Apple iPhone 16 vs HONOR 400 Smart

Our verdict: Add up the full contract cost and the HONOR 400 Smart comes in £378.00 cheaper than the Apple iPhone 16. That said, neither phone sweeps the display: the HONOR 400 Smart is bigger at 6.8" while the Apple iPhone 16 is sharper at 461 PPI. For photography, the HONOR 400 Smart leads with a 50MP main camera. If selfies matter, the Apple iPhone 16 leads with a 12MP front-facing lens.

Screen
6.1" 6.77"
Display
Super Retina XDR OLED TFT LCD
Resolution
2556 x 1179 720 x 1610
Pixels Per Inch
461 261
Rear Camera
48 Megapixels 50 Megapixels
Front Camera
12 Megapixels 5 Megapixels
Chipset
Apple A18 (3 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/6e/7 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac
Bluetooth
5.3, 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
170 grams 189 grams
Water Resistance
IP68 dust/water resistant (up to 6m for 30 mins) IP64 dust tight and water resistant (water splashes)
Contracts
£24.99/mo (£59.00 upfront) £10.99/mo (£9.00 upfront)
SIM-free
£485.00 £137.00
Apple iPhone 16 Apple iPhone 16 HONOR 400 Smart HONOR 400 Smart
Screen 6.1" 6.77"
Display Super Retina XDR OLED TFT LCD
Resolution 2556 x 1179 720 x 1610
Pixels Per Inch 461 261
Rear Camera 48 Megapixels 50 Megapixels
Front Camera 12 Megapixels 5 Megapixels
Chipset Apple A18 (3 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/6e/7 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac
Bluetooth 5.3, 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 170 grams 189 grams
Water Resistance IP68 dust/water resistant (up to 6m for 30 mins) IP64 dust tight and water resistant (water splashes)
Contracts £24.99/mo
£59.00 upfront
£10.99/mo
£9.00 upfront
SIM-free £485.00 £137.00
Deals Deals

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Apple iPhone 16 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 16 or HONOR 400 Smart?

The HONOR 400 Smart has the bigger screen at 6.8" compared to the Apple iPhone 16's 6.1", the Apple iPhone 16 has the sharper display at 461 pixels per inch versus 261, and the Apple iPhone 16 uses a Super Retina XDR OLED panel while the HONOR 400 Smart has a TFT LCD.

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

The Apple iPhone 16 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 16 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 16 and HONOR 400 Smart?

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

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

The Apple iPhone 16 is powered by the Apple A18 (3 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 16 or HONOR 400 Smart?

The Apple iPhone 16 is the more portable of the two — it's 19g lighter at 170 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 16 or HONOR 400 Smart?

The Apple iPhone 16 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 16 and HONOR 400 Smart run?

The Apple iPhone 16 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.