HONOR Unveils the New HONOR X9d with eXtra Resistance

[Malaysia – October 10] Global AI device ecosystem company HONOR today announced the launch of the eagerly awaited HONOR X9d, the latest addition to its acclaimed X Series line-up. Setting a benchmark as the most powerful mid-range smartphone available in the market to date, the HONOR X9d seamlessly integrates industry-leading durability, a robust 8300mAh battery, stunning photography capabilities. Delivering a lightweight design with enhanced performance, the HONOR X9d provides an optimal choice for users who desires a well-rounded mid-range smartphone.

Top-Level Durability with Comprehensive Protection

Positioned as the most durable smartphone in the market, the latest HONOR X9d showcases all-around drop, water, and dust resistance with industry first SGS Triple Resistant Premium Performance Certification¹. Same as the previous generation, the device also boasts prestigious SGS 5-Star Comprehensive Reliability Certification², which ensures it can withstand drops from heights of up to 2.5 meters³ onto certain surface. Also, the body reinforced by HONOR Ultra-Bounce Anti-Drop Technology, Non-Newtonian fluid and new ultra tough tempered glass safeguards the phones from 10 more types of stone ground and even Air-gun shooting.

Equipped with Three-layer Water Resistance Structure 2.0 supporting IP69K⁴ Water Resistance, the HONOR X9d shows flagship waterproof, making it easily handle complex water environments including rinsing, splashing, thick and dirty water, high temperature water (within 10s), dynamic water and even ultra-high pressure water jet. This device has been tested to function after soaking in water for up to 30 minutes at a depth of 1.5 meter⁵, making it a dependable companion in various situations. Additionally, with the AI Heavy Rain Touch and AI Glove Touch, users can still have smooth experience even in the rain or with gloves.

Industry-Leading Battery Life with SuperCharge

Equipped with an ultra-large 8300mAh Silicon-carbon Battery⁶, the HONOR X9d revolutionize mobile phone batteries to enter the 8 Era, providing the biggest battery life and capacity available in the market today, while with self-developed anti-aging algorithm for battery, the device has 6 years Ultra Durable⁷. As a result, users can feel free to use it throughout 3 days and say goodbye to power bank completely. The test data shows that the device can stand up to 52.5 hours of music streaming, 23.8 hours of online video playback, 16.8 hours of gaming and 12.3 hours of video chat⁸ on a single charge. With multi-point temperature monitoring, the battery performs well in temperatures from -30°C to 55°C⁹, which allows it to work perfectly in various harsh condition. Additionally, the Ultra Power Saving Mode enables the device to maintain continuous calls for up to 60 minutes¹⁰ when the battery drops to 2%, while the 66W wired HONOR SuperCharge¹¹ can rapidly revive the battery for extended usage.

AI-powered Smartphone Photography Experience

Packed with a stunning 108MP Ultra-sensing Camera featuring a 1/1.67" large sensor, the HONOR X9d captures images with exceptional details and enhanced brightness, offering users both daylight precision and nocturnal refinement. To elevate the photography experience, the main camera is equipped with OIS + EIS, effectively reducing blurring and shakiness for ultra-clear images.

With HONOR Connection, the HONOR X9d supports transfer HD live photos between IOS, while the 4K HD Moving photo collage makes images more vibrant, which enable the users to show their colorful lifestyle. Additionally, the HONOR X9d integrates AI photography features like AI Eraser, AI Cutout and AI Outpainting, which enable users to freely customize their image, streamlining photo editing on smartphones. Especially, the AI Upscale and AI Remove Reflection can further enhance image quality, bringing every precious moment back to life.

Exceptional Display Technology for Optimal Immersion

The HONOR X9d features a 6.79-inch Eye-comfort OLED Display¹², which supports 1.07 billion colors and a 1.5K ultra-high resolution¹³, delivering vibrant hues and breathtaking details for a more immersive viewing experience. The Flagship 1.3mm Ultra-Narrow Bezels redefines visual boundaries, offering 94.6% Screen-to-body ratio. With the new Deuterated Organic Light-Emitting Materials and a high refresh rate of 120Hz¹⁴, the display showcases incredibly smooth motion and improved responsiveness for a more fluid interface. In addition, the display ensures an exceptionally sharp and clear viewing experience with its industry leading peak HDR brightness of 6000nits¹⁵. The HONOR X9d also guarantees a comfortable viewing experience with eye-comfort features such as 3840Hz PWM Risk-free Dimming¹⁶, Circadian Night Display, AI Defocus Display, Dynamic Dimming and Hardware Level Low Blue Light.

