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GSM Arena
2 hours ago
- Business
- GSM Arena
Weekly poll: would you buy the Honor 400? What about the Honor 400 Pro?
Honor's new 400 and 400 Pro phones went on sale on Friday last week – did you buy one? Do you plan to? Let's talk about this new pair of phones equipped with 200MP cameras. The duo features 200MP 1/1.4' sensors with OIS in their main cameras, plus 50MP selfie cameras – both are capable of 4K video recording. There's also a 12MP ultra-wide on each with a 112° lens with autofocus, enabling macro mode. Honor 400 Pro The Honor 400 Pro stands out with a dedicated tele camera – a 50MP 1/2.0' sensor with an OIS-enabled 3x lens. The 200MP main will do well at 2x, but image quality typically drops off at 3x and 4x. That is something that we will explore in our upcoming review of the Pro. By the way, the Pro has a pill-shaped notch as it houses a 2MP depth sensor for face unlock next to the selfie camera. The 400 Pro also has more processing power with its Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, a larger 6.7' display and more versatile charging options for the battery – 100W wired and 50W wireless. The battery has 5,300mAh capacity for Europe and 6,000mAh for the rest of the world. This model also has a higher water resistance rating, IP68/IP69, for submersion and water jets. Honor 400 The Honor 400 misses out on the tele camera, so it relies on the 200MP for all zooming tasks – again, this is something to explore in its upcoming review. The vanilla model is a bit smaller with its 6.55' display and features a mid-range Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 chipset paired with 8GB of RAM (vs. 12GB on the Pro). The battery – 5,300mAh for Europe, 6,000mAh everywhere else – does 66W/80W wired-only charging. Other things to note are no Wi-Fi 7 and a lower IP65/IP66 rating. Key features: Honor 400 • Honor 400 Pro Here is the pricing info for the UK and Europe for the Honor 400 and 400 Pro: Honor 400 Honor 400 Pro 8/256GB 8/512GB 12/512GB UK £400 £450 £700 EU €500 €550 €800 Let's have a brief look at the competition – there isn't much below the flagship segment, if we're looking at phones with 200MP cameras. Really, it's only the Xiaomi Redmi Note 14 Pro and Pro+. The Pro+ model has a Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 chip, so it's no match even for the vanilla 400, never mind the 400 Pro. But it does have an IP68 rating and 120W charging for its 5,110mAh battery. As for the cameras, both Pro and Pro+ have 200MP mains and 8MP ultra-wides, neither has a telephoto. Note that these two launched with Android 14 and Xiaomi has only promised 3 OS updates. Meanwhile, the Honor 400s come with Android 15 out of the box and will receive 6 OS updates. On the plus side, even the Pro+ is quite cheap at €380 for a 12/512GB model (compared to €550 for an 8/512GB Honor 400). Xiaomi Redmi Note 14 Pro 5G (Global) • Xiaomi Redmi Note 14 Pro+ 5G • Nothing Phone (3a) Pro The Nothing Phone (3a) Pro also uses the Snapdragon 7s Gen 3, but forgoes the 200MP main camera (it has a 50MP 1/1.56' module instead) in favor of a 50MP 3x telephoto. It also has an 8MP ultra-wide and a 50MP selfie camera. The 5,000mAh battery with 50W wired-only charging and IP64 rating are not great, but the €460 price undercuts the Honor 400. The Poco F7 Ultra flaunts Snapdragon 8 Elite power, giving it the upper hand in processing power. However, its cameras are more limited – 50MP main (1/1.55', OIS), 50MP 2x tele and 32MP ultra-wide. The 5,300mAh battery has 120W wired and 50W wireless charging and the phone is rated IP68. You can grab a 12/256GB model for €700. Xiaomi Poco F7 Ultra • Realme GT 7 5G • OnePlus 13T The new Realme GT 7 features the Dimensity 9400e instead. It has a 6.78' LTPO display and a 50MP 2x tele camera in addition to the 50MP main (1/1.56') and 8MP ultra-wide. Note that there is no OIS on any of the cameras. On the plus side, the phone has a massive 7,000mAh battery (yes, even in Europe) with 120W wired-only charging. It's rated IP69 and you can have a 12/256GB unit for €650. It's only available in China and coming soon to India, but the OnePlus 13T/13s has the Snapdragon 8 Elite power packed in a relatively small size with its 6.32' display. Its battery is larger than any Honor 400 variant at 6,260mAh capacity and it has 80W wired-only charging. The camera is a bit odd – 50MP main (1/1.56', OIS) and 50MP ultra-wide, but no telephoto at all and it doesn't have the benefit of a higher resolution main for zooming. That is only some of the competition that the Honor 400 series is up against. Time to vote – would you buy a 400 model? Let's vote on the Honor 400 Pro first. The extra processing power and the better image quality when zooming will certainly be felt when this phone gets in the latter half of its 6-year lifespan. But it does have a €250/£250 premium over the vanilla model and that's looking at the pricier 512GB variant. Now the Honor 400. If you can fit within 256GB storage, the price gap to the Pro opens up to €300/£300. The Pro costs nearly twice as much – is it twice as good? PS. Have a look at your local site – e.g. in the UK, the Honor 400 Pro has a £150 discount coupon (plus free TWS buds and charger), the Honor 400 gets a free storage upgrade on top of a £50 coupon. Do these deals change your outlook on the Honor 400 and 400 Pro? Honor 400 Pro 5G Honor 400 5G
