INTRODUCTION:
HONOR Philippines keeps its momentum going. Fresh from the success of the local arrival of the HONOR 400, the brand launches another heavy hitter – the HONOR 400 Pro 5G. What difference does this new HONOR offering bring compared to its predecessor that makes it worth the extra bucks? Read on and find out.
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| HONOR 400 Pro 5G |
DESIGN and BUILD:
The HONOR 400 Pro 5G oozes a flagship appeal out of the box. The Lunar Grey variant that we got gives off a silent luxury vibe, accentuated by its matte, frosted back that dismisses the need to wipe off smudges and fingerprints from time to time.
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| HONOR 400 Pro 5G |
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One-hand users might feel the hefty body of the HONOR 400 Pro 5G at 205 grams, but its weight adds to its solid and sturdy feel. It's impressive how HONOR maintained a slim build at 8.1mm, despite the HONOR 400 Pro 5G carrying a large-capacity battery and a prominent camera module.
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| The slim build of the HONOR 400 Pro 5G |
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| The slim build of the HONOR 400 Pro 5G |
Speaking of which, the trapezoidal camera setup on the back part of the HONOR 400 Pro 5G serves as a design focal point. It steers away from the usual circular or vertically-arranged camera setup that most smartphones have. The three lenses of the device are placed on a glass-like panel which emits a pattern in rainbow colors when hit by light.
Related: HONOR 400 Pro 5G Set to Revolutionize the Market at the GMA Gala 2025
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| HONOR 400 Pro 5G camera module |
Aluminum-like silver edges surround the HONOR 400 Pro 5G. Its right cheek carries the power key which doubles as a Gemini AI button and the volume rockers. If you're one of those who use their smartphones on loudspeakers, then the HONOR 400 Pro 5G will delight you with its audio that can be maximized at 200% volume.
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| The power button/Gemini key and the volume rockers on the HONOR 400 Pro 5G. |
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| 200% maximum volume on the HONOR 400 Pro 5G |
The top part of the device is where one of its two speaker grills is located, alongside a secondary microphone and an IR blaster.
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| The top part of the HONOR 400 Pro 5G |
At the bottom, there's the other speaker grill on a lineup with the USB-C port, SIM card tray, and the primary microphone.
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| The bottom IOs of the HONOR 400 Pro 5G |
In terms of durability, the HONOR 400 Pro 5G has IP68 and IP69 rating that provides dust protection and the capability to take on high-temperature, high-pressure water without incurring damages. This makes the HONOR 400 Pro 5G a good travel companion, especially since it also has good cameras.
DISPLAY:
A 6.7-inch AMOLED subtly-curved screen in 2800 x 1200 resolution adds to the flagship-like aesthetic of the HONOR 400 Pro 5G. Its screen is amply sharp, bright, and vivid. When HONOR said that they make every pixel count, they meant every word with the HONOR 400 Pro 5G. Thanks to its 120Hz refresh rate, every swipe and scroll is a breeze. Plus, its 5,000 nits peak brightness addresses outdoor screen visibility, a common but often overlooked issue on other smartphones.
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| HONOR 400 Pro 5G screen |
The HONOR 400 Pro 5G could very well be a good binge-watching buddy, since its screen comes with Netflix HDR and Amazon HDR certifications. This means that users can watch HDR-supported titles on the said streaming sites with crisper detail, better contrast, and richer colors.
AI also plays a role in maintaining good display quality for the HONOR 400 Pro 5G. There's the AI Super Dynamic Display Technology and AI Vivid Display Technology which work complimentarily for improved HDR and color rendering. These make the visuals on the HONOR 400 Pro 5G pop with more saturation, contrast, and vibrancy.
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| The HONOR 400 Pro 5G has tiny bezels. |
Eye protection comes built-in on the HONOR 400 Pro 5G's screen, including a 360-degree dual-sensor adaptive dimming which uses two ambient light sensors to dynamically adjust screen brightness according to the lighting around the user.
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| Eye protection features on the HONOR 400 Pro 5G |
PERFORMANCE:
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| HONOR 400 Pro 5G |
The HONOR 400 Pro 5G is undoubtedly a powerhouse with a Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 processor working alongside a 12GB RAM and up to 512GB internal storage. Its strong internals are capable of effortless multitasking. It almost feels like the device can anticipate what you're going to do next with how fast and smooth it carries out every task.
