Honor 400 (DNN-AN00 256GB/12GB) vs Motorola Moto E (XT1021)

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Side by side comparison between Honor 400 vs Motorola Moto E phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

6/5/2025 10:18 AM, updated: 6/6/2025 2:50 AM

Compare Motorola Moto E X Honor 400 (DNN-AN00 256GB/12GB) 35Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.55"
AMOLED

1264x2736

200
MP

50mp

12GB
RAM

Octa-core

7200
mAh

(Non removable)

05Points Motorola Moto E (XT1021) Compare Honor 400 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.3"
TFT

540x960

5
MP

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

1980
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Honor 400 (DNN-AN00 256GB/12GB)

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35 Advantages Honor 400 (DNN-AN00 256GB/12GB)	vs	5 Advantages Motorola Moto E (XT1021)
+2.8GHz 64bit Octa-core (4nm)3 times More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1.2GHz 32bit Dual-core (28nm)
+12GB LPDDR511 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	1GB LPDDR2
+256GB (220GB available)99 times More internal storage for applications and files	vs	4GB (2.2GB available)
+7.8 millimeters (0.31 inches)58% Thinner	vs	12.3 millimeters (0.48 inches)
+AMOLEDAdvantage AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid	vs	TFT LCD
+HDR8Advantage The HDR8 display provides vibrant colors and more details	vs	Not supported
+120Hz100% The display reproduces more frames per second because the frequency (Hertz) is higher, improves fluidity and tires your eyes less.	vs	60Hz
+1 billion62 times More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos	vs	16 million
+1264x2736 pixels6 times Higher resolution screen	vs	540x960 pixels
+460 PPI80% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	256 PPI
+6.55"52% Larger screen	vs	4.3"
+(dual camera) 200MP + 12MP41 times Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 5MP
+LED flashAdvantage The LED flash helps in dark places or in low light	vs	Not supported
+PDAF: phase detection autofocusAdvantage Best autofocus type for taking pictures	vs	Not supported
+BSI sensorAdvantage The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness	vs	Not supported
+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas	vs	HDR photo only main camera
+(front) 50MPAdvantage A front-camera is best for taking selfies	vs	Not supported
+4K UHD (3840x2160)19 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	FWVGA (854x480)
+Android 15Advantage Android 15 is newer and safer	vs	Android 5.1.1 Lollipop
+5G SA/NSAAdvantage The 5G SA/NSA network is newer and faster	vs	3G+ HSPA+
+(5G SA/NSA) 2000 Mbps94 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(3G+ HSPA+) 21 Mbps
+CompassAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+Face unlock 2DAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+Fingerprint sensor (under display)Advantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+7200 mAh3 times Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	1980 mAh
+Video callingAdvantage The video calling allows to make calls with voice and video	vs	Not supported
+2 slots (Dual-SIM)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.	vs	1 slot (Single-SIM) (dedicated slot)
+Stereo soundAdvantage Better sound quality for listening to music or clearer hands-free calls	vs	Mono sound (not stereo)
+2 microphones100% More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos	vs	1 microphone
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] is newer and faster	vs	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]
+5.4 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.4 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster	vs	4.0 + A2DP
+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely	vs	Not supported
+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.	vs	MicroUSB 2.0
+IP68 certifiedAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example	vs	Water splash resistant (don't immerse)
Not supported	vs	+Until 32GB microSD, microSDHCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards
196 grams (6.86 ounces)	vs	+142 grams (4.97 ounces)38% Lighter
Virtual proximity sensor	vs	+Proximity sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Type-C reversible connector	vs	+3.5mm jackAdvantage Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores
Not supported	vs	+FMAdvantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general

12 Common items in both devices

Only digital zoom

Capacitive

Multitouch

Accelerometer

Ambient light sensor

Li-Si: lithium-silicon (Non removable) / Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)

