HONOR 400 vs HONOR Magic 8 Lite

Our verdict: Contract-wise, the HONOR Magic 8 Lite undercuts the HONOR 400 by £151.58 over the full term. It depends what you value in a screen — the HONOR Magic 8 Lite offers 6.8" but the HONOR 400 counters with 460 PPI. With 200MP on the rear, the HONOR 400 has the higher-resolution camera. If selfies matter, the HONOR 400 leads with a 50MP front-facing lens.

Expert Rating
4.0
10 reviews
3.8
8 reviews
Screen
6.55" 6.79"
Display
AMOLED AMOLED
Resolution
2736 x 1264 1200 x 2640
Pixels Per Inch
460 427
Rear Camera
200 Megapixels 108 Megapixels
Front Camera
50 Megapixels 16 Megapixels
Chipset
Qualcomm SM7550-AB Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 (4 nm) Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 4 (4 nm)
Storage
256GB, 512GB 512GB
OS
Android 15 Android 15
SIM Type
Nano SIM + 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 161.9 x 76.1 x 7.8 mm
Weight
184 grams 189 grams
Water Resistance
IP65 dust tight and water resistant (low pressure water jets) IP65/68 - Dust and water proof up to 1.5 meters for 30 minutes
Contracts
£45.47/mo (£0.00 upfront) £14.99/mo (£9.00 upfront)
SIM-free
£239.99 £397.00
HONOR 400 HONOR 400 HONOR Magic 8 Lite HONOR Magic 8 Lite
Expert Rating 4.0
10 reviews
3.8
8 reviews
Screen 6.55" 6.79"
Display AMOLED AMOLED
Resolution 2736 x 1264 1200 x 2640
Pixels Per Inch 460 427
Rear Camera 200 Megapixels 108 Megapixels
Front Camera 50 Megapixels 16 Megapixels
Chipset Qualcomm SM7550-AB Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 (4 nm) Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 4 (4 nm)
Storage 256GB, 512GB 512GB
OS Android 15 Android 15
SIM Type Nano SIM + 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 161.9 x 76.1 x 7.8 mm
Weight 184 grams 189 grams
Water Resistance IP65 dust tight and water resistant (low pressure water jets) IP65/68 - Dust and water proof up to 1.5 meters for 30 minutes
Contracts £45.47/mo
£0.00 upfront
£14.99/mo
£9.00 upfront
SIM-free £239.99 £397.00
Deals Deals

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the HONOR 400 or HONOR Magic 8 Lite cheaper on contract?

Based on total cost of ownership, the HONOR Magic 8 Lite is cheaper on contract at £395.56 over the life of the deal from £14.99 per month with £9.00 upfront.

Which has the better screen, the HONOR 400 or HONOR Magic 8 Lite?

The HONOR Magic 8 Lite has the bigger screen at 6.8" compared to the HONOR 400's 6.6", the HONOR 400 has the sharper display at 460 pixels per inch versus 427, and both use AMOLED panels.

Which has the better camera, the HONOR 400 or HONOR Magic 8 Lite?

The HONOR 400 features a 200 Megapixels rear camera, while the HONOR Magic 8 Lite has a 108 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 8 Lite?

The HONOR 400 is cheaper SIM-free, starting from £239.99.

What storage options are available for the HONOR 400 and HONOR Magic 8 Lite?

The HONOR 400 is available in 256GB, 512GB, while the HONOR Magic 8 Lite comes in 512GB.

What processors do the HONOR 400 and HONOR Magic 8 Lite use?

The HONOR 400 is powered by the Qualcomm SM7550-AB Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 (4 nm), while the HONOR Magic 8 Lite uses the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 4 (4 nm).

Which is easier to carry and hold, the HONOR 400 or HONOR Magic 8 Lite?

The HONOR 400 is the more portable of the two — it's 5g 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 8 Lite?

The HONOR 400 is rated IP65 dust tight and water resistant (low pressure water jets), while the HONOR Magic 8 Lite is rated IP65/68 - Dust and water proof up to 1.5 meters for 30 minutes.

What operating system do the HONOR 400 and HONOR Magic 8 Lite run?

Both phones run Android 15.