Apple iPhone 15 vs HONOR 400 Lite

Our verdict: On contract, the HONOR 400 Lite works out £182.00 cheaper overall than the Apple iPhone 15. The HONOR 400 Lite has a bigger 6.7" screen, but the Apple iPhone 15 is sharper at 461 PPI. If you'd rather buy outright, the HONOR 400 Lite starts at £227.00 SIM-free. The Apple iPhone 15 gives you more flexibility with 3 storage options to choose from.

Screen
6.1" 6.7"
Display
Super Retina XDR OLED AMOLED
Resolution
1179 x 2556 1080 x 2412
Pixels Per Inch
461 394
Rear Camera
48 Megapixels 108 Megapixels
Front Camera
12 Megapixels 16 Megapixels
Chipset
Apple A16 Bionic (4 nm) Mediatek Dimensity 7025 Ultra (6 nm)
Storage
128GB, 256GB, 512GB 256GB
OS
Apple iOS Android
SIM Type
nano-SIM and e-SIM Nano SIM + Nano 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
Bluetooth
5.3 with A2DP, LE 5.3 with A2DP, LE
Dimensions
147.6 x 71.6 x 7.8 mm 161 x 74.6 x 7.3 mm
Weight
171 grams 171 grams
Water Resistance
IP68 dust/water resistant (up to 6m for 30 mins) IP64 dust tight and water resistant (water splashes)
Contracts
£20.99/mo (£9.00 upfront) £9.99/mo (£99.00 upfront)
SIM-free
£324.00 £227.00
Apple iPhone 15 Apple iPhone 15 HONOR 400 Lite HONOR 400 Lite
Screen 6.1" 6.7"
Display Super Retina XDR OLED AMOLED
Resolution 1179 x 2556 1080 x 2412
Pixels Per Inch 461 394
Rear Camera 48 Megapixels 108 Megapixels
Front Camera 12 Megapixels 16 Megapixels
Chipset Apple A16 Bionic (4 nm) Mediatek Dimensity 7025 Ultra (6 nm)
Storage 128GB, 256GB, 512GB 256GB
OS Apple iOS Android
SIM Type nano-SIM and e-SIM Nano SIM + Nano 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
Bluetooth 5.3 with A2DP, LE 5.3 with A2DP, LE
Dimensions 147.6 x 71.6 x 7.8 mm 161 x 74.6 x 7.3 mm
Weight 171 grams 171 grams
Water Resistance IP68 dust/water resistant (up to 6m for 30 mins) IP64 dust tight and water resistant (water splashes)
Contracts £20.99/mo
£9.00 upfront
£9.99/mo
£99.00 upfront
SIM-free £324.00 £227.00
Deals Deals

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Apple iPhone 15 or HONOR 400 Lite cheaper on contract?

Based on total cost of ownership, the HONOR 400 Lite is cheaper on contract at £350.93 over the life of the deal from £9.99 per month with £99.00 upfront.

Which has the better screen, the Apple iPhone 15 or HONOR 400 Lite?

The HONOR 400 Lite has the bigger screen at 6.7" compared to the Apple iPhone 15's 6.1", the Apple iPhone 15 has the sharper display at 461 pixels per inch versus 394, and the Apple iPhone 15 uses a Super Retina XDR OLED panel while the HONOR 400 Lite has a AMOLED.

Which has the better camera, the Apple iPhone 15 or HONOR 400 Lite?

The Apple iPhone 15 features a 48 Megapixels rear camera, while the HONOR 400 Lite has a 108 Megapixels rear camera. Both devices also have front-facing cameras for selfies and video calls.

Which is cheaper to buy SIM-free, the Apple iPhone 15 or HONOR 400 Lite?

The HONOR 400 Lite is cheaper SIM-free, starting from £227.00.

What storage options are available for the Apple iPhone 15 and HONOR 400 Lite?

The Apple iPhone 15 is available in 128GB, 256GB, 512GB, while the HONOR 400 Lite comes in 256GB.

What processors do the Apple iPhone 15 and HONOR 400 Lite use?

The Apple iPhone 15 is powered by the Apple A16 Bionic (4 nm), while the HONOR 400 Lite uses the Mediatek Dimensity 7025 Ultra (6 nm).

Which is easier to carry and hold, the Apple iPhone 15 or HONOR 400 Lite?

The Apple iPhone 15 is the more portable of the two — they weigh about the same (171 grams vs 171 grams), it's also the more compact phone at 147.6 x 71.6 x 7.8 mm, the HONOR 400 Lite is slimmer at 7.3mm thick.

Which is more water resistant, the Apple iPhone 15 or HONOR 400 Lite?

The Apple iPhone 15 is rated IP68 dust/water resistant (up to 6m for 30 mins), while the HONOR 400 Lite is rated IP64 dust tight and water resistant (water splashes).

What operating system do the Apple iPhone 15 and HONOR 400 Lite run?

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