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| HONOR 400 Pro 5G internals |
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| HONOR 400 Pro 5G benchmark results |
A plethora of AI functions are also available on the HONOR 400 Pro 5G, further promoting productivity. These include some that are already built-in on the HONOR 400 like Live Translation, AI Writing, AI Subtitles, and AI Translate.
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| AI features on the HONOR 400 Pro 5G |
Among these, the most interesting for us are Call Translation and AI Deepfake Detection. With Call Translation, the HONOR 400 Pro 5G can translate phone calls in real-time, across up to six languages, including Chinese, English, German, French, Spanish, and Italian.
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| AI-backed Call Translation on the HONOR 400 Pro 5G |
Read: The HONOR 400 5G is an AI-centric smartphone that's worth the splurge
Meanwhile, Deepfake Detection, a straightforward yet crucial feature, is designed to detect fake faces during video calls and warn users when someone might be using a deepfake or AI-generated face. Take note that this also works in real-time.
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| AI Deepfake Detection feature on the HONOR 400 Pro 5G |
Out of the box, the HONOR 400 Pro 5G comes with MagicOS 9.0 on top of Android 15. As expected, a variety of accessibility features are available such as One-handed mode, multi-window, and more. There's also a Ride mode, which when activated, simplifies the UI of the device by showing just the Calls app.
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| The Ride Mode on the HONOR 400 Pro 5G is accessible via the Tools folder. |
Gaming-wise, the HONOR 400 Pro 5G delivers a smooth performance. It doesn't stutter when handling popular mobile gaming titles like Mobile Legends: Bang Bang, Call of Duty Mobile, and Honor of Kings at maximized settings.
Related: HONOR 400 5G AI-Powered Smartphone Hits Record Sales on Launch Day
There's a Gaming Manager feature accessible through a floating window which allows users to easily toggle various settings and functions even while the game is ongoing. A lineup of apps is also available for quick access. When an app is selected, it opens through a small floating window that's visible on top of the gaming screen.
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| Game Manager of the HONOR 400 Pro 5G |
However, its heating problem is a concern that's hard to shrug off. We had to let the device cool down for a while after just around half an hour of gaming.
CAMERA:
The HONOR 400 Pro 5G joins the best camera-centric smartphones launched so far this year. Its triple camera setup – a 200-megapixel F1.9 lens, 50-megapixel telephoto sensor with 3x optical zoom, and 12-megapixel ultra-wide auto-focus shooter – impeccably captures details and colors.
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| HONOR 400 Pro 5G cameras |
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| The main lens of the HONOR 400 Pro 5G is a 200MP AI camera. |
Some smartphones tend to go overboard with saturation, especially when AI post-processing is involved. But with the HONOR 400 Pro 5G, this isn't an issue at all.
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| Additional shooting modes on the HONOR 400 Pro 5G |
Night shots are commendable, too. The HONOR 400 Pro 5G's Night Mode registers details with just the right amount of sharpness.
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| Available settings on the Photo mode of the HONOR 400 Pro 5G |
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The Portrait mode of the HONOR 400 Pro 5G has various beautification settings.
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Check out our sample photos on the Teknogadyet Facebook page to see it for yourself.
BATTERY:
A massive 6,000mAh battery powers up the HONOR 400 Pro 5G. With a huge battery capacity like this, it's unsurprising how the HONOR 400 Pro 5G can survive an entire busy day. With moderate use, it can even last up to two days on a single charge.
Also read: HONOR 400 5G Review; Smart, Sharp, AI-Supercharged
There's a free 100W brick charger in the device's package, which is one of the factors why the HONOR 400 Pro 5G can go from 0% to 100% battery level in just 58 minutes. Check our charging log below.
15 minutes — 6% to 34%
30 minutes — 57%
45 minutes — 80%
58 minutes — 100%
CONCLUSION:
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| HONOR 400 Pro 5G |
The HONOR 400 Pro 5G is fitting to be on the honor roll, given how it's a mid-range device that delivers flagship performance. Its premium design, highly-quality cameras, big battery capacity, and powerful internals are fittingly priced at P32,999.