Forty-eight content creators from Metro Manila and Central Luzon gathered for one mission: test the Honor X9d 5G where it actually matters.

The event, called The Toughest Trail, was mounted by Honor Philippines at Tutulari Avatar Gorge. This was not a hotel launch. Not a mall demo. It was dust, rocks, humidity, and uneven ground deep within the trails of the Cabusilan Mountain Range.

Why Tutulari Avatar Gorge?

According to Eason de Guzman, Digital Marketing Manager and Content Lead of Honor Philippines, the location was intentional. The gorge carries deep local history. The rock formations are raw and dramatic. The terrain shifts from dusty to rocky to steep within minutes. It is beautiful. It is challenging. It is unpredictable.

Exactly the kind of place to test the All Angle Defense of the Honor X9D 5G. Solid rock formations. Uneven paths. Fine dust in the air. If a phone can survive here, it can survive daily life. Value for your money, indeed.

Real Trail. Real Conditions.

Creators came prepared. Honor Philippines provided care kits with snacks, first aid kit, hydration and more. From Central Luzon, familiar faces joined the climb: Just Jannny, Where In Pampanga Team, and Exploring Pampanga.

The trail was Instagram-ready, yes. But it was also a bit rough. Phones slipped into pockets with dust. Hands brushed against mossy rocks. Some moments required quick one-handed shots while balancing on uneven ground.

The Honor X9D 5G handled it. No panic about scratches. No fear of drops. No signal of stress from the device.

What Creators Noticed

After the hike, the conversation shifted from scenery to performance.

Louie Sison of Where in Pampanga pointed out how the Honor X9D 5G held up against dust while still delivering clean, sharp photos. Mark Sison highlighted the design. Sleek. Premium feel. A device that looks refined even after being exposed to rugged terrain. Janrey Dayrit of Just Jannny focused on battery life. Long climbs, constant shooting, video recording, social posting. The phone kept going. No power bank anxiety.

A Boost for Pampanga

As a Pampanga-based content creator, I appreciated something else.

Honor Philippines did not just stage a product test. They brought national creators into our backyard. That kind of exposure matters. Tutulari Avatar Gorge gained visibility. Local tourism gains attention. Small communities benefit from foot traffic and online reach.

It creates a ripple effect, significantly.

One Device. Less to Carry.

On a personal note, I enjoyed the freedom of using the Honor X9D 5G on the trail. No extra gadgets. No backup phone. No bulky accessories. Just one device that handled photos, videos, navigation, social uploads, and stayed powered through the entire hike.

For long-haul travel, that kind of reliability changes how you pack. The Honor X9D 5G is enough.

More to Come

Eason shared that this is not a one-time activity. A sequel event is possible. If this trail was any sign, the next one will push the Honor X9D 5G even further.

For updates, follow the official channels of Honor Philippines.

If you want a phone that can handle daily drops, dusty commutes, long shoots, and still look good doing it, the Honor X9D 5G already proved itself on one of Pampanga’s toughest trails.

The question is simple. Can your current phone say the same?