HONOR X9d Review: Full Specs, Pros, and Cons vs Samsung Galaxy A17 5G Review: Full Specs, Pros, and Cons

There are 8 key differences between HONOR X9d Review: Full Specs, Pros, and Cons and Samsung Galaxy A17 5G Review: Full Specs, Pros, and Cons.

Honor HONOR X9d Review: Full Specs, Pros, and Cons 7.5 ≈ 24,000 EGP

Samsung Samsung Galaxy A17 5G Review: Full Specs, Pros, and Cons 7.5 ≈ 15,560 EGP

Key differences

HONOR X9d Review: Full Specs, Pros, and Cons vs Samsung Galaxy A17 5G Review: Full Specs, Pros, and Cons — Key differences
	HONOR X9d Review: Full Specs, Pros, and Cons	Samsung Galaxy A17 5G Review: Full Specs, Pros, and Cons
SIM type	Nano SIM	Dual Nano SIM or Nano SIM + eSIM
eSIM	Not officially confirmed	Yes
Dimensions	161.9 × 76.1 × 7.76 mm	164.4 × 77.9 × 7.5 mm
Weight	Approximately 193 g	192 g
Back material	Shock-absorbing frame (back material not specified)	Gorilla Glass Victus front, glass-fiber back, plastic frame
Colours	Reddish Brown – Midnight Black – Sunrise Gold – Forest Green	Blue Black – Light Gray – Gold – Light Green
IP rating	IP66 / IP68 / IP69 / IP69K	IP54
Display type	AMOLED	Super AMOLED

HONOR X9d Review: Full Specs, Pros, and Cons

HONOR launched the X9d with an 8,300mAh battery, a 6,000-nit display, and comprehensive resistance, priced at EGP 24,000 in Egypt.

+Massive 8,300mAh battery.
+Exceptional 6,000-nit display brightness.
+Comprehensive IP66/68/69/69K resistance.

−Doesn't support a memory card.
−No wireless charging.
−Mid-tier chipset, not for heavy gaming.

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Samsung Galaxy A17 5G Review: Full Specs, Pros, and Cons

Samsung launched the A17 5G with an Exynos 1330 chipset and a 120Hz display, priced up to EGP 15,560 in Egypt.

+Samsung-made Exynos chipset.
+FHD+ display at 120Hz.
+Future-proof 5G support.

−Higher price than the 4G variant.
−Limited 5G coverage in Egypt currently.
−Plastic back and frame materials.

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Full specifications

HONOR X9d Review: Full Specs, Pros, and Cons vs Samsung Galaxy A17 5G Review: Full Specs, Pros, and Cons — Full specifications
	HONOR X9d Review: Full Specs, Pros, and Cons	Samsung Galaxy A17 5G Review: Full Specs, Pros, and Cons
Network & connectivity
2G	Yes	Yes
3G	Yes	Yes
4G	Yes	Yes
5G	Yes	Yes
SIM type	Nano SIM	Dual Nano SIM or Nano SIM + eSIM
Dual SIM	Yes	Yes
eSIM	Not officially confirmed	Yes
Design & build
Dimensions	161.9 × 76.1 × 7.76 mm	164.4 × 77.9 × 7.5 mm
Weight	Approximately 193 g	192 g
Back material	Shock-absorbing frame (back material not specified)	Gorilla Glass Victus front, glass-fiber back, plastic frame
Colours	Reddish Brown – Midnight Black – Sunrise Gold – Forest Green	Blue Black – Light Gray – Gold – Light Green
Water resistance	Yes	Yes
IP rating	IP66 / IP68 / IP69 / IP69K	IP54
Display
Display type	AMOLED	Super AMOLED
Screen size	6.79 inches	6.7 inches
Resolution	1200 × 2640 pixels (FHD+)	1080 × 2340 pixels (FHD+)
Refresh rate	120Hz	120Hz
Pixel density	Not specified (6,000-nit brightness)	385 ppi
Performance
Chipset	Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 4 (4nm)	Samsung Exynos 1330 (5nm)
Operating system	Android with MagicOS	Android 15 with One UI 7
Memory
RAM	12GB	4GB, 6GB, or 8GB
Storage	256GB	128GB or 256GB
Card slot	Not supported	Supported
Camera
Main camera	Dual: 108MP (f/1.75, OIS) + 5MP (ultra-wide)	Triple: 50MP (main) + additional lenses
Main video	Supported	Supported
Selfie camera	16MP, f/2.45	Not officially specified
Selfie video	Supported	Not officially specified
Battery & charging
Battery capacity	8,300 mAh (silicon-carbon)	5,000 mAh
Charging	66W wired fast charging, no wireless charging	25W wired fast charging
Connectivity & ports
Wi-Fi	Supported	Supported
Bluetooth	5.1	Supported
GPS	Yes, L1+L5	Yes
NFC	Yes	Not officially confirmed
USB	USB Type-C	USB Type-C
Headphone jack	Not officially confirmed	Not officially confirmed
Sensors & security
Fingerprint	Yes, under-display	Yes, side-mounted
Sensors	Accelerometer, proximity sensor	Accelerometer, gyroscope, proximity sensor, compass
Availability & price
Announced	September 25, 2025	2026
Availability	Available	Available
Price	Approximately EGP 24,000	Up to approximately EGP 15,560
Device type	Smartphone	Smartphone

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