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Honor 400 (DNN-AN00 512GB/12GB) vs Essential Phone PH-1

Side by side comparison between Honor 400 vs Essential Phone PH-1 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Essential Phone PH-1 X Honor 400 (DNN-AN00 512GB/12GB) 25Points
6.55"
AMOLED

1264x2736

200
MP

50mp

12GB
RAM

Octa-core

7200
mAh

(Non removable)

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05Points Essential Phone PH-1 Compare Honor 400 X
5.71"
IPS

1312x2560

13
MP

8mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

3040
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Honor 400 (DNN-AN00 512GB/12GB)

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400 (DNN-AN00 512GB/12GB)} 25 Advantages Honor 400 (DNN-AN00 512GB/12GB) vs Phone PH-1} 5 Advantages Essential Phone PH-1
+2.8GHz 64bit Octa-core (4nm)13%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs2.45GHz 64bit Octa-core (10nm)
+12GB LPDDR52 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs4GB LPDDR4
+512GB (458GB available)3 times
More internal storage for applications and files
vs128GB (114GB available)
+UFS 2.2Advantage
Fastest write and read storage.
vsUFS 2.1
+AMOLEDAdvantage
AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
vsLTPS IPS LCD
+HDR8Advantage
The HDR8 display provides vibrant colors and more details
vsNot supported
+120Hz100%
The display reproduces more frames per second because the frequency (Hertz) is higher, improves fluidity and tires your eyes less.
vs60Hz
+1 billion62 times
More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
vs16 million
+1264x2736 pixels3%
Higher resolution screen
vs1312x2560 pixels
+6.55"15%
Larger screen
vs5.71"
+(dual camera) 200MP + 12MP7 times
Higher resolution main camera
vs(dual camera) 13MP + 13MP
+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage
Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
vsEIS: Digital stabilization
+BSI sensorAdvantage
The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness
vsNot supported
+1/1.4" inches114%
The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.
vs1/3" inches
+(front) 50MP5 times
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
vs(front) 8MP
+Android 15Advantage
Android 15 is newer and safer
vsAndroid 10
+5G SA/NSAAdvantage
The 5G SA/NSA network is newer and faster
vs4G LTE-A
+(5G SA/NSA) 2000 Mbps95%
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(4G LTE-A) 1024 Mbps
+7200 mAh137%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs3040 mAh
+80W196%
More power (watts) to charge the battery faster. Sometimes, the charger that comes with the device doesn't have the same power supported by the device. Check before you buy it.
vs27W
+2 slots (Dual-SIM)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
vs1 slot (Single-SIM)
+Stereo soundAdvantage
Better sound quality for listening to music or clearer hands-free calls
vsMono sound with dual speakers
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] is newer and faster
vs802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]
+5.4 + A2DP/LEAdvantage
Bluetooth 5.4 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
vs5.0 + A2DP/LE
+IP68 certifiedAdvantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example
vsIP54 certified
196 grams (6.86 ounces)vs+185 grams (6.48 ounces)6%
Lighter
Aluminum body, glass frontvs+Titanium frame, glass front, ceramic backAdvantage
More resistant material
460 PPIvs+504 PPI10%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
Not supportedvs+BarometerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Virtual proximity sensorvs+Proximity sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device

27 Common items in both devices
7.8 millimeters (0.31 inches)
LED flash
Only digital zoom
PDAF: phase detection autofocus / LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus
HDR photo on both cameras
f/1.9 (aperture)
4K UHD (3840x2160)
+20 specs and more in the table below

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πŸ“± Model features

Honor 400 (DNN-AN00 512GB/12GB)Essential Phone PH-1
 
Model400 (DNN-AN00 512GB/12GB)Phone PH-1
Other model namesεŽδΈΊθ£θ€€400 DNN-AN00Essential PH-1 Unlocked
Country or region availableChina
China
(Europe)CanadaUSAJapan
(Europe), Canada, USA, Japan
BrandHonorEssential
Release date6/6/2025, Announced: 6/2/20258/1/2017, Announced: 5/8/2017
Depth7.8 millimeters (0.31 inches)7.8 millimeters (0.31 inches)
Size (width x height)74.7 x 156.3 millimeters (2.94 x 6.15 in)71.1 x 141.5 millimeters (2.8 x 5.57 in)
Weight196 grams (6.86 ounces)185 grams (6.48 ounces)
Build, materialsAluminum body, glass frontTitanium frame, glass front, ceramic back
Protection against water and othersIP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistantIP54 certified: protection against dust and splashing

πŸ“² Display

Honor 400 (DNN-AN00 512GB/12GB)Essential Phone PH-1
Display typeAMOLEDLTPS IPS LCD
Screen size6.55" inches5.71" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~90.3% (screen-to-body ratio)~84.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1264x2736 pixels (19.5:9)1312x2560 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive Multitouch 10-pointsCapacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)460 PPI504 PPI
Colors1 billion16 million
Scratch-resistant glassAluminosilicateGorilla Glass 5
Refresh rate120Hz60Hz
Display features5000nits[peak]
HDR8
500nits[typ]

