5 meters with 112 percent improvement in impact durability versus the previous generation durability tech.

8,300mAh HUGE battery

Moreover, it now comes with IP66/IP68/IP69K dust and water resistance, the highest in the industry. The company claims that this can survive up to 85 degrees Celsius of high-temperature water, 24 hours of high-humidity salt-rich environments, and 10,000 water exposure cycles.

Moreover, it has a One Tap Dust and Water Ejection to automatically eject dust and water with a single tap, Rainproof Touch Control, and Glove Friendly Touch Control.

The next upgrade is that it now sports the newer and faster 2.3GHz 4nm Snapdragon 6 Gen 4 octa-core processor, coming from the Snapdragon 6 Gen 1.

The biggest upgrade is the battery. The device is now sporting a MASSIVE 8,300mAh battery capacity compared to the 6,600mAh battery of the X9c. This is the largest Silicon Carbon battery in the industry yet, which can last up to 3 days on a single charge.

Aside from being huge, the company claims that it has up to 6 years of reliable battery performance and could be charged using the USB-C 66W SuperCharge tech.

This could also be used as a power bank for convenient on-the-go charging.

Despite that massive battery upgrade, it is also 4 grams heavier than the previous generation model.

Keeping the performance in check is its VC Ice Cooling System with 5th-gen hexagonal graphite with ultra-light stainless steel for faster and more efficient heat dissipation.

HONOR X9d 5G key features

A new, flatter display

Other highlights of the device include the 6.79-inch AMOLED screen with 120Hz refresh rate, 3,840Hz PWM dimming, and 1.5K 2640 x 1200 resolution at 427 ppi. It also has 6,000 nits peak brightness, an In-Display fingerprint reader, and a top-center punch-hole for the 16MP selfie camera.

The device has 12GB RAM (up to 24GB hybrid RAM), 256GB or 512GB internal storage.

The device also sports a 108MP f/1.75 OIS main camera with PDAF focus and a 5MP f/2.2 ultra-wide-angle camera.

The device runs with Android 15 OS with MagicOC 9.0 skin. Of course, it has HONOR AI and  Google Gemini.

HONOR X9d 5G Specs

Display: 6.79-inch Aluminosilicate glass protected AMOLED screen w/ 120Hz refresh rate, 3,840Hz PWM dimming, 1.5K 2640 x 1200 resolution at 427 ppi

CPU: 2.3GHz 4nm Snapdragon 6 Gen 4 octa-core processor

GPU: Adreno

RAM: 12GB

ROM: 256GB/512GB

Back Camera: 108MP f/1.75 w/ OIS, PDAF + 5MP f/2.2 ultra-wide + LED flash

Selfie Camera: 16MP f/2.45 

Battery: 8,300mAh Si-C w/ USB-C 66W HONOR SuperCharge

OS: Android 15 w/ MagicOS 9.0

Connectivity: WiFi 6, 5G, 4G LTE, Bluetooth 5.2 BLE, OTG, NFC, GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, dual SIM (nano)

Sensors: Gravity, gyrocope, compass, acceleration, ambient light, proximity

Others: In-Display fingerprint sensor, IP69K dust and water resistance, stereo speakers, USB-C, Colors: Reddish Brown, Midnight Black, Sunrise Gold, Forest Green

Dimensions: 161.9 x 76.1 x 7.76 mm

Weight: 193

Price: TBC

Malaysia price with direct to PHP conversion (no taxes and duties yet):

HONOR X9d 5G 256GB - MYR 1,499 (around PHP 20.4K)

HONOR X9d 5G 512GB - MYR 1,699 (around PHP 23.2K)

In Malaysia, the device is now available for pre-order.

There is no word on when it will launch in the Philippines yet.

Source: HONOR