Honor X9d Launch: 8,300 mAh Battery & 512 GB Storage Upgrade

Key Takeaways

1. Honor X9d is a global release of the previously China-only Honor X70, featuring all its specifications but with slower charging.
2. The smartphone has a large 8,300 mAh battery, supporting 66 W wired charging, compared to the original X70’s 80 W charging.
3. It features a 6.79-inch AMOLED display with a resolution of 2640 x 1200 pixels, a 120 Hz refresh rate, and peak brightness of 6,000 nits.
4. Powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 4 chipset, it comes with 12 GB of RAM and storage options of 256 GB or 512 GB, with no expandable storage.
5. The Honor X9d is priced at MYR 1,499 (~$356) for the 12 GB + 256 GB version and MYR 1,699 (~$403) for the 12 GB + 512 GB version.

Honor has introduced its new midrange smartphone, the X9d, to a global audience. Just so you know, the X9d is actually a renamed version of the Honor X70, which was only available in China and launched earlier this year. In terms of specifications, the new phone keeps all the features of the X70, but it has a slower wired charging speed.

Battery and Charging

Specifically, the X9d comes with a big 8,300 mAh silicon carbon (Si-C) battery. However, this battery is matched with a less impressive 66 W wired charging support (you can find the Anker Nano 100 W USB-C charger for about $35.99 on Amazon). In comparison, the original X70 can handle 80 W wired charging. The device operates on Android 15-based MagicOS 9.0 right out of the box, but there’s no information yet about future software updates from Honor.

Display and Design

The smartphone is 5G-enabled and features a 6.79-inch AMOLED display that delivers a resolution of 2640 x 1200 pixels, with a refresh rate of 120 Hz and peak brightness hitting up to 6,000 nits. For its dimensions, the phone is 7.76 mm (0.30 inches) thick and weighs approximately 193 grams (0.42 lbs). The front is shielded by aluminosilicate glass, adding to its durability.

Performance and Camera

Inside the IP69K-rated smartphone, you’ll find a Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 4 chipset paired with an Adreno A810 GPU, along with 12 GB of RAM and options for 256 GB or 512 GB of internal storage. Unfortunately, there is no option for expanding storage. On the bright side, it features the same circular camera island as the X70, which includes a 108 MP main camera and a 5 MP ultrawide lens. For selfies and video calls, it has a 16 MP front-facing camera.

The Honor X9d is available in several colors, including midnight black, reddish brown, sunrise gold, and forest green. The starting price for the base 12 GB + 256 GB version is MYR 1,499 (~$356), while the 12 GB + 512 GB model is priced at MYR 1,699 (~$403). Those interested can now pre-order the phone from Honor’s official store and other authorized sellers.

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