{"id":29908,"date":"2025-07-09T16:40:09","date_gmt":"2025-07-09T08:40:09","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.techbeatph.com\/wproot\/?p=29908"},"modified":"2025-07-09T16:40:09","modified_gmt":"2025-07-09T08:40:09","slug":"honor-400-5g-craze-proves-its-no-gimmick","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.techbeatph.com\/wproot\/honor-400-5g-craze-proves-its-no-gimmick\/","title":{"rendered":"HONOR 400 5G Craze Proves It\u2019s No Gimmick"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2><strong>HONOR 400 5G Craze Proves It\u2019s No Gimmick<\/strong><\/h2>\n<h3>Tech Expert Joins the Frenzy<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-29910\" src=\"http:\/\/www.techbeatph.com\/wproot\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Tech-Expert-Art-Samaniego-is-Customer-90-at-SM-City-Sta.-Rosa-768x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.techbeatph.com\/wproot\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Tech-Expert-Art-Samaniego-is-Customer-90-at-SM-City-Sta.-Rosa-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.techbeatph.com\/wproot\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Tech-Expert-Art-Samaniego-is-Customer-90-at-SM-City-Sta.-Rosa-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/www.techbeatph.com\/wproot\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Tech-Expert-Art-Samaniego-is-Customer-90-at-SM-City-Sta.-Rosa-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/www.techbeatph.com\/wproot\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Tech-Expert-Art-Samaniego-is-Customer-90-at-SM-City-Sta.-Rosa.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>When a seasoned tech journalist and cybersecurity advocate like Art Samaniego lines up early for a smartphone, you know something\u2019s up. On June 28, 2025, at SM City Sta. Rosa, Art\u2014IT Head of Manila Bulletin and Co-founder of ScamWatch Pilipinas\u2014was the 90th person in line to pre-order the HONOR 400 5G. That\u2019s not just hype. That\u2019s commitment.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI saw it during the media launches,\u201d Art shared. \u201cWhen I saw the phone, nakita kong maganda talaga siya. I said, I need to try this one in real life kaya um-order ako.\u201d Spoken like a true techie who doesn\u2019t just follow trends\u2014he tests them.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-29912\" src=\"http:\/\/www.techbeatph.com\/wproot\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/IT-Head-of-Manila-Bulletin-and-Co-founder-of-ScamWatch-Pilipinas-Mr.-Art-Samaniego-on-HONOR-400-5G-768x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.techbeatph.com\/wproot\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/IT-Head-of-Manila-Bulletin-and-Co-founder-of-ScamWatch-Pilipinas-Mr.-Art-Samaniego-on-HONOR-400-5G-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.techbeatph.com\/wproot\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/IT-Head-of-Manila-Bulletin-and-Co-founder-of-ScamWatch-Pilipinas-Mr.-Art-Samaniego-on-HONOR-400-5G-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/www.techbeatph.com\/wproot\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/IT-Head-of-Manila-Bulletin-and-Co-founder-of-ScamWatch-Pilipinas-Mr.-Art-Samaniego-on-HONOR-400-5G-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/www.techbeatph.com\/wproot\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/IT-Head-of-Manila-Bulletin-and-Co-founder-of-ScamWatch-Pilipinas-Mr.-Art-Samaniego-on-HONOR-400-5G.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>He pre-ordered on June 18, thinking he\u2019d breeze through the pick-up. \u201cI told my wife, \u2018mabilis lang to, give me 30 minutes,\u2019\u201d he said. But when they arrived at the HONOR store, it was packed. Bollards were up. People were everywhere. \u201cI counted around 80 people already. Then someone told me to get a number. I was number 90\u2014and the mall had just opened.\u201d<\/p>\n<h3>HONOR\u2019s Viral Moment<\/h3>\n<p>The HONOR 400 5G launch wasn\u2019t just a product drop\u2014it was a spectacle. Viral videos, brand ambassadors, and even luxury giveaways like Rolex watches and Hermes bags. It had all the makings of a marketing stunt. But was it?<\/p>\n<p>According to Stephen Cheng, Vice President of HONOR Philippines, the turnout was beyond expectations. \u201cWe are overwhelmed and very grateful,\u201d he said. \u201cWe are committed to bringing only the best for our Filipino HONOR fans.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>And it wasn\u2019t just the freebies or the influencers. It was the product itself. The HONOR 400 5G delivered on its promise\u2014powerful specs, sleek design, and a price tag that didn\u2019t require selling a kidney.