WIRED
2 days ago
- Business
- WIRED
I Converted My Photos Into Short Videos With AI on Honor's Latest Phones. It's Weird
The photo gallery app in Honor's latest midrange phones has an image-to-video generative AI feature powered by Google. It'll probably come to your phone soon. All products featured on WIRED are independently selected by our editors. However, we may receive compensation from retailers and/or from purchases of products through these links. As midrange phones designed to plug the gap between flagships, the Honor 400 and 400 Pro might not ordinarily attract much attention. But these devices—unavailable in the US—are among the first to feature Google's image-to-video AI generator, based on its Veo 2 model (now available to Gemini subscribers). Built into Honor's Gallery app, you can select a still photo from your camera roll to bring it to life as a five-second video. After much experimentation with different photos, from landscapes to family and pets, I'm impressed and weirded out. Like any AI tool, it has the potential to be good or bad, depending on how you wield it, and the results veer from flawless to freaky. It's a neat trick, and it's coming to the phone in your hand soon. Fake Photography Faking photography is nothing new—the medium is always evolving. Artificial intelligence has been smoothing wrinkles and enhancing skies for years. None of your photos are real, especially those you shot with your phone and edited to post on social media. But we're pushing beyond creating a fake bokeh background blur or dialing up colors of the sunset. Creating entirely fake videos from still images feels like a new high and a new low. The process is easy. Open the Gallery app on the Honor 400 or 400 Pro, choose the Create tab, tap Image to video, and select one of your photos. Choose a 9:16 or 16:9 aspect ratio for portrait or landscape, then hit start. You need to be connected to the internet. Each five-second video took around 30 seconds to create, but a pop-up message warns me they can take up to two minutes. There's no room to enter a prompt, so you are left at the mercy of whatever the AI decides to do. I began with photos of my wife and kids. The first few videos have a major uncanny valley feel. In one photo, my wife is covering her mouth, and the AI animates her moving her hand and talking, but the mouth it pastes in is entirely wrong. Much to her horror, it gives my daughter a series of facial tics. The video of my selfie comes out well and would surely fool anyone who doesn't know me, but my wife says she can tell it's not me because I never make facial expressions like that. We tried the cats next, and despite some odd expressions (my eldest cat, Bodhi, never looks as deferential as this), the results were pretty solid. Photos of landscapes, such as a boat on the waves or trees in a forest, are brought to life with believable rippling effects. Things got weirder with inanimate objects. With a pair of Star Wars Funko Pops, Anakin Skywalker's lightsaber glowed to life, but Darth Maul on a speeder weirdly rotated on the spot. For a few photos of ornaments, it did a disappointing pan or zoom. As the debate about AI-generated art rages on, I can't help but wonder at the implications of uploading personal photos to be analyzed and animated by ever more powerful AI. Social media is already awash with carefully edited photos and videos, but AI processing is improving fast, generating more believable results with every passing day, and it's quickly becoming accessible to everyone. Camera Cold War Photography is the battleground for phone manufacturers trying to outdo one another. While most phone makers focused on hardware, Google dived deeper into computational photography, doing more with less. Google pioneered and popularized AI features in its Pixel phones. Options like AI Eraser to remove unwanted items or people from photos and AI-enhanced zoom to create more detailed zoomed shots from afar with underpowered hardware are fast becoming ubiquitous, and both work well on Honor's latest phones. Google has already moved on with Pixel 9 features like Best Take, enabling you to pick