| [HONOR] 400 – PREMIUM MID-RANGE WITH 200MP OIS CAMERA, 5000NITS AMOLED, AND 6 YEARS OF ANDROID UPDATES (256GB + 12GB RAM) |
| 📱 Product Highlights |
| 200MP OIS Main Camera with 4K Video + 12GB RAM |
200 MP, f/1.9 (wide), 1/1.4″, 0.56µm, PDAF, OIS – flagship-level sensor. 12 MP, f/2.2, 112˚ ultrawide with AF. 4K video recording with gyro-EIS and OIS. 12GB RAM ensures seamless multitasking and future-proof performance. |
| Stunning 5000 nits AMOLED Display with 3840Hz PWM |
6.55-inch AMOLED, 1B colors, 120Hz refresh rate, 3840Hz high-frequency PWM dimming (eye protection), HDR support. 5000 nits peak brightness – industry-leading. WQHD+ resolution (1264 x 2736 pixels, ~460 ppi density). Mohs level 4 protection. ~90.3% screen-to-body ratio. Measured 1550 nits max brightness in testing. |
| Massive Silicon-Carbon Battery with Up to 80W Fast Charging |
• Europe: 5300mAh Si/C Li-Ion with 66W wired (44% in 15 min, 100% in 46 min)
• ROW (Rest of World): 6000mAh Si/C Li-Ion with 80W wired (40% in 15 min)
• 5W reverse wired charging
• Active use score: 12:29 hours | EU endurance rating: 56:28 hours, 1200 cycles |
| 6 Major Android Upgrades + MagicOS 10 |
Ships with Android 15 and MagicOS 10. Up to 6 major Android upgrades – industry-leading software support for a mid-range device. Extended security updates and longevity rarely seen outside flagship phones. |
| 50MP Selfie Camera with 4K Video + Stereo Speakers |
50 MP, f/2.0 (wide) selfie camera with 0.64µm pixels. HDR support. 4K video recording with gyro-EIS. Stereo speakers with very good loudspeaker test results (-25.8 LUFS). |
| 5G Connectivity, IP65/IP66 Protection & Premium Design |
Full 5G connectivity. IP65/IP66 dust tight and water resistant (low/high pressure water jets – market dependent). Glass front, plastic frame and back. Dimensions: 156.5 x 74.6 x 7.3 mm. Weight: 184g. Under-display optical fingerprint sensor. Infrared port included. Available in Midnight Black, Meteor Silver, Desert Gold, and Tidal Blue. |
| 🔧 Technical Specifications & Application |
| Product Name |
Honor 400 (256GB + 12GB RAM) |
| Model Number |
DNY-NX9 |
| Release Date |
May 23, 2025 |
| Status |
Available |
| Operating System |
Android 15, up to 6 major Android upgrades, MagicOS 10 |
| Chipset |
Qualcomm SM7550-AB Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 (4nm) – Octa-core (1×2.63 GHz Cortex-A715 & 3×2.4 GHz Cortex-A715 & 4×1.8 GHz Cortex-A510) |
| GPU |
Adreno 720 |
| Benchmarks |
AnTuTu: 864,286 (v10) | GeekBench: 3,198 (v6) | 3DMark Wild Life Extreme: 1,492 |
| Memory & Storage |
256GB internal storage + 12GB RAM. ⚠️ No microSD card slot – storage is not expandable. |
| Display |
6.55-inch AMOLED, 1B colors, 120Hz refresh rate, 3840Hz PWM dimming, HDR, 5000 nits peak, WQHD+ resolution (1264 x 2736 pixels), ~460 ppi density, Mohs level 4, ~90.3% screen-to-body ratio. Measured: 1550 nits max brightness. |
| Main Camera (Dual) |
• 200 MP, f/1.9 (wide), 1/1.4″, 0.56µm, PDAF, OIS
• 12 MP, f/2.2, 112˚ (ultrawide), AF
Features: LED flash, HDR, panorama
Video: 4K, 1080p, gyro-EIS, OIS |
| Selfie Camera |
50 MP, f/2.0 (wide), 0.64µm | HDR support | 4K video recording with gyro-EIS |
| Audio |
Stereo speakers (measured: -25.8 LUFS – Very good). 3.5mm headphone jack: Not supported. |
| Durability |
IP65 dust tight and water resistant (low pressure water jets) / IP66 (high pressure water jets) – market/region dependent. EU: Free fall Class B (180 falls) | Repairability Class B. |
| Connectivity |
5G (GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G) | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6 (dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct) | Bluetooth 5.4, A2DP, LE, aptX HD | GPS, GALILEO, GLONASS, QZSS, BDS | USB Type-C 2.0 with OTG | Infrared port |