<\/p>\n<h3>Real Tech, Real Demand<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-29911\" src=\"http:\/\/www.techbeatph.com\/wproot\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Tech-Expert-Lines-Up-to-get-HONOR-400-5G-768x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.techbeatph.com\/wproot\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Tech-Expert-Lines-Up-to-get-HONOR-400-5G-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.techbeatph.com\/wproot\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Tech-Expert-Lines-Up-to-get-HONOR-400-5G-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/www.techbeatph.com\/wproot\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Tech-Expert-Lines-Up-to-get-HONOR-400-5G-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/www.techbeatph.com\/wproot\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Tech-Expert-Lines-Up-to-get-HONOR-400-5G.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Art\u2019s experience is a testament to the genuine demand. He didn\u2019t show up for a Rolex. He showed up for a phone he believed in. \u201cGusto kong bumili ako kasi naniniwala ako sa telepono nung nasubukan ko sya,\u201d he said. That\u2019s the kind of endorsement you can\u2019t buy.<\/p>\n<p>The crowd wasn\u2019t just curious. They were convinced. And when barriers had to be removed to accommodate the growing line, it was clear\u2014this wasn\u2019t just a launch. It was a movement.<\/p>\n<h3>HONOR\u2019s Winning Formula and the HONOR 400 5G Craze<\/h3>\n<p>So what made the HONOR 400 5G such a hit? It wasn\u2019t just specs or marketing. It was timing, trust, and a product that actually delivered. HONOR didn\u2019t just sell a phone. They sold an experience. And judging by the turnout, they nailed it.<\/p>\n<p>Whether you\u2019re a tech expert like Art or just someone looking for a reliable 5G device, the HONOR 400 5G seems to be more than just a trend. It\u2019s a statement. And it\u2019s one that\u2019s resonating with Filipinos across the country.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Pricing and Availability<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Available in stunning color options\u2014Midnight Black, Tidal Blue and Desert Gold\u2014the HONOR 400 5G is now available for pre-order across the Philippines for only Php 22,999 (24GB + 512GB)! Get it now at any HONOR Experience and Partner Stores, and online via Lazada <a href=\"https:\/\/bit.ly\/Laz_H400_PR\">https:\/\/bit.ly\/Laz_H400_PR<\/a>, Shopee <a href=\"https:\/\/bit.ly\/Shop_H400_PR\">https:\/\/bit.ly\/Shop_H400_PR<\/a>, and TikTok Shop <a href=\"https:\/\/bit.ly\/TikTok_H400_PR\">https:\/\/bit.ly\/TikTok_H400_PR<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>You can also #BringPhotosToLife with #YourAIPhone via Home Credit easy installments of as low as \u20b1979\/month for 18 months! Check the best HONOR products and deals for you here: <a href=\"https:\/\/hcph.info\/3I2m1gb\">https:\/\/hcph.info\/3I2m1gb<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>HONOR 400 5G is also available via Globe Postpaid Plans online (<a href=\"https:\/\/bit.ly\/Globe_H400_PR\">https:\/\/bit.ly\/Globe_H400_PR<\/a>) or head to participating stores starting with GPlan 1799 with Php 2,300 cashout. The mobile plan comes with 13GB Data, Unli All-net Call and Texts, and exclusive perks.<\/p>\n<p>To know more about HONOR 400 5G, head on to: <a href=\"https:\/\/bit.ly\/Web_H400_PR\">https:\/\/bit.ly\/Web_H400_PR<\/a>. For more exciting announcements, you may visit HONOR\u2019s website <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hihonor.com\/\">www.hihonor.com<\/a> or social media platforms: Facebook (<a href=\"https:\/\/facebook.com\/HonorPhilippines\">Facebook.com\/HonorPhilippines<\/a>), Instagram (<a href=\"https:\/\/instagram.com\/honorph\/\">Instagram.com\/honorph<\/a>) and TikTok (<a href=\"https:\/\/tiktok.com\/@honorphilippines\">Tiktok.com\/@honorphilippines<\/a>). To check out HONOR\u2019s complete list of retail stores, go to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hihonor.com\/ph\/retailers\/\">https:\/\/www.hihonor.com\/ph\/retailers\/<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>HONOR 400 5G Craze Proves It\u2019s No Gimmick Tech Expert Joins the Frenzy When a seasoned tech journalist and cybersecurity advocate like Art Samaniego lines up early for a smartphone, you know something\u2019s up. On June 28, 2025, at SM City Sta. 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