X9d

Released October 2025

Honor's global X9d has a 6.79-inch 120 Hz AMOLED screen, Snapdragon 6 Gen 4 processor and an 8,300 mAh battery with 66 W charging. Its flat display, stabilised 108 MP main camera and multiple water-resistance certifications distinguish this regional model from the UK's smaller-battery Magic8 Lite.

Model history · 2 models, 2024–2025

2024X9c Compare
2025X9d

Screen: 6.79″
Display: OLED, 120 Hz
Chip: Snapdragon 6 Gen 4
Memory: 8 GB – 12 GB
Storage: 256 GB – 512 GB
Main camera: 108 MP
Zoom: –
Battery: 8,300 mAh
Weight: 193 g

5,000 mAh+

What reviewers say

YugaTech and GadgetMatch praise the tough build, flat AMOLED screen, strong speakers and long battery life, with capable everyday performance. YugaTech found shaky video and limited demanding-game performance, whereas GadgetMatch liked its 1080p stabilisation but experienced hotspot overheating and shutdowns; both found the main camera useful for casual photos.

From yugatech.com and gadgetmatch.com

Specifications

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Display

Screen size: 6.79″
Resolution: 2640 × 1200
Sharpness: 427 pixels per inch
Panel: OLED
Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Peak brightness: 6,000 nits
Display type: Global 8,300 mAh model; 6.79-inch flat AMOLED, 2640 × 1200
Brightness detail: 800 nits typical, 1,800 nits HBM, 6,000 nits peak with corresponding full-screen video (Honor laboratory claim)
Screen protection: Aluminosilicate glass
Display features: Adaptive 120 Hz maximum, DCI-P3, 1.07 billion colours, 3,840 Hz PWM; dynamic dimming and circadian night display

Performance

Chip: Snapdragon 6 Gen 4
Memory: 8 GB – 12 GB
Storage: 256 GB, 512 GB
CPU: 1× Cortex-A720 at 2.3 GHz, 3× Cortex-A720 at 2.2 GHz, 4× Cortex-A520 at 1.8 GHz; 4 nm process
Cooling: 3,490 mm² stainless-steel vapour chamber and 29,500 mm² total cooling area (Honor)

Cameras

Main camera: 108 MP
Ultra wide camera: 5 MP
Telephoto camera: None
Optical zoom: None
Front camera: 16 MP
Main camera: 108 MP, ƒ/1.75, OIS
Ultra wide camera: 5 MP, ƒ/2.2
Front camera: 16 MP, ƒ/2.45
Zoom: Up to 10× digital zoom
Video recording: Up to 4K, 3840 × 2160; maker does not specify frame rates
Front video: Maker describes 1080p recording and separately lists a 2520 × 1080 maximum resolution
Camera features: Moving Photo, Motion Sensing Capture, Night, Portrait, Pro, Panorama, time lapse, slow motion, Multi-Video, document scanning; AI Eraser, Eyes Open, reflection removal, cutout and upscale

Battery and charging

Battery: 8,300 mAh
Wired charging: Up to 66 W
Wireless charging: None
Battery life detail: Global 8,300 mAh typical, 8,100 mAh rated; maker overview describes silicon-carbon and technical sheet Li-ion polymer; three-day mixed-use claim is Honor laboratory testing, not continuous video
Wired charging: 66 W with compatible original charger and cable
Charges other devices: Reverse wired charging supported; maker lists OTG output of 5 V/1.5 A

Design

Type: Standard
Weight: 193 g
Thickness: 7.76 mm
Height × width: 161.9 × 76.1 mm
Water and dust resistance: IP69
Colours: Reddish Brown, Midnight Black, Sunrise Gold, Forest Green
Water resistance detail: IP66, IP68 and IP69 to IEC 60529; IP69K to ISO 20653:2023; 2.5 m drop claim is controlled laboratory testing on smooth granite
Biometrics: Fingerprint unlock and face recognition
Speakers: Stereo, Honor Sound 7.3; additional-volume mode for compatible uses

Software

Operating system: Android
Software at launch: MagicOS 9.0 based on Android 15
AI features: Magic Portal, writing tools and Gemini Live
In the box: Phone, quick-start guide, USB-C cable, SIM ejector, warranty card and pre-applied protective film; SuperCharge adapter and TPU case depend on market

Connectivity

Mobile network: 5G NR, LTE FDD/TDD, WCDMA and GSM
SIM: Dual nano-SIM
Wi-Fi: Wi-Fi 6 and 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, 2.4 and 5 GHz, 80 MHz and 1,024-QAM; hotspot and Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth: Bluetooth 5.2; BLE, SBC, AAC, LDAC, aptX, aptX HD and aptX Adaptive
NFC: Supported
USB: USB-C, USB 2.0, OTG; digital USB-C headphones
Positioning: GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou and Galileo

Storage options

Storage	Memory
256 GB	8 GB
256 GB	12 GB
512 GB	12 GB

Pros and cons

Pros

8,300 mAh battery
IP68, IP69 and IP69K certifications
Stabilised main camera and stereo speakers

Cons

No dedicated telephoto camera
5 MP ultrawide camera

Closest rivals

Model	Screen	Display	Chip	Memory	Storage	Main camera	Zoom	Battery	Weight	Released
vivoV50	6.77″	OLED, 120 Hz	Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3	8 GB – 12 GB	128 GB – 512 GB	50 MP	–	6,000 mAh	189 g	Feb 2025
OnePlusNord 5	6.83″	OLED, 144 Hz	Snapdragon 8s Gen 3	8 GB – 12 GB	256 GB – 512 GB	50 MP	–	5,200 mAh	211 g	Jul 2025
OnePlusOnePlus 15R	6.83″	OLED, 165 Hz	Snapdragon 8 Gen 5	12 GB	256 GB – 512 GB	50 MP	–	7,400 mAh	214 g	Dec 2025

Previous model: X9c.

Sources

Photo: HONOR official product-list photograph; complete supplied canvas, background and native alpha retained.

HONOR X9d — red front and rear composition with supplied splash scene: HONOR official press photograph; complete supplied canvas and background retained.

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