Let’s talk about the HONOR 400 Series, which hit the scene today, May 22, 2025, with a clear mission: to make your smartphone photography feel like you’ve got a pro studio in your pocket. Comprising the HONOR 400 and 400 Pro, this lineup isn’t just another pair of phones—it’s a bold swing at blending AI smarts with serious hardware.
The camera system is the star here. Both models boast a 200MP main sensor—1/1.4 inches, with stabilization to keep shots crisp. The 400 Pro adds a 50MP telephoto lens (Sony IMX856) for 3x optical and 50x digital zoom, while the base 400 hits 30x digital. A 12MP ultra-wide/macro lens (112-degree view) and a 50MP f/2.0 selfie camera round things out, enhanced by HONOR’s portrait algorithm. AI steals the show with Super Zoom for sharp long-range shots and an Image-to-Video feature that turns stills into 5-7 second clips via Google’s Veo 2 on Google Cloud.
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“HONOR 400 is the industry-first smartphone to achieve 30x telephoto shooting capability with main camera, introducing AI Super Zoom, designed for framing breathtaking sceneries,” HONOR’s launch statement claims. That’s bold, and the AI tools deliver—especially for creators craving quick video content. But the free two-month trial (10 videos/day) may shift to a paid model, so factor that in.
Beyond cameras, the 400 Series impresses. The 400 sports a 6.55-inch AMOLED display (120Hz, 5,000-nit brightness), while the Pro’s 6.7-inch quad-curved OLED matches those specs at 2736×1264 resolution. Powering the 400 is a Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 with 8GB/12GB RAM and 256GB/512GB storage; the Pro flexes a Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 with 12GB/512GB. Both pack a 5,300mAh battery—66W charging for the 400, 100W for the Pro.
“According to the company, the battery will retain at least 80% of its original capacity after 4 years of use (it’s rated at 1,200 charge cycles),” GSMArena reports. Pair that with six years of Android updates (starting with MagicOS 9.0 on Android 15), and these phones are built to last.
Design-wise, the 400 keeps it flat-edged with dual cameras, while the Pro curves elegantly with a triple-camera setup. Both are IP66-rated for dust and water resistance. Pricing starts at €499 (~$560) for the 400, €799 (~$900) for the Pro. “The Honor 400 series aims to be ‘the best AI camera phone in its price segment,’” GSMArena notes, and it’s a strong contender.
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