Honor HONOR 400 Pro vs Nothing Phone (3a) Pro
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| HonorHONOR 400 Pro | NothingPhone (3a) Pro | |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Released | May 2025 | March 2025 |
| Display | ||
| Screen size | 6.7″ | 6.77″ |
| Resolution | 2800 × 1280 (better) | 2392 × 1084 |
| Sharpness | 460 pixels per inch (better) | 388 pixels per inch |
| Panel | OLED | OLED |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 5,000 nits (better) | 3,000 nits |
| Display type | AMOLED with gently curved edges and 1.07 billion colours | 6.77-inch flexible AMOLED, FHD+ |
| Pixel density | 460 ppi | 387 ppi |
| Brightness detail | 5,000 nits HDR peak under certain maker test scenarios; 1.5 nits minimum in Ultra Dark Mode | 3,000 nits peak; 1,300 nits outdoor; 800 nits typical |
| Screen protection | – | Panda glass |
| Display features | DCI-P3, HDR Vivid, 3,840 Hz PWM dimming, Circadian Night Display, dynamic dimming, Natural Tone, dual-sensor adaptive dimming, sunlight enhancement, AI Super-Dynamic and Vivid Display, Netflix and Amazon HDR certifications; motion-sickness relief mode | 120 Hz adaptive refresh; 480 Hz touch sampling (1,000 Hz in Gaming Mode); 2,160 Hz PWM dimming; 10-bit (1.07 billion colours); 1,000,000:1 contrast ratio |
| Performance | ||
| Chip | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 |
| Memory | 12 GB | 12 GB |
| Storage | 512 GB (better) | 256 GB |
| CPU | Octa-core Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | 8-core, up to 2.5 GHz; 4 nm TSMC process (N4) |
| GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 750 | Qualcomm Adreno |
| Storage type | UK 12 GB RAM and 512 GB storage | UFS 2.2; RAM Booster adds virtual RAM, up to 20 GB in total |
| Cooling | – | 4,500 mm² vapour chamber |
| Cameras | ||
| Main camera | 200 MP (better) | 50 MP |
| Ultra wide camera | 12 MP | 8 MP |
| Telephoto camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Optical zoom | 3× | 3× |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Main camera | 200 MP, f/1.9, 1/1.4-inch sensor and OIS plus EIS | 50 MP, ƒ/1.88, 1/1.56″ sensor, 24 mm, 84.5° field of view, OIS and EIS, dual pixel PDAF |
| Ultra wide camera | 12 MP, f/2.2 and 112° field of view; also used for macro | 8 MP Sony sensor, ƒ/2.2, 1/4″ sensor, 15 mm, 120° field of view |
| Telephoto camera | Sony IMX856, 50 MP, f/2.4 and OIS | 50 MP Sony LYTIA 600 periscope, ƒ/2.55, 1/1.95″ sensor, 70 mm, 33.6° field of view, 3× optical zoom, OIS and EIS, autofocus; telemacro from 15 cm |
| Front camera | 50 MP and f/2.0; additional 2 MP depth sensor reported by Expert Reviews | 50 MP, ƒ/2.2, 1/2.76″ sensor, 24 mm, 81.2° field of view |
| Zoom | 3× optical telephoto zoom and up to 50× digital zoom with AI Super Zoom | 3× optical; 6× in-sensor zoom; up to 60× Ultra Zoom |
| Video recording | Up to 4K 3840×2160; 60 fps reported by Expert Reviews and TechRadar | 4K video recording with AI-powered stabilisation; 4K at 30 fps and 1080p at 30, 60 or 120 fps (GSMArena) |
| Front video | Up to 4K 3840×2160 | 4K with adaptive AI stabilisation and night video enhancement |
| Camera features | Portrait Snap, AI Enhanced Portrait, Stage Mode, film simulation, motion-sensing capture, Smart Focus, moving photos, time-lapse, multi-video, night, pro, slow motion, panorama, HDR, document scanning, super macro and high-resolution modes | TrueLens Engine 3.0 |
| Battery and charging | ||
| Battery | 5,300 mAh (better) | 5,000 mAh |
| Wired charging | Up to 100 W (better) | Up to 50 W |
| Wireless charging | Up to 50 W (better) | None |
