HONOR Philippines has introduced the third iteration of its viral X9 series, the HONOR X9c 5G during the grand launch of its HONOR Experience Store at the Cyberzone of SM CDO Downtown on January 25, a most auspicious date just in time for the month-long celebration of the 10th Cagayan de Oro Chinese New Year Festival.
Competitively priced at P16,999, the HONOR X9c 5G is the highest trim among the brand’s C Series of entry- to mid-range devices, and aims to build on the success of its predecessors. It provides robust features, quality and performance at an affordable price.
Dubbed the “all-angle triple defense phone,” the 5G holds an IP65M classification, allowing it to be immersed up to 25 centimeters deep for a maximum of five minutes, and an SGS 5-Star rating for drop resistance.
“The HONOR X9c 5G has an all-angle triple defense now. It’s not just drop-resistant anymore — like the HONOR X9a and X9b 5G were known for — it’s also water- and heat-resistant. That makes this smartphone the toughest phone to hit the market yet,” said HONOR Philippines Vice President Stephen Cheng.
Also present to grace the Grand Store opening were Ms. Lovelle See, Mall Manager, SM CDO Downtown; Mr. Allan Anthony Acosta Ramos, Special Assistant to the President, Oro Gadget; and Mr. Pao Oga, Public Relations Manager of HONOR Philippines.
The X9c 5G’s durability, in addition to its ultra-tough polycarbonate and polymethyl methacrylate body, stems from three key features. Firstly, it uses back-to-back super double tempered glass for both the screen and camera module, which is far more resilient than standard glass. This high-quality material offers superior drop and scratch resistance, giving the device 360-degree protection against falls of up to two meters. It has been tested on various surfaces, including marble, cobblestone, gravel and asphalt.
The space between the screen and the middle frame is filled with shock-absorbing materials that help lessen the impact from hard objects, further protecting the screen. Lastly, the phone features a three-layer water-resistant structure that includes a liquid injection molding rubber ring to safeguard the side key port, speaker hole, and card tray. The second layer adds a USB rubber sleeve to reduce leakage, while the third layer provides board-level and software protection via foam for BTB protection and built-in waterproof detection features.
Measuring 162.8 mm in length and 75.5 mm in width, and weighing only 189 grams, the X9c 5G feels sturdy yet surprisingly light. It boasts a 93.7-percent screen-to-body ratio, providing ample screen real estate. The Philippine market will receive the 24GB RAM + 256GB storage configuration, featuring two nano-SIM slots (no eSIM option).
Running natively on Magic OS 8 (based on Android 14), the X9c 5G comes equipped with HONOR AI (artificial intelligence) built with Google Cloud AI, enhancing usability and performance. It shares the same Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 processor as its predecessor, delivering efficiency for longer battery life without sacrificing performance. Users can expect minimal heat buildup during operation.
Powering the device is a 6600mAh silicon carbon battery paired with 66W SuperCharge. This capacity surpasses that of the Magic 6 Pro and utilizes the same technology found in the Magic V3, enabling the X9c 5G to maintain a slim form factor despite its impressive battery life. It can last up to four days on standby and charge to 50 percent in as fast as 15 minutes.
Camera capabilities also receive a significant boost thanks to a 108-megapixel camera with optical image stabilization, reducing blurriness and improves image quality, particularly in low-light conditions.
The HONOR X9c 5G set a Guinness World Record for “The Most People Performing a Mobile Phone Drop Test Simultaneously.” Held in Makati on Jan. 6, 2025, a total of 264 individuals participated in this sanctioned event, part of HONOR Philippines’ pre-launch activities.
Available in Titanium Purple, Titanium Black, and the hero color Jade Cyan, your HONOR X9c 5G is now ready for claiming here in SM CDO Downtown! Visit us at Level 3, Cyberzone Store.
So don’t miss the chance to get #TheToughestPhone available nationwide at HONOR Stores, Official Online Stores — Shopee TikTok, and Lazada for only ₱16,999! Get them today before they’re sold out!
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