Apple iPhone 16 Plus vs HONOR 400 Lite

Our verdict: On contract, the HONOR 400 Lite works out £440.87 cheaper overall than the Apple iPhone 16 Plus. The Apple iPhone 16 Plus has the sharper display at 460 PPI. If you'd rather buy outright, the HONOR 400 Lite starts at £227.00 SIM-free. The Apple iPhone 16 Plus gives you more flexibility with 3 storage options to choose from.

Screen
6.7" 6.7"
Display
Super Retina XDR OLED AMOLED
Resolution
2796 x 1290 1080 x 2412
Pixels Per Inch
460 394
Rear Camera
48 Megapixels 108 Megapixels
Front Camera
12 Megapixels 16 Megapixels
Chipset
Apple A18 (3 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/6e/7 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac
Bluetooth
5.3, A2DP, LE 5.3 with A2DP, LE
Dimensions
160.9 x 77.8 x 7.80 mm 161 x 74.6 x 7.3 mm
Weight
199 grams 171 grams
Water Resistance
IP68 dust/water resistant (up to 6m for 30 mins) IP64 dust tight and water resistant (water splashes)
Contracts
£11.95/mo (£535.00 upfront) £9.99/mo (£99.00 upfront)
SIM-free
£503.46 £227.00
Apple iPhone 16 Plus Apple iPhone 16 Plus HONOR 400 Lite HONOR 400 Lite
Screen 6.7" 6.7"
Display Super Retina XDR OLED AMOLED
Resolution 2796 x 1290 1080 x 2412
Pixels Per Inch 460 394
Rear Camera 48 Megapixels 108 Megapixels
Front Camera 12 Megapixels 16 Megapixels
Chipset Apple A18 (3 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/6e/7 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac
Bluetooth 5.3, A2DP, LE 5.3 with A2DP, LE
Dimensions 160.9 x 77.8 x 7.80 mm 161 x 74.6 x 7.3 mm
Weight 199 grams 171 grams
Water Resistance IP68 dust/water resistant (up to 6m for 30 mins) IP64 dust tight and water resistant (water splashes)
Contracts £11.95/mo
£535.00 upfront
£9.99/mo
£99.00 upfront
SIM-free £503.46 £227.00
Deals Deals

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Apple iPhone 16 Plus 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 16 Plus or HONOR 400 Lite?

Both phones have a similar screen size at around 6.7", the Apple iPhone 16 Plus has the sharper display at 460 pixels per inch versus 394, and the Apple iPhone 16 Plus uses a Super Retina XDR OLED panel while the HONOR 400 Lite has a AMOLED.

Which has the better camera, the Apple iPhone 16 Plus or HONOR 400 Lite?

The Apple iPhone 16 Plus 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 16 Plus 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 16 Plus and HONOR 400 Lite?

The Apple iPhone 16 Plus is available in 128GB, 256GB, 512GB, while the HONOR 400 Lite comes in 256GB.

What processors do the Apple iPhone 16 Plus and HONOR 400 Lite use?

The Apple iPhone 16 Plus is powered by the Apple A18 (3 nm), while the HONOR 400 Lite uses the Mediatek Dimensity 7025 Ultra (6 nm).

Which is easier to carry and hold, the Apple iPhone 16 Plus or HONOR 400 Lite?

The HONOR 400 Lite is the more portable of the two — it's 28g lighter at 171 grams, it's also the more compact phone at 161 x 74.6 x 7.3 mm, and is slimmer at 7.3mm thick.

Which is more water resistant, the Apple iPhone 16 Plus or HONOR 400 Lite?

The Apple iPhone 16 Plus 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 16 Plus and HONOR 400 Lite run?

The Apple iPhone 16 Plus 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.