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HONOR 400
256 GB · 8 GB RAM · Midnight Black · UK DNY-NX9
- Screen diagonal
- 6.55 in
- Storage
- 256 GB
- Physical RAM
- 8 GB
The HONOR 400 puts a 200 MP optically stabilised main camera, a 6.55-inch 120 Hz AMOLED screen with a 5000-nit HDR peak and a 5300 mAh (typical) silicon-carbon battery with 66 W wired charging into a slim 7.3 mm, 184 g body, run by the Snapdragon 7 Gen 3. This UK model (DNY-NX9) is Midnight Black with 8 GB RAM and 256 GB storage.
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THE ACTUAL PRODUCT
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Specifications checked 10 Sept 2026Manufacturer specifications, not a hands-on test.
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Key strengths
The 200 MP main camera has optical stabilisation and is joined by a 12 MP ultra-wide; both the rear and the 50 MP front cameras record up to 4K.
The 6.55-inch AMOLED screen (2736 × 1264, 460 ppi) runs at up to 120 Hz, and HONOR quotes a 5000-nit HDR peak for certain scenarios.
At 7.3 mm thick and about 184 g it is slim and light for a 5300 mAh (typical) battery, which charges at up to 66 W wired.
HONOR UK advertises 6 years of Android OS and security updates, and NFC is supported for card emulation and reader/writer use.
Before you buy
There is no telephoto camera: the rear pair is the 200 MP main and a 12 MP ultra-wide without stated stabilisation.
Dust and water protection is rated IP65, and HONOR UK's specification does not list wireless charging.
HONOR's in-box list has a Type-C cable but no charger, and the USB-C port runs at USB 2.0 speed.
Every specification. With its source.
Full specifications
Exact configuration: 256 GB · 8 GB RAM · Midnight Black · UK DNY-NX9
68 specifications in 10 groups. Values are manufacturer specifications unless a row says “Measured result” or “Calculated from cited specifications”. 13 rows repeat listed facts in the manufacturer’s own wording, kept under “Manufacturer wording”.
Display
8 items
- Screen diagonal
- 6.55 in
Rectangular diagonal; rounded corners reduce viewable area.
Source - Maximum display refresh rate
- 120 Hz
Maximum advertised refresh; the active rate varies by app, content and selected mode.
Source - Display resolution
- 2736 × 1264Source
- Display panel
- AMOLEDSource
- Manufacturer pixel density
- 460 ppi
Published pixel density; rounded diagonal and usable display area can differ.
Source - Claimed HDR peak brightness
- 5000 nits
HDR peak brightness from HONOR's lab that only applies in certain scenarios; not full-screen or sustained. HONOR does not publish high-brightness-mode or typical figures.
Source - Display — Colour
- 1.07 billion colorsSource
- Display — Type
- AMOLEDSource
Manufacturer wording (3)
The same facts in the manufacturer’s combined or original wording, each with its source.
Performance & storage
6 items
Cameras & video
14 items
- Rear camera modules
- 2Source
- Camera system
- Main: 200 MP (f/1.9, OIS); Ultra-wide: 12 MP; Front: 50 MP (f/2.0)
The 12 MP ultra-wide has an f/2.2 aperture.
Source - Front camera
- 50 MP (f/2.0)Source
- Rear Camera — Rear Camera
- 200 MP ultra-clear AI main camera (f/1.9, OIS); 12 MP ultra-wide camera (f/2.2)Source
- Rear Camera — Focus Mode
- Up to 30x digital zoomSource
- Rear Camera — Image Resolution
- Support up to 16384×12288 pixelsSource
- Rear Camera — Video Resolution
- Support up to 3840×2160 pixelsSource
- Rear Camera — Capture Mode
- AI Super Zoom, Artistic, Film Simulation, Moving Photo, Time-lapse, AI photography, Super Wide Angle, Aperture, Multi-Video, Night shot, Portrait mode, Photo, Pro mode, Video, Slow-Mo, Panorama, HDR, STORY, Filter, WATERMARK, SCAN DOCUMENT, Super Macro, Capture smiles, Timer, HIGH-RES, etc.Source
- Front Camera — Front Camera
- 50 MP camera (f/2.0)Source
- Front Camera — Image Resolution
- Support up to 8192×6144 pixelsSource
- Front Camera — Capture Mode
- Moving Photo, Portrait, Filter, Capture smiles, Mirror reflection, Timer, Gesture control, Night, Watermark, HIGH-RES, Multi-Video, etc.Source
- Front Camera — Face Recognition
- Supported 2D face unlockSource
- Rear Camera - OIS
- Yes
OIS is stated for the 200MP main camera only; the 12MP ultra-wide lists no OIS.
- 8K video recording
- Not listed by the manufacturer
Rear and front video are listed up to 3840 × 2160; 8K recording is not mentioned.
Source
Manufacturer wording (1)
The same facts in the manufacturer’s combined or original wording, each with its source.
- Front Camera — Video Resolution
- Support up to 3840×2160 pixelsSource
Battery & charging
9 items
- Typical battery capacity
- 5300 mAh
Typical UK capacity; it is not a measured battery-life result.
