The Honor 400 bursts onto the 2025 smartphone scene with a clear goal: to deliver premium AI-driven features and solid mid-range performance without breaking the bank. After putting this device through its paces for a couple of weeks, I'm struck by its vibrant display, innovative AI camera tools, and impressive battery endurance. Running on the Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 chipset and boasting a sleek, lightweight build, it's aimed at users seeking a balanced everyday phone with some flagship flair. But does it hold its own against rivals like the Google Pixel 9a or Samsung Galaxy A56?
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Specification |
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Display |
6.55" AMOLED, 120Hz, 1264 x 2736 pixels (~460 PPI), 5000 nits (peak), HDR10+, 1B colors, Always-On Display, DC Dimming |
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Processor |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 (SM7550-AB, 4nm), Octa-core (1x2.63 GHz Cortex-A715, 3x2.4 GHz Cortex-A715, 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A510) |
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RAM |
8 GB / 12 GB (LPDDR5) |
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Storage |
256 GB / 512 GB (UFS 3.1, non-expandable) |
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Main Camera |
Dual: 200 MP (wide, f/1.9, 1/1.4", 0.56µm, PDAF, OIS), 12 MP (ultrawide, f/2.2, 112° FoV, AF), LED flash, HDR, panorama |
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Selfie Camera |
Single: 50 MP (wide, f/2.0, 0.64µm), HDR |
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Battery |
5300 mAh (Europe) / 6000 mAh (ROW), Si/C Li-Ion, 66W wired charging (44% in 15 min, 100% in 46 min for 5300 mAh; 40% in 15 min for 6000 mAh), 5W reverse wired charging |
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Operating System |
MagicOS 9.0 (Android 15), up to 6 major Android upgrades |
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SIM Support |
Dual SIM (Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM or eSIM, dual standby) |
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Connectivity |
5G, Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax (2.4GHz, 5GHz), Wi-Fi Direct, Bluetooth 5.4 (A2DP, LE, aptX HD), NFC, USB Type-C 2.0, OTG, GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS, BDS |
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Build & Design |
Glass front, plastic frame, plastic back, IP65/IP66 dust and water resistance (market/region dependent) |
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Dimensions & Weight |
156.5 x 74.6 x 7.3 mm, 184 g |
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Audio |
Stereo speakers, 24-bit/192kHz Hi-Res audio, no 3.5mm jack |
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Colors |
Desert Gold, Meteor Silver, Tidal Blue, Midnight Black |
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Additional Features |
Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, compass, ultrasonic proximity sensor, infrared port, HONOR Sound, AI Super Zoom, AI photography modes (Moving Photo, Time-lapse, Night shot, Portrait, Pro mode, etc.), vapor chamber cooling |
Design
This thing looks sharp—flat edges, clean camera bump, giving off those iPhone 16 vibes. Super easy to hold, barely weighs anything (like, 184g? You’ll forget it’s in your pocket). Plastic frame keeps the price down but doesn’t feel cheap, especially if you go for that Tidal Blue or Desert Gold. It’s tough too—water, dust, drop tests, the works. Fingerprints are a minor pain on the front glass, though.
Display
Now we’re talking. The 6.55" AMOLED is a stunner. 120Hz, a zillion colors, and bright enough to blind you on a sunny day (okay, not literally, but you get it). DCI-P3, HDR, blah blah—just know your Netflix and TikTok will look awesome. Plus, your eyes won’t fry at night thanks to all the dimming wizardry. Only catch: if you’re coming from a bigger phone, this might feel a smidge small.
Camera Setup
This is the flex. 200MP main cam with OIS and AI—snaps pics with so much detail, you’ll see your pores. Portraits pop, especially with those moody Harcourt-style filters. The ultrawide’s solid, selfies look natural, and the AI tricks (like making photos into videos or erasing weird reflections) are actually cool. Zoom’s there, but honestly anything past 10x looks like a watercolor painting. Low light? Surprisingly good. But yeah, no telephoto means you’re not winning any birdwatching contests.
Battery & Charging
Absolute beast. That 6000mAh (or 5300mAh, depending where you live) battery just keeps going. Stream, game, doom scroll—still got juice to spare at bedtime. 80W wired charging means you can panic-charge before you run out the door. No wireless charging, but it’ll reverse-charge your earbuds or whatever if you’re feeling generous.
Software Vibes
Runs on Android 15, but with Honor’s MagicOS 9 on top. Tons of features, sometimes too many. The AI shortcuts and assistant are neat (sometimes), but you’ll probably uninstall a few preloaded apps right away. Updates for six years is impressive, though. Some AI stuff feels half-baked—like subtitles that go rogue—but overall, it’s smooth enough. Bonus points for the privacy tools.
The Honor 400 punches way above its weight for what you pay. Gorgeous screen, killer camera (unless you’re all about zoom), battery that just won’t quit, and a slick, light build. Sure, the mid-range processor and some software quirks hold it back from true “flagship” status. But if you care more about battery and camera than maxed-out performance, and you want a phone that’s future-proofed for a few years, this one’s a steal. Just don’t expect perfection—nothing is.
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