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Honor HONOR 400 vs Samsung Galaxy A57 5G

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HonorHONOR 400SamsungGalaxy A57 5G
Overview
ReleasedMay 2025April 2026
Display
Screen size6.55″6.7″
Resolution2736 × 12642340 × 1080
Sharpness460 pixels per inch385 pixels per inch
PanelOLEDOLED
Refresh rate120 Hz120 Hz
Peak brightness5,000 nits–
Display typeFlat AMOLED, 1.07 billion colours and DCI-P3 wide colour gamutSuper AMOLED+, FHD+, 16M colours; up to 120 Hz refresh rate
Screen protection–Corning Gorilla Glass Victus+
Pixel density460 ppi–
Brightness detail5,000 nits HDR peak under certain maker test scenarios; 1.5 nits minimum in Ultra Dark Mode–
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 modeVision Booster; SGS Eye Care certification
Performance
ChipQualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3Exynos 1680
Memory8 GB8 GB – 12 GB
Storage256 GB, 512 GB128 GB, 256 GB, 512 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 (2.9 GHz, 2.6 GHz, 1.9 GHz)
Cooling–Vapour chamber 13% larger than on the Galaxy A56 5G
GPUQualcomm Adreno 720–
Storage typeUK 8 GB/256 GB or 8 GB/512 GB; non-expandable storage confirmed by GSMArena–
Cameras
Main camera200 MP50 MP
Ultra wide camera12 MP12 MP
Telephoto cameraNoneNone
Optical zoomNoneNone
Front camera50 MP12 MP
Main camera200 MP, f/1.9, 1/1.4-inch sensor and OIS plus EIS; Samsung ISOCELL HP3 identification from GSMArena50 MP wide, F1.8
Ultra wide camera12 MP, f/2.2 and 112° field of view, also used for macro; autofocus confirmed by GSMArena12 MP, F2.2
Front camera50 MP and f/2.0; fixed focus reported by GSMArena12 MP, F2.2
ZoomUp to 30× digital zoom and AI Super Zoom; no dedicated optical telephoto cameraDigital zoom up to 10x
Video recordingUp to 4K 3840×2160; GSMArena confirms 30 fps with all cameras and EISUp to 4K (3840 × 2160) at 30 fps; slow motion at 240 fps (HD)
Front videoUp to 4K 3840×2160–
Camera featuresPortrait Snap, film simulation, moving photos, time-lapse, multi-video, night, pro, slow motion, panorama, HDR, document scanning, super macro and high-resolution modesRear camera OIS; 5 MP F2.4 macro camera; Nightography; Best Face
Battery and charging
Battery5,300 mAh5,000 mAh
Video playback (maker's claim)–Up to 29 hours
Wired chargingUp to 66 WUp to 45 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 durabilityRated (minimum) capacity 4,905 mAh; up to two days of use (Samsung, independently assessed); at least 1,200 charge cycles; EU energy class A
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 minutesSuper Fast Charging 2.0, up to 60% in around 30 minutes; UK spec lists 10–45 W charger power
Design
TypeStandardStandard
Weight184 g179 g
Thickness7.3 mm6.9 mm
Height × width156.5 × 74.6 mm161.5 × 76.8 mm
Water and dust resistanceIP65IP68
MaterialsPlastic frame and back, confirmed by GSMArenaCorning Gorilla Glass Victus+ back
Colours–Awesome Navy, Awesome Grey, Awesome Icyblue, Awesome Lilac
Water resistance detail–IP68, tested for submersion in up to 1.5 m of fresh water for up to 30 minutes; not recommended for beach or pool use
BiometricsIn-screen optical fingerprint reader, reported by GSMArena, and 2D face unlockFingerprint sensor
SensorsGravity, fingerprint, compass, ambient light and ultrasonic proximity sensors; infrared remote controlAccelerometer, fingerprint sensor, gyro sensor, geomagnetic sensor, light sensor, proximity sensor
SpeakersStereo speakers with HONOR SoundStereo speakers
Software
Operating systemAndroidAndroid
Software at launchMagicOS 9.0 based on Android 15One UI 8.5 (Android 16)
Software updatesSix years of Android and security updates, reported by GSMArena, Expert Reviews and TechRadarUp to six generations of OS upgrades and six years of security updates; security updates until 31 March 2032 (UK)
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 variesAwesome Intelligence, including AI Select, Object Eraser, Best Face and Voice Transcription; Circle to Search with Google; Gemini
In the boxPhone, USB-C cable, quick-start guide, SIM tool, warranty card where supplied and pre-attached protective filmPhone, USB-C to USB-C cable, ejection pin, quick start guide
Connectivity
Satellite messaging–Yes
Mobile network5G NR, LTE FDD/TDD, WCDMA and GSM5G Sub6 (FDD, TDD); 4G LTE (FDD, TDD); 3G WCDMA; 2G GSM
SIMNano-SIM plus nano-SIM or eSIM; regional and carrier restrictions applyTwo nano-SIMs, nano-SIM and eSIM, or dual eSIM
Wi-Fi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax, 2×2 MIMO, 2.4/5 GHz, hotspot and Wi-Fi DirectWi-Fi 6E (802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax), 2.4, 5 and 6 GHz, HE80, MIMO, 1024-QAM
BluetoothBluetooth 5.4, BLE, SBC, AAC, LDAC, aptX and aptX HDBluetooth 6.0
Satellite features–Works with O2 Satellite in the UK (texts, supported apps, maps and location sharing where O2 has no signal; not emergency calls)
NFCCard emulation and reader/writer modes; no peer-to-peer mode–
USBUSB-C, USB 2.0 and OTG; no video output, reported by GSMArenaUSB Type-C, USB 2.0
PositioningGPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo and QZSS; network and Wi-Fi positioningGPS, Glonass, Beidou, Galileo, QZSS

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