Honor celebrates Amajita with R250 000 worth of 400 Lite devices to mark proud moment for South African football
AI-powered photography meets sporting excellence as the South African U20 squad 'Amajita' strikes gold, winning the 2025 Afcon final!
Honor Technologies proudly celebrates a historical moment for South African football, as the men's national soccer team defeated Morocco to win the u20 Afcon title after 28 years, marking a historical moment in South African football.
The brand officially unveiled the Honor 400 Lite at the Amajita vs Morocco match day experience held in Sandton on 18 May 2025.
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This new release takes on the amazing success of its predecessor, the Honor 200 Lite, which became the top-selling post-paid smartphone across all price points and ranges in July 2024.
As the exclusive technology device sponsor of Bafana Bafana, in partnership with the South African Football Association (Safa), Honor continues to champion the development of South Africa's rising football talent, including the national under-20 squad, Amajita.
ALSO READ: Amajita down Morocco to clinch first-ever Afcon title
In recognition of their outstanding performance, Honor will be awarding each player and team member with the newly launched Honor 400 Lite Android AI Camera Button smartphone. The official handover will take place at the O.R. Tambo International Airport upon the team's return with the cup this week.
The device sponsorship, which is valued at R250 000, is a celebration of their success and a reflection of Honor's commitment to empowering youth through accessible technology that embodies progress and possibility.
Like Amajita, the Honor 400 Lite carries the momentum forward, offering smart AI features, sleek design and exceptional value for South Africans who want more from their phone, whether capturing moments on the pitch or in daily life.
Meet the Honor 400 Lite
The Honor 400 Lite brings AI-powered innovation to everyday users with a standout 108MP main camera, Android's first dedicated AI Camera Button, and Google Lens integration for instant visual search and translation. Whether you're celebrating pitchside or street-side, the phone is designed to keep up. It's sleek, fast and super sharp in every shot. With a 6.7-inch AMOLED display, all-day battery life, and smart eye comfort tech, it's a device built for clarity, creativity and connection whether in stadiums, classrooms, boardrooms or on the move.
'This launch is about more than features,' says Fred Zhou, CEO of Honor South Africa. 'It's about recognising where we've come from, celebrating growth, and offering the tools to help South Africans see and share their world with more clarity.'
Taking the tech to the next level
108MP Main Camera with depth sensor and pro-level portrait modes
AI Camera Button for fast photo capture, Google Lens access and AI editing
6.7-inch AMOLED Display with up to 3,500 nits brightness
5230mAh Battery with 35W fast charging
Up to 24GB Extended RAM with Honor RAM Turbo
MediaTek Dimensity 7025 Processor for smooth multitasking and 5G support
Eye comfort display tech including Low Blue Light and Circadian Night Mode
IP65 rating for dust and water resistance
The Honor 400 Lite is available in Velvet Grey and Mars Green now at retail stores.
For more, visit https://www.honor.com/za/phones/honor-400-lite/
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