HONOR X9d Review: The Toughest, Most Considerate Smartphone Yet
Why the HONOR X9d Stands Out
The HONOR X9d is the toughest, and most probably the most considerate, smartphone ever built. A device that you can depend on, it’s reliable, fun, and full of tools to make your life as easy as possible. Officially living in the future and coming across our fair share of devices that promise everything and fall short, the HONOR X9d stands out as one that does as exactly as it promised.
Prioritising you, the consumer, HONOR has made it a point to give you a phone that will last you six years, is durable with a long battery life, large display screen, smart features, and elegant slim design.
What’s in the box
Coming in a secure white matte box with a gloss lamination of the phone, you will not want for anything. The HONOR X9d comes with:
- A pre-applied screen protector
- USB Type-C charging cable,
- 66W HONOR SuperCharge wall adapter
- TPU phone cover
- SIM card ejector tool
The cherry on top is that your new HONOR X9d comes pre-charged, making it ready to use right out of the box.
Design
Charmed from the onset, the matte back coupled with the larger-than-life screen and metallic trimming around the phone adds a refined touch that elevates its overall aesthetic. Turning the phone around, the star-ring camera design instantly catches the eye, housing the powerful 108MP camera in a way that feels bold but still tasteful.
What truly sets the HONOR X9d apart, however, is what you don’t see. Built with HONOR’s industry-first Ultra-Bounce Anti-Drop Technology and ultra-tough tempered glass, the phone is designed to withstand accidental drops, knocks, and everyday mishaps. Add to that its IP69K, IP68 and IP66 certifications for water and dust resistance.
This means you can use your HONOR X9d in the rain, take a picture underwater, or in a dust storm during the windy season. It is ready for whatever the day, or life, throws at you, and you can rest assured that it will survive through and through.
Screen
The display is without a doubt one of HONOR X9d’s strongest features. Its 6.79-inch AMOLED screen is expansive, immersive, and incredibly vibrant. Scrolling through social feeds, browsing photos, watching videos, or playing games feels smooth and fluid thanks to the 120Hz refresh rate. It has a great response time and no latency was experienced.
The colours are rich and vivid. The brightness is excellent, even outdoors, and everything from icons to text look crisp and sharp. In addition to being able to automatically augment the screen’s brightness dependent on the environment, it’s also more comfortable to spend more time on your phone than ever before due to HONOR’s Eye Comfort Display technologies. A considerate feature for those of us who are perpetually on our phones, as it reduces the strain on your eyes.
Camera
The HONOR X9d’s 108MP ultra-sensing rear camera delivers sharp and detailed images that are ready to share from the gallery, no edits necessary. As a content creator, there are certain guidelines I live by for when I want that crisp, clear look, and that is no zooming in. Rather, get the camera closer to your object. There was no exception for the HONOR X9d.
When zooming in, it loses that clarity giving images and videos a more vintage looks, no FX needed. I also highly recommend using a tripod when taking videos for stable footage.
Once captured, the amount of fun you can have with your content is limitless. It’s packed with a suite of AI-powered editing tools built directly into the phone. Features like AI Eraser make it easy to remove unwanted objects from your photos, while AI Upscale clears up any low resolution or blurry images. The Moving Photo Collage feature adds a creative layer, allowing you to turn your everyday moments into dynamic visual stories to share on socials and with loved ones.
Battery
Battery life is where the HONOR X9d truly shines. A phone that can go almost 3 days on a single charge, will always have my heart. Do not be fooled by its slim profile, it houses a massive 8,300mAh Silicon-Carbon battery that will alleviate any anxiety about a dying phone. Even with heavy daily use – doomscrolling, taking pictures, watching videos, all while having every app you have running in the background – it still comfortably powers through the day, and beyond.
When it’s time to recharge, the 66W SuperCharge support ensures you’re not stuck waiting around too long for a full battery. It has this cool feature called the Ultra Power Saving Mode. It allows your already charging device to charge quicker.
Final Thoughts
The HONOR X9d is a beautifully balanced smartphone that prioritises durability, endurance, and everyday usability without sacrificing style. From its immersive AMOLED display and powerful 108MP camera, to its industry-leading toughness and massive battery, it’s a device built for people who actually use their phones everywhere, every day.
It’s comfortable to hold, easy to handle, and never feels bulky, even with its impressively large display and big battery tucked inside. Another thing that stood out that needs it’s fair of shine is the powerful speaker on the HONOR X9d. It goes up to 400%, which was a pleasant surprise for someone who can never play her music load enough.
If you’re looking for a smartphone that feels premium, performs reliably, and can keep up with real life without constant babysitting, the HONOR X9d is your go to device.
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