HONOR 400 Lite vs Samsung Galaxy A36

Our Verdict: For contract buyers, Samsung Galaxy A36 has the cheaper starting deal at £13.79/mo (£29.00 upfront) against HONOR 400 Lite's £34.97/mo (£0.00 upfront). The screens are not a one-way result: HONOR 400 Lite lists a 6.7" AMOLED display, while Samsung Galaxy A36 uses a 6.7" Super AMOLED panel. HONOR 400 Lite has the higher-resolution rear camera figure at 108MP versus Samsung Galaxy A36's 50MP, HONOR 400 Lite also has the higher-resolution front camera at 16MP against Samsung Galaxy A36's 12MP. HONOR 400 Lite is lighter at 171g, compared with Samsung Galaxy A36 at 195g. Choose Samsung Galaxy A36 for the lower spend, but pick HONOR 400 Lite if its display, storage, or ecosystem advantages are the parts you will notice every day.

Over a full contract, the 400 Lite works out around £301 all-in, about £59 less than the A36.

Expert Rating
3.8
9 reviews
3.4
10 reviews
Screen
6.7" 6.7"
Display
AMOLED Super AMOLED
Resolution
1080 x 2412 1080 x 2340
Pixels Per Inch
394 385
Rear Camera
108 Megapixels 50 Megapixels
Front Camera
16 Megapixels 12 Megapixels
Chipset
Mediatek Dimensity 7025 Ultra (6 nm) Qualcomm SM6475-AB Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 (4 nm)
Battery
5,230 mAh 5,000 mAh
Storage
256GB 128GB, 256GB
OS
Android Android 15
SIM Type
Nano SIM + Nano SIM nano-SIM and e-SIM
Connectivity
Up to 5G Up to 5G
Wi-Fi
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6
Bluetooth
5.3 with A2DP, LE 5.4, A2DP, LE
Dimensions
161 x 74.6 x 7.3 mm 162.9 x 78.2 x 7.4 mm
Weight
171 grams 195 grams
Water Resistance
IP64 dust tight and water resistant (water splashes) IP67 dust/water resistant (up to 1m for 30 min)
Contracts
£24.97/mo (£0.00 upfront) £13.79/mo (£29.00 upfront)
SIM-free
- £264.99

Prices updated 26 July 2026

HONOR 400 Lite HONOR 400 Lite Samsung Galaxy A36 Samsung Galaxy A36
Expert Rating 3.8
9 reviews
3.4
10 reviews
Screen 6.7" 6.7"
Display AMOLED Super AMOLED
Resolution 1080 x 2412 1080 x 2340
Pixels Per Inch 394 385
Rear Camera 108 Megapixels 50 Megapixels
Front Camera 16 Megapixels 12 Megapixels
Chipset Mediatek Dimensity 7025 Ultra (6 nm) Qualcomm SM6475-AB Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 (4 nm)
Battery 5,230 mAh 5,000 mAh
Storage 256GB 128GB, 256GB
OS Android Android 15
SIM Type Nano SIM + Nano SIM nano-SIM and e-SIM
Connectivity Up to 5G Up to 5G
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6
Bluetooth 5.3 with A2DP, LE 5.4, A2DP, LE
Dimensions 161 x 74.6 x 7.3 mm 162.9 x 78.2 x 7.4 mm
Weight 171 grams 195 grams
Water Resistance IP64 dust tight and water resistant (water splashes) IP67 dust/water resistant (up to 1m for 30 min)
Contracts £24.97/mo
£0.00 upfront
£13.79/mo
£29.00 upfront
SIM-free - £264.99
Prices updated 26 July 2026
Deals Deals

Cheapest Deals

HONOR 400 Lite
HONOR 400 Lite

12 Months

256GB

Velvet Black

3GB

Data

£24.97 per month, with FREE phone.

Samsung Galaxy A36
Samsung Galaxy A36

24 Months

128GB

Awesome Black

10GB

Data

£13.79 per month, £29 upfront.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the HONOR 400 Lite or Samsung Galaxy A36 cheaper on contract?

Based on total cost of ownership, the HONOR 400 Lite is cheaper on contract at £301.44 over the life of the deal from £24.97 per month with £0.00 upfront.

Which has the better screen, the HONOR 400 Lite or Samsung Galaxy A36?

Both phones have a similar screen size at around 6.7", both screens are similarly sharp at around 394 pixels per inch, and the HONOR 400 Lite uses a AMOLED panel while the Samsung Galaxy A36 has a Super AMOLED.

Which has the better camera, the HONOR 400 Lite or Samsung Galaxy A36?

The HONOR 400 Lite features a 108 Megapixels rear camera, while the Samsung Galaxy A36 has a 50 Megapixels rear camera. Both devices also have front-facing cameras for selfies and video calls.

What storage options are available for the HONOR 400 Lite and Samsung Galaxy A36?

The HONOR 400 Lite is available in 256GB, while the Samsung Galaxy A36 comes in 128GB, 256GB.

What processors do the HONOR 400 Lite and Samsung Galaxy A36 use?

The HONOR 400 Lite is powered by the Mediatek Dimensity 7025 Ultra (6 nm), while the Samsung Galaxy A36 uses the Qualcomm SM6475-AB Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 (4 nm).

Which is easier to carry and hold, the HONOR 400 Lite or Samsung Galaxy A36?

The HONOR 400 Lite is the more portable of the two: it's 24g lighter at 171 grams, it's also the more compact phone at 161 x 74.6 x 7.3 mm.

Which is more water resistant, the HONOR 400 Lite or Samsung Galaxy A36?

The HONOR 400 Lite is rated IP64 dust tight and water resistant (water splashes), while the Samsung Galaxy A36 is rated IP67 dust/water resistant (up to 1m for 30 min).

What operating system do the HONOR 400 Lite and Samsung Galaxy A36 run?

The HONOR 400 Lite runs Android and the Samsung Galaxy A36 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.