Apple iPhone 15 vs HONOR 400

Our verdict: Contract-wise, the HONOR 400 undercuts the Apple iPhone 15 by £146.00 over the full term. Screen size goes to the HONOR 400 with its 6.6" display. For photography, the HONOR 400 leads with a 200MP main camera. If selfies matter, the HONOR 400 leads with a 50MP front-facing lens.

Screen
6.1" 6.55"
Display
Super Retina XDR OLED AMOLED
Resolution
1179 x 2556 2736 x 1264
Pixels Per Inch
461 460
Rear Camera
48 Megapixels 200 Megapixels
Front Camera
12 Megapixels 50 Megapixels
Chipset
Apple A16 Bionic (4 nm) Qualcomm SM7550-AB Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 (4 nm)
Storage
128GB, 256GB, 512GB 256GB, 512GB
OS
Apple iOS Android 15
SIM Type
nano-SIM and e-SIM Nano SIM + Nano SIM
Connectivity
Up to 5G Up to 5G
Wi-Fi
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6
Bluetooth
5.3 with A2DP, LE 5.3, A2DP, LE, aptX HD
Dimensions
147.6 x 71.6 x 7.8 mm 156.5 x 74.6 x 7.3 mm
Weight
171 grams 184 grams
Water Resistance
IP68 dust/water resistant (up to 6m for 30 mins) IP65 dust tight and water resistant (low pressure water jets)
Contracts
£20.99/mo (£9.00 upfront) £14.99/mo (£9.00 upfront)
SIM-free
£330.00 £327.00
Apple iPhone 15 Apple iPhone 15 HONOR 400 HONOR 400
Screen 6.1" 6.55"
Display Super Retina XDR OLED AMOLED
Resolution 1179 x 2556 2736 x 1264
Pixels Per Inch 461 460
Rear Camera 48 Megapixels 200 Megapixels
Front Camera 12 Megapixels 50 Megapixels
Chipset Apple A16 Bionic (4 nm) Qualcomm SM7550-AB Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 (4 nm)
Storage 128GB, 256GB, 512GB 256GB, 512GB
OS Apple iOS Android 15
SIM Type nano-SIM and e-SIM Nano SIM + Nano SIM
Connectivity Up to 5G Up to 5G
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6
Bluetooth 5.3 with A2DP, LE 5.3, A2DP, LE, aptX HD
Dimensions 147.6 x 71.6 x 7.8 mm 156.5 x 74.6 x 7.3 mm
Weight 171 grams 184 grams
Water Resistance IP68 dust/water resistant (up to 6m for 30 mins) IP65 dust tight and water resistant (low pressure water jets)
Contracts £20.99/mo
£9.00 upfront
£14.99/mo
£9.00 upfront
SIM-free £330.00 £327.00
Deals Deals

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Apple iPhone 15 or HONOR 400 cheaper on contract?

Based on total cost of ownership, the HONOR 400 is cheaper on contract at £389.62 over the life of the deal from £14.99 per month with £9.00 upfront.

Which has the better screen, the Apple iPhone 15 or HONOR 400?

The HONOR 400 has the bigger screen at 6.6" compared to the Apple iPhone 15's 6.1", both screens are similarly sharp at around 461 pixels per inch, and the Apple iPhone 15 uses a Super Retina XDR OLED panel while the HONOR 400 has a AMOLED.

Which has the better camera, the Apple iPhone 15 or HONOR 400?

The Apple iPhone 15 features a 48 Megapixels rear camera, while the HONOR 400 has a 200 Megapixels rear camera. Both devices also have front-facing cameras for selfies and video calls.

Which is cheaper to buy SIM-free, the Apple iPhone 15 or HONOR 400?

The HONOR 400 is cheaper SIM-free, starting from £327.00.

What storage options are available for the Apple iPhone 15 and HONOR 400?

The Apple iPhone 15 is available in 128GB, 256GB, 512GB, while the HONOR 400 comes in 256GB, 512GB.

What processors do the Apple iPhone 15 and HONOR 400 use?

The Apple iPhone 15 is powered by the Apple A16 Bionic (4 nm), while the HONOR 400 uses the Qualcomm SM7550-AB Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 (4 nm).

Which is easier to carry and hold, the Apple iPhone 15 or HONOR 400?

The Apple iPhone 15 is the more portable of the two — it's 13g lighter at 171 grams, it's also the more compact phone at 147.6 x 71.6 x 7.8 mm, the HONOR 400 is slimmer at 7.3mm thick.

Which is more water resistant, the Apple iPhone 15 or HONOR 400?

The Apple iPhone 15 is rated IP68 dust/water resistant (up to 6m for 30 mins), while the HONOR 400 is rated IP65 dust tight and water resistant (low pressure water jets).

What operating system do the Apple iPhone 15 and HONOR 400 run?

The Apple iPhone 15 runs Apple iOS and the HONOR 400 runs Android 15. This is one of the biggest factors when choosing between the two, as each ecosystem has its own apps, services and features.