HONOR 400 vs HONOR X7a

Our verdict: It's a split on display: the HONOR X7a has the bigger 6.8" panel, but the HONOR 400 is denser at 460 PPI. Snap-happy users may prefer the HONOR 400 and its 200MP rear camera. Front-camera quality goes to the HONOR 400 at 50MP. At 184g, the HONOR 400 is the lighter of the two.

Screen
6.55" 6.75"
Display
AMOLED TFT LCD
Resolution
2736 x 1264 720 x 1600
Pixels Per Inch
460 260
Rear Camera
200 Megapixels 50 Megapixels
Front Camera
50 Megapixels 8 Megapixels
Chipset
Qualcomm SM7550-AB Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 (4 nm) Mediatek MT6765H Helio G37 (12 nm)
Storage
256GB, 512GB 128GB
OS
Android 15 Android 12
SIM Type
Nano SIM + Nano SIM Nano SIM
Connectivity
Up to 5G Up to 4G
Wi-Fi
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac
Bluetooth
5.3, A2DP, LE, aptX HD 5.1 with A2DP, LE
Dimensions
156.5 x 74.6 x 7.3 mm 167.5 x 76.9 x 8.3 mm
Weight
184 grams 196 grams
Water Resistance
IP65 dust tight and water resistant (low pressure water jets) Not rated
Contracts
£45.47/mo (£0.00 upfront)
SIM-free
£230.00 £1.00
HONOR 400 HONOR 400 HONOR X7a HONOR X7a
Screen 6.55" 6.75"
Display AMOLED TFT LCD
Resolution 2736 x 1264 720 x 1600
Pixels Per Inch 460 260
Rear Camera 200 Megapixels 50 Megapixels
Front Camera 50 Megapixels 8 Megapixels
Chipset Qualcomm SM7550-AB Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 (4 nm) Mediatek MT6765H Helio G37 (12 nm)
Storage 256GB, 512GB 128GB
OS Android 15 Android 12
SIM Type Nano SIM + Nano SIM Nano SIM
Connectivity Up to 5G Up to 4G
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac
Bluetooth 5.3, A2DP, LE, aptX HD 5.1 with A2DP, LE
Dimensions 156.5 x 74.6 x 7.3 mm 167.5 x 76.9 x 8.3 mm
Weight 184 grams 196 grams
Water Resistance IP65 dust tight and water resistant (low pressure water jets) Not rated
Contracts £45.47/mo
£0.00 upfront
SIM-free £230.00 £1.00
Deals Deals

Frequently Asked Questions

Which has the better screen, the HONOR 400 or HONOR X7a?

The HONOR X7a 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 260, and the HONOR 400 uses a AMOLED panel while the HONOR X7a has a TFT LCD.

Which has the better camera, the HONOR 400 or HONOR X7a?

The HONOR 400 features a 200 Megapixels rear camera, while the HONOR X7a 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 X7a?

The HONOR X7a is cheaper SIM-free, starting from £1.00.

What storage options are available for the HONOR 400 and HONOR X7a?

The HONOR 400 is available in 256GB, 512GB, while the HONOR X7a comes in 128GB.

What processors do the HONOR 400 and HONOR X7a use?

The HONOR 400 is powered by the Qualcomm SM7550-AB Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 (4 nm), while the HONOR X7a uses the Mediatek MT6765H Helio G37 (12 nm).

Which is easier to carry and hold, the HONOR 400 or HONOR X7a?

The HONOR 400 is the more portable of the two — it's 12g 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 X7a?

The HONOR 400 is rated IP65 dust tight and water resistant (low pressure water jets), while the HONOR X7a is rated Not rated.

What operating system do the HONOR 400 and HONOR X7a run?

The HONOR 400 runs Android 15 and the HONOR X7a runs Android 12. This is one of the biggest factors when choosing between the two, as each ecosystem has its own apps, services and features.