From Wrecking Balls to Water Dunks: HONOR’s X9d Shines at the Unbreakable Event
- HONOR X9d smartphone launched in an exciting event featuring sports and entertainment personalities
- Durability was tested through practical challenges showcasing the smartphone's resistance to drops, dust, and water
- Briefly News attended the launch in Johannesburg and got to experience the remarkable features of the revolutionary new phone
JOHANNESBURG - On February 4, 2026, HONOR hosted an engaging event to introduce the new HONOR X9d smartphone. The Unbreakable Challenge brought together media, guests, and notable figures from sports and entertainment, including the World’s Strongest Man Ryno Nel, Blue Bulls rugby players Mpilo Gumede, Nizaam Carr, and Sergeal Petersen, soccer players Vincent Pule, Lyle Lakay, and Grant Margeman, as well as personalities like Ashley Ogle. The atmosphere was lively, blending product demonstrations with celebrity presence to emphasise real-world reliability.
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Honor launches new phone in Johannesburg
The event featured a series of practical tests for the HONOR X9d, part of the Unbreakable Series, simulating everyday challenges like drops, dust exposure, and water immersion. These included the Wrecking Ball, Sandpit, Paint Ball, Fish Tank, and Ice Challenges, designed to reflect common scenarios such as spills or sudden weather changes. The phone handled them all, reinforcing the idea that durability is essential for modern devices, especially as South Africans tend to keep their smartphones longer to maximise value.
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How much does the smartphone cost?
Priced at R9,999 and now available in South Africa, the HONOR X9d stands out with its robust build and practical features. It holds SGS Triple-resistant Premium Performance Certification, offering drop resistance, water resistance, and dust resistance. The design includes six layers of cushioning for impact absorption, along with rainproof and glove-friendly touch controls for usability in various conditions.
Water resistance was a key highlight, ideal for outdoor activities and that accidental pool plunge. Impressively, the phone was tossed into a washing machine and survived!
The phone delivers strong performance for gaming, streaming, and daily tasks.
The HONOR X9d is built for the way Mzansi actually lives but enhanced to take on more challenges.
For those considering an upgrade, the X9d offers excellent value amid rising device costs. It’s available in Sunrise Gold and Midnight Black. Contract options include MTN at R439 x 36 months, Cell C at R549 x 36 months, Telkom at R499 x 36 months, and Vodacom at R449 x 36 months.
“I Bought It Last Week”: SA Amazed by How New R1.5K Hisense Resembles iPhone 14 Pro
In other smartphone news, Briefly News previously reported that a tech reviewer on TikTok, Mack Carter, was amazed by the striking resemblance between the new Hisense Enigma and the iPhone 14 Pro.
The chap chuckled at how the Android phone had undeniable Apple features and said: “Hey, can I copy your homework? Okay, but don’t make it obvious.”
Both phones have a strikingly similar appearance with three cameras and expanded screen sizes.
South Africans were excited by the Hisense Enigma price of R1.5K and ran to the store to buy it.
The iPhone 14 Pro was around R25K, but it has since been priced down to R12K since new models have been produced over the years. While the two phones may look alike, their features and software are totally different.
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