INTRODUCTION:
If you're chronically online and deep into the local smartphone scene, chances are you've seen a flood of image-to-video posts from tech websites and blogs over the past few weeks. You might also already have an idea that this is part of the marketing efforts of smartphone brand HONOR—stirring up buzz around its latest release, the AI-packed HONOR 400 5G.
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| HONOR 400 5G |
The HONOR 400 5G is easily in the top list of HONOR's best launches for this year. While the social media hype is warranted due to the device's interesting AI features, particularly its capability to "bring photos to life," the entirety of the HONOR 400 5G makes it the upper mid-range smartphone to beat. Here's why.
DESIGN and BUILD:
We unboxed the HONOR 400 5G and it was love at first sight. The Desert Gold variant that we received exudes silent luxury with its rear cover clad in a shiny, matte finish. It's easy on the eyes, surrounded by polished gold metal-like edges and sleek curves.
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| HONOR 400 5G |
There are other color options available, like the dreamy Tidal Blue with streaks of the sky and the minimalist Midnight Black with a solid hue.
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| At the bottom of the HONOR 400 5G are its loudspeakers, USB-C port, mic, and SIM tray. |
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| The top part houses its other speaker, another mic, and the IR Blaster. |
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| The device's right side is where the volume rockers and power button are located. |
Its camera module is also a nice sight – a neat triangular duo lens layout with a rounded bump sitting on a glass panel. It's a refreshing design compared to the camera modules of other smartphones which appear incohesive with the overall aesthetic.
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| HONOR 400 5G camera module |
Beauty isn't even the best part about the design of the HONOR 400 5G. It's more about ergonomics. The device is lightweight and easy to handle, even with one-hand use. Despite its slim build which is only 7.3 mm-thin and weighs 184 grams, the HONOR 400 5G gives off a solid structure with a durable feel to it.
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| HONOR 400 5G |
DISPLAY:
A 6.7-inch AMOLED display shines on the HONOR 400 5G. Its almost edge-to-edge display gives off a vibrant color accuracy, punchy contrast, and deep blacks.
One of the main selling points of the HONOR 400 5G's screen is its 5000 nits Ultra Bright Display. True enough, its screen remains comfortably visible even during outdoor use.
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| HONOR 400 5G display |
Plus, the addition of a 120 Hz refresh rate allows for a fluid scrolling experience and immersive gaming sessions. With a Netflix and Amazon HDR certification, you can also expect high quality binge-watching on the HONOR 400 5G.
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| HONOR 400 5G screen |
HONOR's standard package of eye-protection features are also present on the HONOR 400 5G's display. The HONOR AI Eye Comfort Display system brings in the brand's proprietary AI Circadian Night Display feature which uses AI for habit-learning to automatically adjust the screen's warmth. According to HONOR, this feature helps boost melatonin secretion in three hours, aiding in a good night's sleep.
PERFORMANCE:
With a highly capable Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 processor combined with an Adreno 720 GPU, one would expect a smooth-sailing usage with the HONOR 400 5G. Fortunately, the device didn't disappoint.
Switching between multiple apps is a breeze, even when involving heavy apps for streaming, video editing, and gaming.
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| HONOR 400 5G internals |
Popular mobile gaming titles like Mobile Legends: Bang Bang and Call of Duty Mobile are enjoyable on the HONOR 400 5G. There were no issues, lags, and delays despite playing with maximized gaming settings.
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| Gaming on the HONOR 400 5G |
A clean user-interface is icing on the cake for the HONOR 400 5G which comes with the latest Android 15 with MagicOS 9.0 on top out of the box. There are endless customization options to explore to make the HONOR 400 5G more tailored to your daily use.
A number of AI features are also conveniently available. There's AI Translation and AI Subtitles which both provide real-time results, and AI Writing Tools, a built-in feature for grammar checking.
And of course, the most talked about AI feature on the HONOR 400 5G – the image-to-video function. It's impressive how it can turn any image with any subject on it into a short video clip almost instantly and in just a few taps.
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| HONOR 400 5G image-to-video feature |
This feature does its job really well that it's borderline alarming, given the many possibilities of how it can be abused. But outside all the concerns with this kind of AI execution, it's an interesting feature unique to the HONOR 400 5G.
There are other photography and videography-related AI features including AI Instant Movie which transforms a collection of short videos into a full-blown vlog, AI Eraser which cleans a photo by removing unwanted objects, AI Upscale which enhances a picture, and AI Outpainting which expands a photo by filling an extra space with AI-generated content.
CAMERA:
While most newer smartphone models commonly carry a three-camera setup, the HONOR 400 5G settled with just two lenses on its rear. It's a good trade-off for a decent combination of a 200-megapixel main sensor and a 12-megapixel Ultrawide camera. For selfies, there's a 50-megapixel front shooter.
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| HONOR 400 5G camera module |
Photos taken using the HONOR 400 5G are on point. The device strikes a balance in sharpness of details and color accuracy. Even night photography is impressive, as the HONOR 400 5G handles noise well and brightens dim areas in just the right way.
For videos, the HONOR 400 5G supports 4K, 30FPs and 1080P, 30FPS recording.
Check out some sample photos on TeknoGadyet's Facebook page.
BATTERY:
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| HONOR 400 5G battery settings |
The battery department is another outstanding segment for the HONOR 400 5G. On a single charge, the device lasted almost two days, despite being constantly used for gaming, streaming, and social media scrolling. That's the HONOR 400 5G's massive 6,000mAh battery at work.
CONCLUSION:
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| HONOR 400 5G |
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The HONOR 400 5G is a bold power move from HONOR. Beyond its AI-driven capabilities, it packs everything a casual smartphone user could ask for: a premium design, a vibrant display, solid performance, capable cameras, and long-lasting battery life. At P22,999, it’s a worthy splurge.