Honor 400 Smart 4G vs Honor Magic8 Pro Air
The Honor 400 Smart 4G (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 685, while the Honor Magic8 Pro Air (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads — 89/100 vs 43/100 (a 46-point difference). Key differences: the Honor 400 Smart 4G has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 5500); the main camera is 108 MP vs 50 MP; the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is faster in AnTuTu (4,430,255 vs 476,175); the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is noticeably lighter (155g vs 208g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor 400 Smart 4G
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
What makes Honor 400 Smart 4G better?
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 5500 mAh
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Overall rating 43/100
What makes Honor Magic8 Pro Air better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4430255 vs 476175
- Better Geekbench Single: 3293 vs 466
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10243 vs 1396
- Faster charging: 80W vs 35W
- Lighter: 155g vs 208g
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 34/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 39/100)
- Longer battery life (77/100 vs 56/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 55/100)
- Better portability (100/100 vs 52/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor 400 Smart 4G vs the Honor Magic8 Pro Air, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air scores 46 points higher (89/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (97/100 vs 34/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (87/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (77/100 vs 56/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Honor 400 Smart 4G (97/100 vs 34/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Honor 400 Smart 4G (85/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Honor 400 Smart 4G (87/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air notably outperforms the Honor 400 Smart 4G (77/100 vs 56/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Honor 400 Smart 4G (100/100 vs 52/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor 400 Smart 4G | Honor Magic8 Pro Air | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 685 | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 476175 | 4430255 | |
| Geekbench Single | 466 | 3293 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1396 | 10243 | |
| Display | 6.8" TFT LCD | 6.3" LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1610 | 1216x2640 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6500 mAh | 5500 mAh | |
| Charging | 35W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 108 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15, Magic OS 9 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 850 nits | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 166.9×76.8×8.2 mm | 150.5×71.9×6.1 mm | |
| Weight | 208 g | 155 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Honor 400 Smart 4G
- Main: 108MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Honor 400 Smart 4G
- 6.8" TFT LCD
- Resolution: 720x1610
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 6.3" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1216x2640
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor 400 Smart 4G
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 35W
- No wireless charging
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor 400 Smart 4G and Honor Magic8 Pro Air, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads Honor 400 Smart 4G by 89.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Honor 400 Smart 4G (97/100 vs 34/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Honor 400 Smart 4G (85/100 vs 55/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Honor 400 Smart 4G (87/100 vs 39/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air notably outperforms the Honor 400 Smart 4G (77/100 vs 56/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Honor 400 Smart 4G (100/100 vs 52/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor 400 Smart 4G or the Honor Magic8 Pro Air?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Honor 400 Smart 4G by 46 points (89/100 vs 43/100).
What is the rating of the Honor 400 Smart 4G and the Honor Magic8 Pro Air?
The Honor 400 Smart 4G has a MobileRank rating of 43/100, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor 400 Smart 4G or the Honor Magic8 Pro Air?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads on camera score (87/100 vs 39/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor 400 Smart 4G or the Honor Magic8 Pro Air?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads on performance (97/100 vs 34/100).
Should you choose the Honor 400 Smart 4G over the Honor Magic8 Pro Air?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.