"I'm Going To Pour Boiling Water on it", Honor Smartphone Faces Boiling Water Challenge

• A gripping TikTok video put the Honor X9D smartphone through an extreme heat resistance test by exposing it to straight-up boiling water
• The clip demonstrated the phone's ability to withstand high temperatures without failing, showing features like its robust build and resistance to heat
• South Africans reacted with amazement online, flooding comments with praise for the tough performance

In a jaw-dropping TikTok video, the Honor X9D smartphone shattered expectations by enduring a boiling water test that revealed its remarkable heat resistance.

Viewers were captivated as the smartphone faced the extreme challenge, a daring demonstration that quickly gained traction across social media platforms.

The video was posted by the Honor TikTok account, collaborating with a local influencer on the 28th of January 2026.

The creator said:

"Let's put this phone to the test to test whether it can resist the heat. I'm going to pour boiling water directly on it to put that to the test."

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Watch the video in the post below:

Mzansi reacts to the viral test

The video no doubt intrigued social media users and many took to the comments to share their thoughts.

@Purganation was impressed as they wrote:

"I am an Honor 6XA user. Could I please have that one, boi. I am broke to upgrade."

@Odwa44 challenged the influencer:

"Try it at home. I want you to see something😂."

Another user, @Henkdieplumber, sang the praises of the phone model, saying:

"I have had Honor 9XA for three years now. There's not even a scratch on the screen. It's still going strong."

@Tolokazi warned other users, doubting the claim:

"Don’t try this at home🤞."

Another user, @Vhutshili.Vincent, targeted the company for not partnering with him, stating:

"I’m so angry at you. I made a video with almost one million views but you don’t want a partnership with me."

What is the Honor X9D phone?

The HONOR X9d 5G was released in late 2025 and is positioned as an "unbreakable" AI smartphone, focusing on extreme durability, a massive battery, and superior outdoor visibility. The phone is often called the "Unbreakable AI Smartphone." It is part of Honor's popular X-series, but with major upgrades in ruggedness and endurance.

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The phone boasts one of the largest batteries available in a modern, non-bulky smartphone, capable of lasting 2–3 days of use.

One of its most sought-after features is that it has a high-resolution 108MP main camera with Optical Image Stabilization (OIS) and advanced AI tools for editing.

Additionally, it has a high-end 6.79-inch AMOLED screen that remains perfectly visible in direct sunlight.

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Source: Briefly News