Next-Level Phones for a New Era: HONOR 400 and 400 Pro Review

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Arman Korzhumbayev Editor-in-Chief
Photo by: Vlad Semenov/HONOR

HONOR is back — and making serious noise. The new HONOR 400 and HONOR 400 Pro, officially unveiled in June 2025, aren’t just another phone duo. They’re a bold leap forward in mobile innovation. With 200MP cameras, powerful AI features, flagship-grade performance, and ultra-bright displays, these smartphones bring top-tier experiences at prices that make sense — especially here in Kazakhstan.

Prices in Kazakhstan

Model Configuration Price
HONOR 400 8 + 256 GB 249,990 ₸
HONOR 400 12 + 512 GB 289,990 ₸
HONOR 400 Pro 12 + 256 GB 399,990 ₸

Considering what’s packed inside, HONOR’s pricing strategy positions the 400 series as one of the best value-for-money phone lines in the market right now.

photo by Vlad Semenov/HONOR

Design & Build – Premium All the Way

Both phones look and feel like premium flagships. HONOR 400 comes with a flat, modern aesthetic — crisp edges and minimalist vibes. HONOR 400 Pro, on the other hand, adds a touch of sophistication with its gently curved frame.

photo by Vlad Semenov/HONOR

Color options:

  • Desert Gold – bold and eye-catching
  • Midnight Black – sleek and elegant
  • Meteor Silver – refined and neutral
  • Titanium Grey – exclusive to the Pro, with a flagship touch

photo by Vlad Semenov/HONOR

The matte glass back is soft to the touch and impressively resistant to fingerprints.

Displays – Ultra Bright, Incredibly Smooth

  • HONOR 400: 6.55” AMOLED, 2736×1264 resolution, 120Hz, peak brightness 5000 nits, 10-bit color, 3840Hz PWM
  • HONOR 400 Pro: 6.7” AMOLED, 2800×1264, same specs but slightly larger

photo by Vlad Semenov/HONOR

These are seriously stunning screens — bright, colorful, crisp, and easy on the eyes thanks to full eye-comfort certifications: low blue light, AI defocus, motion-sickness reduction, and even a circadian night mode.

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Performance – Fast, Fluid, Flagship-Level

  • HONOR 400: Powered by Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 — smooth for everyday use, multitasking, social media, streaming, and light gaming
  • HONOR 400 Pro: Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 — flagship-class chip that handles intense gaming, video editing, and AI apps like a champ

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Both phones support dual SIM, eSIM, 5G, NFC, Bluetooth 5.4, and USB-C 2.0. The Pro model also boasts IP68/IP69 protection, so it’s safe from dust, splashes, and even full water immersion.

Camera System – Studio-Grade AI Photography

Both models feature a 200MP main camera powered by advanced AI. You get incredible detail, true-to-life portraits (thanks to the Studio Harcourt mode), and great low-light performance. There’s even a new AI Power Film Simulation that turns photos into moving images.

HONOR 400:

  • 200MP main camera (f/1.9, OIS + EIS)
  • 12MP ultra-wide camera
  • 50MP front camera
  • AI Super Zoom up to 30×

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HONOR 400 Pro:

  • Adds a 50MP telephoto lens with 3x optical zoom
  • AI Super Zoom up to 50×

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Video? Both can record up to 4K at 30fps on all lenses. With solid stabilization and high dynamic range, the results look fantastic — whether you’re filming your pet or a night city skyline.

photo by Vlad Semenov/HONOR

Battery & Charging – All-Day Power, Lightning-Fast Charging

  • HONOR 400: 6000mAh battery, 80W fast charging
  • HONOR 400 Pro: 6000mAh, 100W wired charging + 50W wireless charging

photo by Vlad Semenov/HONOR

Both phones can easily last up to two full days of use. And when you need to juice up, you’re looking at just 25–30 minutes to hit 70–80%.

MagicOS 9 + Android 15: Smarter Than Ever

HONOR’s MagicOS 9, built on Android 15, brings a unique take on Android with iOS-inspired design elements — no app drawer, separate swipe gestures for notifications and quick settings, and a Magic Capsule that mimics Apple’s Dynamic Island.

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Big news: HONOR now promises 6 years of major Android updates and security patches — that’s rare even in the flagship segment.

AI Features:

  • Magic Portal: instantly pull info or trigger actions from text or images
  • Image-to-Video (developed by Google): turn any photo into a 5-second video — exclusive to HONOR 400 series at launch
  • AI editing tools: object eraser, outpainting (extend backgrounds), reflection remover
  • Live AI translation, writing assistant, meeting summaries
  • Video call deepfake protection

photo by Vlad Semenov/HONOR

All of this is fast, fluid, and genuinely useful.

Final Verdict: Who Are These Phones For?

If you want a phone that looks and feels premium, takes amazing photos, has incredible battery life, and gets software support for the next half-decade — the HONOR 400 series is hard to beat.

Why You’ll Love It:

  • Ultra-bright, eye-comfort AMOLED displays
  • Flagship-grade 200MP cameras with AI tools
  • All-day battery life + super-fast charging
  • Beautiful design with water and dust resistance
  • Snapdragon 7/8 Gen 3 chips for fast, smooth performance
  • Six years of Android updates
  • Great prices in Kazakhstan

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