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Honor HONOR 400 vs Honor Magic8 Lite

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HonorHONOR 400HonorMagic8 Lite
Overview
ReleasedMay 2025January 2026
Display
Screen size6.55″6.79″
Resolution2736 × 12642640 × 1200
Sharpness460 pixels per inch427 pixels per inch
PanelOLEDOLED
Refresh rate120 Hz120 Hz
Peak brightness5,000 nits6,000 nits
Display typeFlat AMOLED, 1.07 billion colours and DCI-P3 wide colour gamutAMOLED; 1.07 billion colours; 100% DCI-P3
Pixel density460 ppi–
Brightness detail5,000 nits HDR peak under certain maker test scenarios; 1.5 nits minimum in Ultra Dark Mode800 nits typical, 1,800 nits high-brightness mode and 6,000 nits peak HDR (Honor laboratory conditions)
Screen protection–Aluminosilicate glass; SGS 5-star comprehensive reliability certification, including drops up to 2.5 m under test conditions
Display features3,840 Hz PWM dimming, Circadian Night Display, dynamic dimming, sunlight enhancement, AI Super-Dynamic and Vivid Display, Netflix and Amazon HDR certifications; motion-sickness relief mode3840 Hz PWM dimming in low brightness; Circadian Night Display; Dynamic Dimming; rain and glove touch support
Performance
ChipQualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3Snapdragon 6 Gen 4
Memory8 GB8 GB
Storage256 GB, 512 GB512 GB
CPU4 nm, one Cortex-A715 at 2.63 GHz, three Cortex-A715 at 2.4 GHz and four Cortex-A510 at 1.8 GHz, reported by GSMArenaOcta-core; 1 × Cortex-A720 at 2.3 GHz, 3 × Cortex-A720 at 2.2 GHz and 4 × Cortex-A520 at 1.8 GHz
GPUQualcomm Adreno 720Adreno A810
Storage typeUK 8 GB/256 GB or 8 GB/512 GB; non-expandable storage confirmed by GSMArena–
Cameras
Main camera200 MP108 MP
Ultra wide camera12 MP5 MP
Telephoto cameraNoneNone
Optical zoomNoneNone
Front camera50 MP16 MP
Main camera200 MP, f/1.9, 1/1.4-inch sensor and OIS plus EIS; Samsung ISOCELL HP3 identification from GSMArena108 MP, ƒ/1.75, 1/1.67-inch sensor; OIS
Ultra wide camera12 MP, f/2.2 and 112° field of view, also used for macro; autofocus confirmed by GSMArena5 MP, ƒ/2.2
Front camera50 MP and f/2.0; fixed focus reported by GSMArena16 MP, ƒ/2.45
ZoomUp to 30× digital zoom and AI Super Zoom; no dedicated optical telephoto cameraUp to 10× digital zoom
Video recordingUp to 4K 3840×2160; GSMArena confirms 30 fps with all cameras and EISUp to 4K (3840 × 2160)
Front videoUp to 4K 3840×2160Up to 1080p (2520 × 1080)
Camera featuresPortrait Snap, film simulation, moving photos, time-lapse, multi-video, night, pro, slow motion, panorama, HDR, document scanning, super macro and high-resolution modesMoving Photo, Night, Portrait, Pro, Panorama, time-lapse, high-resolution and slow-motion modes; LED flash
Battery and charging
Battery5,300 mAh7,500 mAh
Video playback (maker's claim)–Up to 23.8 hours
Wired chargingUp to 66 WUp to 66 W
Wireless chargingNoneNone
Battery life detailUK silicon-carbon lithium-polymer battery, 5,300 mAh typical and 5,170 mAh rated; maker claims 1,200 charge cycles and four years of battery durabilitySilicon-carbon battery; 7,330 mAh rated capacity; EU label class B, 68 hours endurance per cycle and 1,200 cycles; manufacturer's online-video playback test gives 23.8 hours
Wired chargingUK 66 W HONOR SuperCharge, 20 V/3.3 A, compatible with 11 V/6 A and 10 V/4 A; maker claims 44% in 15 minutes66 W HONOR SuperCharge requires compatible Honor charger and cable; charger sold separately
Charges other devices–Up to 7.5 W wired reverse charging over USB-C OTG
Design
TypeStandardStandard
Weight184 g189 g
Thickness7.3 mm7.76 mm
Height × width156.5 × 74.6 mm161.9 × 76.1 mm
Water and dust resistanceIP65IP68
Colours–Reddish Brown, Forest Green and Midnight Black
Water resistance detail–IP66, IP68, IP69 and IP69K; IP68 immersion test to 1.5 m for 30 minutes
MaterialsPlastic frame and back, confirmed by GSMArena–
BiometricsIn-screen optical fingerprint reader, reported by GSMArena, and 2D face unlockFingerprint sensor and face recognition
SensorsGravity, fingerprint, compass, ambient light and ultrasonic proximity sensors; infrared remote controlGravity sensor, fingerprint sensor, gyroscope, compass, acceleration sensor, ambient light sensor and proximity sensor
SpeakersStereo speakers with HONOR SoundStereo speakers; HONOR Sound 7.3
Software
Operating systemAndroidAndroid
Software at launchMagicOS 9.0 based on Android 15MagicOS 9.0 based on Android 15
Software updatesSix years of Android and security updates, reported by GSMArena, Expert Reviews and TechRadarAt least 5 years of security, corrective and functionality updates guaranteed in the EU product information sheet
AI featuresMagic Portal, Magic Capsule, Circle to Search, 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 variesAI Eraser, AI Cutout and AI Outpainting
In the boxPhone, USB-C cable, quick-start guide, SIM tool, warranty card where supplied and pre-attached protective filmPhone, quick start guide, USB-C cable, SIM eject pin, warranty card and fitted screen protector; no charger
Connectivity
Mobile network5G NR, LTE FDD/TDD, WCDMA and GSM5G NR, 4G LTE FDD/TDD, 3G WCDMA and 2G GSM
SIMNano-SIM plus nano-SIM or eSIM; regional and carrier restrictions applyNano-SIM plus nano-SIM or eSIM
Wi-Fi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax, 2×2 MIMO, 2.4/5 GHz, hotspot and Wi-Fi DirectWi-Fi 6 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax), 2.4 and 5 GHz; 80 MHz bandwidth; Wi-Fi Direct and hotspot
BluetoothBluetooth 5.4, BLE, SBC, AAC, LDAC, aptX and aptX HDBluetooth 5.2; BLE, SBC, AAC, LDAC, aptX, aptX HD and aptX Adaptive
NFCCard emulation and reader/writer modes; no peer-to-peer modeNFC
USBUSB-C, USB 2.0 and OTG; no video output, reported by GSMArenaUSB-C, USB 2.0; USB-C digital audio
PositioningGPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo and QZSS; network and Wi-Fi positioningGPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou and Galileo

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