Manila, Philippines – January 29, 2026 — Global AI smart devices brand HONOR Philippines opened the year on a high note as its newest smartphone, the HONOR X9d 5G, delivered a record-breaking retail debut. Officially available nationwide starting January 24, the device posted a remarkable 160 percent increase in first-day sales compared with the HONOR X9c 5G.
The strong market reception followed weeks of buzz-building activities that began on January 1 with viral durability drop tests, continued through the headline-grabbing HONOR X9d 5G vs. Tesla Cybertruck experiential showcase, and culminated in a star-studded grand launch event at the Grand Hyatt.
HONOR Philippines Vice President Stephen Cheng expressed gratitude for the overwhelming response from consumers and partners.
“On behalf of HONOR Philippines, I thank our loyal HONOR fans, partners, and media friends for the overwhelming support for the HONOR X9d 5G. This success would not have been possible without your trust and belief in us,” Cheng said. “We are truly grateful, and we promise to continue bringing you tougher, smarter, and more exciting innovations.”
Built for Toughness and Performance
Marketed as the most durable smartphone in its class, the HONOR X9d 5G features all-around drop, water, and dust resistance—engineered to survive falls from heights of up to 2.5 meters on select surfaces. The device is reinforced by HONOR Ultra-Bounce Anti-Drop Technology, non-Newtonian fluid protection, and ultra-tough deep-tempered glass, shielding it against ten additional types of stone-ground impact and even high-velocity stress tests.
To celebrate the phone’s successful rollout, HONOR hosted a massive fan fest at SM Megamall Fashion Hall on January 24, drawing crowds and featuring live performances by OPM favorites Sponge Cola, HORI7ON, Fitterkarma, Shanne Dandan, Figvres, and Pommelo. Pre-order customers were treated to exclusive Linya-Linya collaboration shirts and other giveaways throughout the event.
Now Available Nationwide
The HONOR X9d 5G comes in three color options—Reddish Brown, Midnight Black, and Sunrise Gold—and is priced at PHP 18,999, bundled with a free HONOR Gift Box and Jisulife Life Fan5. The smartphone is available at HONOR Experience Stores, partner retailers, and online through Lazada, Shopee, and TikTok Shop.
To make ownership more accessible, HONOR has partnered with Home Credit to offer installment plans as low as PHP 24 per day, along with an additional PHP 1,000 discount for payments spread over up to 18 months. The promotion runs until February 15, 2026.
With its explosive first-day performance and emphasis on durability-driven innovation, the HONOR X9d 5G is shaping up to be one of the most talked-about smartphone launches of the year in the Philippines.
For the latest updates and announcements, consumers can visit HONOR’s official website and follow HONOR Philippines across Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok.
