Royal Seal of Approval: Sultan of Pahang Gives Thumbs Up to HONOR X9d 5G

The buzz around HONOR’s upcoming X9d 5G just grew louder after it received a notable nod of approval from none other than the Sultan of Pahang. The smartphone, set to join HONOR’s popular X Series, has already sparked conversations across social media, where fans are eager to see how the latest model will raise the bar in durability and performance.

Since its Malaysian debut in 2022, the HONOR X Series has become a familiar name in households nationwide, consistently leading the mid-range smartphone segment. Now, the arrival of the HONOR X9d 5G promises to extend that winning streak. With its reinforced, drop-resistant body and enhanced water resistance the device is shaping up to be the most resilient X Series model to date.

A Royal Preview Ahead of Launch

Before its official launch, the striking reddish-brown HONOR X9d 5G made a surprise debut on the big screen in Legasi: Bomba The Movie. During an exclusive preview, His Majesty Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri’ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah, the Sultan of Pahang, was among the first to experience the device’s impressive durability, even giving it a ‘thumbs up’ in approval.

The HONOR X9d 5G later took the spotlight once again at the National Day Parade in Putrajaya, where actor Ben Amir showcased the smartphone by capturing photos of the celebration in front of more than 100,000 spectators.

Official Reveal Coming Soon

With anticipation building across Malaysia, HONOR has confirmed that the official reveal of the HONOR X9d 5G will take place on 18 September 2025. The brand promises a device that not only delivers outstanding performance but also redefines resilience in the mid-range segment.

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