The HONOR 400 5G is a thoughtful and well-integrated phone

I've been using the HONOR 400 5G for more than two weeks now. It's one of those phones that grows on you the more you explore what it can do.

- By ART SAMANIEGO

It's not just about ticking off specs on a sheet, though. While it does that quite well, it's more about how all those features come together in a way that feels thoughtful and well-integrated. Practical. Almost personal.

HONOR is clearly making a statement with this one. The 400 5G feels like an innovative blend of function and flair, AI smarts, polished design, and some genuinely surprising touches that make daily use feel smoother. Not perfect, no. But intentionally valuable in a rare way. It doesn't scream for attention, but it subtly adapts to your rhythm.

Now, let's talk about the camera. Because wow. The 200MP Ultra Clear AI primary sensor, paired with that large f/1.9 aperture, delivers sharp, vibrant shots that hold up even under zoom. And I don't mean the usual overprocessed "look, we added zoom" trick some phones try to pull. This one actually keeps the details. HONOR'S AI RAW model, trained on over 12 billion parameters, quietly enhances each shot without making it look artificial. Even distant subjects retain a natural look.