HONOR X9d: Giant battery, IP69K resistance and 108 MP camera

The new HONOR X9d is already warming up its engines with a launch that aims at mid-high segment for performance, autonomy and durabilityThe brand has activated its official campaign and has revealed key details of this device that It wants to differentiate itself through endurance and battery life without raising the price..

Beyond the teasers, there is data confirmed by the company itself: the terminal will be presented on September 24 in Malaysia and will arrive with a balanced technical sheet, a reinforced chassis and a high-resolution main camera with optical stabilization. All of this, in addition, with Android 15 and MagicOS 9 factory ready.

Reinforced design and certifications

HONOR focuses on resistanceThe X9d boasts IP66, IP68 and IP69K certifications: protection against dust, water immersion, and high-pressure and high-temperature jets. The company also states that supports drops up to 2,5 meters, and the frame has been reinforced compared to classic glass and metal designs.

For the front, the brand uses aluminosilicate glass, harder than conventional glass. All of this fits into a compact body for your battery: 193 grams and an approximate thickness of 7,8 mm, unusual figures when such a large capacity is being used.

In materials, HONOR suggests finishes inspired by the bulletproof products industry —like aramid fibers—a nod to the idea of ​​an "all-terrain" smartphone. Without losing the aesthetic touch, there will be several colors: reddish brown, midnight black, dawn gold and forest green.

Screen: Large and very bright AMOLED

The HONOR X9d mounts a panel 6,79-inch AMOLED with a resolution of 1.200 × 2.640 pixels and a refresh rate of 120 Hz. It is a panel designed for outdoors: it reaches a peak of 6.000 nits, with typical brightness values ​​of 800 nits and HBM of 1.800 nits, as well as HDR support.

Visual health is also present: the panel integrates 3.840Hz PWM and dynamic dimming systems to reduce eye fatigue during prolonged use. The result is a smooth, crisp experience with extra protection thanks to the aluminosilicate glass.

Performance and software

Inside he works Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 4 (4nm) with Adreno 810 GPU, a combo that seeks balance between consumption and power for everyday use, multitasking and moderate gaming. The set comes with Android 15 and the cape Magic OS 9, oriented towards fluidity and optimization of the system for play games faster.

There will be two memory configurations: 12 GB of RAM with 256 GB of storage or with 512 GBThese variants allow you to open multiple apps at once and manage large files without bottlenecks, while maintaining stable performance.

Cameras: 108 MP with OIS and 4K video

The rear camera opts for a dual configuration headed by a sensor 108 megapixels with optical stabilization (OIS), accompanied by a 5 MP ultra-wide angle. It offers up to 10x digital zoom y 4K video recording at 30 fps with gyro-EIS, plus modes like HDR and panorama.

For selfies and video calls, the front integrates a 16 MP camera into a discreet hole in the screen. The combination of high resolution, OIS and current processing promises good resultsAlso in low-light scenes.

battery and charging

One of the big headlines is its battery of 8.300 mAh with tecnología de silicon-carbon. Under normal use, this should translate to several days of being away from the charger, which is unusual for slim phones.

Fast charging reaches the 66W per cable, capable of recovering a large percentage in just a few minutes. In addition, the phone offers reverse charging via cable. 7,5 W, useful for powering accessories such as headphones or watches.

Connectivity and extras

In terms of connections, the X9d comes well stocked:

• Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.2 with aptX HD and aptX Adaptive
• NFC for payments, USB-C 2.0 with OTG
• Infrared port for remote control
• Multi-constellation GPS (GPS, Galileo, GLONASS, BDS).

Of course, you should know that does not include FM radio although it completes the security section with a optical under-screen fingerprint reader, with common sensors such as accelerometer, gyroscope, proximity and compass. It is also Dual SIM (Nano‑SIM + Nano‑SIM), in case you need to separate personal and professional lines.

Price and Availability

HONOR sets the premiere for the September 24 in Malaysia, with reservations in Asia until October 9 through the official website and distributors such as Lazada, Shopee, and Harvey Norman. The commercial launch is planned for early October.

Official prices in Malaysia are MYR 1.499 (about €295) for 12/256 GB and MYR 1.699 (about €335) for 12/512 GBThe brand leaves the door open to more markets and is reasonable to expect its arrival at Europe, with Spain among the usual candidates.

With a battery that makes a difference, a body certified to withstand rough handling and a very bright screen, the HONOR X9d is positioned as a pragmatic option in the mid-range: : great durability, balanced specifications and a reasonable price that, on paper, matches what many users are asking for.