HONOR 400 series turns stills to stories in a snap
HONOR is yet again, ready to launch exciting new innovation. The new HONOR 400 and HONOR 400 Pro are not just smartphones. They're creative companions built for how South Africans actually use their phones. Think fewer edits, fewer apps and more 'wow, that's from a phone?'
Photos that move you
Creativity goes next-level with AI Image to Video, co-developed with Google Cloud, which turns your still shots into short, dynamic videos in under a minute. Think moving postcards, vibe reels, and moodboard moments - all in MP4 or vertical format, ready for socials. You can try it free until 31 August, with up to 10 free video creations a day. And with the new Moving Photo Collage, you can blend 2 to 9 motion shots into a single reel - storytelling made simple, right from your gallery.
With the 200MP Ultra-clear AI Camera and an all-new AI Creative Editor, you can go from a street snap to a social-ready visual story in seconds. It's the kind of tech that turns everyday scenes into cinema, whether you're in Braam or Bantry Bay.
Built for the Mzansi pace
All this is powered by a long-lasting 6000mAh battery, lightning-fast 100W HONOR SuperCharge and a 5000nit Ultra Bright Display that keeps content clear, even in midday sun. Whether you're shooting, sharing, or streaming, the HONOR 400 Series keeps up.
We're thrilled to announce that HONOR is partnering with Afrotainment at this year's Hollywoodbets Durban July, the most iconic event on the South African social calendar.
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