smiling faces where everyone has their eyes open from different shots, and Add Me, allowing you to take group photos and then add yourself to them. Securing buy-in for this brave new world of AI photography is clearly important, as Google aims to pull big Android phone manufacturers aboard, carefully balancing exclusive Pixel features with debuts for companies like Honor. Honor is creeping closer to marrying hardware and software in the 400 Pro. It has a triple-lens main camera comprising a 200-megapixel main shooter with a large 1/1.4-inch sensor, a 50-megapixel telephoto lens, and a 12-megapixel ultrawide, not to mention a 50-MP selfie camera. Honor has also bet big on AI in recent years, pushing more AI into its phones, working closely with Google, and showing off its own new AI features. The Chinese phone maker has come a long way from beauty filters that smooth out your wrinkles, though those are still available. The generate button has a label that says 'Limited-time free trial.' Honor 400 buyers get two free months and can generate up to 10 videos a day. Presumably, this will eventually be a paid feature of Google's Gemini Pro subscription and will roll out on many more phones (there's no firm timeline or pricing yet). It's a win-win for Google when it owns the underlying AI, enticing you to subscribe down the line. It's fun to play with—we exhausted our daily allowance fast—but seriously creepy.
AsiaOne
5 days ago
- AsiaOne
Honor 400 Series launches in Singapore with first free in-device AI image-to-video tool, Digital News
If you think that advertising the ability to turn images into short video clips as a phone feature seems silly, don't forget that only two months ago, the world was beside itself, turning the most humdrum photos into Ghibli-style animation frames. Part of the reason for the spike in popularity? It was relatively easy to use. And so it is with the Honor 400 Series: the phone features tools that change how we create and share content; the standout AI image-to-video tool-developed with Google Cloud — turns static photos into five-second MP4s, animated by AI. Typically, like all new AI features, you need some know-how and likely some credit spend to do this — far from user-friendly. One caveat — it's limited to 10 activations a day, which should be fine for all except the most-obsessed. On the Honor 400 Series, it's just part of the phone. Flagship-tier specs, mid-tier pricing The lineup includes the Honor 400 ($599) and the Honor 400 Pro ($899). Both feature the same AI suite, which makes the entry model more than just a spec-cut option. The Pro runs a Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, 12GB of RAM + 12GB Turbo RAM, and 512GB storage. The regular 400 uses a Snapdragon 7 Gen 3, with the same 12+12GB RAM combo and 256GB storage. Both models feature 1.5K AMOLED panels, 120Hz refresh, and 5,000 nits peak brightness. However, the Pro has a 6.7-inch quad-curved screen with Natural Tone Display support, while the Honor 400 has a slightly smaller 6.55-inch flat AMOLED screen. The 6,000mAh battery is shared across both models, with the Pro supporting 100W wired and 50W wireless charging (44 per cent in 15 minutes) and the regular 400 limited to 80W wired (40 per cent in 15 minutes). Both phones are IP-rated and wrapped in reinforced glass, with the Pro offering IP68 and IP69 water/dust protection and the 400 covering IP66. Cameras: Pro vs practical The 400 Pro gets the full flagship camera treatment with a dedicated 50MP telephoto lens, 3x optical zoom, and up to 50x AI-enhanced zoom-backed by the Sony IMX856 sensor. The regular 400 skips the telephoto entirely and offers up to 30x digital zoom using the main sensor. Both share the same 200MP main shooter and 50MP selfie cam, but only the Pro gets AI Enhanced Portrait, a feature aimed at improving clarity and background separation in tight portraits. The 400 Series supports Honor's Harcourt Portrait mode, inspired by the cinematic black-and-white portraits of 1930s Paris. However, only the Pro gets the full treatment: additional styles like Harcourt Colour and Harcourt Vibrant, plus AI Enhanced Portrait for better edge detail and background blur. The regular 400 keeps things simpler, with the core Harcourt look and standard filters. You still get AI Portrait Snap on both-handy for freezing motion without losing sharpness — but if you want the dramatic studio effect dialled up, the Pro does it better. AI for casual content creation and productivity Cameras can't just be cameras these days, especially when phones like the Honor 400 Series offer tons of easy-to-use, editing tools: AI Cutout to lift people or objects from images and reposition them AI Eraser 2.0 to remove photobombers or reflections with a tap AI Outpainting to extend