WATCH: Joshua Garcia, Julia Barretto Test 2026’s Toughest Phone HONOR X9d 5G Against a Tesla Cybertruck

Manila, Philippines, January 7, 2026 — New year, new stress test. HONOR Philippines kicks off 2026 with a bold and buzz-worthy launch as it unveils its latest smartphone, the HONOR X9d 5G, putting it through one of the most intense durability challenges yet—this time, against an all-steel Tesla Cybertruck.

Officially revealed on New Year’s Day, the HONOR X9d 5G quickly took over social media, with top internet personalities such as Malupiton, Ser Geybin, Jomar Yee, and KaMangyan Vlogs sharing their first impressions and fueling online hype. The result: a viral moment that set the tone for HONOR’s biggest opening of the year.

According to HONOR Philippines Vice President Stephen Cheng, the brand is just getting started.

“The past three years gave us a strong foundation—and we are excited that achievement proves we’re capable of pushing boundaries and delivering even more. We have a lot of exciting news lined up for our HONOR fans, and what we did with the HONOR X9d 5G and the Tesla Cybertruck is just a preview of what’s to come. You should all watch out on the grand launch this coming January 9.”

The highlight of the reveal was the HONOR X9d 5G Ultra Defense Challenge, held at WBS Studios in Pasig, where durability met celebrity flair. Leading the charge were HONOR Brand Ambassadors Joshua Garcia and Julia Barretto, who witnessed—and experienced—the extreme tests firsthand.

The showdown featured a series of no-holds-barred trials designed to push the smartphone to its limits: a high-impact slingshot hit, a three-meter throw, a precision cornhole shot, a decibel test, and the ultimate challenge—a full car-pull runover involving the Tesla Cybertruck and the HONOR X9d 5G. Each test highlighted the phone’s toughness, living up to its reputation as one of 2026’s most durable smartphones.

As anticipation builds ahead of the official grand launch, HONOR invites everyone to join the conversation. Visit www.hihonor.com and follow HONOR Philippines on Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok for exclusive teasers, updates, and the big reveal.

The HONOR X9d 5G joins HONOR’s wide lineup of mobile phones, tablets, and laptops, available at HONOR Experience and Partner Stores nationwide and online via Shopee, Lazada, and TikTok Shop.

One thing’s clear: if a smartphone can go head-to-head with a Tesla Cybertruck, 2026 just got a whole lot tougher.