HONOR X9d Review: Full Specs, Pros, and Cons vs Samsung Galaxy A57 Review: Full Specs, Pros, and Cons

There are 8 key differences between HONOR X9d Review: Full Specs, Pros, and Cons and Samsung Galaxy A57 Review: Full Specs, Pros, and Cons.

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

Samsung Samsung Galaxy A57 Review: Full Specs, Pros, and Cons 8 ≈ 20,000 EGP

Key differences

HONOR X9d Review: Full Specs, Pros, and Cons vs Samsung Galaxy A57 Review: Full Specs, Pros, and Cons — Key differences
	HONOR X9d Review: Full Specs, Pros, and Cons	Samsung Galaxy A57 Review: Full Specs, Pros, and Cons
Dimensions	161.9 × 76.1 × 7.76 mm	161.5 × 76.9 × 6.9 mm
Weight	Approximately 193 g	202 g
Back material	Shock-absorbing frame (back material not specified)	Not officially specified
Colours	Reddish Brown – Midnight Black – Sunrise Gold – Forest Green	Gray – Icy Blue – Lilac – Navy
IP rating	IP66 / IP68 / IP69 / IP69K	IP68 (first A-series phone with full rating)
Display type	AMOLED	Super AMOLED Plus
Screen size	6.79 inches	6.7 inches
Resolution	1200 × 2640 pixels (FHD+)	1.5K

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 A57 Review: Full Specs, Pros, and Cons

Samsung launched the A57 with the first full IP68 rating in the A-series and a 1.5K display, priced between EGP 20,000 and 30,000 in Egypt.

+First full IP68 in the entire A-series.
+Super AMOLED Plus display at 1.5K.
+Remarkably slim 6.9mm design.

−No charging adapter included.
−Higher price than the previous A56.
−No S Pen support.

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Full specifications

HONOR X9d Review: Full Specs, Pros, and Cons vs Samsung Galaxy A57 Review: Full Specs, Pros, and Cons — Full specifications
	HONOR X9d Review: Full Specs, Pros, and Cons	Samsung Galaxy A57 Review: Full Specs, Pros, and Cons
Network & connectivity
2G	Yes	Yes
3G	Yes	Yes
4G	Yes	Yes
5G	Yes	Yes
SIM type	Nano SIM	Nano SIM
Dual SIM	Yes	Yes
eSIM	Not officially confirmed	Not officially confirmed
Design & build
Dimensions	161.9 × 76.1 × 7.76 mm	161.5 × 76.9 × 6.9 mm
Weight	Approximately 193 g	202 g
Back material	Shock-absorbing frame (back material not specified)	Not officially specified
Colours	Reddish Brown – Midnight Black – Sunrise Gold – Forest Green	Gray – Icy Blue – Lilac – Navy
Water resistance	Yes	Yes
IP rating	IP66 / IP68 / IP69 / IP69K	IP68 (first A-series phone with full rating)
Display
Display type	AMOLED	Super AMOLED Plus
Screen size	6.79 inches	6.7 inches
Resolution	1200 × 2640 pixels (FHD+)	1.5K
Refresh rate	120Hz	120Hz
Pixel density	Not specified (6,000-nit brightness)	Not officially specified
Performance
Chipset	Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 4 (4nm)	Not officially specified in detail (Samsung Knox security)
Operating system	Android with MagicOS	Android 16 with One UI 8.5
Memory
RAM	12GB	6GB, 8GB, or 12GB
Storage	256GB	128GB or 256GB
Card slot	Not supported	Not officially confirmed
Camera
Main camera	Dual: 108MP (f/1.75, OIS) + 5MP (ultra-wide)	Triple: 50MP (main, OIS) + 12MP + 5MP
Main video	Supported	Supported
Selfie camera	16MP, f/2.45	12MP
Selfie video	Supported	Supported
Battery & charging
Battery capacity	8,300 mAh (silicon-carbon)	5,000 mAh
Charging	66W wired fast charging, no wireless charging	45W wired fast charging, PD adapter not included
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, under-display (optical)
Sensors	Accelerometer, proximity sensor	Accelerometer, proximity sensor
Availability & price
Announced	September 25, 2025	2026
Availability	Available	Available
Price	Approximately EGP 24,000	EGP 20,000 to EGP 30,000
Device type	Smartphone	Smartphone

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