cropped photos AI Upscale and Face Tune for cleaning up older or imperfect images Moving Photo Collage, which stitches multiple Live Photos into a single animated story For productivity, Honor adds features like AI Notes (summarise, format, correct text), Live Translation (real-time subtitles for phone calls in six languages), and Magic Portal 2.0, which lets users circle objects on the screen to trigger app-specific actions — like searching, shopping, or booking rides. There's even Deepfake Detection, first introduced in the Magic 7 Pro, built into video calls, aimed at identifying AI-generated faces in real time. Not competing on AI power but on usability At $599-$899, the Honor 400 Series finds itself against some of the most recognisable names in the mid-flagship range: Pixel 9a ($799), Samsung Galaxy S25 ($1,098), and even Honor's own Magic series. So, what is its niche? Honor is essentially trying to offer competitive specs for the price, but integrates simple, helpful AI features as a value-add without asking you to buy into an ecosystem or pay extra for creative tools. Most phones with AI talk about efficiency. This one lets you remake your dad's 1987 passport photo into a motion clip. And it doesn't charge you tokens to do it. Sometimes, that's more than enough. Availability in Singapore Pre-orders run from now through May 29, 2025, with bonuses including: Honor 400 Pro: Earbuds Clip, Watch 2i, phone case, and 1-year extended warranty (worth $436) Honor 400: Earbuds X6, Watch 2i, phone case, and 1-year extended warranty (worth $337) Purchase and telco availability begins May 30, 2025, with listings on Honor, Shopee, Lazada, and major retailers, as well as experience stores (Causeway Point and NEX) and Singtel, M1, StarHub telco plans. [[nid:715791]] This article was first published in
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Geeky Gadgets
6 days ago
- Geeky Gadgets
Honor 400 & 400 Pro: Every Feature Revealed]
The Honor 400 and 400 Pro have made a notable entry into the mid-range smartphone market, offering a compelling combination of performance, features, and affordability. These devices are designed for users who seek value without compromising on essential functionality. In a highly competitive segment, the Honor 400 series aims to deliver a balanced experience that appeals to a wide range of consumers. The video below from The Tech chap gives us more details on the two new handsets. Watch this video on YouTube. Performance: Power Meets Efficiency The Honor 400 series is engineered to handle everyday tasks with ease, providing a level of performance that rivals more expensive alternatives. Both models are equipped with efficient processors and optimized software, making sure smooth multitasking and reliable operation. Whether you're streaming videos, browsing the web, or managing multiple apps simultaneously, these devices are built to keep up with your daily demands. For users with more intensive needs, such as gaming or running resource-heavy applications, the Honor 400 Pro offers enhanced processing power. This makes it an excellent choice for those who prioritize speed and responsiveness in their smartphones. The Pro model ensures that even demanding tasks are handled seamlessly, delivering a performance edge that sets it apart in the mid-range category. Features That Enhance Everyday Use The Honor 400 and 400 Pro are packed with features designed to cater to diverse user preferences, making sure a well-rounded experience. Key highlights include: High-Resolution Displays : Both models feature vibrant and immersive screens, enhancing your viewing experience whether you're watching videos, playing games, or scrolling through photos. : Both models feature vibrant and immersive screens, enhancing your viewing experience whether you're watching videos, playing games, or scrolling through photos. Advanced Camera Systems : Capture sharp, detailed images with cameras optimized for various lighting conditions, making them suitable for casual photography and social media sharing. : Capture sharp, detailed images with cameras optimized for various lighting conditions, making them suitable for casual photography and social media sharing. Long-Lasting Battery Life : Stay connected throughout the day with batteries designed to minimize the need for frequent recharging, making sure reliability during busy schedules. : Stay connected throughout the day with batteries designed to minimize the need for frequent recharging, making sure reliability during busy schedules. Fast-Charging Technology: Reduce downtime with quick charging capabilities that allow you to regain power swiftly and get back to your activities. The Honor 400 Pro takes these features a step further with premium upgrades, including improved