Review of Honor 400; A full-fledged mid-range!

Honor does a great job in making mid-range phones. So good that users practically do not have any problems with the phones of this company. From excellent build quality to durable battery, high processing power and powerful cameras. This company usually does not spare for its middle ranks. The Honor 400 series is one of these high-quality midranges. In two articles, we reviewed Honor 400 Lite and Honor 400 Pro. Phones that passed the review with excellent scores. But can the latest member of this series, the Honor 400, be as satisfying? In this article, we will review the Honor 400 to answer this question.

Honor 400 phone price in Iran

The price of Honor 400 in the Iranian market for the 12/256 GB version starts from 54-58 million Tomans and depending on the seller and market conditions, it may go a little higher. The stronger version with 12/512GB configuration is available with a base price of around 65-70 million Tomans, the difference in price is mostly due to the higher internal memory, and in terms of performance, it is no different from the other version.

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Contents inside the Honor 400 package

400 essential items needed by the user are placed inside the Honor phone box. This package includes the Honor 400 phone itself, a charging adapter, a USB cable for charging and data transfer, and a clear gel case intended to protect the device’s body. The presence of a charger in the box, contrary to the practice of some brands, is a positive point and eliminates the need for the user to purchase additional accessories.

Design and build quality of Honor 400

In the following, we are going to take a closer look at the design and build quality of Honor 400 and see how far this phone can meet the expectations of users in terms of appearance, materials used and general feeling in daily use. In this model, Honor has tried to create a balance between modern design, body strength and proper ergonomics. A topic that has a direct impact on the user experience and is worth a separate and detailed review.

design

The design of the Honor 400 phone has clear differences with the Pro version and uses a simpler but distinctive design language. The body of the device is more rectangular and the front and back panels are completely flat. A style that has become popular in recent years and gives the phone a more modern feel. However, the camera module still retains Honor’s design signature and despite the use of two cameras, it is very similar to the Pro version and is easily recognizable.

In the design of this model, Honor went for a relatively unusual form that distinguishes it from many competitors. Although it may be confused with some Apple phones from the front view, the details of the body and the camera module have kept the independent identity of Honor 400. This combination has made the phone look familiar and has its own design personality.

The global version of the Honor 400 is currently only available in two colors: Midnight Black and Desert Gold. The golden color used in this model, contrary to expectations, does not have a shiny and exaggerated effect and is more similar to sandy and soft gold. This color choice gives the phone a sober and formal look and makes it suitable for use in different environments, from work to everyday.

build quality

In terms of materials, the Honor 400 is mostly made of plastic; Both the middle frame and the back panel are plastic. The frame looks like metal, but is actually plastic. The back panel has a soft, velvety texture that conveys a good feel, although it does absorb fingerprints and smudges to some extent. Fortunately, this issue is less visible in Desert Gold color. Honor has not specifically announced the type of protective glass for the display, but it is likely that reinforced glass was used.

This phone uses the IP65 or IP66 resistance standard, which makes it resistant to dust and splashing water. Honor also emphasizes the device’s shock resistance, although these claims are mostly promotional. In actual use, the phone conveys a sense of high solidity. Also, the frame is not flexible and the back panel does not sound hollow, which conveys the feeling of good build quality.

In terms of ergonomics and arrangement of components, Honor 400 has an acceptable performance. The power button and volume control on the right side are placed at the right height and have good tactile feedback. Also, the presence of an infrared transmitter (IR blaster) on the upper edge is a less seen advantage. Additionally, the second speaker on the top of the device helps improve stereo sound separation. The optical fingerprint sensor under the display is also fast and accurate, and in terms of user experience, it is completely satisfactory.

Honor 400 laboratory tests; Display, battery, charger and speaker

In the continuation of the review of Honor 400, it is time for the results of laboratory tests. An important part that provides a more accurate picture of the actual performance of the phone. In this section, we will examine the display, battery, speed and efficiency of the charger, as well as the quality of the speakers individually and based on practical tests to determine how well the Honor 400 can meet the expectations of users in daily use and real conditions.

