HONOR 400 vs Samsung Galaxy A36

Our verdict: You'll pay £83.76 less overall on contract with the Samsung Galaxy A36 than the HONOR 400. It depends what you value in a screen — the Samsung Galaxy A36 offers 6.7" but the HONOR 400 counters with 460 PPI. Camera resolution goes to the HONOR 400 with its 200MP rear shooter. Video callers will appreciate the HONOR 400 and its 50MP front camera.

Expert Rating
4.0
10 reviews
3.5
5 reviews
Screen
6.55" 6.7"
Display
AMOLED Super AMOLED
Resolution
2736 x 1264 1080 x 2340
Pixels Per Inch
460 385
Rear Camera
200 Megapixels 50 Megapixels
Front Camera
50 Megapixels 12 Megapixels
Chipset
Qualcomm SM7550-AB Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 (4 nm) Qualcomm SM6475-AB Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 (4 nm)
Storage
256GB, 512GB 128GB, 256GB
OS
Android 15 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/6 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6
Bluetooth
5.3, A2DP, LE, aptX HD 5.4, A2DP, LE
Dimensions
156.5 x 74.6 x 7.3 mm 162.9 x 78.2 x 7.4 mm
Weight
184 grams 195 grams
Water Resistance
IP65 dust tight and water resistant (low pressure water jets) IP67 dust/water resistant (up to 1m for 30 min)
Contracts
£14.99/mo (£9.00 upfront) £11.95/mo (£55.00 upfront)
SIM-free
£275.00 £264.99
HONOR 400 HONOR 400 Samsung Galaxy A36 Samsung Galaxy A36
Expert Rating 4.0
10 reviews
3.5
5 reviews
Screen 6.55" 6.7"
Display AMOLED Super AMOLED
Resolution 2736 x 1264 1080 x 2340
Pixels Per Inch 460 385
Rear Camera 200 Megapixels 50 Megapixels
Front Camera 50 Megapixels 12 Megapixels
Chipset Qualcomm SM7550-AB Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 (4 nm) Qualcomm SM6475-AB Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 (4 nm)
Storage 256GB, 512GB 128GB, 256GB
OS Android 15 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/6 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6
Bluetooth 5.3, A2DP, LE, aptX HD 5.4, A2DP, LE
Dimensions 156.5 x 74.6 x 7.3 mm 162.9 x 78.2 x 7.4 mm
Weight 184 grams 195 grams
Water Resistance IP65 dust tight and water resistant (low pressure water jets) IP67 dust/water resistant (up to 1m for 30 min)
Contracts £14.99/mo
£9.00 upfront
£11.95/mo
£55.00 upfront
SIM-free £275.00 £264.99
Deals Deals

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the HONOR 400 or Samsung Galaxy A36 cheaper on contract?

Based on total cost of ownership, the Samsung Galaxy A36 is cheaper on contract at £311.80 over the life of the deal from £11.95 per month with £55.00 upfront.

Which has the better screen, the HONOR 400 or Samsung Galaxy A36?

The Samsung Galaxy A36 has the bigger screen at 6.7" compared to the HONOR 400's 6.6", the HONOR 400 has the sharper display at 460 pixels per inch versus 385, and the HONOR 400 uses a AMOLED panel while the Samsung Galaxy A36 has a Super AMOLED.

Which has the better camera, the HONOR 400 or Samsung Galaxy A36?

The HONOR 400 features a 200 Megapixels rear camera, while the Samsung Galaxy A36 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 Samsung Galaxy A36?

The Samsung Galaxy A36 is cheaper SIM-free, starting from £264.99.

What storage options are available for the HONOR 400 and Samsung Galaxy A36?

The HONOR 400 is available in 256GB, 512GB, while the Samsung Galaxy A36 comes in 128GB, 256GB.

What processors do the HONOR 400 and Samsung Galaxy A36 use?

The HONOR 400 is powered by the Qualcomm SM7550-AB Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 (4 nm), while the Samsung Galaxy A36 uses the Qualcomm SM6475-AB Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 (4 nm).

Which is easier to carry and hold, the HONOR 400 or Samsung Galaxy A36?

The HONOR 400 is the more portable of the two — it's 11g lighter at 184 grams, it's also the more compact phone at 156.5 x 74.6 x 7.3 mm.

Which is more water resistant, the HONOR 400 or Samsung Galaxy A36?

The HONOR 400 is rated IP65 dust tight and water resistant (low pressure water jets), while the Samsung Galaxy A36 is rated IP67 dust/water resistant (up to 1m for 30 min).

What operating system do the HONOR 400 and Samsung Galaxy A36 run?

Both phones run Android 15.