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By Mike Joubert 13 February 2026

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Honor’s X9d 5G arrives with a bold claim: it’s the “unbreakable AI smartphone”, promising to be a rugged outlier in a more fragile midrange market. If this device is on your shortlist, here is what you need to know.
PROS
Mid processor, very slippery back
CONS
Massive battery, durability, AI extras, lovely 6.79” OLED screen, camera system is decent, loud speakers
VERDICT
At R10k, the Honor X9d 5G offers a compelling package, with especially the massive 8300 mAh battery hard to ignore.
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