HONOR 400 vs TCL 605 4G

Our verdict: Over a typical contract, expect to pay £377.18 less with the TCL 605 4G than the HONOR 400. It's a split on display: the TCL 605 4G has the bigger 6.7" panel, but the HONOR 400 is denser at 460 PPI. For photography, the HONOR 400 leads with a 200MP main camera. Front-camera quality goes to the HONOR 400 at 50MP.

Screen
6.55" 6.7"
Display
AMOLED IPS LCD, 90Hz
Resolution
2736 x 1264 720 x 1600
Pixels Per Inch
460 262
Rear Camera
200 Megapixels 50 Megapixels
Front Camera
50 Megapixels 5 Megapixels
Chipset
Qualcomm SM7550-AB Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 (4 nm) Mediatek Helio G81 (12 nm)
Storage
256GB, 512GB 128GB
OS
Android 15 Android 15
SIM Type
Nano SIM + 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 165.6 x 76.2 x 8.3 mm
Weight
184 grams 190 grams
Water Resistance
IP65 dust tight and water resistant (low pressure water jets) IP54, dust and splash resistant
Contracts
£45.47/mo (£0.00 upfront) £5.04/mo (£49.00 upfront)
SIM-free
£230.00 £100.97
HONOR 400 HONOR 400 TCL 605 4G TCL 605 4G
Screen 6.55" 6.7"
Display AMOLED IPS LCD, 90Hz
Resolution 2736 x 1264 720 x 1600
Pixels Per Inch 460 262
Rear Camera 200 Megapixels 50 Megapixels
Front Camera 50 Megapixels 5 Megapixels
Chipset Qualcomm SM7550-AB Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 (4 nm) Mediatek Helio G81 (12 nm)
Storage 256GB, 512GB 128GB
OS Android 15 Android 15
SIM Type Nano SIM + 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 165.6 x 76.2 x 8.3 mm
Weight 184 grams 190 grams
Water Resistance IP65 dust tight and water resistant (low pressure water jets) IP54, dust and splash resistant
Contracts £45.47/mo
£0.00 upfront
£5.04/mo
£49.00 upfront
SIM-free £230.00 £100.97
Deals Deals

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the HONOR 400 or TCL 605 4G cheaper on contract?

Based on total cost of ownership, the TCL 605 4G is cheaper on contract at £169.96 over the life of the deal from £5.04 per month with £49.00 upfront.

Which has the better screen, the HONOR 400 or TCL 605 4G?

The TCL 605 4G 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 262, and the HONOR 400 uses a AMOLED panel while the TCL 605 4G has a IPS LCD, 90Hz.

Which has the better camera, the HONOR 400 or TCL 605 4G?

The HONOR 400 features a 200 Megapixels rear camera, while the TCL 605 4G 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 TCL 605 4G?

The TCL 605 4G is cheaper SIM-free, starting from £100.97.

What storage options are available for the HONOR 400 and TCL 605 4G?

The HONOR 400 is available in 256GB, 512GB, while the TCL 605 4G comes in 128GB.

What processors do the HONOR 400 and TCL 605 4G use?

The HONOR 400 is powered by the Qualcomm SM7550-AB Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 (4 nm), while the TCL 605 4G uses the Mediatek Helio G81 (12 nm).

Which is easier to carry and hold, the HONOR 400 or TCL 605 4G?

The HONOR 400 is the more portable of the two — it's 6g 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 TCL 605 4G?

The HONOR 400 is rated IP65 dust tight and water resistant (low pressure water jets), while the TCL 605 4G is rated IP54, dust and splash resistant.

What operating system do the HONOR 400 and TCL 605 4G run?

Both phones run Android 15.