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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
GSM Arena
20-05-2025
- GSM Arena
Honor 400 series will get 6 years of Android updates, Android 16 in 2025
Honor pledged 6 years of Android updates for its upcoming Honor 400 series and added that both will be updated to Android 16 before the end of 2025. The promised software support means both the Honor 400, Honor 400 Pro, and 400 Lite's software will be cared for until 2031. Honor has already released the Android 16 Beta 3 to its Magic7 series, to which the company has already promised 7 years of updates. Honor also reiterated that its 400 series will feature Google AI-powered image to video generation. The feature uses Google's Veo 2art video generation model, based on Google Cloud's Vertex AI, to convert real-life photos and AI-generated artwork into a 5-second short video.
Stuff.tv
09-05-2025
- Stuff.tv
Why this affordable 200MP camera phone could beat the Samsung A Series
Samsung's A Series mid-rangers recently came out to excellent feedback. But these top mid-range smartphones are about to face some big competition from Honor. In the build-up to the launch of its new 400 Series, Honor has essentially pointed at Samsung A56 and said, 'We can do better.' Literally, that is. In a promotional image, the word 'Not the same' appears with 'sam' in bright blue. The headliner here is a 200MP 'ultra-clear AI camera' on the Honor 400 Series. That's 200MP in a phone that's supposed to go toe-to-toe with Samsung's A56 that tops out at 50MP. Four times the resolution isn't everything, of course, but it's hard to ignore when you're comparing cameras in this price bracket. Rumours suggest that the 400 Pro could ship with a dedicated telephoto lens, potentially a 50MP one, which would be seriously impressive for a mid-range smartphone. The A56, by comparison, gives you a 12MP ultra-wide and a 5MP macro lens. Both of those are more nice to have than actually useful. Spark Daily Wonder with HONOR 400 Series | Coming 05.22 We've hidden some clues about our upcoming new device in this poster. Quote-rt this post – using the hashtag #HONOR400 – with what you think they are for a chance to WIN a new HONOR 400 device.#SparkDailyWonder… — HONOR (@Honorglobal) May 7, 2025 Other teasers hint at AI smarts and some strong water resistance – again, features you don't usually find fully fleshed out in this tier. Add it all up, and you've got something that looks genuinely compelling. If the price hits the sweet spot, this could not only be better than the A56 on paper, but a better deal full stop. The Honor 400 and Honor 400 Pro will be officially unveiled on 22 May. No pricing details have been confirmed yet, but availability is expected to follow shortly after the announcement.
