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PHONES
HONOR 400 Lite
256 GB · 8 GB RAM · Velvet Black · UK ABR-NX1
- Screen diagonal
- 6.7 in
- Storage
- 256 GB
- Physical RAM
- 8 GB
The HONOR 400 Lite is a slim 7.29 mm mid-range phone built around a 108 MP main camera with a physical AI Camera Button, a 6.7-inch 120 Hz AMOLED screen that HONOR rates up to 3500 nits, and the MediaTek Dimensity 7025-Ultra. This UK model (ABR-NX1) is Velvet 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 108 MP main camera has its own physical AI Camera Button: tap to open and shoot, press and hold to record, slide to zoom.
The 6.7-inch AMOLED screen (2412 × 1080) refreshes at up to 120 Hz, and HONOR quotes a 3500-nit peak for certain scenarios.
It is 7.29 mm thick and about 171 g yet holds a 5230 mAh (typical) battery with 35 W wired charging, plus an IP64 dust and water rating.
Before you buy
Video tops out at 1080p on both the rear and front cameras, and the only other rear camera is a 5 MP wide & depth unit, with no telephoto.
HONOR UK's specification lists neither NFC nor wireless charging, and zoom is digital only (up to 10x).
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 · Velvet Black · UK ABR-NX1
69 specifications in 10 groups. Values are manufacturer specifications unless a row says “Measured result” or “Calculated from cited specifications”. 15 rows repeat listed facts in the manufacturer’s own wording, kept under “Manufacturer wording”.
Display
9 items
- Screen diagonal
- 6.7 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
- 2412 × 1080Source
- Display panel
- AMOLEDSource
- Manufacturer pixel density
- 394 ppi
Published pixel density; rounded diagonal and usable display area can differ.
Source - Claimed peak brightness
- 3500 nits
Peak brightness from HONOR's lab that only applies in certain scenarios; not described as HDR, full-screen or sustained. HONOR does not publish high-brightness-mode or typical figures.
Source - Display — Colour
- 16.7 million colours, 100% DCI-P3Source
- Display — Type
- AMOLEDSource
- Display — Gestures
- Multi-touch gestures, up to 10 touch points supportedSource
Manufacturer wording (3)
The same facts in the manufacturer’s combined or original wording, each with its source.
Performance & storage
8 items
- Storage
- 256 GBSource
- Physical RAM
- 8 GBSource
- Chipset
- MediaTek Dimensity 7025-UltraSource
- Processor — CPU Type
- Octa-coreSource
- Processor — CPU Dominant Frequency
- 2 × A78 2.5 GHz + 6 × A55 2.0 GHzSource
- Processor — GPU
- IMG BXM-8-256Source
- Processor — Keyboard Type
- Gestures, Three keys, Navigation dockSource
- Processor — Features
- Magic Lock Screen / Magic Portal / Magic Capsule / AI Translate / HONOR Notes / HONOR RAM Turbo / Multi-window / Dark mode / eBook mode / HONOR Share / Shortcuts & gestures / App Twin / Device Clone / Backup & restore / One-handed modeSource
Cameras & video
16 items
- Rear camera modules
- 2Source
- Camera system
- Main: 108 MP (f/1.75); Wide & depth: 5 MP (f/2.2); Front: 16 MP (f/2.45)
The front camera has a selfie light. Zoom up to 10x digital; video up to 1080p.