Display

Honor 400 display is one of the main strengths of this phone. This device is equipped with a 6.55-inch AMOLED panel with 10-bit color depth and a relatively specific resolution of 1264 x 2736 pixels, which offers a pixel density of about 460 pixels per inch; A number that guarantees very high sharpness.

In the brightness test, the maximum manual brightness reached 613 nits and 1550 nits in automatic mode and bright environment, which is quite satisfactory for outdoor use. Support for refresh rates of 60, 90 and 120 Hz (in Dynamic mode) as well as official support for HDR10, HDR10+ and HLG along with Widevine L1 certification make this display a reliable choice for watching high-quality content on streaming services.

battery

Depending on the market, Honor 400 comes with a 5300 or 6000 mAh battery, and the reviewed version is equipped with a 6000 mAh battery. The results of laboratory tests show that the battery performance is not so impressive compared to competitors. The active use score of 12 hours and 29 minutes was recorded, which is lower than the average of phones of the same price category. In the following, you can check the performance of the Honor 400 battery in various tests.

charger

Honor 400 in the European version supports 66W wired fast charging. The performance of the charger in tests is acceptable and close to high standards. Fully charging the battery from 0 to 100 takes a little more than 40 minutes, and it is charged to 80% in 30 minutes. Although some competitors are slightly faster, the difference is not so much that it affects the user experience negatively.

speaker

Honor 400 uses a hybrid stereo speaker system, in which the conversation speaker also plays the role of the second speaker, and the upper outputs help to balance the sound.

In the maximum volume mode, the High Volume function is activated by boosting high frequencies, which increases the loudness of the sound, but at the cost of a loss of sound clarity and bass. In the loudness test, the speaker of this phone scored “very good”. That is, the sound is clear, high frequencies and vocals are heard well, but the bass remains limited.

Honor 400 camera

The Honor 400 is equipped with a dual camera setup on the back panel, which on paper is a powerful and flexible combination. The main 200 megapixel Samsung ISOCELL HP3 camera with optical image stabilization (OIS) plays the role of the main pillar of this collection. Next to it, there is a 12-megapixel ultrawide camera with autofocus, which also allows macro photography.

In the front part, a 50-megapixel selfie camera with fixed focus is used, which is expected to produce high-quality outputs due to its high resolution. The user interface of the camera is simple, logical and equipped with Pro mode with full settings.

Photography in daylight (main camera)

The main camera of Honor 400 records 12.5 megapixel (Pixel-binned) images with very good quality in daylight. Image processing is natural and there is no exaggerated sharpening. High details, decent dynamic range, and true-to-life colors make the final output quite satisfying. It is possible to take photos with a full resolution of 200 megapixels. But in practice, there is no noticeable superiority in terms of details compared to the default mode.

Digital zoom and portrait photography

Despite the lack of a dedicated telephoto lens, the high resolution of the main camera has enabled practical digital zoom. Digital 2x images are very close in quality to 1x photos and even perform better than the Pro version.

4x zoom is still usable, but comes with a loss of image sharpness and softness. In portrait photography, subject detection and background separation are done accurately, and the degree of blurring is natural and pleasant. Various zoom options also give good flexibility to the user.

Ultrawide and macro camera

The 12-megapixel ultra-wide camera has an average performance. Details are acceptable, but image processing feels rather heavy and dynamic range remains average. However, the color matching with the main camera is well done. The strong point of this camera is its automatic focus, which allows recording macro images at a very close distance. Macro photos have good details and are considered one of the most attractive features of this camera.

selfie camera

Honor 400’s 50-megapixel selfie camera captures high-quality images in good light. High details, natural skin texture and accurate skin color are its strengths. Although there is no autofocus in this camera, the relatively wide depth of field allows most photos to be recorded without focus problems and provides a reliable user experience.

Low light photography

In low light conditions, the main camera performs well. Details are preserved, noise is controlled, and the wide dynamic range handles shadows and light sources well. Automatic night mode works fine and manually enabling night mode doesn’t make a noticeable difference.

