It sounds almost impossible, like someone bent the rules of physics just to prove a point. Honor has just unveiled its new model, the Honor X9d, and the headline feature is jaw‑dropping: a massive 8300 mAh battery tucked inside a phone that’s only 7.76 mm thin and weighs just 193 grams.
Most phones that cross the 6000 mAh line end up feeling like bricks. The X9d, however, somehow manages to slip that power into a body that still looks sleek and modern. Add 66‑watt fast charging on top of that, and you’ve got a device that, at least on paper, could last twice as long as many of today’s premium flagships.
Or as Honor might prefer to pitch it: a phone that outlasts even your longest doomscrolling sessions.
Packing that kind of battery into such a thin frame isn’t just impressive—it borders on audacious. The usual trade‑off for longevity is bulk, but Honor’s engineers clearly decided that wasn’t good enough.
Of course, you don’t get everything in one package. Beyond the battery, the rest of the specs sit comfortably in mid‑range territory. Think of this more as a champion of endurance than a spec monster.
So no, it’s not built to battle gaming phones or dethrone camera kings. This is a phone made for people who just want their device to keep going without constantly reaching for a charger.
Here’s the bittersweet part—at least for European consumers. The Honor X9d isn’t expected to launch outside of Asia anytime soon. That’s a shame, because a battery this big in a body this slim could be a dream come true for commuters, frequent travelers, or really anyone tired of carrying a power bank everywhere.
The Honor X9d may not break new ground in performance or design flash, but in a world where most phones struggle to last a day, its battery alone makes it stand out. If it ever makes its way beyond Asia, it wouldn’t be hard to imagine it becoming the go‑to device for people who value reliability over raw specs.
Would you trade cutting‑edge features for a phone that just won’t quit? This is exactly the question Honor is daring smartphone users to ask.