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Honor HONOR 400 vs Motorola moto g86 5G

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HonorHONOR 400Motorolamoto g86 5G
Overview
ReleasedMay 2025June 2025
Display
Screen size6.55″6.67″
Resolution2736 × 12642712 × 1220
Sharpness460 pixels per inch446 pixels per inch
PanelOLEDOLED
Refresh rate120 Hz120 Hz
Peak brightness5,000 nits4,500 nits
Display typeFlat AMOLED, 1.07 billion colours and DCI-P3 wide colour gamutpOLED, 10-bit colour, 20:9 aspect ratio and 90% screen-to-body ratio
Pixel density460 ppi446 ppi, as specified by Motorola
Brightness detail5,000 nits HDR peak under certain maker test scenarios; 1.5 nits minimum in Ultra Dark Mode4,500 nits HDR peak brightness
Screen protection–Corning Gorilla Glass 7i
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 modeHDR10+, 100% DCI-P3, adaptive refresh up to 120 Hz and Display Colour Boost
Performance
ChipQualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3MediaTek Dimensity 7300
Memory8 GB8 GB
Storage256 GB, 512 GB256 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 GSMArena–
GPUQualcomm Adreno 720–
Storage typeUK 8 GB/256 GB or 8 GB/512 GB; non-expandable storage confirmed by GSMArenaUK technical sheet lists 8 GB physical RAM and 256 GB uMCP storage, expandable by microSD up to 1 TB; generic product text also advertises regional maxima of 12 GB and 512 GB without establishing a UK configuration
Cameras
Main camera200 MP50 MP
Ultra wide camera12 MP8 MP
Telephoto cameraNoneNone
Optical zoomNoneNone
Front camera50 MP32 MP
Main camera200 MP, f/1.9, 1/1.4-inch sensor and OIS plus EIS; Samsung ISOCELL HP3 identification from GSMArena50 MP Sony LYTIA 600, Quad Pixel technology and optical image stabilisation
Ultra wide camera12 MP, f/2.2 and 112° field of view, also used for macro; autofocus confirmed by GSMArena8 MP, f/2.2 and Macro Vision close-ups, reported by Tech Advisor and Trusted Reviews; current UK maker technical sheet omits rear sensor specifications
Front camera50 MP and f/2.0; fixed focus reported by GSMArena32 MP, f/2.2, 0.7 µm pixels with Quad Pixel binning to 1.4 µm
ZoomUp to 30× digital zoom and AI Super Zoom; no dedicated optical telephoto camera–
Video recordingUp to 4K 3840×2160; GSMArena confirms 30 fps with all cameras and EISMain camera up to 4K at 30 fps or Full HD at 60/30 fps; slow motion Full HD at 120 fps or HD at 240 fps; ultrawide/macro up to 4K at 30 fps or Full HD at 30 fps
Front videoUp to 4K 3840×21604K or Full HD at 30 fps
Camera featuresPortrait Snap, film simulation, moving photos, time-lapse, multi-video, night, pro, slow motion, panorama, HDR, document scanning, super macro and high-resolution modesMoto ai Photo Enhancement Engine, auto smile capture for up to five faces, Auto Night Vision, photo booth, pro, portrait, gesture capture, dual capture, time-lapse and video stabilisation
Battery and charging
Battery5,300 mAh5,200 mAh
Wired chargingUp to 66 WUp to 30 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 durability5,200 mAh typical and 5,100 mAh rated; maker mixed-use claim of 41 hours; UK support lists at least 1,000 battery endurance cycles
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 minutes30 W TurboPower in UK technical and support specifications; the product page's charging footnote mentions 68 W, conflicting with those specifications; charger sold separately
Design
TypeStandardStandard
Weight184 g185 g
Thickness7.3 mm7.87 mm
Height × width156.5 × 74.6 mm161.21 × 74.74 mm
Water and dust resistanceIP65IP69
MaterialsPlastic frame and back, confirmed by GSMArenaPU/vegan leather rear and plastic frame
Colours–PANTONE Spellbound, Cosmic Sky, Chrysanthemum and Golden Cypress
Water resistance detail–IP68 and IP69, tested for immersion in up to 1.5 m of fresh water for 30 minutes and powerful high-temperature jets for 30 seconds; resistance declines with wear
BiometricsIn-screen optical fingerprint reader, reported by GSMArena, and 2D face unlockIn-display fingerprint reader and face unlock
SensorsGravity, fingerprint, compass, ambient light and ultrasonic proximity sensors; infrared remote controlProximity, ambient light, accelerometer, gyroscope, SAR sensor and magnetometer
SpeakersStereo speakers with HONOR SoundDual stereo speakers with Dolby Atmos; no FM radio
Microphones–Two microphones
Software
Operating systemAndroidAndroid
Software at launchMagicOS 9.0 based on Android 15Android 15
Software updatesSix years of Android and security updates, reported by GSMArena, Expert Reviews and TechRadarMaker support lists Android 16 as the next OS and security updates until June 2029; UK technical sheet specifies four years of security support
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 variesMoto ai photo processing and Smart Connect across compatible phones, tablets, TVs and Windows PCs
Safety features–ThinkShield, Moto Secure and Moto Unplugged; Motorola tested 16 categories and 14 procedures of MIL-STD-810H, which is not a guarantee against damage
In the boxPhone, USB-C cable, quick-start guide, SIM tool, warranty card where supplied and pre-attached protective filmUK list includes USB-A to USB-C cable, guides, SIM tool and protective case; no charger
Connectivity
Mobile network5G NR, LTE FDD/TDD, WCDMA and GSM5G sub-6, LTE, WCDMA and GSM; UK support lists 5G n1/n3/n5/n7/n8/n20/n26/n28/n38/n40/n41/n71/n77/n78
SIMNano-SIM plus nano-SIM or eSIM; regional and carrier restrictions applyOne physical SIM plus 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, 2.4/5 GHz and hotspot
BluetoothBluetooth 5.4, BLE, SBC, AAC, LDAC, aptX and aptX HDBluetooth 5.4
NFCCard emulation and reader/writer modes; no peer-to-peer modeSupported
USBUSB-C, USB 2.0 and OTG; no video output, reported by GSMArenaUSB-C, USB 2.0; audio through USB-C, no 3.5 mm socket
PositioningGPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo and QZSS; network and Wi-Fi positioningGPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou and QZSS

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