Apple iPhone 17 vs HONOR 400 Pro

Our verdict: Add up the full contract cost and the HONOR 400 Pro comes in £260.20 cheaper than the Apple iPhone 17. You'll get more screen real estate from the HONOR 400 Pro at 6.7", though the Apple iPhone 17 is crisper at 458 PPI. Photography fans should note the HONOR 400 Pro packs a 200MP main sensor. Selfie fans take note: the Apple iPhone 17 has a 18MP front camera.

Screen
6.3" 6.7"
Display
LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED AMOLED
Resolution
1206 x 2622 1224 x 2700
Pixels Per Inch
458 442
Rear Camera
48 Megapixels 200 Megapixels
Front Camera
18 Megapixels 16 Megapixels
Chipset
Apple A19 Pro Qualcomm SM8650-AB Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 (4 nm)
Storage
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
6.0, A2DP, LE 5.4, A2DP, LE
Dimensions
149.6 x 71.5 x 7.95 mm 161 x 74.6 x 7.3 mm
Weight
177 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
£31.79/mo (£49.00 upfront) £19.99/mo (£59.00 upfront)
SIM-free
£671.00 £547.00
Apple iPhone 17 Apple iPhone 17 HONOR 400 Pro HONOR 400 Pro
Screen 6.3" 6.7"
Display LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED AMOLED
Resolution 1206 x 2622 1224 x 2700
Pixels Per Inch 458 442
Rear Camera 48 Megapixels 200 Megapixels
Front Camera 18 Megapixels 16 Megapixels
Chipset Apple A19 Pro Qualcomm SM8650-AB Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 (4 nm)
Storage 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 6.0, A2DP, LE 5.4, A2DP, LE
Dimensions 149.6 x 71.5 x 7.95 mm 161 x 74.6 x 7.3 mm
Weight 177 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 £31.79/mo
£49.00 upfront
£19.99/mo
£59.00 upfront
SIM-free £671.00 £547.00
Deals Deals

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Apple iPhone 17 or HONOR 400 Pro cheaper on contract?

Based on total cost of ownership, the HONOR 400 Pro is cheaper on contract at £551.76 over the life of the deal from £19.99 per month with £59.00 upfront.

Which has the better screen, the Apple iPhone 17 or HONOR 400 Pro?

The HONOR 400 Pro has the bigger screen at 6.7" compared to the Apple iPhone 17's 6.3", the Apple iPhone 17 has the sharper display at 458 pixels per inch versus 442, and the Apple iPhone 17 uses a LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED panel while the HONOR 400 Pro has a AMOLED.

Which has the better camera, the Apple iPhone 17 or HONOR 400 Pro?

The Apple iPhone 17 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 17 or HONOR 400 Pro?

The HONOR 400 Pro is cheaper SIM-free, starting from £547.00.

What storage options are available for the Apple iPhone 17 and HONOR 400 Pro?

The Apple iPhone 17 is available in 256GB, 512GB, while the HONOR 400 Pro comes in 512GB.

What processors do the Apple iPhone 17 and HONOR 400 Pro use?

The Apple iPhone 17 is powered by the Apple A19 Pro, 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 17 or HONOR 400 Pro?

The Apple iPhone 17 is the more portable of the two — it's 28g lighter at 177 grams, it's also the more compact phone at 149.6 x 71.5 x 7.95 mm, the HONOR 400 Pro is slimmer at 7.3mm thick.

Which is more water resistant, the Apple iPhone 17 or HONOR 400 Pro?

The Apple iPhone 17 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 17 and HONOR 400 Pro run?

The Apple iPhone 17 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.