HONOR 400 Smart vs HONOR Magic V5 5G

Our Verdict: On contract pricing, HONOR 400 Smart starts lower at £35.58/mo (£30.00 upfront), compared with HONOR Magic V5 5G at £70.75/mo (£70.00 upfront). HONOR Magic V5 5G has the display edge, pairing a 7.95" Foldable LTPO AMOLED panel with 403 PPI while HONOR 400 Smart uses a 6.77" TFT LCD screen at 261 PPI. For photos and storage, HONOR Magic V5 5G also has the higher-resolution front camera at 20MP against HONOR 400 Smart's 5MP, HONOR Magic V5 5G offers more headroom at up to 512GB rather than HONOR 400 Smart's 256GB. HONOR 400 Smart is lighter at 189g, compared with HONOR Magic V5 5G at 222g. For most shoppers this points to HONOR 400 Smart as the value choice, while HONOR Magic V5 5G is the upgrade pick for screen quality, storage, or software preference.

Over a full contract, the Smart works out around £464 all-in, about £838 less than the V5 5G.

HONOR 400 Smart HONOR 400 Smart vs HONOR Magic V5 5G HONOR Magic V5 5G
Screen
6.77" 7.95"
Display
TFT LCD Foldable LTPO AMOLED
Resolution
720 x 1610 2172 x 2352
Pixels Per Inch
261 403
Rear Camera
50 Megapixels 50 Megapixels
Front Camera
5 Megapixels 20 Megapixels
Chipset
Qualcomm SM6375 Snapdragon 6s Gen 3 (6 nm) Qualcomm SM8750-AB Snapdragon 8 Elite (3 nm)
Battery
6,500 mAh 5,820 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 6.0, A2DP, LE, aptX HD
Dimensions
166.9 x 76.8 x 8.4 mm 156.8 x 74.3 x 8.8 mm
Weight
189 grams 222 grams
Water Resistance
IP64 dust tight and water resistant (water splashes) IP58/IP59 dust protected and water resistant (high pressure water jets; immersible up to 1m for 30 m
Contracts
£35.58/mo (£30.00 upfront) £13.00/mo (£979.00 upfront)
SIM-free
- £1133.00

Prices updated 27 July 2026

Deals Deals
HONOR 400 Smart HONOR 400 Smart HONOR Magic V5 5G HONOR Magic V5 5G
Screen 6.77" 7.95"
Display TFT LCD Foldable LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 720 x 1610 2172 x 2352
Pixels Per Inch 261 403
Rear Camera 50 Megapixels 50 Megapixels
Front Camera 5 Megapixels 20 Megapixels
Chipset Qualcomm SM6375 Snapdragon 6s Gen 3 (6 nm) Qualcomm SM8750-AB Snapdragon 8 Elite (3 nm)
Battery 6,500 mAh 5,820 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 6.0, A2DP, LE, aptX HD
Dimensions 166.9 x 76.8 x 8.4 mm 156.8 x 74.3 x 8.8 mm
Weight 189 grams 222 grams
Water Resistance IP64 dust tight and water resistant (water splashes) IP58/IP59 dust protected and water resistant (high pressure water jets; immersible up to 1m for 30 m
Contracts £35.58/mo
£30.00 upfront 		£13.00/mo
£979.00 upfront
SIM-free - £1133.00
Prices updated 27 July 2026
Deals Deals

Cheapest Deals

HONOR 400 Smart
HONOR 400 Smart

12 Months

128GB

Velvet Black

5GB

Data

Unlimited

Unlimited

£35.58 per month, £30 upfront.

HONOR Magic V5 5G
HONOR Magic V5 5G

24 Months

512GB

Dawn Gold

100GB

Data

Unlimited

Unlimited

£13 per month, £979 upfront.

Use code: 30JNOFF (£30)

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the HONOR 400 Smart or HONOR Magic V5 5G cheaper on contract?

Based on total cost of ownership, the HONOR 400 Smart is cheaper on contract at £464.46 over the life of the deal from £35.58 per month with £30.00 upfront.

Which has the better screen, the HONOR 400 Smart or HONOR Magic V5 5G?

The HONOR Magic V5 5G has the bigger screen at 8" compared to the HONOR 400 Smart's 6.8", the HONOR Magic V5 5G has the sharper display at 403 pixels per inch versus 261, and the HONOR 400 Smart uses a TFT LCD panel while the HONOR Magic V5 5G has a Foldable LTPO AMOLED.

Which has the better camera, the HONOR 400 Smart or HONOR Magic V5 5G?

The HONOR 400 Smart features a 50 Megapixels rear camera, while the HONOR Magic V5 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 V5 5G?

The HONOR 400 Smart is available in 128GB, 256GB, while the HONOR Magic V5 5G comes in 512GB.

What processors do the HONOR 400 Smart and HONOR Magic V5 5G use?

The HONOR 400 Smart is powered by the Qualcomm SM6375 Snapdragon 6s Gen 3 (6 nm), while the HONOR Magic V5 5G uses the Qualcomm SM8750-AB Snapdragon 8 Elite (3 nm).

Which is easier to carry and hold, the HONOR 400 Smart or HONOR Magic V5 5G?

It's a trade-off: the HONOR 400 Smart is lighter but the HONOR Magic V5 5G is more compact. It's 33g lighter at 189 grams, though the HONOR Magic V5 5G is actually the more compact phone at 156.8 x 74.3 x 8.8 mm, the HONOR 400 Smart is slimmer at 8.4mm thick.

Which is more water resistant, the HONOR 400 Smart or HONOR Magic V5 5G?

The HONOR 400 Smart is rated IP64 dust tight and water resistant (water splashes), while the HONOR Magic V5 5G is rated IP58/IP59 dust protected and water resistant (high pressure water jets; immersible up to 1m for 30 m.

What operating system do the HONOR 400 Smart and HONOR Magic V5 5G run?

Both phones run Android.