Hands-free calling

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📱 Model features
	Honor 400 (DNN-AN00 256GB/12GB)	Moto E (XT1021)
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Model	400 (DNN-AN00 256GB/12GB)	Moto E (XT1021)
Other model names	华为荣耀400 DNN-AN00	Motorola Moto E 2014, Moto E1, Motorola XT1021
Country or region available	China	(Latin America), (Global, International), USA
Brand	Honor	Motorola
Release date	6/6/2025, Announced: 6/2/2025	5/13/2014
Depth	7.8 millimeters (0.31 inches)	12.3 millimeters (0.48 inches)
Size (width x height)	74.7 x 156.3 millimeters (2.94 x 6.15 in)	64.8 x 124.8 millimeters (2.55 x 4.91 in)
Weight	196 grams (6.86 ounces)	142 grams (4.97 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum body, glass front	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	IP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistant	Water splash resistant (don't immerse)
📲 Display
	Honor 400 (DNN-AN00 256GB/12GB)	Moto E (XT1021)
Display type	AMOLED	TFT LCD
Screen size	6.55" inches	4.3" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~90.3% (screen-to-body ratio)	~63% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1264x2736 pixels (19.5:9)	540x960 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	460 PPI	256 PPI
Colors	1 billion	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Aluminosilicate	Gorilla Glass 3
Refresh rate	120Hz	60Hz
Display features	5000nits[peak] HDR8	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	Honor 400 (DNN-AN00 256GB/12GB)	Moto E (XT1021)
System version	Android 15	Android 4.4.2 KitKat
Firmware update	feature not registered	Android 5.1.1 Lollipop
User Interface	MagicOS 9	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Honor 400 (DNN-AN00 256GB/12GB)	Moto E (XT1021)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 (SM7750-AB) (4nm)	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 200 (MSM8210) (28nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 3 processors: 1x 2.8GHz ARM Cortex-720 (Single-core) 4x 2.4GHz ARM Cortex-720 (Quad-core) 3x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A520 (Triple-core)	Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 722	Qualcomm Adreno 302 (400MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Honor 400 (DNN-AN00 256GB/12GB)	Moto E (XT1021)
RAM memory	12GB LPDDR5	1GB LPDDR2
Internal storage	256GB (220GB available) UFS 2.2	4GB (2.2GB available)
External storage	Not supported	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Honor 400 (DNN-AN00 256GB/12GB)	Moto E (XT1021)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card	Not supported
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	2000/1024 Mbps	21/5.76 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G, 5G	2G, 3G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat20 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 8, 19, 28) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41) VoLTE	Not supported
Primary 5G network	SA/NSA (1, 5, 8, 28, 41, 77, 78)	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+
Secondary 2G network	CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900	Not supported
Secondary 3G network	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	LTE Cat20 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 8, 19, 28) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41) VoLTE	Not supported
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA	Not supported
📷 Camera
	Honor 400 (DNN-AN00 256GB/12GB)	Moto E (XT1021)
Back camera (main camera)	(dual camera) 200 megapixels 12MP ultrawide f/2.2112°AF	5 megapixels
Main camera resolution	20000x10000 pixels	2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps	FWVGA (854x480) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/1.9 (aperture)	feature not registered
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/1.4" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus	Not supported
Touch focus	Supported	Not supported
Image stabilization	OIS: Optical stabilization	feature not registered
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Supported	Not supported
HDR	HDR photo on both cameras	HDR photo only main camera
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Honor 400 (DNN-AN00 256GB/12GB)	Moto E (XT1021)
Front camera (secondary)	50 megapixels	Not supported
Front camera resolution	8160x6120 pixels	Not supported
Video recording (secondary)	4K UHD (3840x2160)	Not supported
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	feature not registered
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Honor 400 (DNN-AN00 256GB/12GB)	Moto E (XT1021)
Loudspeaker	Stereo sound	Mono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones	1 microphone
Radio	Not supported	FM
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV	MP4, DivX, XviD, H.263, H.264, WMV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, eAAC+
🔌 Connectivity
	Honor 400 (DNN-AN00 256GB/12GB)	Moto E (XT1021)
USB	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	Type-C reversible connector	3.5mm jack
TV output	USB Type-C (reversible)	Not supported
Bluetooth	5.4 + A2DP/LE	4.0 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS, NavIC	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFC	Supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Honor 400 (DNN-AN00 256GB/12GB)	Moto E (XT1021)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gyroscope Virtual proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Honor 400 (DNN-AN00 256GB/12GB)	Moto E (XT1021)
Battery type	Li-Si: lithium-silicon (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	7200 mAh	1980 mAh
Charger, watts	80W Wired fast charging 5W Reverse charging by cable	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	22 hours
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Honor 400 (DNN-AN00 256GB/12GB)	Moto E (XT1021)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	Voice dialing, Voice recorder
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Supported	Not supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, HTML5	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Black, Silver, Blue, Pink	• Colors: Black, White • Oleophobic coating screen • Picture-taking during video recording • WiFi hotspot • Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	Honor 400 (DNN-AN00 256GB/12GB)	Moto E (XT1021)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered