HONOR Philippines has once again ushered in the new year in explosive fashion. The HONOR X9d 5G is now in the Philippines, proving its toughness in a series of extreme torture tests against the Tesla Cybetruck: a slingshot hit, a three-meter throw, a cornhole shot, a decibel test, and, of course, a car-pull runover.
The HONOR X9d 5G Ultra Defense Challenge was held on January 7, just two days ahead of the model’s official launch on January 9. Brand ambassadors Joshua Garcia and Julia Barretto led the challenge, literally launching the new midrange smartphone against the Cybertruck’s aerospace-grade steel body to test its industry-leading durability. The X9d 5G also survived being run over by the 3,000kg pickup.
Top-level durability with comprehensive protection
The X9d 5G boasts all-around drop, water, and dust resistance with an industry-first SGS triple-resistant premium performance certification. Its SGS 5-star comprehensive reliability certification ensures it can handle drops of up to 2.5 meters onto certain surfaces, while the HONOR Ultra-Bounce Anti-Drop Technology, non-Newtonian fluid, and new deep tempered glass safeguards the phone from 10 more types of stone ground and even airgun shots.
Equipped with the Three-Layer Water Resistance Structure 2.0 that supports IP96K water resistance, the X9d 5G easily handles different water environments—from rinsing, splashing, and thick, dirty water to high-temperature water (within 10 seconds) and ultra-high-pressure water jets. It has been tested to function after soaking for up to 30 minutes at a depth of 1.5 meters. Additionally, the AI Heavy Rain and AI Glove Touch features allow users to have a smooth experience even in the rain or while wearing gloves.
Industry-leading battery life with SuperCharge
The X9d 5G’s 8,300mAh silicon-carbon battery provides the biggest battery life and capacity on the market today—good for up to three days of use on a single charge. Built-in multi-point temperature monitoring ensures seamless functioning in temperatures ranging from -30°C to 55°C, and with the anti-aging algorithm, the battery can deliver up to six years of reliable performance.
Test data shows that the device can do up to 52.5 hours of music streaming, 23.8 hours of online video playback, 16.8 hours of gaming, and 12.3 hours of video chat. What’s more, the Ultra Power Saving Mode enables the device to maintain continuous calls for up to 60 minutes when the battery drops to 2%, while the 66W wired HONOR SuperCharge can rapidly revive the battery for extended usage.
AI-powered smartphone photography experience
The 108MP camera with a 1/1.67” large sensor allows the X9d 5G to capture images with exceptional details and enhanced brightness, offering users both daylight precision and nocturnal refinement. To elevate the photography experience, the main camera is equipped with OIS + EIS, effectively reducing blurring and shakiness for ultra-clear images.
HONOR Connection supports the transfer of HD live photos between iOS, while the 4K HD moving photo collage makes images more vibrant. Integrated AI photography features like AI Eraser, AI Cutout, and AI Outpainting allow editing right on the device. Notably, AI Upscale and AI Remove Reflection can further enhance image quality, bringing every precious moment back to life.
Exceptional display technology for optimal immersion
The X9d 5G features a 6.79-inch eye-comfort OLED display that supports 1.07 billion colors and a 1.5K ultra-high resolution, delivering vibrant hues and breathtaking details for a more immersive viewing experience. The flagship 1.3mm bezels redefine visual boundaries, offering 94.6% screen-to-body ratio. With the new deuterated organic light-emitting materials and a high refresh rate of 120Hz, the display showcases smooth motion and improved responsiveness for a more fluid interface.
In addition, the display ensures an exceptionally sharp and clear viewing experience with its industry-leading peak HDR brightness of 6000nits. The X9d 5G also guarantees a comfortable viewing experience with features such as 3840Hz PWM risk-free dimming, circadian night display, AI Defocus Display, dynamic dimming, and hardware-level low blue light.
Enhanced hardware for superior performance
Powered by the Snapdragon 6 Gen 4, the X9d 5G offers users a new level of system smoothness and higher graphical performance. Compared with the previous generation, its GPU and CPU performance have improved by 29% and 11%, respectively.
This power efficiency is complemented by HONOR’s innovative RAM Turbo Technology, which effectively provides a 24GB RAM equivalent experience (12GB physical + 12GB virtual). It ensures smooth performance even after extended use, allowing users to multitask and switch between apps effortlessly. The X9d 5G also comes equipped with 256GB internal storage at most, providing ample space for years of precious memories.
Catering to users’ diverse style preferences, the HONOR X9d 5G is available in three captivating colorways: Reddish Brown, Sunrise Gold, and Midnight Black. The regular price is P18,999.
But for preorders made from January 9 to 23, 2026, the X9d 5G is available at an introductory price of P17,999. During this period, it also comes with a free HONOR Gift Box and a Jisulife Fan 5, as well as a chance to win a Tesla Cybertruck—so you can relive the Ultra Defense Challenge tests in your own garage, if you wish. Grab this opportunity by placing an order via HONOR Experience and Partner stores, or online via Lazada, Shopee, or TikTok Shop.
Created in partnership with HONOR Philippines
