Honor 400 Features and Price in Kenya
The Honor 400 price in Kenya is KES 52,000 with a 1-year warranty included. Announced and released on May 22 to 23, 2025, the Honor 400 is Honor's mid-range flagship for global markets in 2025, built around a 200MP main camera on a large 1/1.4-inch sensor with OIS and a 50MP selfie camera with 4K video. It runs on the Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 on 4nm with 6,000mAh silicon-carbon battery and 80W wired charging, a 6.55-inch AMOLED at 5,000 nits with 3840Hz PWM dimming, IP65 and IP66 water resistance, NFC, eSIM, and six guaranteed Android upgrades taking support to approximately Android 21.
Design & Build: The Honor 400 measures 156.5 x 74.6 x 7.3mm and weighs 184 grams — notably slim and light for a phone with a large battery. The build uses a glass front, plastic frame, and plastic back. Multiple reviewers noted the plastic frame is a trade-off relative to competing aluminum-frame phones at similar prices. The compact 6.55-inch screen size is smaller than most competing phones at this price, which reviewers noted makes it the most comfortable single-hand use option in Honor's 400 lineup. Available in four colours: Midnight Black, Meteor Silver, Desert Gold, and Tidal Blue.
Camera: The 1/1.4-inch sensor on the Honor 400 is significantly larger than the 1/1.56-inch and 1/1.55-inch sensors common at this price tier, capturing substantially more light per pixel for better low-light and dynamic range results. The 200MP resolution allows heavy cropping without visible quality loss and delivers maximum detail for portrait, travel, and documentary photography in good lighting. OIS physically stabilises the lens for sharper handheld shots and steadier video. PhotoBohemian's extended camera review confirmed the 200MP sensor "really pays off" in practice. The camera supports Vibrant, Natural, and Authentic colour modes, with AI Portrait Mode producing natural skin tone results across multiple independent reviewers' testing.
Display: The Honor 400 carries a 6.55-inch AMOLED flat panel at 1264 x 2736 pixels (460 ppi) running at 120Hz with a peak brightness of 5,000 nits and 3840Hz PWM dimming. The 5,000-nit peak is exceptional and Amateur Photographer confirmed it is "relatively easy to see even in bright sunlight." The 3840Hz PWM dimming rate eliminates flicker for comfortable extended use. The 120Hz refresh rate keeps the interface smooth. Mohs level 4 glass protects the front panel.
Operating System: Honor matches Samsung's 6-upgrade commitment on the Honor 400, the strongest software support available in the mid-range market. For this price purchased in 2025,2026, or 2027, active Android version upgrades extend to approximately 2031 alongside 6 years of security patches. This is the Honor 400's most practically important long-term specification for buyers who keep phones for 4 or more years.
Battery & Charging: The Honor 400 carries a silicon-carbon battery with 80W wired charging that reaches 40% in 15 minutes. At 80W, the full battery charges in approximately 40 to 45 minutes. The 5W reverse wired charging turns the phone into a power bank for accessories. No wireless charging is supported.
Connectivity: NFC enables tap-to-pay. eSIM allows regional data plans for travel without physical SIM swapping. The IR blaster controls home appliances. aptX HD delivers higher-quality Bluetooth audio than standard SBC codecs on compatible devices. Wi-Fi 6 connects to current-generation routers with improved stability and speed.
Honor 400 Full Specifications:
| Network | GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G |
| Announced | May 22, 2025 |
| Released | May 23, 2025 |
| Dimensions | 156.5 x 74.6 x 7.3 mm |
| Weight | 184g |
| Build | Glass front, plastic frame, plastic back |
| SIM | Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM + eSIM (max 2 active at a time) |
| Water Resistance | IP65 (dust tight, low-pressure water jets) and IP66 (high-pressure water jets) — market/region dependent |
| Display | 6.55-inch AMOLED, 1264 x 2736px, 460ppi, 120Hz, 5,000 nits peak, 3840Hz PWM dimming, HDR |
| OS | Android 15, MagicOS 10 (6 major Android upgrades) |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 (4nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core (1x2.63GHz Cortex-A715 + 3x2.4GHz Cortex-A715 + 4x1.8GHz Cortex-A510) |
| GPU | Adreno 720 |
| RAM and Storage | 8GB or 12GB / 256GB or 512GB |
| Card Slot | None |
| Main Camera | 200MP f/1.9 OIS PDAF (wide, 1/1.4-inch, 0.56µm) |
| Ultrawide Camera | 12MP f/2.2 AF (112 degrees) |
| Selfie Camera | 50MP f/2.0 (wide, 0.64µm) |
| Camera Features | Honor AI Portrait Mode, Vibrant/Natural/Authentic colour modes, Super Macro, Night Mode, full 200MP mode |
| Camera Video | 4K (with OIS and gyro-EIS), 1080p |
| Selfie Video | 4K, 1080p, gyro-EIS |
| Audio | Stereo speakers, no 3.5mm jack, aptX HD |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6), dual-band |
| Bluetooth | 5.4, A2DP, LE, aptX HD |
| NFC | Yes |
| IR Blaster | Yes |
| eSIM | Yes |
| USB | USB Type-C 2.0, OTG |
| GPS | GPS, Galileo, GLONASS, QZSS, BDS |
| Fingerprint | Under-display, optical |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, compass, ultrasonic proximity |
| Battery | Si/C Li-Ion (market dependent; confirm 6,000mAh variant with Smartphones Planet Kenya) |
| Wired Charging | 80W (40% in 15 minutes) |
| Reverse Wired Charging | 5W |
| Wireless Charging | Not supported |
| Colours | Midnight Black, Meteor Silver, Desert Gold, Tidal Blue |
| Warranty | 1 year (Smartphones Planet Kenya) |
| Price in Kenya | KES 52,000 |
Pros
- High-resolution 200MP main camera with OIS
- Bright AMOLED display with 120Hz refresh rate and HDR
- Powerful Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 performance
- Ultra-fast charging with large battery options
- Long-term software support (up to 6 updates)
- Premium features like Wi-Fi 6 and an infrared port
Cons
- No expandable storage
- No 3.5mm headphone jack
- Plastic frame and back instead of full glass build
- USB Type-C 2.0 instead of faster standard
FAQs
Q: Does the Honor 400 support 5G?
A: Yes, the Honor 400 supports 5G connectivity.
Q: Is the Honor 400 waterproof?
A: It has IP65/IP66 dust and water resistance against splashes and water jets.
Q: Does the Honor 400 support wireless charging?
A: No, the Honor 400 does not support wireless charging.
Q: How fast is the charging speed?
A: The phone supports 80W fast wired charging.
Q: Does the Honor 400 have expandable storage?
A: No, it does not support microSD card expansion.
Q: Is the Honor 400 good for gaming?
A: Yes, the Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 chipset and 120Hz AMOLED display deliver smooth gaming performance.
Q: Does the phone have a headphone jack?
A: No, the Honor 400 does not include a 3.5mm headphone jack.
Q: What makes the Honor 400 camera special?
A: It features a 200MP main camera with OIS and a 50MP selfie camera capable of 4K video recording.