Apple iPhone 17e vs HONOR 400

Our verdict: Add up the full contract cost and the HONOR 400 comes in £264.00 cheaper than the Apple iPhone 17e. If screen real estate matters, the HONOR 400 wins at 6.6". Camera resolution goes to the HONOR 400 with its 200MP rear shooter. Selfie fans take note: the HONOR 400 has a 50MP front camera.

Screen
6.1" 6.55"
Display
Super Retina XDR OLED AMOLED
Resolution
1170 x 2532 2736 x 1264
Pixels Per Inch
457 460
Rear Camera
48 Megapixels 200 Megapixels
Front Camera
12 Megapixels 50 Megapixels
Chipset
Apple A19 (3 nm) Qualcomm SM7550-AB Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 (4 nm)
Storage
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, A2DP, LE 5.3, A2DP, LE, aptX HD
Dimensions
146.7 x 71.5 x 7.8 mm 156.5 x 74.6 x 7.3 mm
Weight
169 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
£25.99/mo (£9.00 upfront) £14.99/mo (£9.00 upfront)
SIM-free
£572.00 £327.00
Apple iPhone 17e Apple iPhone 17e HONOR 400 HONOR 400
Screen 6.1" 6.55"
Display Super Retina XDR OLED AMOLED
Resolution 1170 x 2532 2736 x 1264
Pixels Per Inch 457 460
Rear Camera 48 Megapixels 200 Megapixels
Front Camera 12 Megapixels 50 Megapixels
Chipset Apple A19 (3 nm) Qualcomm SM7550-AB Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 (4 nm)
Storage 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, A2DP, LE 5.3, A2DP, LE, aptX HD
Dimensions 146.7 x 71.5 x 7.8 mm 156.5 x 74.6 x 7.3 mm
Weight 169 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 £25.99/mo
£9.00 upfront
£14.99/mo
£9.00 upfront
SIM-free £572.00 £327.00
Deals Deals

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Apple iPhone 17e 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 17e or HONOR 400?

The HONOR 400 has the bigger screen at 6.6" compared to the Apple iPhone 17e's 6.1", both screens are similarly sharp at around 457 pixels per inch, and the Apple iPhone 17e uses a Super Retina XDR OLED panel while the HONOR 400 has a AMOLED.

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

The Apple iPhone 17e 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 17e or HONOR 400?

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

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

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

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

The Apple iPhone 17e is powered by the Apple A19 (3 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 17e or HONOR 400?

The Apple iPhone 17e is the more portable of the two — it's 15g lighter at 169 grams, it's also the more compact phone at 146.7 x 71.5 x 7.8 mm, the HONOR 400 is slimmer at 7.3mm thick.

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

The Apple iPhone 17e 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 17e and HONOR 400 run?

The Apple iPhone 17e 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.