Honor Unveils Two Innovative AI-Driven Smartphones Equipped with Enhanced Photography Capabilities

Honor 400 Series: A Feature-Rich Competitor to the Galaxy A56

Honor presents its response to the Galaxy A56.

Honor has officially introduced its latest mid-tier offerings — the Honor 400 and Honor 400 Pro — and they’re gaining attention with an impressive combination of AI-driven photography, flagship-grade specifications, and elegant design. Set to compete with Samsung’s Galaxy A56, the Honor 400 series delivers high-end features at a more affordable price, particularly for those who value camera capabilities and intelligent AI utilities.

Key Details

• Both models are equipped with a 200MP main camera, while the Pro variant includes a 50x AI Super Zoom lens.
• AI functionalities feature AI Eraser, Outpainting, Reflection Removal, and Moving Photo Collage.
• The Honor 400 Pro boasts the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 processor with 12GB RAM and a 5,300mAh battery.
• The standard Honor 400 utilizes the Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 chipset.

Photography Focus: 200MP and AI Innovations

The core of the Honor 400 series emphasizes photography. Both the Honor 400 and 400 Pro come with a substantial 200MP main sensor, ensuring ultra-detailed imagery even in difficult lighting scenarios. The Pro edition enhances the experience with an AI Super Zoom camera, including a sizeable 1/1.4-inch sensor and up to 50x zoom capabilities, perfect for capturing distant scenes with precision.

Honor further incorporates Google Cloud’s AI Image-to-Video technology, enabling users to transform still images into engaging video clips. This feature is aided by the Moving Photo Collage tool, which merges up to nine live photos into a cohesive, shareable video montage.

AI Creative Suite

Beyond photography, the Honor 400 series is loaded with AI-driven editing tools:

• AI Eraser: Eliminate unwanted elements from images with ease.
• AI Outpainting: Extend the image background beyond its initial confines.
• AI Reflection Removal: Remove distracting reflections from glass or water surfaces.

These features simplify the process of enhancing your photos without relying on third-party applications or advanced editing expertise.

Performance and Display

The Honor 400 Pro is a performance titan, featuring the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chip, 12GB of RAM, and a 5,300mAh battery. The battery supports rapid charging — reaching 50% in just 15 minutes — making it perfect for users on the move.

Its 6.78-inch AMOLED display offers a smooth 120Hz refresh rate and achieves a brightness of 5000 nits, ensuring colorful visuals even in direct sunlight. Gamers will value the GPU Turbo X technology, which enhances performance for resource-intensive games.

The standard Honor 400, while somewhat less powerful, still provides good performance with the Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 processor and the same 200MP camera, offering excellent value.

Intelligent Features with MagicOS 9.0

Operating on MagicOS 9.0, both devices come equipped with Google’s Gemini AI. This facilitates a range of smart functionalities including:

• Circle to Search: Quickly search any content on your screen by circling it.
• Live Translation: Instantly translate menus, signs, or discussions in real-time.
• AI Voice Recorder: Summarizes audio notes and provides real-time subtitles.
• AI Writing Tools: Easily create or rephrase content.

Design and Resilience

Despite their powerful internals, the Honor 400 series maintains a sleek design. The Pro model is only 8.1mm thick and is available in chic colors like Lunar Grey and Midnight Black. It’s also designed for durability, boasting IP68 and IP69 ratings for protection against water, dust, and drops.

The standard Honor 400 features IP65 protection, making it resilient to everyday water splashes and dust exposure.

Commitment to Software Support

Honor is dedicated to providing long-term support, promising six years of Android security and software updates — a