Source - Front camera
- 16 MP (f/2.45) with selfie lightSource
- Rear Camera — Rear Camera
- 108 MP main camera (f/1.75) + 5 MP wide & depth camera (f/2.2)Source
- Rear Camera — Video Shooting
- Support up to 1080P video shootingSource
- Rear Camera — Focus Mode
- Up to 10x digital zoomSource
- Rear Camera — Image Resolution
- Up to 12000 × 9000 pixelsSource
- Rear Camera — Video Resolution
- Up to 1080 × 2520 pixelsSource
- Rear Camera — Capture Mode
- Photo, Video, Portrait, Night, PRO, Aperture, Multi-video, Slow-Mo, Panorama, Time-Lapse, Watermark, Stickers, HIGH-RES, Story, Scan Document, HDR, Moving Photo, Highlights Capture, Capture smiles, etc.Source
- Front Camera — Front Camera
- 16 MP camera (f/2.45), selfie lightSource
- Front Camera — Image Resolution
- Up to 4608 × 3456 pixelsSource
- Front Camera — Video Resolution
- Up to 1080 × 1920 pixelsSource
- Front Camera — Capture Mode
- Photo, Video, Portrait, Watermark, Stickers, Multi-video, Moving Photo, Capture smiles, Mirror reflection, Gesture control, etc.Source
- Front Camera — Face Recognition
- Support 2D Face RecognitionSource
- AI Camera Button
- Yes
Physical button: tap to open camera/shoot, press and hold for video, slide to zoom, press and hold for visual AI search. Visual search needs a network connection; feature availability may vary.
Source - 8K video recording
- Not listed by the manufacturer
Rear and front video are listed up to 1080p; 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 Shooting
- Support up to 1080P video shootingSource
Battery & charging
10 items
- Typical battery capacity
- 5230 mAh
Typical UK capacity; it is not a measured battery-life result.
Source - Maximum published wired charging power
- 35 W
35W HONOR SuperCharge; HONOR defines 35W as the charger's maximum output (11V/3.2A). Original charger and cable required; actual power varies.
- 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
- 5230 mAh (typical value)Source
- Battery — Type
- Li-ion Polymer BatterySource
- Battery — Wired Charging
- Support up to 11V/3.2A super chargeSource
- Battery — Standard Charger
- 35W HONOR SuperChargeSource
- EU label: supplier-declared endurance per cycle
- 48 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
- 1400 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
- 5230 mAh; 35 W wired
Typical capacity (rated 5100 mAh); lithium-ion polymer; up to 11V/3.2A with the 35W HONOR SuperCharge charger. No wireless charging is listed.
Design & durability
8 items
- Weight
- 171 g
Selected black finish, including battery; other finishes may differ.
Source - Colour
- Velvet BlackSource
- Form factor
- slabSource
- Height
- 161 mmSource
- Width
- 74.55 mmSource
- Thickness
- 7.29 mmSource
- Supplier-declared ingress protection
- IP64
From the linked exact-model product-information sheet; protection is conditional, not a waterproofing guarantee.
Source - Dimensions and Weight — Weight
- Approx. 171g (including the battery)Source
Manufacturer wording (5)
The same facts in the manufacturer’s combined or original wording, each with its source.
Connectivity & audio
6 items
- Bluetooth
- Bluetooth 5.3Source
- Wi-Fi
- 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac; 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz; Wi-Fi hotspot; Wi-Fi DirectSource
- NFC
- Not provided
Not stated by the manufacturer.
Source - Connectivity and Location — Bluetooth
- BT5.3Source
- 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 Network-Based Positioning WLAN-Based PositioningSource
Manufacturer wording (1)
The same facts in the manufacturer’s combined or original wording, each with its source.
- Connectivity and Location — Wi-Fi
- 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac; 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz; Wi-Fi hotspot; Wi-Fi DirectSource
Network & SIM
5 items
- Regional SIM / network configuration
- UK model ABR-NX1. Networks: 5G NR, 4G LTE FDD/TDD, 3G WCDMA, 2G GSM. SIM: Nano SIM + Nano SIM or eSIM.
HONOR footnotes eSIM support to the European model Amber-N31C1, so confirm eSIM on a UK unit. 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
- At least 5 years of security, corrective and functionality updates
Minimum declared on the EU product-information sheet; no Android version-upgrade count or end date is published.
Source - 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 (battery included) x 1 2) Quick Start Guide x 1 3) Type-C cable x 1 4) Eject pin x 1 5) Warranty card x 1 6) TP protective film x 1 (attached to the phone before delivery)Source
- 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
- 82440110001030001204Source
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