| NFC |
Yes |
| SIM Options |
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM + eSIM (max 2 at a time) or Nano-SIM + eSIM |
| Radio |
Not supported |
| Sensors |
Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, compass, proximity (ultrasonic) |
| Battery (Market Dependent) |
• Europe: 5300 mAh Si/C Li-Ion with 66W wired (44% in 15 min, 100% in 46 min)
• ROW: 6000 mAh Si/C Li-Ion with 80W wired (40% in 15 min)
• 5W reverse wired charging
• Active use score: 12:29h | EU endurance: 56:28h, 1200 cycles |
| EU Label Ratings |
Energy Class: A | Battery endurance: 56:28h, 1200 cycles | Free fall Class B (180 falls) | Repairability Class B |
| Dimensions & Weight |
156.5 x 74.6 x 7.3 mm | 184 g (6.49 oz) |
| Colors |
Midnight Black, Meteor Silver, Desert Gold, Tidal Blue |
| Network Technology |
GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G – Full 5G support |
| Price |
$333.44 / €288.30 / £329.00 (reference pricing) |
| 📌 Summary |
The Honor 400 (256GB + 12GB RAM) is arguably one of the most feature-complete mid-range smartphones of 2025:
• 📸 Flagship-level 200MP OIS main camera + 50MP 4K selfie camera
• 🖥️ Industry-leading 5000 nits AMOLED display with 120Hz, 1B colors, and 3840Hz PWM
• 🔋 Massive silicon-carbon battery (up to 6000mAh) with up to 80W fast charging
• 🔄 6 major Android upgrades – industry-leading software support for mid-range
• 🌐 5G connectivity with Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 (4nm) and Adreno 720 GPU
• 🔊 Stereo speakers + Wi-Fi 6 + Bluetooth 5.4 + Infrared port
• 🛡️ IP65/IP66 dust/water resistance + Class B drop resistance (180 falls)
• 💾 256GB storage with 12GB RAM for flagship-level multitasking
• 🔓 Under-display optical fingerprint sensor
• ⚠️ No microSD slot and no 3.5mm headphone jackBest For: Photography enthusiasts, content creators, power users, and anyone who wants flagship-level camera and display features with exceptional battery life and industry-leading software support – all at a mid-range price point. |
| 💰 Critical Purchase Notes |
| 5G Compatibility |
Full 5G support. Verify 5G band compatibility with your local carrier before purchase. |
| ⚠️ Key Limitations |
• No microSD card slot – storage cannot be expanded. 256GB is ample but choose 512GB variant if needed.
• No 3.5mm headphone jack – requires USB-C or Bluetooth headphones.
• Plastic frame and back (not premium metal/glass construction). |
| Battery Variation by Region |
• Europe: 5300mAh with 66W charging
• Rest of World (ROW): 6000mAh with 80W charging
Verify your regional variant’s battery capacity and charging speed before purchase. |
| IP Rating Variation by Region |
IP65 (low pressure water jets) or IP66 (high pressure water jets) – availability varies by market/region. Check local specifications. |
| Durability Notes |
EU ratings: Energy Class A, Free fall Class B (180 falls onto hard surfaces), Repairability Class B. IP rating provides water resistance – NOT waterproof (not for submersion). |
| Software Update Commitment |
Up to 6 major Android upgrades – exceptional for a mid-range device. Extends usable lifespan significantly. |
| Configuration Recommendations |
• 256GB + 12GB RAM (this model): Ideal for power users, heavy multitaskers, and photography enthusiasts.
• 512GB + 12GB RAM: Recommended for content creators and users storing extensive offline media. |
| Also Available Configurations |
• 256GB + 8GB RAM
• 256GB + 12GB RAM (this model)
• 512GB + 8GB RAM
• 512GB + 12GB RAM |
| Not to be Confused With |
This is the global Honor 400. There is a separate “Honor 400 for China” variant with different specifications. Ensure you are purchasing the correct regional version for your market. |