πŸ€– Operating System

Honor 400 (DNN-AN00 512GB/12GB)Essential Phone PH-1
System versionAndroid 15Android 7.1 Nougat
Firmware updatefeature not registeredAndroid 10
User InterfaceMagicOS 9feature not registered

βš™οΈ Processor

Honor 400 (DNN-AN00 512GB/12GB)Essential Phone PH-1
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 (SM7750-AB) (4nm)64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 (MSM8998) (10nm)
CPUOcta-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)
Octa-core, 2 processors:
4x 2.45GHz Kryo 280 (Quad-core)
4x 1.9GHz Kryo 280 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 722Qualcomm Adreno 540 (670-710MHz)
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

πŸ’½ Memory and storage

Honor 400 (DNN-AN00 512GB/12GB)Essential Phone PH-1
RAM memory12GB LPDDR54GB LPDDR4
Internal storage512GB (458GB available)
UFS 2.2
128GB (114GB available)
UFS 2.1
External storageNot supportedNot supported

πŸ“Ά Mobile networks

Honor 400 (DNN-AN00 512GB/12GB)Essential Phone PH-1
Dual-SIMDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim cardNot supported
SIM card2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload2000/1024 Mbps1024/150 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G, 5G2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkCDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900CDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkCDMA2000 1xEV-DO
UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
TD-SCDMA 1900/2000
UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat20 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 8, 19, 28)
TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41)
VoLTE
LTE Cat16 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 11, 12, 13, 17, 20, 21, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 66)
TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 43)
VoLTE
Primary 5G networkSA/NSA (1, 5, 8, 28, 41, 77, 78)Not supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSAGPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G networkCDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900Not supported
Secondary 3G networkCDMA2000 1xEV-DO
UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Not supported
Secondary 4G networkLTE Cat20 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 8, 19, 28)
TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41)
VoLTE
Not supported
Secondary data networkGPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSANot supported

πŸ“· Camera

Honor 400 (DNN-AN00 512GB/12GB)Essential Phone PH-1
Back camera (main camera)(dual camera)
200 megapixels
12MP ultrawide f/2.2112Β°AF
(dual camera)
13 megapixels
13MP mono f/1.91/3.1"PDAF/Laser
Main camera resolution20000x10000 pixels4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (primary)4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash
Focal aperturef/1.9 (aperture)f/1.9 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor size1/1.4" inches1/3" inches
Pixel sizefeature not registered1.12Β΅m pixel
AutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocusLDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationOIS: Optical stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorSupportedNot supported
HDRHDR photo on both camerasHDR photo on both cameras
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

πŸ“Έ Front camera

Honor 400 (DNN-AN00 512GB/12GB)Essential Phone PH-1
Front camera (secondary)50 megapixels8 megapixels
Front camera resolution8160x6120 pixels3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (secondary)4K UHD (3840x2160)4K UHD (3840x2160)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.0 (aperture)f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

πŸ”‰ Sound and multimedia

Honor 400 (DNN-AN00 512GB/12GB)Essential Phone PH-1
LoudspeakerStereo soundMono sound with dual speakers
Active noise cancellation2 microphones2 microphones
RadioNot supportedNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKVMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC

πŸ”Œ Connectivity

Honor 400 (DNN-AN00 512GB/12GB)Essential Phone PH-1
USBUSB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoUSB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector
Audio outputType-C reversible connectorType-C jack with 3.5mm jack adapter
TV outputUSB Type-C (reversible)Not supported
Bluetooth5.4 + A2DP/LE5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS, NavICA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portSupportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Honor 400 (DNN-AN00 512GB/12GB)Essential Phone PH-1
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Face unlock 2D
Fingerprint sensor (under display)
Gyroscope
Virtual proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Compass
Face unlock 2D
Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)
Gyroscope
Hall effect
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

πŸ”‹ Battery

Honor 400 (DNN-AN00 512GB/12GB)Essential Phone PH-1
Battery typeLi-Si: lithium-silicon (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity7200 mAh3040 mAh
Charger, watts80W Wired fast charging
5W Reverse charging by cable
27W Wired fast charging
USB Power Delivery 2.0
Inductive / wireless chargingNot supportedNot supported
Talk time autonomyfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Standbyfeature not registeredfeature not registered

βž• Other features

Honor 400 (DNN-AN00 512GB/12GB)Essential Phone PH-1
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5HTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneousβ€’ Colors: Black, Silver, Blue, Pinkβ€’ Colors: Black, White, Stellar Gray, Ocean Depths

☒️ Radiation rate

Honor 400 (DNN-AN00 512GB/12GB)Essential Phone PH-1
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
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