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Leading global AI smart devices provider HONOR Philippines recently announced the launch of the eagerly awaited HONOR X9d 5G, the latest addition to its acclaimed X Series line-up. Setting a benchmark as the most powerful mid-range smartphone available in the market to date, the HONOR X9d 5G seamlessly integrates industry-leading durability, a robust 8300mAh battery, stunning photography capabilities. Delivering a lightweight design with enhanced performance, the HONOR X9d provides an optimal choice for users who desire a well-rounded mid-range smartphone.
“What better way to prove the toughest phone of 2026 than to put it up against the toughest car, right? Our HONOR X9d 5G vs. Tesla Cybertruck challenge has reached great heights and we owe it to our HONOR fans for supporting us. That is why we are in fact giving away a Tesla Cybertruck to one lucky HONOR X9d 5G pre-order buyer. While you still have the chance, get the HONOR X9d 5G now,” said HONOR Philippines Vice President Stephen Cheng. The HONOR X9d 5G was introduced in a local launch event held last January 9, 2026 attended by HONOR Philippines officials including National Training Head Jaynard Lamarco, PR Manager Pao Oga, Go-To-Market (GTM) Director Steven Yan, Country Manager Sean Yuan, Vice President Stephen Cheng, and Digital Marketing Manager and Content Lead Eason De Guzman. Hosted by the boys of the iconic radio show Boys Night Out — Sam YG, DJ Tony Toni, and Slick Rick — the HONOR X9d 5G Philippine launch event featured performances from emerging P-pop groups 6ENSE and YARA and legendary OPM band Spongecola.
Top-Level Durability With Comprehensive Protection
Positioned as the most durable smartphone in the market, the latest HONOR X9d 5G showcases all-around drop, water, and dust resistance with industry first SGS Triple Resistant Premium Performance Certification. Same as the previous generation, the device also boasts prestigious SGS 5-Star Comprehensive Reliability Certification which ensures it can withstand drops from heights of up to 2.5 meters onto certain surface. Also, the body reinforced by HONOR Ultra-Bounce Anti-Drop Technology, Non-Newtonian fluid and new ultra tough-deep tempered glass safeguards the phones from 10 more types of stone ground and even Air-Gun shooting. Equipped with Three-Layer Water Resistance Structure 2.0 supporting IP69K Water Resistance, the HONOR X9d shows flagship waterproof, making it easily handle complex water environments including rinsing, splashing, thick and dirty water, high temperature water (within 10s), dynamic water and even ultra-high pressure water jet. This device has been tested to function after soaking in water for up to 30 minutes at a depth of 1.5 meter, making it a dependable companion in various situations. Additionally, with the AI Heavy Rain Touch and AI Glove Touch, users can still have smooth experience even in the rain or with gloves.
Industry-Leading Battery Life With SuperCharge
Equipped with an ultra-large 8300mAh Silicon-carbon Battery, the HONOR X9d 5G revolutionizes mobile phone batteries to enter the 8 Era, providing the biggest battery life and capacity available in the market today, while with self-developed anti-aging algorithm for battery, the device has 6 years Ultra Durable. As a result, users can feel free to use it throughout three days and say goodbye to the powerbank completely. The test data shows that the device can stand 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 on a single charge. With multi-point temperature monitoring, the battery performs well in temperatures from -30°C to 55°C, which allows it to work perfectly in various harsh conditions. Additionally, 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
Packed with a stunning 108MP Ultra-sensing Camera featuring a 1/1.67” large sensor, the HONOR X9d captures 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. With HONOR Connection, the HONOR X9d 5G supports transfer of HD live photos between IOS while the 4K HD Moving photo collage makes images more vibrant which enables the users to show their colorful lifestyle. Additionally, the HONOR X9d 5G integrates AI photography features like AI Eraser, AI Cutout and AI Outpainting, which enable users to freely customize their image, streamlining photo editing on smartphones. Especially, the 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 HONOR X9d 5G features a 6.79-inch Eye-Comfort OLED Display, which 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 Ultra-Narrow Bezels redefines 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 incredibly 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 HONOR X9d also guarantees a comfortable viewing experience with eye-comfort 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 HONOR X9d 5G offers users a new level of system smoothness and higher graphical performance. Compared to the previous generation, its GPU performance has improved by 29% and CPU for 11%. This power efficiency is complemented by HONOR’s innovative RAM Turbo Technology, which effectively provides a 24 GB RAM equivalent experience (12 GB physical + 12 GB virtual). It ensures smooth performance even after extended use, allowing users to multitask and switch between apps effortlessly. Additionally, the HONOR X9d 5G comes equipped with 256 GB large internal storage at most, providing ample space for years of precious memories.
HONOR X9d 5G Specifications:
- Android 15 OS, Magic OS 9.0
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 4 (4 nm) octa core processor
- Adreno 810 GPU
- 6.79-inch Full HD+ AMOLED capacitive multitouch display with Aluminosilicate Glass, 120Hz refresh rate, 3840Hz PWM, 800nits typ. brightness, 1800nits HBM, 6000nits peak, HDR, and punch-hole
- 12 GB of RAM + up to 12 GB Virtual ROM Expansion
- 256 GB of internal storage
- 108 megapixel main (f/1.75, autofocus, OIS) + 5 megapixel ultra-wide (f/2.2) rear cameras with EIS+OIS video stabilization and LED flash
- 16 megapixel front cameras with f/2.45 aperture lens
- WiFi/Bluetooth/NFC/USB OTG/USB Type-C
- GPS/A-GPS/GLONASS/Galileo/BeiDou
- IP69K certified (dust & water resistance, 2.5-meter drop resistance), face recognition, optical fingerprint sensor (under display)
- Dual Nano-SIM, Dual Standby
- 5G/4G LTE (with VoLTE)/3G HSPA+ connectivity
- 8300 mAh non-removable Si/C Battery, 66W HONOR SuperCharge
Dimensions: 161.9 x 76.1 x 7.76 mm
Weight: 193 g
Available Colors: Midnight Black, Sunrise Gold, Reddish Brown
Catering to users’ diverse style preferences, the HONOR X9d 5G is available in three captivating colorways: Reddish Brown, Sunrise Gold, and Midnight Black. With an introductory price of Php17,999, you can pre-order the HONOR X9d 5G until January 23, 2026 where you can get a chance to win a Tesla Cybertruck. What are you waiting for? Run to any HONOR Experience and Partner Store or online via Lazada, Shopee, and TikTok Shop.
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