Apple iPhone SE (2022) vs HONOR 400 Smart

Our verdict: Choosing the Apple iPhone SE (2022) on contract will save you £48.00 compared to the HONOR 400 Smart. Display is a trade-off — 6.8" on the HONOR 400 Smart versus 326 PPI on the Apple iPhone SE (2022). Snap-happy users may prefer the HONOR 400 Smart and its 50MP rear camera. For video calls and selfies, the Apple iPhone SE (2022) offers a 7MP front camera.

Screen
4.7" 6.77"
Display
IPS LCD TFT LCD
Resolution
1334 x 750 720 x 1610
Pixels Per Inch
326 261
Rear Camera
12 Megapixels 50 Megapixels
Front Camera
7 Megapixels 5 Megapixels
Chipset
Apple A15 Bionic Qualcomm SM6375 Snapdragon 6s Gen 3 (6 nm)
Storage
64GB, 128GB, 256GB 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
5.0 with A2DP, LE 5.1 with A2DP, LE
Dimensions
138.4 x 67.3 x 7.3 mm 166.9 x 76.8 x 8.4 mm
Weight
144 grams 189 grams
Water Resistance
IP67 - Dust and water resistant IP64 dust tight and water resistant (water splashes)
Contracts
£8.99/mo (£49.00 upfront) £10.99/mo (£39.00 upfront)
SIM-free
£89.00 £199.00
Apple iPhone SE (2022) Apple iPhone SE (2022) HONOR 400 Smart HONOR 400 Smart
Screen 4.7" 6.77"
Display IPS LCD TFT LCD
Resolution 1334 x 750 720 x 1610
Pixels Per Inch 326 261
Rear Camera 12 Megapixels 50 Megapixels
Front Camera 7 Megapixels 5 Megapixels
Chipset Apple A15 Bionic Qualcomm SM6375 Snapdragon 6s Gen 3 (6 nm)
Storage 64GB, 128GB, 256GB 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 5.0 with A2DP, LE 5.1 with A2DP, LE
Dimensions 138.4 x 67.3 x 7.3 mm 166.9 x 76.8 x 8.4 mm
Weight 144 grams 189 grams
Water Resistance IP67 - Dust and water resistant IP64 dust tight and water resistant (water splashes)
Contracts £8.99/mo
£49.00 upfront
£10.99/mo
£39.00 upfront
SIM-free £89.00 £199.00
Deals Deals

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Apple iPhone SE (2022) or HONOR 400 Smart cheaper on contract?

Based on total cost of ownership, the Apple iPhone SE (2022) is cheaper on contract at £283.56 over the life of the deal from £8.99 per month with £49.00 upfront.

Which has the better screen, the Apple iPhone SE (2022) or HONOR 400 Smart?

The HONOR 400 Smart has the bigger screen at 6.8" compared to the Apple iPhone SE (2022)'s 4.7", the Apple iPhone SE (2022) has the sharper display at 326 pixels per inch versus 261, and the Apple iPhone SE (2022) uses a IPS LCD panel while the HONOR 400 Smart has a TFT LCD.

Which has the better camera, the Apple iPhone SE (2022) or HONOR 400 Smart?

The Apple iPhone SE (2022) features a 12 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 SE (2022) or HONOR 400 Smart?

The Apple iPhone SE (2022) is cheaper SIM-free, starting from £89.00.

What storage options are available for the Apple iPhone SE (2022) and HONOR 400 Smart?

The Apple iPhone SE (2022) is available in 64GB, 128GB, 256GB, while the HONOR 400 Smart comes in 128GB, 256GB.

What processors do the Apple iPhone SE (2022) and HONOR 400 Smart use?

The Apple iPhone SE (2022) is powered by the Apple A15 Bionic, 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 SE (2022) or HONOR 400 Smart?

The Apple iPhone SE (2022) is the more portable of the two — it's 45g lighter at 144 grams, it's also the more compact phone at 138.4 x 67.3 x 7.3 mm, and is slimmer at 7.3mm thick.

Which is more water resistant, the Apple iPhone SE (2022) or HONOR 400 Smart?

The Apple iPhone SE (2022) is rated IP67 - Dust and water resistant, while the HONOR 400 Smart is rated IP64 dust tight and water resistant (water splashes).

What operating system do the Apple iPhone SE (2022) and HONOR 400 Smart run?

The Apple iPhone SE (2022) 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.