HONOR turns durability into a live spectacle with the R9 999 HONOR X9d 5G unbreakable challenge

The HONOR X9d 5G Challenge introduced another level of value and peace of mind as Premium and Purpose Was Connected in Innovative New Ways Today at Levelthree in Kramerville,HONORbrought its Unbreakable Challenge energy to life again, giving media and invited guests a front-row view of what the already-on-sale HONOR X9d 5G is built to handle. With Mzansi keeping devices for longer and upgrades needing to feel worth it, the message landed clearly: durability is no longer a nice-to-have, it is part of premium. Alongside the live demonstrations, the event drew a strong mix of sporting icons and entertainment favourites, including the World’s Strongest Man Ryno Nel, Blue Bulls rugby players Mpilo Gumede, Nizaam Carr and Sergeal Petersen, soccer stars Vincent Pule, Lyle Lakay and Grant Margeman, and familiar faces from radio, music and TV such as Penny Ntuli and Thembi Seete.

The blend of names and energy kept it lively, but the product story stayed sharp, because when a phone is built for real life, it should not need excuses. On spec, theHONOR X9d 5Gis backed by SGS Triple-resistant Premium Performance Certification and leads with 2.5m drop resistance, IP69K water resistance and a IP66 dust-resistance. A multilayer cushioning design with 6 cushioning layers helps absorb impact, while rainproof touch control and glove-friendly touch control keep the screen usable when real life is not “phone-ready”.

A major focus of the challenge was water resistance, with the HONOR X9d 5G engineered to withstand high-pressure water exposure, a critical feature for African conditions where devices are frequently exposed to rain, splashes and outdoor use. This is complemented by a massive 8300mAh battery, the largest battery capacity currently available in a smartphone in South Africa, with a reverse charging reinforcing the device’s positioning around long-term value and peace of mind. Durability gets the headline, but the display is what people live with.

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The HONOR X9d 5G pairs toughness with an ultra-bright display rated up to 6000 nits, built for outdoor readability and everyday visibility. Fred Zhou, CEO ofHONORSouth Africa, said: “Today’s challenge was about reinforcing what Mzansi is already embracing in the Unbreakable Series, just on a whole other level up. 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 available in two Colours; Sunrise Gold and Midnight Black for a recommended retail price of R9 999, with redeemable gifts worth R4 998. · R1999 (HONOR Choice Earbuds Clip or HONOR Choice Airfryer)*Valid from today February until 8 March 2026.

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