HONOR X9e Pro opens for pre-order with 11,000mAh battery and 3-metre drop rating
HONOR has opened pre-orders for the HONOR X9e Pro, the first Pro model in its X Series, which pairs an 11,000mAh battery with a 3-metre drop resistance claim and a display with peak brightness of up to 10,000 nits. The company announced the phone in Dubai on Oct. 22, 2026.
- HONOR opened pre-orders for the X9e Pro, the first Pro model in the HONOR X Series.
- The phone has an 11,000mAh battery (rated 10,510mAh, typical 11,000mAh) with 80W wired charging and 27W reverse charging.
- HONOR claims 3-metre drop resistance, IP69K water resistance and a display with peak brightness of up to 10,000 nits.
- It has a 108MP main camera, Google Gemini integration and Creative Editor 2.0 with AI Image to Video.
- The announcement gives no price or release date.
Durability at the core of the X Series
HONOR describes itself as a global AI device ecosystem company, and it positions the X9e Pro as the latest step in a lineup known for pushing smartphone durability. According to the company, the phone is engineered to withstand drops from heights of up to 3 metres, helped by a new 360-degree shock-absorbing architecture meant to limit impact damage across different angles and surfaces. HONOR notes that this data comes from its own labs.
The phone has earned the SGS Premium Performance 5-Star Drop Resistance Certification, according to the company. It also carries an IP69K water resistance rating, including tested immersion scenarios of up to 10 metres, and is designed to withstand hot-water splashes of up to 85°C. HONOR adds a caveat: as a precision electronic product, the phone can still be damaged if it falls.
Battery and display figures
The headline feature is the 11,000mAh battery, which HONOR calls the industry's largest in a smartphone. A footnote specifies that the battery is rated at 10,510mAh with a typical capacity of 11,000mAh. The company says it delivers up to three days of use under a defined mixed-usage scenario.
- Charging: 80W HONOR SuperCharge, which requires an 80W HONOR charger and cable.
- Reverse charging: 27W wired, for powering compatible devices and accessories.
- Longevity: HONOR says the device is designed to maintain powerful battery performance for up to 6 years.
The display measures 6.8 inches diagonally with 1.5K resolution and a refresh rate of up to 120Hz. HONOR cites peak brightness of up to 10,000 nits and a hardware-level 1-nit ultra-dark mode, and says the panel is designed to be one of the brightest in the industry. The phone also includes eye-comfort technologies and touch recognition for wet hands and gloves.
Camera, AI features and the Burj Khalifa launch
The rear main camera is a 108MP unit, though HONOR says actual image resolution may vary by shooting mode. Stabilisation is rated at CIPA 6.0 level and combines OIS and EIS, while intelligent underwater colour correction is meant to improve images shot underwater.
On the software side, the X9e Pro offers AI FreeGrip for easier one-handed use, adaptive left- and right-hand recognition, Google Gemini integration and Creative Editor 2.0. The editor includes an AI Image to Video function that turns a still image into a video with added movement.
To mark the launch, Dubai's Burj Khalifa will be illuminated with the HONOR X9e Pro. HONOR says the display contrasts the largest battery in a smartphone with the tallest building in the world, and that it marks the company's official return to the tower after five years.
What it means for buyers
The X9e Pro targets users with active lifestyles who want a phone that tolerates drops, water and long stretches away from a charger. The announcement covers the opening of pre-orders only. The source gives no price, regional availability or shipping date, so those details remain to be confirmed. HONOR also states that the data presented is based on information available up to publication and may be subject to change.
