- Guinness-certified drop survivor and IP69K rating for serious durability.
- 6.79-inch 120Hz OLED hits up to 6,000 nits HDR brightness.
- 8,300mAh silicon-carbon battery with 66W charging and reverse charge.
- 108MP main camera with OIS/EIS plus AI editing tools.
- UAE pre-order 24–30 Oct for AED 1,299, with gifts worth AED 697.
Honor’s latest mid-ranger is not shy about its party trick: it survived a 6.133-metre drop to claim a Guinness World Record. That sets the tone. The Honor X9d 5G mixes a tough build with a bright 120Hz OLED, a large 8,300mAh battery, and a 108MP camera, then lands in the UAE at AED 1,299 with pre-order freebies. Here’s what matters, minus the fluff.
Built to take a beating
Honor leans into durability with certifications and a layered design aimed at real drops, not lab-only stunts.
- Guinness World Record for Highest Smartphone Drop: 6.133 m
- 6-layer drop-resistant build with Ultra Bounce Anti-Drop Tech 3.0
- Certified for 2.5 m drops, IP69K water resistance, and heavy dust
- Tested on rough surfaces, including cobblestone and asphalt
The X9d pairs marketing bravado with receipts. The Guinness claim is backed in the press note, and the spec sheet lists both IP69K and 2.5 m drop certification. The phone uses a reinforced back shell, shock-absorbing bracket, and tempered glass to spread impact force. Useful if your phone meets stairs, tarmac, or your own coordination.
OLED that stays readable in the Dubai sun
The display aims for comfort and visibility, not just refresh-rate bragging rights.
- 6.79-inch Eye-Comfort OLED, 2640 × 1200, 120Hz
- Up to 6,000 nits HDR peak brightness
- 1.3 mm slim bezels; eye-protection and dynamic dimming tech
A bright panel matters here. Between harsh sunlight and long navigation sessions, the X9d’s 6,000-nit HDR claim and eye-comfort features should help with legibility and fatigue. The slim bezels keep it modern without pretending to be a concept phone.
Battery that outlasts your weekend
Honor packs silicon-carbon chemistry and some practical charging extras.
- 8,300mAh battery; up to two days of heavy use
- 66W SuperCharge and 7.5W wired reverse charging
- Ultra Power Saving Mode: about 60 min of calls at 2%
- Thermal monitoring designed for −30°C to 55°C
Big battery plus smarter management is the draw. Honor claims longevity with an anti-ageing algorithm for six years of durability, and the thermal envelope should help in UAE summers. Reverse charging gives you a pocket power bank for earbuds.
Cameras with AI tools that actually sound useful
It’s a straightforward camera setup, softened by features you’ll actually use.
- 108MP main camera, 1/1.67-inch sensor, OIS + EIS
- 2MP depth sensor; 16MP selfie camera
- AI Editor with Eraser, Cutout, Outpainting, Upscale, Remove Reflection
Specs aren’t trying to cosplay a flagship. Instead, you get a large sensor with stabilisation for clearer shots and a set of editing tools that save you bouncing between apps. For social posts or quick fixes, the in-phone AI suite may be the difference between posting now and giving up.
MagicOS and AI features that trim the faff
A few AI bits target everyday annoyances rather than buzzword bingo.
- AI Call Translation for multilingual calls
- AI Summary for meetings and notes
- AI Assistant and Magic Portal 2.0 for cross-app tasks
It’s less about reinventing Android and more about making routine tasks faster. Translation for calls is a win in a city as mixed as Dubai; auto-summaries and shortcuts help when your day is a mess and your brain has checked out.
UAE price, dates, and colours
HONOR is pushing a clean launch window with a standard price and a decent pre-order bundle.
- Pre-order in the UAE: 24–30 October
- Price: AED 1,299
- Gifts: worth AED 697, including 12-month damage protection, HONOR Choice Earbuds E6i, and a lanyard data cable
- Colours: Reddish Brown, Forest Green, Sunrise Gold, Midnight Black
If you’re coming from an X9a, X9b, or X9c, there’s a 12-month extended warranty when you upgrade. That softens the switch if you already live in the HONOR ecosystem.
Quick specs at a glance
- Toughness: Guinness drop record, IP69K, 2.5 m drop certification.
- Screen: 6.79” OLED, 2640×1200, 120Hz, up to 6,000 nits HDR.
- Battery: 8,300mAh, 66W charge, reverse charge, power-saving mode.
- Cameras: 108MP main with OIS/EIS, 16MP selfie, AI tools.
- Connectivity: Wi-Fi 6, BT 5.2, USB-C, NFC; MagicOS 9.0 features.
Should you buy it?
If you want a phone that won’t cry when it meets concrete and you need strong battery life at around AED 1,300, the HONOR X9d 5G is aimed squarely at you. The bright OLED, sensible camera, and everyday AI features make more sense than the usual mid-range gimmicks. The bonus gifts during pre-order help the value case.
What is the HONOR X9d 5G price in the UAE?
AED 1,299 at launch.
When is the UAE pre-order period?
24 to 30 October.
How tough is it, really?
It holds a Guinness World Record for the Highest Smartphone Drop at 6.133 m and lists IP69K plus 2.5 m drop certification.
What battery features stand out?
8,300mAh capacity with 66W charging, reverse charging, and an Ultra Power Saving Mode that can net about an hour of calls at 2% battery.
What colours will be available?
Reddish Brown, Forest Green, Sunrise Gold, and Midnight Black.
