Apple iPhone 17e vs HONOR 400 Smart

Our verdict: Add up the full contract cost and the HONOR 400 Smart comes in £360.00 cheaper than the Apple iPhone 17e. Screen size goes to the HONOR 400 Smart at 6.8", while the Apple iPhone 17e wins on sharpness with 457 PPI. If the camera matters most, the HONOR 400 Smart has the edge at 50MP. If selfies matter, the Apple iPhone 17e leads with a 12MP front-facing lens.

Screen
6.1" 6.77"
Display
Super Retina XDR OLED TFT LCD
Resolution
1170 x 2532 720 x 1610
Pixels Per Inch
457 261
Rear Camera
48 Megapixels 50 Megapixels
Front Camera
12 Megapixels 5 Megapixels
Chipset
Apple A19 (3 nm) Qualcomm SM6375 Snapdragon 6s Gen 3 (6 nm)
Storage
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/6 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac
Bluetooth
5.3, A2DP, LE 5.1 with A2DP, LE
Dimensions
146.7 x 71.5 x 7.8 mm 166.9 x 76.8 x 8.4 mm
Weight
169 grams 189 grams
Water Resistance
IP68 dust/water resistant (up to 6m for 30 mins) IP64 dust tight and water resistant (water splashes)
Contracts
£25.99/mo (£9.00 upfront) £10.99/mo (£9.00 upfront)
SIM-free
£572.00 £137.00
Apple iPhone 17e Apple iPhone 17e HONOR 400 Smart HONOR 400 Smart
Screen 6.1" 6.77"
Display Super Retina XDR OLED TFT LCD
Resolution 1170 x 2532 720 x 1610
Pixels Per Inch 457 261
Rear Camera 48 Megapixels 50 Megapixels
Front Camera 12 Megapixels 5 Megapixels
Chipset Apple A19 (3 nm) Qualcomm SM6375 Snapdragon 6s Gen 3 (6 nm)
Storage 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/6 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac
Bluetooth 5.3, A2DP, LE 5.1 with A2DP, LE
Dimensions 146.7 x 71.5 x 7.8 mm 166.9 x 76.8 x 8.4 mm
Weight 169 grams 189 grams
Water Resistance IP68 dust/water resistant (up to 6m for 30 mins) IP64 dust tight and water resistant (water splashes)
Contracts £25.99/mo
£9.00 upfront
£10.99/mo
£9.00 upfront
SIM-free £572.00 £137.00
Deals Deals

Frequently Asked Questions

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

The HONOR 400 Smart has the bigger screen at 6.8" compared to the Apple iPhone 17e's 6.1", the Apple iPhone 17e has the sharper display at 457 pixels per inch versus 261, and the Apple iPhone 17e uses a Super Retina XDR OLED panel while the HONOR 400 Smart has a TFT LCD.

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

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

The Apple iPhone 17e is available in 256GB, 512GB, while the HONOR 400 Smart comes in 128GB, 256GB.

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

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

The Apple iPhone 17e is the more portable of the two — it's 20g lighter at 169 grams, it's also the more compact phone at 146.7 x 71.5 x 7.8 mm, and is slimmer at 7.8mm thick.

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

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

The Apple iPhone 17e 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.