Leading smart devices provider HONOR Philippines launched its most successful product to date, the HONOR 400 5G, generating massive crowds and viral buzz. With jampacked first-day sales, viral videos, new brand ambassadors, and Rolex and Hermes giveaways, the question remains: was it all just a gimmick?
IT Head of Manila Bulletin and Co-founder of ScamWatch Pilipinas Mr. Art Samaniego shared his journey to purchasing HONOR’s newest viral smartphone.
“I saw it from the media launches and when I saw the phone, nakita kong maganda talaga siya. I need to try this one in real life kaya um-order ako. Gusto kong bumili ako kasi naniniwala ako sa telepono nung nasubukan ko sya. It’s a really great device for the price. I pre-ordered on June 18 in SM Sta. Rosa,” said Samaniego.
Describing his experience during the jam-packed first-day sale on June 28, Samaniego arrived at SM Sta. Rosa around 10:30 AM, expecting a quick 30-minute purchase. “Pag dating namin sa HONOR store, nakita ko, punong-puno na ng tao. Meron ng bollards. I was surprised bakit ang dami na, then I counted the people there. Siguro mga 80 yung nabilang ko that time. Maya-maya, dumadami na yung mga tao that they need to remove the barrier,” he said. “Someone helped me and said, ‘Sir, kailangan mo kumuha ng number. Pang-90 na ko, kasi mayroong mga nakapila na ng mas maaga pa.”
“One thing is for sure; it’s not a gimmick. We, at HONOR, are also shocked with the massive turnout of HONOR 400 5G first-day sale. We are overwhelmed and grateful for everyone who supported us,” said HONOR Philippines Vice President Stephen Cheng.
Pricing and Availability Available in Midnight Black, Tidal Blue, and Desert Gold, the HONOR 400 5G is now available for Php 22,999 (24GB + 512GB) at HONOR Experience and Partner Stores, and online via Lazada, Shopee, and TikTok Shop. Home Credit offers easy installments of ₱979/month for 18 months. Globe Postpaid Plans start with GPlan 1799 with Php 2,300 cashout.
For more information, visit www.hihonor.com or follow HONOR Philippines on Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok.
