This week Honor introduced its Unbreakable Challenge again to life at a launch occasion in Johannesburg, giving company a front-row view of what the Honor X9d 5G is constructed to deal with.
With Mzansi retaining gadgets for longer and upgrades needing to really feel value it, the message was clear: sturdiness is not a nice-to-have.
Alongside the reside demonstrations, the occasion drew a robust mixture of sporting icons and leisure icons, together with the World’s Strongest Man Ryno Nel, Blue Bulls rugby gamers Mpilo Gumede, Nizaam Carr and Sergeal Petersen, soccer stars Vincent Pule, Lyle Lakay and Grant Margeman, and acquainted faces from radio, music and TV. The mix of names and vitality saved it energetic, however the product story stayed sharp.
The newly launched Honor X9d 5G, already on sale in South Africa, is the following evolution within the widespread Unbreakable Series. At the launch, it was put by way of a sequence of real-world sturdiness challenges designed to point out toughness in a approach folks can image. These included Kahoot, the Wrecking Ball problem, Sandpit problem, Paint Ball problem, Fish Tank problem and the Last Two Players Ice Challenge. All have been constructed to reflect the knocks, spills and sudden climate moments that normally finish a cellphone’s confidence early.
On spec, the Honor X9d 5G is backed by SGS Triple-resistant Premium Performance Certification and leads with 2.5m drop resistance, IP69K water resistance and a IP6X dust-resistance. A multilayer cushioning design with 6 cushion layers helps take up influence, whereas rainproof contact management and glove-friendly contact management maintain the display screen usable when actual life is just not “phone-ready”.
A significant focus of the problem was water resistance, because the Honor X9d 5G is engineered to resist high-pressure water publicity. This is a important function for African situations, the place gadgets are often uncovered to rain, splashes and outside use. This is complemented by a large 8300mAh battery, the most important battery capability presently obtainable in a smartphone in South Africa. Reverse charging functionality reinforces the system’s positioning round long-term worth and peace of thoughts.
Durability will get the headline, however the show is what folks reside with. The Honor X9d 5G pairs toughness with an ultra-bright show rated as much as 6000 nits, constructed for outside readability and on a regular basis visibility.
“Today’s challenge was about reinforcing what Mzansi is already embracing in the Unbreakable Series, just on a whole other level up,” mentioned Fred Zhou, CEO of Honor South Africa, on the launch on Wednesday night time. “The Honor X9d 5G is built for the way Mzansi actually lives but enhanced to take on more of the challenges for greater peace of mind and value.”
The Honor X9d is now obtainable in two Colours; Sunrise Gold and Midnight Black, for a advisable retail worth of R9,999, with redeemable presents value R4,998:
- R1999 (Honor Choice Earbuds Clip or Honor Choice Airfryer). Valid from right this moment, 6 February, till 8 March 2026.
- Honor Care Service Benefit Valued as much as R2,999. 12 Month Free Accidental Damage Protection/ Service promotional supply is restricted to Honor X9d, legitimate from right this moment, 6 February, till 31 July 2026
Available promotions in retail:
MTN: R449 x 36 months from 06 February 2026
Cell C: R549 x 36 months, R669 x 24 months
Telkom: R499 x 36 months, R599 x 24 months
Vodacom: R449x36 months, R569 x 24 months.