Honor 400
Superb value thanks to a mesmerising display, decent performance and an affordable 512GB option
PRICE
256GB, £333 (£400 inc VAT)
from
honor.com
It’s clear where the Honor 400 draws its inspiration from: the flat edges and vertically aligned cameras give off more than a whiff of iPhone. But that’s no bad thing when the Honor 400 costs less than half the price of Apple’s handset.
Very much unlike an iPhone, Honor opts for a plastic chassis here, yet it still feels premium. And it looks good whether you opt for black, silver or gold finishes, while an IP65 rating means you won’t have to worry about a spot of rain. It’s a compelling design, especially for the price.
The display keeps up that impression. The 6.5in AMOLED screen is gorgeous, with a crisp 1,264 x 2,736 resolution and vibrant colours. A peak brightness of 5,000cd/m2 means it’s easy to use even under the harshest sun, while its adaptive refresh rate goes up to a smooth 120Hz. This has long been a feature of premium Android phones, so it’s great to see it’s now available at such a low price.