HONOR 400 vs Samsung Galaxy S25

Our verdict: When it comes to contract value, the HONOR 400 wins — it's £242.18 less than the Samsung Galaxy S25 overall. On the screen front, the HONOR 400 pulls ahead with 6.6" and 460 PPI. Keen photographers will appreciate the HONOR 400 and its 200MP main camera. Up front, the HONOR 400 wins with a 50MP selfie camera.

Screen
6.55" 6.2"
Display
AMOLED Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X
Resolution
2736 x 1264 1080 x 2340
Pixels Per Inch
460 416
Rear Camera
200 Megapixels 50 Megapixels
Front Camera
50 Megapixels 12 Megapixels
Chipset
Qualcomm SM7550-AB Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 (4 nm) Qualcomm SM8750-AB Snapdragon 8 Elite (3 nm)
Storage
256GB, 512GB 128GB, 256GB, 512GB
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/6e
Bluetooth
5.3, A2DP, LE, aptX HD 5.4, A2DP, LE
Dimensions
156.5 x 74.6 x 7.3 mm 146.9 x 70.4 x 7.2 mm
Weight
184 grams 162 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
£14.99/mo (£9.00 upfront) £11.95/mo (£375.00 upfront)
SIM-free
£327.00 £489.99
HONOR 400 HONOR 400 Samsung Galaxy S25 Samsung Galaxy S25
Screen 6.55" 6.2"
Display AMOLED Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X
Resolution 2736 x 1264 1080 x 2340
Pixels Per Inch 460 416
Rear Camera 200 Megapixels 50 Megapixels
Front Camera 50 Megapixels 12 Megapixels
Chipset Qualcomm SM7550-AB Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 (4 nm) Qualcomm SM8750-AB Snapdragon 8 Elite (3 nm)
Storage 256GB, 512GB 128GB, 256GB, 512GB
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/6e
Bluetooth 5.3, A2DP, LE, aptX HD 5.4, A2DP, LE
Dimensions 156.5 x 74.6 x 7.3 mm 146.9 x 70.4 x 7.2 mm
Weight 184 grams 162 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 £14.99/mo
£9.00 upfront
£11.95/mo
£375.00 upfront
SIM-free £327.00 £489.99
Deals Deals

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the HONOR 400 or Samsung Galaxy S25 cheaper on contract?

Based on total cost of ownership, the HONOR 400 is cheaper on contract at £389.62 over the life of the deal from £14.99 per month with £9.00 upfront.

Which has the better screen, the HONOR 400 or Samsung Galaxy S25?

The HONOR 400 has the bigger screen at 6.6" compared to the Samsung Galaxy S25's 6.2", the HONOR 400 has the sharper display at 460 pixels per inch versus 416, and the HONOR 400 uses a AMOLED panel while the Samsung Galaxy S25 has a Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X.

Which has the better camera, the HONOR 400 or Samsung Galaxy S25?

The HONOR 400 features a 200 Megapixels rear camera, while the Samsung Galaxy S25 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 S25?

The HONOR 400 is cheaper SIM-free, starting from £327.00.

What storage options are available for the HONOR 400 and Samsung Galaxy S25?

The HONOR 400 is available in 256GB, 512GB, while the Samsung Galaxy S25 comes in 128GB, 256GB, 512GB.

What processors do the HONOR 400 and Samsung Galaxy S25 use?

The HONOR 400 is powered by the Qualcomm SM7550-AB Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 (4 nm), while the Samsung Galaxy S25 uses the Qualcomm SM8750-AB Snapdragon 8 Elite (3 nm).

Which is easier to carry and hold, the HONOR 400 or Samsung Galaxy S25?

The Samsung Galaxy S25 is the more portable of the two — it's 22g lighter at 162 grams, it's also the more compact phone at 146.9 x 70.4 x 7.2 mm.

Which is more water resistant, the HONOR 400 or Samsung Galaxy S25?

The HONOR 400 is rated IP65 dust tight and water resistant (low pressure water jets), while the Samsung Galaxy S25 is rated IP68 - Dust and water resistant over 1.5 meter and 30 minutes.

What operating system do the HONOR 400 and Samsung Galaxy S25 run?

Both phones run Android 15.