HONOR 400 Smart vs Samsung Galaxy S25

Our Verdict: The HONOR 400 Smart packs the bigger battery, 6500mAh against 4000mAh, which usually means longer between charges, and the 400 Smart has the bigger screen at 6.8" against 6.2", while the Samsung Galaxy S25 has the sharper one at 416 PPI. The S25 goes up to 512GB of storage, where the 400 Smart tops out at 256GB, and the S25 uses an OLED panel, which gives it richer contrast than the 400 Smart's LCD. The S25 is the one to have if you want what it adds, but the 400 Smart is the smarter buy if you'd rather keep the money.

The 400 Smart is the cheaper one to own: around £467 over a typical contract, £178 less than the S25.

Screen
6.77" 6.2"
Display
TFT LCD Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X
Resolution
720 x 1610 1080 x 2340
Pixels Per Inch
261 416
Rear Camera
50 Megapixels 50 Megapixels
Front Camera
5 Megapixels 12 Megapixels
Chipset
Qualcomm SM6375 Snapdragon 6s Gen 3 (6 nm) Qualcomm SM8750-AB Snapdragon 8 Elite (3 nm)
Battery
6,500 mAh 4,000 mAh
Storage
128GB, 256GB 128GB, 256GB, 512GB
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/6e
Bluetooth
5.1 with A2DP, LE 5.4, A2DP, LE
Dimensions
166.9 x 76.8 x 8.4 mm 146.9 x 70.4 x 7.2 mm
Weight
189 grams 162 grams
Water Resistance
IP64 dust tight and water resistant (water splashes) IP68 - Dust and water resistant over 1.5 meter and 30 minutes
Contracts
£35.58/mo (£30.00 upfront) £24.99/mo (£19.00 upfront)
SIM-free
- £409.99
HONOR 400 Smart HONOR 400 Smart Samsung Galaxy S25 Samsung Galaxy S25
Screen 6.77" 6.2"
Display TFT LCD Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X
Resolution 720 x 1610 1080 x 2340
Pixels Per Inch 261 416
Rear Camera 50 Megapixels 50 Megapixels
Front Camera 5 Megapixels 12 Megapixels
Chipset Qualcomm SM6375 Snapdragon 6s Gen 3 (6 nm) Qualcomm SM8750-AB Snapdragon 8 Elite (3 nm)
Battery 6,500 mAh 4,000 mAh
Storage 128GB, 256GB 128GB, 256GB, 512GB
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/6e
Bluetooth 5.1 with A2DP, LE 5.4, A2DP, LE
Dimensions 166.9 x 76.8 x 8.4 mm 146.9 x 70.4 x 7.2 mm
Weight 189 grams 162 grams
Water Resistance IP64 dust tight and water resistant (water splashes) IP68 - Dust and water resistant over 1.5 meter and 30 minutes
Contracts £35.58/mo
£30.00 upfront
£24.99/mo
£19.00 upfront
SIM-free - £409.99
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HONOR 400 Smart
HONOR 400 Smart

12 Months

128GB

Velvet Black

5GB

Data

Unlimited

Unlimited

£35.58 per month, £30 upfront.

Samsung Galaxy S25
Samsung Galaxy S25

24 Months

128GB

Blueblack

Refurbished

200GB

Data

Unlimited

Unlimited

£24.99 per month, £19 upfront.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the HONOR 400 Smart or Samsung Galaxy S25 cheaper on contract?

Based on total cost of ownership, the HONOR 400 Smart is cheaper on contract at £466.96 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 Samsung Galaxy S25?

The HONOR 400 Smart has the bigger screen at 6.8" compared to the Samsung Galaxy S25's 6.2", the Samsung Galaxy S25 has the sharper display at 416 pixels per inch versus 261, and the HONOR 400 Smart uses a TFT LCD panel while the Samsung Galaxy S25 has a Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X.

Which has the better camera, the HONOR 400 Smart or Samsung Galaxy S25?

The HONOR 400 Smart features a 50 Megapixels rear camera, while the Samsung Galaxy S25 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 Samsung Galaxy S25?

The HONOR 400 Smart is available in 128GB, 256GB, while the Samsung Galaxy S25 comes in 128GB, 256GB, 512GB.

What processors do the HONOR 400 Smart and Samsung Galaxy S25 use?

The HONOR 400 Smart is powered by the Qualcomm SM6375 Snapdragon 6s Gen 3 (6 nm), while the Samsung Galaxy S25 uses the Qualcomm SM8750-AB Snapdragon 8 Elite (3 nm).

Which is easier to carry and hold, the HONOR 400 Smart or Samsung Galaxy S25?

The Samsung Galaxy S25 is the more portable of the two: it's 27g lighter at 162 grams, it's also the more compact phone at 146.9 x 70.4 x 7.2 mm, and is slimmer at 7.2mm thick.

Which is more water resistant, the HONOR 400 Smart or Samsung Galaxy S25?

The HONOR 400 Smart is rated IP64 dust tight and water resistant (water splashes), while the Samsung Galaxy S25 is rated IP68 - Dust and water resistant over 1.5 meter and 30 minutes.

What operating system do the HONOR 400 Smart and Samsung Galaxy S25 run?

The HONOR 400 Smart runs Android and the Samsung Galaxy S25 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.