Enhanced Hardware for Superior Performance

Powered by the Snapdragon 6 Gen 4, the HONOR X9d offers users a new level of system smoothness and higher graphical performance. Compared to the previous generation, its GPU performance has improved by 29% and CPU for 11%¹⁷. This power efficiency is complemented by HONOR's innovative RAM Turbo Technology, which effectively provides a 24GB RAM equivalent experience (12GB physical + 12GB virtual)¹⁸. It ensures smooth performance even after extended use, allowing users to multitask and switch between apps effortlessly. Additionally, the HONOR X9d comes equipped with 256GB large internal storage at most, providing ample space for years of precious memories.

Color, Price and Availability

Catering to users' diverse style preferences, the HONOR X9d is available in 4 captivating colorways¹⁹: Forest Green, Sunrise Gold, Midnight Black, Reddish Brown. Starting from 10^th Oct 2025, the HONOR X9d will be available to purchase in Malaysia via HONOR Experience Store, Lazada, Shopee, Sengheng, Maxis, Celcomdigi and other retail stores for an affordable price starting at RM 1499.

About HONOR 

HONOR is a global leading AI device ecosystem company. It is committed to revolutionizing human-to-device interactions to bridge the AI ecosystem with all consumers in the agentic AI era and beyond. The company endeavors to open industrial boundaries through open, seamless collaboration to co-create a value-sharing ecosystem with industry partners. With an innovative product portfolio spanning AI phones, PCs, tablets, wearables and more, HONOR aims to empower every human, enabling everyone to embrace the new intelligent world.

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1. This phone has obtained the Swiss SGS Triple Resistant Premium Performance Certification, complying with SGS’s reliability technical specifications. As a precision electronic product, there is still a risk of damage if the phone falls. Please be careful to avoid drops or collisions.
2. This phone has obtained the Swiss SGS 5-Star Comprehensive Reliability Certification, complying with SGS’s reliability technical specifications. As a precision electronic product, there is still a risk of damage if the phone falls. Please be careful to avoid drops or collisions.
3. Data from HONOR labs.
4. The phone has been tested under controlled laboratory conditions and reaches the IP69K level in accordance with ISO20653: 2023 standards. Splash, water, and dust resistance are not permanently effective, and the protective performance may decrease due to daily wear and tear. Do not attempt to charge a wet phone. Liquid damage is not covered under warranty.
5. Data from HONOR labs.
6. Battery rated at 8100mAh with a typical capacity of 8300mAh.
7. The data comes from the HONOR Lab. The battery will have a battery capacity retention rate of more than 80% after 6 years of use according to HONOR Lab simulation of the user's daily behavior (full charging-discharging once a day). The actual data will change with different scenarios, please refer to actual usage.
8. Data from HONOR labs.
9. Data from HONOR labs. Under the ambient temperature of 55°C, HONOR X9d can stand by normally and supports the use of call, contact, and text messaging functions. The actual experience may vary depending on factors such as device aging, network environment, user habits and differences in the phone's temperature rise. Please refer to the actual experience.
10. Data from HONOR labs.
11. It supports maximum 66W wired charge, 66W HONOR charger and cable are required. Actual charging speed may vary depending on environmental conditions and other factors.
12. With rounded corners design applying on the display, the diagonal length of screen is 6.79 inches, when measured according to the standard rectangle (the actual viewable area is slightly smaller).
13. The resolution is measured as a standard rectangle; thus, the effective pixels are slightly less.
14. The screen supports a maximum refresh rate of 120Hz, and the refresh rate may be varied slightly under different app interfaces and game quality. Please refer to your actual experience.
15. The 6000nits peak brightness data comes from HONOR labs, and only takes effect when the corresponding video source is full screen.
16. The screen supports a maximum high-frequency PWM dimming of 3840Hz, which takes effect in low-brightness scenarios. Please refer to the actual experience. The phone is not a medical equipment and is not available for treatment.
17. The data comes from HONOR Lab.
18. Through HONOR RAM Turbo, some ROM will be transferred to RAM and the 12GB RAM can be equivalent to 24GB storage experience. Actual available storage space is less than this value due to system usage.
19. The configuration colors are different in different regions, please refer to the ones provided by the specific region.