HONOR 400 vs TCL 4042 S

Our Verdict: With HONOR 400 versus TCL 4042 S, the stronger argument is display quality. The HONOR has the useful edge there with a larger 6.5-inch screen, a sharper 460 PPI display, and its AMOLED panel. The TCL still has a role if you prefer a lighter 111g body. A bigger mAh figure is useful context, but real battery life still depends on software and chipset efficiency. The HONOR is the stronger choice for display quality, with the TCL better suited to portability.

The TCL 4042 S is the cheaper one to own: around £189 over a typical contract, £185 less than the HONOR 400.

Screen

6.55" 2.8"

Display

AMOLED QVGA

Resolution

2736 x 1264 240 x 320

Pixels Per Inch

460 143

Rear Camera

200 Megapixels N/A

Front Camera

50 Megapixels N/A

Chipset

Qualcomm SM7550-AB Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 (4 nm) UMS9117-L (T107)

Battery

5,300 mAh 1,500 mAh

Storage

256GB, 512GB

Android 15 Mocor (RTOS)

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 -

Bluetooth

5.3, A2DP, LE, aptX HD 5.0

Dimensions

156.5 x 74.6 x 7.3 mm 137.48 x 57.5 x 13.65 mm

Weight

184 grams 111 grams

Water Resistance

IP65 dust tight and water resistant (low pressure water jets) Not rated

Contracts

£30.97/mo (£0.00 upfront) £7.50/mo (£0.00 upfront)

SIM-free

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Deals Deals

	HONOR 400	TCL 4042 S
Screen	6.55"	2.8"
Display	AMOLED	QVGA
Resolution	2736 x 1264	240 x 320
Pixels Per Inch	460	143
Rear Camera	200 Megapixels	N/A
Front Camera	50 Megapixels	N/A
Chipset	Qualcomm SM7550-AB Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 (4 nm)	UMS9117-L (T107)
Battery	5,300 mAh	1,500 mAh
Storage	256GB, 512GB
OS	Android 15	Mocor (RTOS)
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	-
Bluetooth	5.3, A2DP, LE, aptX HD	5.0
Dimensions	156.5 x 74.6 x 7.3 mm	137.48 x 57.5 x 13.65 mm
Weight	184 grams	111 grams
Water Resistance	IP65 dust tight and water resistant (low pressure water jets)	Not rated
Contracts	£30.97/mo £0.00 upfront	£7.50/mo £0.00 upfront
SIM-free	-	-
	Deals	Deals

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the HONOR 400 or TCL 4042 S cheaper on contract?

Based on total cost of ownership, the TCL 4042 S is cheaper on contract at £189.08 over the life of the deal from £7.50 per month with £0.00 upfront.

Which has the better screen, the HONOR 400 or TCL 4042 S?

The HONOR 400 has the bigger screen at 6.6" compared to the TCL 4042 S's 2.8", the HONOR 400 has the sharper display at 460 pixels per inch versus 143, and the HONOR 400 uses a AMOLED panel while the TCL 4042 S has a QVGA.

Which has the better camera, the HONOR 400 or TCL 4042 S?

The HONOR 400 features a 200 Megapixels rear camera, while the TCL 4042 S has a N/A rear camera. Both devices also have front-facing cameras for selfies and video calls.

What processors do the HONOR 400 and TCL 4042 S use?

The HONOR 400 is powered by the Qualcomm SM7550-AB Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 (4 nm), while the TCL 4042 S uses the UMS9117-L (T107).

Which is easier to carry and hold, the HONOR 400 or TCL 4042 S?

The TCL 4042 S is the more portable of the two: it's 73g lighter at 111 grams, it's also the more compact phone at 137.48 x 57.5 x 13.65 mm, the HONOR 400 is slimmer at 7.3mm thick.

Which is more water resistant, the HONOR 400 or TCL 4042 S?

The HONOR 400 is rated IP65 dust tight and water resistant (low pressure water jets), while the TCL 4042 S is rated Not rated.

What operating system do the HONOR 400 and TCL 4042 S run?

The HONOR 400 runs Android 15 and the TCL 4042 S runs Mocor (RTOS). This is one of the biggest factors when choosing between the two, as each ecosystem has its own apps, services and features.