Honor 400 series is official – and it's coming for Samsung's mid-range crown
With AI everything and big batteries, the Honor 400 lineup means business.
After a bunch of teasers, Honor has officially launched its new mid-range lineup – the Honor 400 and Honor 400 Pro. Both phones pack a bunch of AI features and some surprisingly powerful camera hardware.
Yep, starting with the Pro, you get a 200 MP AI Super Zoom main camera that promises crisp detail and high-quality shots with 50x zoom. It is backed by a 12 MP ultra-wide and 12 MP macro camera and on the front, there is a 50 MP selfie camera. That front camera is powered by Honor's portrait algorithm, so your selfies should come out with pro-level detail and natural-looking colors.
The regular Honor 400 5G isn't far behind, either. It also comes with a 200 MP camera, but with up to 30x focal length paired with a 12 MP ultra-wide. It also uses the same 50 MP front-facing camera.
But the story doesn't end with just snapping photos. AI takes center stage across the series, too. The Honor 400 series includes Google's AI image-to-video feature, letting you turn your static pics into dynamic videos. And on the Pro, there is even more creativity baked in.
The Honor 400 Pro introduces AI Editing, designed to boost your creative workflow. There is also the HD Moving Photo feature, which saves three-second clips of movement so you can easily share or tweak short videos on social media.
Here are some of the AI-powered photo tools the Honor 400 Pro offers:
There is also Moving Photo Collage, which lets you stitch together up to 9 moving photos into one fun video story. You can even share these across Android and iOS devices without any hiccups, thanks to cross-ecosystem compatibility.
Moreover, the Honor 400 Pro 5G delivers what Honor is calling its smartest Android experience yet. It runs on MagicOS 9.0 and is packed with Google Gemini, Circle to Search, Google Lens and Magic Portal. You also get a bunch of AI-powered tools like AI Translation, AI Writing, AI Summary, AI Recorder, AI Minutes and AI Subtitles – basically covering all the productivity angles.
So, what powers all of this? A 5300mAh silicon-carbon battery, which promises up to 33 hours of voice calls, 26 hours of offline video or 15 hours of streaming. Charging is super fast, too – with 100W SuperCharge, you can get to 50% in just 15 minutes.
The regular Honor 400 has the same battery size but slightly slower charging – a 66W SuperCharge that hits 44% in 15 minutes.
As for performance, the Pro is equipped with the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, the chip that powered many flagships last year, paired with 12 GB RAM and 512 GB storage. The standard Honor 400 runs on Snapdragon 7 Gen 3, with 8 GB RAM and either 256 GB or 512 GB of storage.
Both devices ship with MagicOS 9.0 and get an impressive promise of 6 years of OS and security updates. That puts Honor nearly on par with Galaxy phones and Pixel phones' support cycles – something that mid-range phones rarely offer.
The Honor 400 Pro sports a 6.7-inch AMOLED screen with an ultra-bright 5000nits HDR peak brightness and a smooth 120Hz refresh rate. The phone weighs just 205g and measures 8.1mm thick, making it lightweight and comfy to hold.
It's also built tough with Five-Star drop resistance certification from SGS and IP68+IP69 dust and water protection. But hey, don’t go testing how tough it really is – those ratings come from controlled lab tests, after all. You can grab it in Lunar Grey or Midnight Black.
The standard Honor 400 5G comes with a slightly smaller 6.55-inch AMOLED panel but still hits the same 5000nits HDR brightness and 120Hz refresh rate. This one's available in:
Honor's new 400 series is now available in the UK – a market where the brand is quickly climbing the charts. In fact, it is now the fastest-growing smartphone brand in the UK, with over 70% year-over-year growth in 2024. The company's retail and carrier presence there has doubled – and with these new models, Honor clearly plans to keep that momentum going.
The phones are also available across Europe starting today. As for the US, no word yet, but if you are really set to get one, you can always import. Here's the price breakdown:
With its specs, camera setup, AI features, big battery and long-term software support, the Honor 400 series goes head-to-head with phones like the Samsung Galaxy A56. Samsung's also been pushing AI hard lately, so it is a solid alternative. But Honor does pull ahead in a few key areas – namely bigger battery, faster charging and arguably better cameras.
Yep, starting with the Pro, you get a 200 MP AI Super Zoom main camera that promises crisp detail and high-quality shots with 50x zoom. It is backed by a 12 MP ultra-wide and 12 MP macro camera and on the front, there is a 50 MP selfie camera. That front camera is powered by Honor's portrait algorithm, so your selfies should come out with pro-level detail and natural-looking colors.
But the story doesn't end with just snapping photos. AI takes center stage across the series, too. The Honor 400 series includes Google's AI image-to-video feature, letting you turn your static pics into dynamic videos. And on the Pro, there is even more creativity baked in.
Beyond a snapshot.
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Here are some of the AI-powered photo tools the Honor 400 Pro offers:
- AI Eraser – Removes unwanted objects.
- AI Outpainting – Extends your photo beyond its borders.
- AI Erase Passers-by – Deletes people from crowded backgrounds with one tap.
- AI Remove Reflection – Gets rid of pesky glare and reflections.
There is also Moving Photo Collage, which lets you stitch together up to 9 moving photos into one fun video story. You can even share these across Android and iOS devices without any hiccups, thanks to cross-ecosystem compatibility.
So, what powers all of this? A 5300mAh silicon-carbon battery, which promises up to 33 hours of voice calls, 26 hours of offline video or 15 hours of streaming. Charging is super fast, too – with 100W SuperCharge, you can get to 50% in just 15 minutes.
The regular Honor 400 has the same battery size but slightly slower charging – a 66W SuperCharge that hits 44% in 15 minutes.
As for performance, the Pro is equipped with the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, the chip that powered many flagships last year, paired with 12 GB RAM and 512 GB storage. The standard Honor 400 runs on Snapdragon 7 Gen 3, with 8 GB RAM and either 256 GB or 512 GB of storage.
Both devices ship with MagicOS 9.0 and get an impressive promise of 6 years of OS and security updates. That puts Honor nearly on par with Galaxy phones and Pixel phones' support cycles – something that mid-range phones rarely offer.
Bright display and classy colors
Honor 400 Pro in Lunar Grey and Midnight Black. | Image credit – Honor
- Desert Gold
- Lunar Grey
- Midnight Black
Honor 400 in the colors listed above. | Image credit – Honor
Pricing and availability
Honor's new 400 series is now available in the UK – a market where the brand is quickly climbing the charts. In fact, it is now the fastest-growing smartphone brand in the UK, with over 70% year-over-year growth in 2024. The company's retail and carrier presence there has doubled – and with these new models, Honor clearly plans to keep that momentum going.
The phones are also available across Europe starting today. As for the US, no word yet, but if you are really set to get one, you can always import. Here's the price breakdown:
- Honor 400 Pro 5G: £699.99 / €799 / ~$940 (when directly converted)
- Honor 400 5G (256GB): £399.99 / €499 / ~$537
- Honor 400 5G (512GB): £449 / €549 / ~$600
How does it stack up against the competition?
With its specs, camera setup, AI features, big battery and long-term software support, the Honor 400 series goes head-to-head with phones like the Samsung Galaxy A56. Samsung's also been pushing AI hard lately, so it is a solid alternative. But Honor does pull ahead in a few key areas – namely bigger battery, faster charging and arguably better cameras.
And now that Honor is extending its software support, I think the Honor 400 series is shaping up to be a pretty compelling pick if you want a powerful mid-ranger that doesn't cost a fortune but still delivers big on performance.
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