#TechPH - The Gadget That’s Turning Heads (and Surviving Drops)
I’ve been seeing a lot of wild things on the internet lately—people juggling phones, tossing them across rooms, dropping them off ledges “for science.” But nothing prepared me for the chaos that came with the release of the HONOR X9d 5G. It felt like the entire tech community (and honestly, even folks outside it) collectively leaned in to see whether this new device could really live up to its “toughest phone” reputation.
HONOR kind of started the year with a bang—literally. They kicked off January with those viral drop-test videos that had everyone wincing and whispering “kaya pa ba?” Then came that head-turning showdown where the HONOR X9d 5G went up against a Tesla Cybertruck. You know a brand is feeling confident when they’re willing to put their device beside something built like a futuristic bunker.
By January 24, the phone officially reached store shelves… and apparently, the country was ready. The X9d didn’t just launch—it soared. First‑day sales were up 160% compared to last year’s model, the HONOR X9c 5G. That’s not just impressive; that’s “we‑need‑to‑restock-fast” impressive.
And I’m not even surprised. Once I dug into what this phone can survive, I realized why everyone’s curious. HONOR basically wrapped the device in what feels like superhero armor—resistant to drops from up to 2.5 meters, protected with deep‑tempered glass, cushioned with their Ultra‑Bounce Anti‑Drop tech, and shielded with non‑Newtonian fluid (yes, the same science‑y stuff that hardens on impact). It’s even designed to endure different stone‑ground surfaces… and air‑gun shooting. Who tests for that?! HONOR, apparently.
To celebrate the launch, HONOR held a massive fan fest at SM Megamall Fashion Hall. The place was buzzing with performances from Sponge Cola, HORI7ON, Fitterkarma, Shanne Dandan, and a bunch of rising artists. Early buyers even scored exclusive Linya‑Linya collab shirts—solid flex if you managed to snag one.
And yes, the phone is officially out nationwide. The HONOR X9d 5G comes in Reddish Brown, Midnight Black, and Sunrise Gold—three shades that make it feel premium without trying too hard. It retails at Php 18,999 and even comes with a free HONOR Gift Box and a Jisulife Life Fan5 if you grab yours early.
If paying in full isn’t your vibe, Home Credit is offering it for as low as Php 24 per day, plus an extra Php 1,000 discount until February 15, 2026. Honestly… that’s cheaper than a milk tea run.
With how fast this phone is moving, it wouldn’t surprise me if HONOR ends up breaking even more records this year. And who knows—they might even throw in another challenge that involves a Cybertruck or something even crazier. At this point, anything feels possible.
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