camera sensors for superior image quality and expanded storage options to accommodate more apps, photos, and videos. These enhancements make the Pro model an appealing choice for users who want a more robust and versatile smartphone experience. Affordability Without Sacrificing Quality One of the standout aspects of the Honor 400 series is its affordability. These smartphones are positioned as budget-friendly options that deliver a premium-like experience at a fraction of the cost. By focusing on essential features and avoiding unnecessary extras, Honor has created devices that offer exceptional value for money. This approach makes the Honor 400 and 400 Pro accessible to a broad audience, including students, young professionals, and anyone seeking a reliable smartphone without exceeding their budget. The balance between cost and quality ensures that these devices meet the needs of users who prioritize practicality and performance. Standing Out in a Crowded Market In a competitive mid-range smartphone market, the Honor 400 series distinguishes itself by focusing on core user needs: performance, reliability, and affordability. While some manufacturers emphasize niche features or brand prestige, Honor takes a more practical approach, delivering devices that excel in everyday functionality. The Honor 400 and 400 Pro are designed to meet the demands of modern users, offering a seamless blend of technology and usability. By prioritizing features that matter most, such as display quality, camera performance, and battery life, these smartphones provide a well-rounded experience that resonates with a wide range of consumers. In a market filled with options, the Honor 400 series stands out as a dependable and value-oriented choice. Whether you're upgrading your current phone or purchasing your first smartphone, these devices offer a compelling package that delivers on all fronts. Dive deeper into Honor 400 with other articles and guides we have written below. Huawei Ascend Mate 2 Lands In The U.S. Source & Image Credit: The Tech Chap Filed Under: Android News, Mobile Phone News, Top News Latest Geeky Gadgets Deals Disclosure: Some of our articles include affiliate links. If you buy something through one of these links, Geeky Gadgets may earn an affiliate commission. Learn about our Disclosure Policy.
News18
7 days ago
- Business
- News18
Honor 400 Series With 200MP Camera And 100W Charging Unveiled: All Details
Last Updated: Honor 400 series has launched globally with 200MP main camera, IP68 rating and a fast-charging battery on both the models. Honor 400 series has been unveiled this week which includes the regular Honor 400 and the 400 Pro models. Both these phones get a 200MP primary camera along with other sensors and are powered by Snapdragon chipsets in different ranges. Honor is also offering the devices with Silicon-carbon battery tech which means you get a higher capacity unit packed into a sleek device. The Pro model obviously carries more features but AI is common to both the 400 series models. Honor 400 Series Price The Honor 400 is priced at EUR 499 (Rs 48,000 approx) for the base 8GB + 256GB variant, while the 512GB model costs EUR 549 (Rs 53,000 approx). The Honor 400 Pro has launched at EUR 799 (Rs 77,000 approx) and you get only one 12GB + 512GB variant of this device. Honor 400 series is coming to Europe and the UK from this week onwards and we expect more updates around the Honor 400 availability and price in India. Honor 400 And 400 Pro Features Honor 400 Pro is the premium variant and it gets a 6.7-inch quad-curved OLED display with 120Hz refresh rate. The device is powered by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chipset with 12GB RAM and 512GB storage. It runs on the Android 15-based MagicOS 9.0 version and Honor will offer 6 OS upgrades for these devices. The 400 Pro features a triple camera system that comes with a 200MP primary sensor, along with a 50MP telephoto lens and a 12MP ultra-wide-angle lens. You get the device with IP68/69 rating like most of the recent phones in this range, and comes packed with a 5,300mAh battery that supports 100W wired and 50W wireless fast charging speeds. The Honor 400 carries a smaller 6.55-inch display, powered by Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 chipset, 8GB RAM and up to 512GB storage. It gets the same 200MP primary sensor and the 12MP ultra-wide lens but misses out on the telephoto lens. The battery size is also the same but with 66W charging supported. Honor has already dismissed the rumours about shutting down in India, and even claims that new phones will be launching soon. So we do expect to see the brand fulfill that promise and bring products like the Honor 400 series to the country. First Published: May 23, 2025, 16:10 IST
