Apple iPhone 17e vs HONOR 400 Pro

Our verdict: On contract, the HONOR 400 Pro works out £102.00 cheaper overall than the Apple iPhone 17e. It's a split on display: the HONOR 400 Pro has the bigger 6.7" panel, but the Apple iPhone 17e is denser at 457 PPI. Snap-happy users may prefer the HONOR 400 Pro and its 200MP rear 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
1170 x 2532 1224 x 2700
Pixels Per Inch
457 442
Rear Camera
48 Megapixels 200 Megapixels
Front Camera
12 Megapixels 16 Megapixels
Chipset
Apple A19 (3 nm) 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/6 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6/7
Bluetooth
5.3, A2DP, LE 5.4, A2DP, LE
Dimensions
146.7 x 71.5 x 7.8 mm 161 x 74.6 x 7.3 mm
Weight
169 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
£25.99/mo (£9.00 upfront) £19.99/mo (£59.00 upfront)
SIM-free
£572.00 £547.00
Apple iPhone 17e Apple iPhone 17e HONOR 400 Pro HONOR 400 Pro
Screen 6.1" 6.7"
Display Super Retina XDR OLED AMOLED
Resolution 1170 x 2532 1224 x 2700
Pixels Per Inch 457 442
Rear Camera 48 Megapixels 200 Megapixels
Front Camera 12 Megapixels 16 Megapixels
Chipset Apple A19 (3 nm) 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/6 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6/7
Bluetooth 5.3, A2DP, LE 5.4, A2DP, LE
Dimensions 146.7 x 71.5 x 7.8 mm 161 x 74.6 x 7.3 mm
Weight 169 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 £25.99/mo
£9.00 upfront
£19.99/mo
£59.00 upfront
SIM-free £572.00 £547.00
Deals Deals

Frequently Asked Questions

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

The HONOR 400 Pro has the bigger screen at 6.7" compared to the Apple iPhone 17e's 6.1", the Apple iPhone 17e has the sharper display at 457 pixels per inch versus 442, and the Apple iPhone 17e uses a Super Retina XDR OLED panel while the HONOR 400 Pro has a AMOLED.

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

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

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

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

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

The Apple iPhone 17e is the more portable of the two — it's 36g lighter at 169 grams, it's also the more compact phone at 146.7 x 71.5 x 7.8 mm, the HONOR 400 Pro is slimmer at 7.3mm thick.

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

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

The Apple iPhone 17e 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.