HONOR 400 Smart 4G vs TCL 4042 S

Our verdict: Screen lovers will prefer the HONOR 400 Smart 4G and its 6.8" display running at 261 PPI. At 111g, the TCL 4042 S is the lighter of the two. Durability goes to the HONOR 400 Smart 4G with its IP64 protection — the TCL 4042 S has no rating.

Screen
6.77" 2.8"
Display
TFT LCD QVGA
Resolution
720 x 1610 240 x 320
Pixels Per Inch
261 143
Rear Camera
50 Megapixels N/A
Front Camera
5 Megapixels N/A
Chipset
Qualcomm SM6375 Snapdragon 6s Gen 3 (6 nm) UMS9117-L (T107)
Storage
128GB
OS
Android Mocor (RTOS)
SIM Type
Nano SIM + Nano SIM Nano SIM
Connectivity
Up to 4G Up to 4G
Wi-Fi
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac
Bluetooth
5.1 with A2DP, LE 5.0
Dimensions
166.9 x 76.8 x 8.4 mm 137.48 x 57.5 x 13.65 mm
Weight
189 grams 111 grams
Water Resistance
IP64 dust tight and water resistant (water splashes) Not rated
Contracts
£7.50/mo (£0.00 upfront)
SIM-free
£117.00
HONOR 400 Smart 4G HONOR 400 Smart 4G TCL 4042 S TCL 4042 S
Screen 6.77" 2.8"
Display TFT LCD QVGA
Resolution 720 x 1610 240 x 320
Pixels Per Inch 261 143
Rear Camera 50 Megapixels N/A
Front Camera 5 Megapixels N/A
Chipset Qualcomm SM6375 Snapdragon 6s Gen 3 (6 nm) UMS9117-L (T107)
Storage 128GB
OS Android Mocor (RTOS)
SIM Type Nano SIM + Nano SIM Nano SIM
Connectivity Up to 4G Up to 4G
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac
Bluetooth 5.1 with A2DP, LE 5.0
Dimensions 166.9 x 76.8 x 8.4 mm 137.48 x 57.5 x 13.65 mm
Weight 189 grams 111 grams
Water Resistance IP64 dust tight and water resistant (water splashes) Not rated
Contracts £7.50/mo
£0.00 upfront
SIM-free £117.00
Deals Deals

Frequently Asked Questions

Which has the better screen, the HONOR 400 Smart 4G or TCL 4042 S?

The HONOR 400 Smart 4G has the bigger screen at 6.8" compared to the TCL 4042 S's 2.8", the HONOR 400 Smart 4G has the sharper display at 261 pixels per inch versus 143, and the HONOR 400 Smart 4G uses a TFT LCD panel while the TCL 4042 S has a QVGA.

Which has the better camera, the HONOR 400 Smart 4G or TCL 4042 S?

The HONOR 400 Smart 4G features a 50 Megapixels rear camera, while the TCL 4042 S has a N/A rear camera. Both devices also have front-facing cameras for selfies and video calls.

What processors do the HONOR 400 Smart 4G and TCL 4042 S use?

The HONOR 400 Smart 4G is powered by the Qualcomm SM6375 Snapdragon 6s Gen 3 (6 nm), while the TCL 4042 S uses the UMS9117-L (T107).

Which is easier to carry and hold, the HONOR 400 Smart 4G or TCL 4042 S?

The TCL 4042 S is the more portable of the two — it's 78g lighter at 111 grams, it's also the more compact phone at 137.48 x 57.5 x 13.65 mm, the HONOR 400 Smart 4G is slimmer at 8.4mm thick.

Which is more water resistant, the HONOR 400 Smart 4G or TCL 4042 S?

The HONOR 400 Smart 4G is rated IP64 dust tight and water resistant (water splashes), while the TCL 4042 S is rated Not rated.

What operating system do the HONOR 400 Smart 4G and TCL 4042 S run?

The HONOR 400 Smart 4G runs Android and the TCL 4042 S runs Mocor (RTOS). This is one of the biggest factors when choosing between the two, as each ecosystem has its own apps, services and features.