HONOR 400 Smart vs HONOR Magic V3 5G

Our Verdict: If you are choosing between HONOR Magic V3 5G and HONOR 400 Smart, display quality is the main reason to lean one way. The V3 5G has a larger 7.9-inch screen, a sharper 402 PPI display, and its LTPO OLED panel; the 400 Smart mainly responds with a larger 6,500 mAh battery and a lighter 189g body. A bigger mAh figure is useful context, but real battery life still depends on software and chipset efficiency. The V3 5G is the better fit for display quality, while the 400 Smart is the one to consider for portability.
HONOR 400 Smart HONOR 400 Smart vs HONOR Magic V3 5G HONOR Magic V3 5G
Screen
6.77" 7.92"
Display
TFT LCD LTPO OLED
Resolution
720 x 1610 2156 x 2344
Pixels Per Inch
261 402
Rear Camera
50 Megapixels 50 Megapixels
Front Camera
5 Megapixels 20 Megapixels
Chipset
Qualcomm SM6375 Snapdragon 6s Gen 3 (6 nm) Qualcomm SM8550-AC Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 (4 nm)
Battery
6,500 mAh 5,150 mAh
Storage
128GB, 256GB 512GB
OS
Android Android
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/6e/7
Bluetooth
5.1 with A2DP, LE 5.3, A2DP, LE, aptX HD
Dimensions
166.9 x 76.8 x 8.4 mm 156.6 x 74.0 x 9.2 mm
Weight
189 grams 230 grams
Water Resistance
IP64 dust tight and water resistant (water splashes) IP68 - Dust and water resistant over 1.5 meter and 30 minutes
Contracts
£14.83/mo (£70.00 upfront) -
SIM-free
- £525.00
Deals Deals
HONOR 400 Smart HONOR 400 Smart HONOR Magic V3 5G HONOR Magic V3 5G
Screen 6.77" 7.92"
Display TFT LCD LTPO OLED
Resolution 720 x 1610 2156 x 2344
Pixels Per Inch 261 402
Rear Camera 50 Megapixels 50 Megapixels
Front Camera 5 Megapixels 20 Megapixels
Chipset Qualcomm SM6375 Snapdragon 6s Gen 3 (6 nm) Qualcomm SM8550-AC Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 (4 nm)
Battery 6,500 mAh 5,150 mAh
Storage 128GB, 256GB 512GB
OS Android Android
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/6e/7
Bluetooth 5.1 with A2DP, LE 5.3, A2DP, LE, aptX HD
Dimensions 166.9 x 76.8 x 8.4 mm 156.6 x 74.0 x 9.2 mm
Weight 189 grams 230 grams
Water Resistance IP64 dust tight and water resistant (water splashes) IP68 - Dust and water resistant over 1.5 meter and 30 minutes
Contracts £14.83/mo
£70.00 upfront 		-
SIM-free - £525.00
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HONOR 400 Smart
HONOR 400 Smart

24 Months

128GB

Velvet Black

150GB

Data

Unlimited

Unlimited

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£14.83 a month, £70 upfront.

HONOR Magic V3 5G
HONOR Magic V3 5G

512GB

Black

Refurbished

From £525

Frequently Asked Questions

Which has the better screen, the HONOR 400 Smart or HONOR Magic V3 5G?

The HONOR Magic V3 5G has the bigger screen at 7.9" compared to the HONOR 400 Smart's 6.8", the HONOR Magic V3 5G has the sharper display at 402 pixels per inch versus 261, and the HONOR 400 Smart uses a TFT LCD panel while the HONOR Magic V3 5G has a LTPO OLED.

Which has the better camera, the HONOR 400 Smart or HONOR Magic V3 5G?

The HONOR 400 Smart features a 50 Megapixels rear camera, while the HONOR Magic V3 5G 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 Smart and HONOR Magic V3 5G?

The HONOR 400 Smart is available in 128GB, 256GB, while the HONOR Magic V3 5G comes in 512GB.

What processors do the HONOR 400 Smart and HONOR Magic V3 5G use?

The HONOR 400 Smart is powered by the Qualcomm SM6375 Snapdragon 6s Gen 3 (6 nm), while the HONOR Magic V3 5G uses the Qualcomm SM8550-AC Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 (4 nm).

Which is easier to carry and hold, the HONOR 400 Smart or HONOR Magic V3 5G?

It's a trade-off: the HONOR 400 Smart is lighter but the HONOR Magic V3 5G is more compact. It's 41g lighter at 189 grams, though the HONOR Magic V3 5G is actually the more compact phone at 156.6 x 74.0 x 9.2 mm, the HONOR 400 Smart is slimmer at 8.4mm thick.

Which is more water resistant, the HONOR 400 Smart or HONOR Magic V3 5G?

The HONOR 400 Smart is rated IP64 dust tight and water resistant (water splashes), while the HONOR Magic V3 5G is rated IP68 - Dust and water resistant over 1.5 meter and 30 minutes.

What operating system do the HONOR 400 Smart and HONOR Magic V3 5G run?

Both phones run Android.