HONOR 400 Smart vs HONOR Magic 6 Lite 5G

Our verdict: You'll notice a sharper picture on the HONOR Magic 6 Lite 5G thanks to its 431 PPI density. Snap-happy users may prefer the HONOR Magic 6 Lite 5G and its 108MP rear camera. For video calls and selfies, the HONOR Magic 6 Lite 5G offers a 16MP front camera. The HONOR 400 Smart is better sealed against water with its IP64 certification.

Screen
6.77" 6.78"
Display
TFT LCD AMOLED
Resolution
720 x 1610 1220 x 2652
Pixels Per Inch
261 431
Rear Camera
50 Megapixels 108 Megapixels
Front Camera
5 Megapixels 16 Megapixels
Chipset
Qualcomm SM6375 Snapdragon 6s Gen 3 (6 nm) Qualcomm SM6450 Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 (4 nm)
Storage
128GB, 256GB 256GB
OS
Android Android 13
SIM Type
Nano SIM + Nano SIM Nano SIM
Connectivity
Up to 5G Up to 5G
Wi-Fi
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac
Bluetooth
5.1 with A2DP, LE 5.1 with A2DP, LE
Dimensions
166.9 x 76.8 x 8.4 mm 163.6 x 75.5 x 8 mm
Weight
189 grams 185 grams
Water Resistance
IP64 dust tight and water resistant (water splashes) IP53 - dust and splash protection
Contracts
£10.99/mo (£39.00 upfront)
SIM-free
£199.00 £199.00
HONOR 400 Smart HONOR 400 Smart HONOR Magic 6 Lite 5G HONOR Magic 6 Lite 5G
Screen 6.77" 6.78"
Display TFT LCD AMOLED
Resolution 720 x 1610 1220 x 2652
Pixels Per Inch 261 431
Rear Camera 50 Megapixels 108 Megapixels
Front Camera 5 Megapixels 16 Megapixels
Chipset Qualcomm SM6375 Snapdragon 6s Gen 3 (6 nm) Qualcomm SM6450 Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 (4 nm)
Storage 128GB, 256GB 256GB
OS Android Android 13
SIM Type Nano SIM + Nano SIM Nano SIM
Connectivity Up to 5G Up to 5G
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac
Bluetooth 5.1 with A2DP, LE 5.1 with A2DP, LE
Dimensions 166.9 x 76.8 x 8.4 mm 163.6 x 75.5 x 8 mm
Weight 189 grams 185 grams
Water Resistance IP64 dust tight and water resistant (water splashes) IP53 - dust and splash protection
Contracts £10.99/mo
£39.00 upfront
SIM-free £199.00 £199.00
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has the better screen, the HONOR 400 Smart or HONOR Magic 6 Lite 5G?

Both phones have a similar screen size at around 6.8", the HONOR Magic 6 Lite 5G has the sharper display at 431 pixels per inch versus 261, and the HONOR 400 Smart uses a TFT LCD panel while the HONOR Magic 6 Lite 5G has a AMOLED.

Which has the better camera, the HONOR 400 Smart or HONOR Magic 6 Lite 5G?

The HONOR 400 Smart features a 50 Megapixels rear camera, while the HONOR Magic 6 Lite 5G has a 108 Megapixels rear camera. Both devices also have front-facing cameras for selfies and video calls.

Which is cheaper to buy SIM-free, the HONOR 400 Smart or HONOR Magic 6 Lite 5G?

The HONOR Magic 6 Lite 5G is cheaper SIM-free, starting from £199.00.

What storage options are available for the HONOR 400 Smart and HONOR Magic 6 Lite 5G?

The HONOR 400 Smart is available in 128GB, 256GB, while the HONOR Magic 6 Lite 5G comes in 256GB.

What processors do the HONOR 400 Smart and HONOR Magic 6 Lite 5G use?

The HONOR 400 Smart is powered by the Qualcomm SM6375 Snapdragon 6s Gen 3 (6 nm), while the HONOR Magic 6 Lite 5G uses the Qualcomm SM6450 Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 (4 nm).

Which is easier to carry and hold, the HONOR 400 Smart or HONOR Magic 6 Lite 5G?

The HONOR Magic 6 Lite 5G is the more portable of the two — it's 4g lighter at 185 grams, it's also the more compact phone at 163.6 x 75.5 x 8 mm, and is slimmer at 8mm thick.

Which is more water resistant, the HONOR 400 Smart or HONOR Magic 6 Lite 5G?

The HONOR 400 Smart is rated IP64 dust tight and water resistant (water splashes), while the HONOR Magic 6 Lite 5G is rated IP53 - dust and splash protection.

What operating system do the HONOR 400 Smart and HONOR Magic 6 Lite 5G run?

The HONOR 400 Smart runs Android and the HONOR Magic 6 Lite 5G runs Android 13. This is one of the biggest factors when choosing between the two, as each ecosystem has its own apps, services and features.