Honor 400 Pro HUMILIATES Samsung?

Product reviewed

• Honor 400 Pro (and related Honor 400)
• Compared mainly against Samsung Galaxy S24 FE
• Also mentioned alongside Samsung Galaxy A56 / A56-class devices

Key features mentioned (Honor 400 Pro)

Camera

• 200MP main sensor
• 50MP 3x optical telephoto
• 50MP portrait / selfie camera
• AI + computational features:
  • DSLR-like background blur
  • Cinematic filters
• AI video generation from photos using Google’s Veo AI model (turn a standard photo into a realistic video)
• AI outpainting (extend photos beyond the frame)
• Reflection removal (“erase passes by reflections”)

Battery

• 5,300 mAh silicon-carbon battery

Charging

• 100W wired
• 50W wireless
• Full charge in under 40 minutes

Display

• 6.7” AMOLED
• 5,000 nits peak brightness, highlighted for extreme outdoor visibility
• 120Hz refresh rate
• 3,840 Hz flicker-free PWM dimming
• Mentions wet hands support (“super rainproof touch”)
• Notes motion sickness relief for car use

Performance / hardware

• Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 (described as 4nm)

Software / AI

• Magic OS 9 over Android 15
• Deep Google Gemini integration + many AI tools
• Magic Portal 2.0 for quick app access
• AI features called out:
  • AI writing tools
  • AI recorder (real-time voice summarization)
  • AI live translation during calls
  • AI deepfake detection for video calls
• Described as “an AI monster”

Comparisons & how Honor 400 Pro is positioned

Versus Samsung Galaxy S24 FE

Camera advantage for Honor (detail)

• Samsung spec points: 50MP main, 8MP 3x optical telephoto
• Both have strong night shots, but Samsung images are described as cooler and brighter after processing
• Side-by-side:
  • Honor tends to win on detail
  • Attributed to a 1/1.4 sensor and AI-powered zoom, especially around 3x/5x
• Portraits:
  • Samsung: more muted
  • Honor: more “social media filtered” look
• Shared note:
  • Both have rear 12MP ultrawide, able to act as macro
  • Editing AI differs (Samsung includes object eraser and a broad AI toolset; Honor feels “more smart” for camera-focused features)

Battery & charging

• Honor battery: 5,300 mAh vs Samsung 4,700 mAh
• Honor charging: 100W wired + 50W wireless
• Samsung charging: 25W wired + 15W wireless
• Honor: full charge under 40 minutes (Samsung is much slower)

Display

• Both are 6.7” AMOLED with 120Hz
• Samsung brightness: 1,450 nits
• Honor adds extras in the description that Samsung lacks:
  • flicker-free 3,840Hz PWM
  • wet hands support
  • motion sickness relief for car use

AI / software

• Both offer AI features:
  • Honor: Gemini integration
  • Samsung: Galaxy AI + Google features like Circle to Search and live translate
  • Samsung “not assist” is also mentioned
• Honor adds deepfake detection for video calls
• Overall impression:
  • Reviewer feels Honor’s AI feature volume slightly outweighs Samsung’s
  • But acknowledges Samsung’s One UI is very feature-rich and Samsung ecosystem integration matters

Overall verdict for S24 FE: Honor 400 Pro is positioned as the stronger pick if you prioritize camera detail, battery, AI, and display brightness. Samsung may suit you better if you’re already deep in the Galaxy ecosystem or prefer One UI.

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“Affordable” comparisons (< £500)

Versus Samsung Galaxy A56 (and Honor 400)

Honor 400 (non-Pro) described as

• “Pros little bro/sis”
• Same 200MP main and similar AI suite + display tech + battery capacity
• No telephoto lens
• Snapdragon 7 Gen 3
• IP65 rating
• 66W charging (vs Pro’s 100W)

Samsung Galaxy A56 described as

• 50MP main sensor
• 12MP ultrawide
• 5MP macro
• AI touches: “best face”
• Premium/build emphasized:
  • IP67
  • aluminum
  • Gorilla Glass Victus Plus
• Performance note:
  • A56’s Exynos 1580 “slightly edges out” Honor 400 on raw performance numbers
  • Both described as 4nm
• Battery: 5,000 mAh, lasts well
• Charging:
  • slower wired charging than Honor 400
  • Honor has a larger battery and brighter display

Overall verdict for <£500: Honor 400 is positioned as a strong alternative/step-down option if you want flagship feel and strong camera/battery/charging. Samsung retains advantages in long-term software and ecosystem.

Pros mentioned (unique points)

• Outstanding camera system (200MP main + 3x telephoto) with strong detail and AI features
• AI video generation from photos (Google Veo)
• AI photo editing like reflection removal and outpainting
• Much better charging than Samsung (100W wired + 50W wireless; under 40 minutes)
• Very bright display (5,000 nits peak) for sunlight visibility
• Flicker-free PWM dimming (3,840 Hz)
• Wet hands / rainproof touch support
• Strong AI/software feature set (Gemini integration; AI translation during calls; AI recorder; deepfake detection)

Cons / limitations mentioned

• Samsung’s camera processing look differs:
  • Samsung: cooler/brighter
  • Honor: more “filtered/social”
  • So results are partly subjective
• For Samsung vs Honor: charging is significantly slower
• Samsung advantage noted (not criticized):
  • Long-term software updates: 7 years
  • Deeper ecosystem integration (key if you’re already “team Galaxy”)
• For Honor 400 (non-Pro): no telephoto lens compared to Honor 400 Pro

User experience / usability impressions

• Both phones feel “super slick” for navigation
• Honor emphasizes AI assistant-like functions and fast app access
• Display is highlighted for outdoor visibility and comfort features (PWM dimming, wet hands support)
• Camera experience includes advanced AI post-processing and video generation

Ratings / numerical scores

• No explicit star ratings or review score provided
• Key numbers repeatedly used:
  • Honor 400 Pro display: 5,000 nits peak, 120Hz, 3,840Hz PWM
  • Honor 400 Pro battery/charging: 5,300 mAh, 100W wired / 50W wireless, <40 min full
  • Samsung S24 FE: 4,700 mAh, 25W wired / 15W wireless, display 1,450 nits
  • Cameras:
    • Honor: 200MP main + 50MP 3x
    • Samsung: 50MP main + 8MP 3x
  • Chipsets: Honor Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 vs Samsung Exynos 2400E

Concise verdict / recommendation

• Honor 400 Pro is recommended over the Samsung Galaxy S24 FE if you care about:
  • camera detail
  • battery + very fast charging
  • maximum display brightness
  • plus a heavier AI feature set
• Samsung Galaxy is still a strong pick if you prioritize:
  • long-term software updates (7 years)
  • ecosystem integration
  • or prefer Samsung’s particular camera processing look
• In the cheaper tier, Honor 400 is framed as excellent value versus Galaxy A56, though Samsung may edge performance on paper and offers stronger update support.

Different speaker/views

• Only one main speaker (“Adam”) appears in the provided subtitles
• No separate speakers are clearly distinguished