2x zoom is still acceptable at night, but 4x zoom comes with a sharp drop in sharpness. The ultrawide camera performs poorly in low light, and its images are soft, noisy, and lacking in detail. The selfie camera maintains its quality even in low light.

filming

Honor 400 with all cameras allows video recording up to 4K resolution at 30 frames per second. The video quality of the main camera is good and the details are high and the colors are natural. 2x zoom videos look a little over-processed, but still usable. The electronic stabilization function is permanently active and controls the vibrations well in manual shooting. Even in low light, the videos from the main camera are still reliable. But the ultrawide camera has a very soft and dark output in this situation and is not practical.

Honor 400 hardware and software

hardware

Honor 400 is placed in the position of a powerful mid-range phone based on Snapdragon 7 generation 3 chip. A 4nm processor that, although not built to break records, is fully ready for the smooth execution of everyday scenarios and even games. The combination of Cortex-A715 and Cortex-A510 cores along with the Adreno 720 graphics processor makes popular games run with medium to high graphics settings and no sudden frame drops in heavy titles.

The results of the benchmarks show that its performance is at the level of Snapdragon 7s 3rd generation and far away from many weaker mid-range chips. However, don’t expect a flagship experience.

In terms of performance stability and heat management, Honor 400 appears beyond expectations. Long-term stress tests show that this phone maintains its processing power well over time, and there is no sign of a sharp drop in performance or annoying overheating. Even after about an hour of continuous pressure, the body temperature remains in a range that is still pleasant to the touch. A topic that is very important for gamers and heavy users.

Software

Honor has shown in recent years that it doesn’t see software as just a decorative skin on Android, but as a serious competitor. The software policy of this brand is based on three main axes; Long-term support, deep integration of artificial intelligence and maintaining a smooth experience close to raw Android.

Honor has promised six years of security updates and six major Android upgrades for the 400 series; A number that makes even some expensive flagships jealous. MagicOS 9 also relies on Android 15 and tries to provide smart and practical features to the user without fuss.

MagicOS user interface

Magic Capsule interface

Other features of MagicOS

Artificial intelligence capabilities of Google Gemnai and Circle to Search

Magic Portal

Convert image to video

AI-powered image editor (click image to enlarge).

Software features

• Magic Capsule: Floating and capsule-shaped notification to quickly display and control activities such as music playback, timer and video, without the need to exit the current application.
• System-wide Search; A fixed button on the home screen to quickly search between applications, files, settings and content inside the phone.
• Resizable folders: The ability to freely adjust the size of folders on the home screen for more personalization and faster access to programs.
• Cards: Widget-like information cards that are placed under the icon of some Honor applications and display important information at a glance.
• Magic Portal: Smart drag-and-drop functionality that offers suggestions for sending, saving, or creating a note by holding over text or an image.
• Extracting text from the page (Universal Text Extraction): Copy text from any part of the page, even inside images or applications that normally do not allow copying.
• Circle to Google Search: Quick search by dragging the circle around any subject on the screen to get relevant information without leaving the current application.
• Gemini Artificial Intelligence Assistant: Google’s intelligent assistant for answering questions, creating content, summarizing texts and doing everyday tasks.
• Live translation and summarization of texts with AI: Simultaneous translation of texts and intelligent summarization of content to increase productivity in study and work.
• Transcription of meetings with artificial intelligence: Convert speech to text in meetings and conversations, suitable for business, educational and news use.

• Photo to Video (convert photo to video): converting still images into 5-second videos with the help of Google Veo 2 artificial intelligence; A token-based feature.
• Intelligent image editor (AI Editor): Including removing extra people, changing or removing background, removing light reflection, enhancing the quality of old photos, expanding the image and correcting faces.
• AI Call Translate: Simultaneous translation of phone conversations and displaying the translated text on the screen during the call.
• Deepfake detection in video calls: Identification and warning in case of using fake and deepfake videos to increase communication security.
• Honor Share: Quickly transfer files between devices, even between Honor and iPhone, with an AirDrop-like experience.

summary; Is Honor 400 worth buying?

In general, Honor 400 is worth buying as a mid-range device. Of course, its price is very high in the 12/512 GB version and it is almost in the category of budget flagship phones. But considering the facilities and capabilities it offers, it can be an attractive choice for users. Especially its 12/256 GB version, which with a price of almost less than 60 million Tomans, can be an attractive choice for semi-professional users.

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Source: GSMArena