Source - Maximum published wired charging power
- 66 W
HONOR states 66W maximum with the original charger and cable (20V/3.3A); actual power varies by scenario. HONOR Lab data.
- Wireless charging
- Not provided
A missing wireless-charging entry is kept unknown.
Source - Wireless charging power
- Not provided
Not stated by the manufacturer.
Source - Battery — Capacity
- 5300 mAh (typical value)Source
- Battery — Type
- Lithium polymer battery (silicon-carbon battery)Source
- Battery — Wired Charging
- The phone supports up to 20V/3.3A SuperCharge, compatible with 11V/6A,10V/4ASource
- EU label: supplier-declared endurance per cycle
- 56 h
Declared on the EU product information sheet under its standard test; not a video-playback figure or an independent test.
Source - EU label: supplier-declared battery cycles
- 1200 cycles
Declared on the EU product information sheet under its standard test; not a video-playback figure or an independent test.
Source
Manufacturer wording (1)
The same facts in the manufacturer’s combined or original wording, each with its source.
- Battery and charging
- 5300 mAh; 66 W wired
Typical capacity (rated 5170 mAh); lithium polymer (silicon-carbon); wired SuperCharge up to 20V/3.3A, compatible with 11V/6A and 10V/4A; 66 W needs the original charger and cable. No wireless charging is listed.
Design & durability
8 items
- Weight
- 184 g
Selected black finish, including battery; other finishes may differ.
Source - Colour
- Midnight BlackSource
- Form factor
- slabSource
- Height
- 156.5 mmSource
- Width
- 74.6 mmSource
- Thickness
- 7.3 mmSource
- Supplier-declared ingress protection
- IP65
From the linked exact-model product-information sheet; protection is conditional, not a waterproofing guarantee.
Source - Dimensions and Weight — Weight
- Approx. 184 g (including the battery)Source
Manufacturer wording (5)
The same facts in the manufacturer’s combined or original wording, each with its source.
Connectivity & audio
11 items
- Bluetooth
- Bluetooth 5.4; BLE, SBC, AAC, LDAC, aptX, aptX HDSource
- Wi-Fi
- 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax, 2×2 MIMO; 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz; Wi-Fi hotspot; Wi-Fi DirectSource
- NFC
- YesSource
- Connectivity and Location — Wi-Fi
- 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax, 2×2 MIMO; 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz; Wi-Fi hotspot; Wi-Fi DirectSource
- Connectivity and Location — Bluetooth
- BT5.4, BLE/SBC/AAC/LDAC/APTX/APTX HDSource
- Connectivity and Location — Infrared Remote Control
- SupportedSource
- Connectivity and Location — Others
- Support OTG USB: USB Type-C, USB 2.0 Earjack: Type-C Support Video Call (operators and third-party software)Source
- Connectivity and Location — Positioning
- GPS/AGPS/GLONASS/BeiDou/Galileo/QZSS Network-Based Positioning WLAN-Based PositioningSource
- Sensors — NFC
- SupportedSource
- Media and Audio — Sound Effect
- HONOR SoundSource
- Media and Audio — Stereo
- SupportedSource
Network & SIM
5 items
- Regional SIM / network configuration
- UK model DNY-NX9. Networks: 5G NR, 4G LTE FDD/TDD, 3G WCDMA, 2G GSM. SIM: Nano SIM + Nano SIM or eSIM.
Check carrier support if you plan to use it outside the UK.
- eSIM only
- No
The UK specification lists a physical SIM configuration.
Source - Cellular Network — Network Standard
- 5G NR 4G LTE-FDD/LTE-TDD 3G WCDMA 2G GSMSource
- Cellular Network — SIM Card 1
- Nano SIM cardSource
- Cellular Network — SIM Card 2
- Nano SIM card/eSIMSource
Software & support
3 items
- Software update policy
- 6 years of Android OS and security updates
HONOR UK shop headline; the EU product-information sheet declares a minimum of 5 years of security, corrective and functionality updates. No end date or Android upgrade count is published.
- Launch software listed by manufacturer
- MagicOS 9.0 (Based on Android 15)Source
- System — User Interface
- MagicOS 9.0Source
Manufacturer wording (1)
The same facts in the manufacturer’s combined or original wording, each with its source.
- System — Operating System
- MagicOS 9.0 (Based on Android 15)Source
Sensors & security
1 item
- Sensors — Sensors
- Gravity sensor Fingerprint sensor Compass Ambient light sensor Proximity sensor (ultrasonic approach, non-physical approach sensor)Source
Box, price & availability
3 items
- In the Box — In the Box
- 1. Phone (built-in battery) x 1 2. Type-C cable x 1 3. Quick Start Guide x 1 4. Eject tool x 1 5. Warranty card x 1 6. TP protective film (attached to the phone before delivery) x 1Source
- Manufacturer shop GTIN
- Not listed by the manufacturer
HONOR's UK pages do not list the GTIN (barcode) for this model.
Source - Manufacturer shop SKU
- 82440110001030001405Source
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