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HONOR
400 Pro
- 6.7-inch AMOLED
- Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
- 205 g
- 5300 mAh
Physical specifications
6.7"
Display size
205 g
Weight
160.8 mm
Height
76.1 mm
Width
8.1 mm
Thickness
19:9
Aspect ratio
Release and pricing
- Announced
- May 22, 2025
- Released
- January 1, 2025
Display
- Display size
- 6.7"
- Display technology
- AMOLED
- Resolution
- 2800 × 1280
- Refresh rate
- 120 Hz
- Peak brightness
- 5000 nits
Performance
- Chipset
- Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
- RAM
- 12 GB
- Storage
- 512 GB
Battery & charging
- Typical capacity
- 5300 mAh
- Wired charging
- 100 W
- Wireless charging
- 50 W
Cameras
- Rear cameras
- Wide · 200 MP · OIS; Telephoto · 50 MP · 3x optical zoom · OIS; Ultra Wide · 12 MP
- Front cameras
- Front · 50 MP
Build & durability
- Ingress protection
- IP68/IP69
Connectivity
- Cellular
- 5G, LTE
- NFC
- Yes
Sizometry Analysis
Overall Score
8.5
out of 10
A premium midrange phone with standout 3x telephoto portraits, 100W wired and 50W wireless charging, and IP68/IP69 confidence, held back in public sentiment by plastic-frame feel at €799/£699, MagicOS friction, and an ultrawide that trails the main and tele sensors.
Category scores
Camera
8.5
Excellent 200MP main and capable 50MP 3x telephoto for portraits and travel, with 12MP ultrawide clearly trailing in detail and low-light consistency.
Battery and charging
8.5
Strong 5,300 mAh silicon-carbon endurance paired with class-leading 100W wired and 50W wireless charging flexibility in its tier.
Performance
8.5
Snappy Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 daily use and strong gaming headroom, with warmth appearing under sustained maximum settings.
Handling and portability
6.5
Curved edges help palm contact, but 76.1 mm width, 160.8 mm height, and 205 g weight limit true one-handed comfort. Typical large-phone pocket compromises with added weight and triple-camera bump versus the slimmer standard 400.
Build quality
7.0
IP68/IP69 sealing inspires confidence, with plastic frame criticism at premium-midrange pricing as the dominant compromise.
Value
8.5
Competitive feature set and pricing for the target buyer, with clear trade-offs versus premium siblings.
Strengths
- Excellent 50MP 3x telephoto for portraits and medium-distance shots
- 100W wired and 50W wireless charging flexibility
- IP68/IP69 weather and dust confidence
- Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 smooth daily and gaming performance
Weaknesses
- Plastic frame feels mismatched at €799/£699 pricing
- Ultrawide weaker than main and telephoto sensors
- MagicOS 9 divisiveness and preinstalled app cleanup
- Heavier and wider than the standard HONOR 400
Best for
- Telephoto and portrait shooters upgrading from the standard 400
- Buyers who want fast wired and wireless charging together
- Commuters valuing IP68/IP69 sealing through varied weather
- Shoppers seeking Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 speed with six-year updates
Less suitable for
- Users sensitive to plastic-frame feel at near-flagship pricing
- Compact-phone owners prioritizing 184 g pocket ergonomics
- Photography purists needing ultrawide parity across all lenses
- Budget buyers who do not need telephoto or wireless charging
Upgrade recommendation
Current device: HONOR 400 or HONOR 200 Pro
Recommendation: Strongly recommendedNotes: Telephoto stack, 100W and 50W charging, IP68/IP69 sealing, and Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 address clear imaging, charging, and durability upgrades.
Current device: Midrange Android or aging flagship
Recommendation: Worth consideringNotes: Telephoto, charging, and weather-sealing gains frequently outweigh plastic-frame and MagicOS trade-offs for camera-focused users.
Current device: HONOR 400 Pro (current)
Recommendation: Probably unnecessaryNotes: Early long-term sentiment highlights sustained telephoto and charging satisfaction; upgrade when newer silicon or frame materials become the priority.
Current device: Galaxy S24 FE shopper
Recommendation: Depends on prioritiesNotes: 400 Pro wins telephoto versatility and charging breadth; Samsung wins ecosystem polish and software familiarity.
Current device: Standard HONOR 400
Recommendation: Depends on prioritiesNotes: Pro wins telephoto, wireless charging, faster wired speed, and IP68; standard 400 wins value, weight, and pocket ergonomics.
Everyday usability
Estimated from device dimensions and weight.
One-handed use
AverageOne-handed use is possible, though two hands will often feel easier.
Pocket friendliness
GoodGenerally pocket-friendly for everyday carry.
Carry comfort
BalancedWeight sits in a balanced range for everyday holding and carrying.
Reading and media
More comfortable for reading and media than compact phones.
Gaming
High-endIts processor and graphics hardware are suited to demanding games and higher visual settings.
Bottom line
The HONOR 400 Pro earns respect as the imaging-and-charging flagship of the 2025 number series — a phone that leads with excellent 3x telephoto portraits, 100W wired and 50W wireless flexibility, IP68/IP69 weather confidence, and Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 smoothness at €799/£699 positioning that undercuts many Galaxy S-tier listings. Its strongest appeal is restoring zoom and desk-pad routines without full flagship spending. The dominant trade-offs in community discourse remain plastic-frame feel at this price, an ultrawide that clearly trails the excellent main and tele sensors, MagicOS learning curves, and a heavier 205 g footprint than the standard 400. Shoppers upgrading from the vanilla 400 or telephoto-limited midrangers gain the clearest benefits; those who rarely use zoom, dislike MagicOS, or prioritize pocket minimalism should compare the standard model carefully.
Models and configurations
- Storage
- 512 GB
- Connectivity
- 5GLTE
- Colors
- `honor-400-pro`
- RAM
- 12 GB
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