HONOR 400 Smart vs TCL 4042 S

Our Verdict: If you are choosing between HONOR 400 Smart and TCL 4042 S, display quality is the main reason to lean one way. The HONOR has a larger 6.8-inch screen, a sharper 261 PPI display, and a larger 6,500 mAh battery; the TCL mainly responds with a lighter 111g body. A bigger mAh figure is useful context, but real battery life still depends on software and chipset efficiency. The HONOR is the better fit for display quality, while the TCL is the one to consider for portability.

The 4042 S is the cheaper one to own: around £190 over a typical contract, £279 less than the 400 Smart.

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)

Battery

6,500 mAh 1,500 mAh

Storage

128GB, 256GB

Android Mocor (RTOS)

SIM Type

Nano SIM + Nano SIM Nano SIM

Connectivity

Up to 5G 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

£35.58/mo (£30.00 upfront) £7.50/mo (£0.00 upfront)

SIM-free

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Deals Deals

	HONOR 400 Smart	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)
Battery	6,500 mAh	1,500 mAh
Storage	128GB, 256GB
OS	Android	Mocor (RTOS)
SIM Type	Nano SIM + Nano SIM	Nano SIM
Connectivity	Up to 5G	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	£35.58/mo £30.00 upfront	£7.50/mo £0.00 upfront
SIM-free	-	-
	Deals	Deals

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the HONOR 400 Smart or TCL 4042 S cheaper on contract?

Based on total cost of ownership, the TCL 4042 S is cheaper on contract at £190.00 over the life of the deal from £7.50 per month with £0.00 upfront.

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

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

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

The HONOR 400 Smart 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 and TCL 4042 S use?

The HONOR 400 Smart 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 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 is slimmer at 8.4mm thick.

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

The HONOR 400 Smart 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 and TCL 4042 S run?

The HONOR 400 Smart 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.