The Honor 400 is a compact smartphone that promises a premium experience with its sleek design. It boasts glass protection on both the front and back, while a matte finish keeps fingerprints at bay. Despite a plastic frame, the craftsmanship is top-notch, featuring an impressive 90% display-to-body ratio. It’s IP65 certified against dust and water splashes, but don’t expect it to survive a swim. A handy addition is the integrated infrared transmitter.
In terms of connectivity, the Honor 400 offers Wi-Fi 6, although it skips the 6 GHz band, along with 5G and eSIM support. Reception quality holds strong, and call quality impresses, although noise suppression struggles in very loud environments.
Running on Android 15 with MagicOS 9.0, Honor guarantees security and system updates for six years. One standout AI feature animates photos into short clips using Google’s Veo 2. Additional AI tools include subtitles, translation, and deepfake detection.
The camera is equipped with a 50 MP front selfie camera using pixel binning, providing good quality. The rear hosts a dual-camera setup, and while optical zoom is absent, a 200 MP sensor ensures impressive digital zoom quality. The ultra-wide lens offers passable shots, albeit with edge blurring and limited dynamic range. The macro function is useful, and videos can be shot in 4K at 30 fps.
Powered by the Snapdragon 7 Gen 3, the Honor 400 delivers solid performance, though some rivals in this price range offer more powerful processors. Graphics performance is commendable, maintaining stability under load without throttling.
The speakers deliver decent sound but can become slightly hollow at high volumes. A 5,300 mAh battery ensures long-lasting power, although it lacks wireless charging. This smartphone strikes a balance between style and functionality, appealing to those seeking a robust mid-range device.
