New Honor 400 series debuts with a 200-megapixel camera and AI chops

The 400 series is the latest addition to Honor’s “N” series. While a lower-end model exists, the company’s focus is clearly on the 400 Pro 5G and the standard 400 5G. Both models boast that 200-megapixel main camera, paired with a Samsung-made 1/1.4-inch sensor featuring both optical and electronic image stabilization. They also include a 12-megapixel macro/wide camera and a 50-megapixel front-facing camera. The Pro model ups the ante with an additional 50-megapixel telephoto lens, promising impressive digital zoom.

Beyond raw megapixels, the true innovation in the 400 series lies in its AI capabilities. Honor claims these phones can enhance portraits, remove passers-by from photos, create videos from still images, and even eliminate reflective glare when shooting through glass. The devices also feature on-device generative expand, allowing users to expand image edges if a photo was cropped too tightly. Furthermore, Honor states the phones will use AI to create film simulation models, potentially appealing to photography enthusiasts. The company has yet to clarify how much of these AI features will be included out-of-the-box versus requiring a subscription.

Under the hood, the Honor 400 Pro 5G is a powerhouse, sporting a Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 processor, 16GB of RAM, and a substantial 5,300mAh silicon carbon battery. Its display is a vibrant 6.7-inch, 2800 x 1280, 120Hz AMOLED panel with a remarkable peak brightness of 5,000 nits. The regular Honor 400 5G comes with a Snapdragon 7 Gen 3, 8GB of RAM, and a 6.55-inch, 120Hz AMOLED display with similar brightness. Both handsets benefit from Honor’s AI thread optimization for sustained performance, particularly useful for gaming, and an optimized graphics engine designed to smoothly handle large photo libraries.

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The Honor 400 series is available in Europe and the UK starting today. The 400 Pro 5G is priced at €800 / £700. The standard 400 5G will cost €500 / £400 for the 256GB storage variant, and €550 / £450 for the 512GB option. A more affordable “Lite” version is available for €300, though its specifications weren’t detailed. As is often the case with Honor phones, there’s no immediate word on a US release, meaning American consumers may need to import the devices.

A significant commitment from Honor is their promise of six years of Android support for these handsets. This means buyers can expect extensive OS and security updates, with Android 16 slated to arrive on the devices by the end of the year. This long-term support adds considerable value to the new 400 series.