“Your AI Phone” is officially out in the Philippines, and by all accounts, it’s making quite a splash. HONOR wasted no time in kicking off the HONOR 400 5G‘s general availability here, turning June 28 into what the company is calling an “epic first day” for good reason.
Lines snaked through major retail hubs like SM Baliwag, SM Mall of Asia, and SM Seaside City Cebu as eager customers, many of whom had preordered, queued up to finally get their hands on the much-hyped smartphone. Who wouldn’t want to? HONOR went big on the pre-purchase incentives, throwing in a JBL Go 4 speaker, HONOR Choice Earbuds Clips, and a Jisulife Pro 1 — a solid ₱9,397 (roughly $166) worth of goodies if you got one between June 17 to June 27. And the chance to win a Rolex GMT Master II or a Hermes Lindy Mini Bag? Yeah, that probably helped move some units.
Beyond the celebrity appearances (shoutout to Miss Universe Philippines 2019 Gazini Ganados and GMA Network’s Ashley Ortega gracing the first-day sale events) and the fancy raffle prizes, the core of the HONOR 400 5G’s appeal, as we’ve noted previously, lies in its ambitious push into AI. HONOR is leaning heavily into the “Your AI Phone” moniker, and the specs back it up. We’re talking a formidable 200-megapixel Ultra-clear AI Camera System, complete with a generous 1/1.4-inch sensor and dual OIS + EIS stabilization for those low-light hero shots. The 12-megapixel ultrawide and macro lens adds versatility, while a 50-megapixel portrait selfie camera aims to keep your self-portraits looking pro-level.
Where it gets really interesting is with the AI-powered editing tools. HONOR is integrating Google’s Veo 2 model on Google Cloud, allowing users to transform static photos into dynamic videos. Think HD Moving Photos that capture those fleeting, lively moments, and smart features like AI Eraser and AI Outpainting to simplify what used to be fiddly, time-consuming edits. This is about delivering genuinely useful, user-friendly computational photography that aims to democratize content creation.
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AI-powered!
Under the hood, the HONOR 400 5G is no slouch either. It’s powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 5G processor, backed by 12GB of RAM and 512GB of storage. For those who live on their phones, the 6,000mAh silicon-carbon battery is a significant highlight. The brand claims it will maintain over 80% health even after four years of use, which is a big deal for longevity, especially with 80-watt HONOR Wired SuperCharge getting you to 40% in a mere 15 minutes.
The HONOR 400 5G hits retail with a price tag of P22,999 ($4076), available in Midnight Black, Tidal Blue, and Desert Gold. You can buy it outright from HONOR Experience and Partner Stores nationwide, or through the company’s official online channels on Lazada, Shopee, and TikTok Shop.
And for those who prefer the postpaid route, you’re in luck. As we reported, the device is also now available on Globe Postpaid Plans, specifically through the GPlan 1799. For a manageable cash out of P2,300 ($41), subscribers get 13GB of data, unlimited all-network calls and texts, and even a free Jisulife Handheld Pro 1S. Whether you’re buying it outright or through a plan, the HONOR 400 5G is officially here, and it’s certainly got the attention of the local technology scene.
Congratulations, HONOR Philippines!
HONOR 400 5G specs
- 6.55-inch AMOLED display, 1.5K resolution, 120Hz refresh rate, 5,000 nits peak brightness
- 4nm Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 5G processor
- Adreno 720 GPU
- 12GB RAM
- 512GB storage
- Dual 200-megapixel main, 12-megapixel ultrawide rear cameras
- 50-megapixel front camera
- Under-display fingerprint reader
- 6,000mAh battery with 80-watt fast wired charging
- MagicOS 9.0 based on Android 15
- IP66 rating
- Colors: Desert Gold, Midnight Black
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