Apple iPhone 15 vs HONOR 400 Smart

Our verdict: When it comes to contract value, the HONOR 400 Smart wins — it's £242.00 less than the Apple iPhone 15 overall. Screen size goes to the HONOR 400 Smart at 6.8", while the Apple iPhone 15 wins on sharpness with 461 PPI. Camera resolution goes to the HONOR 400 Smart with its 50MP rear shooter. Up front, the Apple iPhone 15 wins with a 12MP selfie camera.

Screen
6.1" 6.77"
Display
Super Retina XDR OLED TFT LCD
Resolution
1179 x 2556 720 x 1610
Pixels Per Inch
461 261
Rear Camera
48 Megapixels 50 Megapixels
Front Camera
12 Megapixels 5 Megapixels
Chipset
Apple A16 Bionic (4 nm) Qualcomm SM6375 Snapdragon 6s Gen 3 (6 nm)
Storage
128GB, 256GB, 512GB 128GB, 256GB
OS
Apple iOS Android
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
Bluetooth
5.3 with A2DP, LE 5.1 with A2DP, LE
Dimensions
147.6 x 71.6 x 7.8 mm 166.9 x 76.8 x 8.4 mm
Weight
171 grams 189 grams
Water Resistance
IP68 dust/water resistant (up to 6m for 30 mins) IP64 dust tight and water resistant (water splashes)
Contracts
£20.99/mo (£9.00 upfront) £10.99/mo (£9.00 upfront)
SIM-free
£330.00 £137.00
Apple iPhone 15 Apple iPhone 15 HONOR 400 Smart HONOR 400 Smart
Screen 6.1" 6.77"
Display Super Retina XDR OLED TFT LCD
Resolution 1179 x 2556 720 x 1610
Pixels Per Inch 461 261
Rear Camera 48 Megapixels 50 Megapixels
Front Camera 12 Megapixels 5 Megapixels
Chipset Apple A16 Bionic (4 nm) Qualcomm SM6375 Snapdragon 6s Gen 3 (6 nm)
Storage 128GB, 256GB, 512GB 128GB, 256GB
OS Apple iOS Android
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
Bluetooth 5.3 with A2DP, LE 5.1 with A2DP, LE
Dimensions 147.6 x 71.6 x 7.8 mm 166.9 x 76.8 x 8.4 mm
Weight 171 grams 189 grams
Water Resistance IP68 dust/water resistant (up to 6m for 30 mins) IP64 dust tight and water resistant (water splashes)
Contracts £20.99/mo
£9.00 upfront
£10.99/mo
£9.00 upfront
SIM-free £330.00 £137.00
Deals Deals

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Based on total cost of ownership, the HONOR 400 Smart is cheaper on contract at £293.62 over the life of the deal from £10.99 per month with £9.00 upfront.

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

The HONOR 400 Smart has the bigger screen at 6.8" compared to the Apple iPhone 15's 6.1", the Apple iPhone 15 has the sharper display at 461 pixels per inch versus 261, and the Apple iPhone 15 uses a Super Retina XDR OLED panel while the HONOR 400 Smart has a TFT LCD.

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

The Apple iPhone 15 features a 48 Megapixels rear camera, while the HONOR 400 Smart has a 50 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 Smart?

The HONOR 400 Smart is cheaper SIM-free, starting from £137.00.

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

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

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

The Apple iPhone 15 is powered by the Apple A16 Bionic (4 nm), while the HONOR 400 Smart uses the Qualcomm SM6375 Snapdragon 6s Gen 3 (6 nm).

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

The Apple iPhone 15 is the more portable of the two — it's 18g lighter at 171 grams, it's also the more compact phone at 147.6 x 71.6 x 7.8 mm, and is slimmer at 7.8mm thick.

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

The Apple iPhone 15 is rated IP68 dust/water resistant (up to 6m for 30 mins), while the HONOR 400 Smart is rated IP64 dust tight and water resistant (water splashes).

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

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