HONOR X9d 5G Goes Unbreakable With Mzansi’s Sporting Stars at Today’s Live Challenge

Today at Levelthree in Kramerville, HONOR’s Unbreakable Challenge format delivered a sports-flavoured reminder that performance is not only about speed, but also about staying power. With theHONOR X9d 5Galready on sale and already on the radar in Mzansi, the event leaned into what athletes understand instinctively: pressure reveals build quality. It also reflected HONOR’s ongoing support of football and high performance, where resilience is not a slogan, it is the difference between showing up and showing off.

The guest line-up included World’s Strongest Man Ryno Nel, Blue Bulls rugby players Mpilo Gumede, Nizaam Carr and Sergeal Petersen, soccer players Vincent Pule, Grant Margeman, and Lyle Lakay. The event also drew lifestyle and entertainment favourites including Penny Ntuli and DJ Tira, Lindough, Boohle and Naledi Aphiwe TheHONOR X9d 5Gwas put through a series of Unbreakable Challenges designed to reward resilience, control and endurance under pressure. These included Kahoot, the Wrecking Ball challenge, Sandpit challenge, Paint Ball challenge, Fish Tank challenge and a Last Two Players Ice Challenge, each reflecting the physical and mental demands athletes face both on and off the field.

was put through a series of Unbreakable Challenges designed to reward resilience, control and endurance under pressure. On spec, the HONOR X9d 5G is 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”.

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A major focus of the challenge was water resistance, with theHONOR X9d 5Gengineered 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. A major focus of the challenge was water resistance, with the engineered to withstand high-pressure water exposure, a critical feature for African conditions where devices are frequently exposed to rain, splashes and outdoor use.

Sport does not pause for perfect conditions. With an ultra-bright display rated up to 6000 nits, plus rainproof touch control and glove-friendly touch control, the HONOR X9d 5G is built to stay responsive when hands and weather are not playing nice.

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