HONOR 400 vs HONOR Magic 5 Pro 5G

Our Verdict: The 400 and Magic 5 Pro 5G are both from the same brand, but the 400 is a mid-range phone and the Magic 5 Pro 5G a flagship. The 400 has the better camera on paper, 200MP versus 50MP, plus a 50MP selfie camera against 12MP, and the Magic 5 Pro 5G has the bigger screen, 6.8" against 6.6". The 400 is the lighter phone at 184g against 219g. The 400 doesn't just win on price; it holds its own on specs too, which makes it the easy pick unless something specific draws you to the Magic 5 Pro 5G.

Buying outright, the 400 starts at £230 SIM-free.

Screen
6.55" 6.81"
Display
AMOLED LTPO OLED
Resolution
2736 x 1264 1312 x 2848
Pixels Per Inch
460 460
Rear Camera
200 Megapixels 50 Megapixels
Front Camera
50 Megapixels 12 Megapixels
Chipset
Qualcomm SM7550-AB Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 (4 nm) Qualcomm SM8550-AB Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 (4 nm)
Battery
5,300 mAh 5,100 mAh
Storage
256GB, 512GB 512GB
OS
Android 15 Android
SIM Type
Nano SIM + Nano SIM Nano SIM
Connectivity
Up to 5G Up to 5G
Wi-Fi
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6
Bluetooth
5.3, A2DP, LE, aptX HD 5.2 with A2DP, LE, aptX HD
Dimensions
156.5 x 74.6 x 7.3 mm 162.9 x 76.7 x 8.8 mm
Weight
184 grams 219 grams
Water Resistance
IP65 dust tight and water resistant (low pressure water jets) IP68 - Dust and water resistant over 1.5 meter and 30 minutes
Contracts
£45.47/mo (£0.00 upfront) -
SIM-free
£230.00 £531.00

Prices updated 10 July 2026

HONOR 400 HONOR 400 HONOR Magic 5 Pro 5G HONOR Magic 5 Pro 5G
Screen 6.55" 6.81"
Display AMOLED LTPO OLED
Resolution 2736 x 1264 1312 x 2848
Pixels Per Inch 460 460
Rear Camera 200 Megapixels 50 Megapixels
Front Camera 50 Megapixels 12 Megapixels
Chipset Qualcomm SM7550-AB Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 (4 nm) Qualcomm SM8550-AB Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 (4 nm)
Battery 5,300 mAh 5,100 mAh
Storage 256GB, 512GB 512GB
OS Android 15 Android
SIM Type Nano SIM + Nano SIM Nano SIM
Connectivity Up to 5G Up to 5G
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6
Bluetooth 5.3, A2DP, LE, aptX HD 5.2 with A2DP, LE, aptX HD
Dimensions 156.5 x 74.6 x 7.3 mm 162.9 x 76.7 x 8.8 mm
Weight 184 grams 219 grams
Water Resistance IP65 dust tight and water resistant (low pressure water jets) IP68 - Dust and water resistant over 1.5 meter and 30 minutes
Contracts £45.47/mo
£0.00 upfront
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SIM-free £230.00 £531.00
Prices updated 10 July 2026
Deals Deals

Cheapest Deals

HONOR 400
HONOR 400

12 Months

256GB

Midnight Black

3GB

Data

£45.47 per month, with FREE phone.

HONOR Magic 5 Pro 5G
HONOR Magic 5 Pro 5G

512GB

Black

Refurbished

From £531

Frequently Asked Questions

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

The HONOR Magic 5 Pro 5G has the bigger screen at 6.8" compared to the HONOR 400's 6.6", both screens are similarly sharp at around 460 pixels per inch, and the HONOR 400 uses a AMOLED panel while the HONOR Magic 5 Pro 5G has a LTPO OLED.

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

The HONOR 400 features a 200 Megapixels rear camera, while the HONOR Magic 5 Pro 5G has a 50 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 or HONOR Magic 5 Pro 5G?

The HONOR 400 is cheaper SIM-free, starting from £230.00.

What storage options are available for the HONOR 400 and HONOR Magic 5 Pro 5G?

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

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

The HONOR 400 is powered by the Qualcomm SM7550-AB Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 (4 nm), while the HONOR Magic 5 Pro 5G uses the Qualcomm SM8550-AB Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 (4 nm).

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

The HONOR 400 is the more portable of the two: it's 35g lighter at 184 grams, it's also the more compact phone at 156.5 x 74.6 x 7.3 mm, and is slimmer at 7.3mm thick.

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

The HONOR 400 is rated IP65 dust tight and water resistant (low pressure water jets), while the HONOR Magic 5 Pro 5G is rated IP68 - Dust and water resistant over 1.5 meter and 30 minutes.

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

The HONOR 400 runs Android 15 and the HONOR Magic 5 Pro 5G runs Android. This is one of the biggest factors when choosing between the two, as each ecosystem has its own apps, services and features.