Apple iPhone 16 vs HONOR 400 Pro

Our verdict: On contract, the HONOR 400 Pro works out £120.00 cheaper overall than the Apple iPhone 16. It's a split on display: the HONOR 400 Pro has the bigger 6.7" panel, but the Apple iPhone 16 is denser at 461 PPI. With 200MP on the rear, the HONOR 400 Pro has the higher-resolution camera. If selfies matter, the HONOR 400 Pro leads with a 16MP front-facing lens.

Screen
6.1" 6.7"
Display
Super Retina XDR OLED AMOLED
Resolution
2556 x 1179 1224 x 2700
Pixels Per Inch
461 442
Rear Camera
48 Megapixels 200 Megapixels
Front Camera
12 Megapixels 16 Megapixels
Chipset
Apple A18 (3 nm) Qualcomm SM8650-AB Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 (4 nm)
Storage
128GB, 256GB, 512GB 512GB
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/6e/7 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6/7
Bluetooth
5.3, A2DP, LE 5.4, A2DP, LE
Dimensions
147.6 x 71.6 x 7.8 mm 161 x 74.6 x 7.3 mm
Weight
170 grams 205 grams
Water Resistance
IP68 dust/water resistant (up to 6m for 30 mins) IP68/IP69 dust/water resistant (up to 1.5m for 30 min)
Contracts
£24.99/mo (£59.00 upfront) £19.99/mo (£59.00 upfront)
SIM-free
£485.00 £547.00
Apple iPhone 16 Apple iPhone 16 HONOR 400 Pro HONOR 400 Pro
Screen 6.1" 6.7"
Display Super Retina XDR OLED AMOLED
Resolution 2556 x 1179 1224 x 2700
Pixels Per Inch 461 442
Rear Camera 48 Megapixels 200 Megapixels
Front Camera 12 Megapixels 16 Megapixels
Chipset Apple A18 (3 nm) Qualcomm SM8650-AB Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 (4 nm)
Storage 128GB, 256GB, 512GB 512GB
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/6e/7 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6/7
Bluetooth 5.3, A2DP, LE 5.4, A2DP, LE
Dimensions 147.6 x 71.6 x 7.8 mm 161 x 74.6 x 7.3 mm
Weight 170 grams 205 grams
Water Resistance IP68 dust/water resistant (up to 6m for 30 mins) IP68/IP69 dust/water resistant (up to 1.5m for 30 min)
Contracts £24.99/mo
£59.00 upfront
£19.99/mo
£59.00 upfront
SIM-free £485.00 £547.00
Deals Deals

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Apple iPhone 16 or HONOR 400 Pro cheaper on contract?

Based on total cost of ownership, the HONOR 400 Pro is cheaper on contract at £551.62 over the life of the deal from £19.99 per month with £59.00 upfront.

Which has the better screen, the Apple iPhone 16 or HONOR 400 Pro?

The HONOR 400 Pro has the bigger screen at 6.7" compared to the Apple iPhone 16's 6.1", the Apple iPhone 16 has the sharper display at 461 pixels per inch versus 442, and the Apple iPhone 16 uses a Super Retina XDR OLED panel while the HONOR 400 Pro has a AMOLED.

Which has the better camera, the Apple iPhone 16 or HONOR 400 Pro?

The Apple iPhone 16 features a 48 Megapixels rear camera, while the HONOR 400 Pro 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 16 or HONOR 400 Pro?

The Apple iPhone 16 is cheaper SIM-free, starting from £485.00.

What storage options are available for the Apple iPhone 16 and HONOR 400 Pro?

The Apple iPhone 16 is available in 128GB, 256GB, 512GB, while the HONOR 400 Pro comes in 512GB.

What processors do the Apple iPhone 16 and HONOR 400 Pro use?

The Apple iPhone 16 is powered by the Apple A18 (3 nm), while the HONOR 400 Pro uses the Qualcomm SM8650-AB Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 (4 nm).

Which is easier to carry and hold, the Apple iPhone 16 or HONOR 400 Pro?

The Apple iPhone 16 is the more portable of the two — it's 35g lighter at 170 grams, it's also the more compact phone at 147.6 x 71.6 x 7.8 mm, the HONOR 400 Pro is slimmer at 7.3mm thick.

Which is more water resistant, the Apple iPhone 16 or HONOR 400 Pro?

The Apple iPhone 16 is rated IP68 dust/water resistant (up to 6m for 30 mins), while the HONOR 400 Pro is rated IP68/IP69 dust/water resistant (up to 1.5m for 30 min).

What operating system do the Apple iPhone 16 and HONOR 400 Pro run?

The Apple iPhone 16 runs Apple iOS and the HONOR 400 Pro runs Android. This is one of the biggest factors when choosing between the two, as each ecosystem has its own apps, services and features.