| Battery life detail | UK 5,300 mAh typical silicon-carbon lithium-polymer battery; maker claims 1,200 charge cycles and four years of battery durability | Up to two days of use (Nothing) |
| Wired charging | 100 W HONOR SuperCharge, 20 V/5 A, compatible with 11 V/6 A and 10 V/4 A; maker claims 51% in 15 minutes | 50 W; 50% in 19 minutes, 100% in 56 minutes |
| Charges other devices | – | 7.5 W reverse wired charging |
| Wireless charging | 50 W HONOR Wireless SuperCharge with a compatible separately sold stand; maker claims 36% in 15 minutes | – |
| Design | ||
| Type | Standard | Standard |
| Weight | 205 g (better) | 211 g |
| Thickness | 8.1 mm (better) | 8.35 mm |
| Height × width | 160.8 × 76.1 mm | 163.5 × 77.5 mm |
| Water and dust resistance | IP69 | IP64 |
| Stylus | – | No |
| Materials | Aluminium frame and glass back, reported by Expert Reviews and TechRadar | Panda glass front; glass back; 100% recycled aluminium mid-frame and buttons |
| Colours | UK Lunar Grey and Midnight Black, reported by both reviews; maker overview also lists Tidal Blue | Grey, Black |
| Buttons | – | Essential Key (press to capture to Essential Space, long press for a voice note, double tap to open it) |
| Water resistance detail | Maker confirms both IP68 and IP69 protection | IP64 |
| Biometrics | Fingerprint reader and 2D face unlock | In-screen optical fingerprint sensor |
| Sensors | Gravity, fingerprint, compass, ambient light and ultrasonic proximity sensors; infrared remote control | Accelerometer, electronic compass, front ambient light sensor, gyroscope, proximity sensor; linear haptic motor |
| Speakers | Stereo speakers with HONOR Sound | Dual stereo speakers |
| Microphones | – | Two high-definition microphones |
| Software | ||
| Operating system | Android | Android |
| Software at launch | MagicOS 9.0 based on Android 15 | Nothing OS 3.1 powered by Android 15 |
| Software updates | Six years of Android and security updates, reported by Expert Reviews and TechRadar | Three years of Android updates and six years of security updates, from first availability on nothing.tech |
| AI features | Magic Portal, Magic Capsule, Gemini, Circle to Search, live call translation, writing tools, AI Image to Video, reflection and passer-by removal, upscaling, outpainting, cutout, Eyes Open and Deepfake Detection; Image to Video is a paid feature delivered by OTA and availability varies | Essential Space (early access) with the Essential Key |
| In the box | Phone, USB-C cable, quick-start guide, SIM tool, warranty card where supplied and pre-attached protective film | Nothing Phone (3a) Pro, Nothing Cable (USB-C to USB-C), pre-applied screen protector, SIM tray ejector, safety card (no charger) |
| Connectivity | ||
| Satellite messaging | – | No |
| Mobile network | 5G NR, LTE FDD/TDD, WCDMA and GSM | 5G (NSA and SA) with 4×4 MIMO; Gigabit LTE with 4×4 MIMO |
| SIM | Nano-SIM plus nano-SIM or eSIM; regional and carrier restrictions apply | Dual nano-SIM and eSIM (eSIM not in India) |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 and 6E, 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be, 2×2 MIMO, 2.4/5/6 GHz, hotspot and Wi-Fi Direct | Wi-Fi 6 (802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax), 2.4 and 5 GHz |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.4, BLE, SBC, AAC, LDAC, aptX and aptX HD | Bluetooth 5.4 |
| NFC | Card emulation and reader/writer modes; no peer-to-peer mode | Yes, with Google Pay |
| USB | USB-C, USB 2.0 and OTG | – |
| Positioning | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo and QZSS; network and Wi-Fi positioning | GPS (L1), GLONASS (G1), BDS (B1I), Galileo (E1), QZSS (L1) |
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