Honor 400 (DNN-AN00 512GB/12GB) vs Motorola Defy (MB525)

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

6/5/2025 3:55 PM, updated: 6/19/2025 10:24 AM

Compare Motorola Defy X Honor 400 (DNN-AN00 512GB/12GB) 34Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.55"
AMOLED

1264x2736

200
MP

50mp

12GB
RAM

Octa-core

7200
mAh

(Non removable)

07Points Motorola Defy (MB525) Compare Honor 400 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

3.7"
TFT

480x854

5
MP

512MB
RAM

Single-core

1540
mAh

(Removable)

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

The phonemore's choice is much more technical than personal. Therefore, you shouldn't only consider this. Our goal is to help you, but what's important to us may not be important to you. You decide which one is the best! Comment!

34 Advantages Honor 400 (DNN-AN00 512GB/12GB)	vs	7 Advantages Motorola Defy (MB525)
+2.8GHz 64bit Octa-core (4nm)6 times More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	800MHz 32bit Single-core (45nm)
+12GB LPDDR523 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	512MB LPDDR
+512GB (458GB available)353 times More internal storage for applications and files	vs	2GB (1.29GB available)
+7.8 millimeters (0.31 inches)72% Thinner	vs	13.4 millimeters (0.53 inches)
+Aluminum body, glass frontAdvantage More resistant material	vs	Plastic body, glass front
+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 pixels7 times Higher resolution screen	vs	480x854 pixels
+460 PPI74% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	265 PPI
+6.55"77% Larger screen	vs	3.7"
+(dual camera) 200MP + 12MP41 times Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 5MP
+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video	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	Not supported
+(front) 50MPAdvantage A front-camera is best for taking selfies	vs	Not supported
+4K UHD (3840x2160)26 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	VGA (640x480)
+Android 15Advantage Android 15 is newer and safer	vs	Android 2.3.4 Gingerbread
+5G SA/NSAAdvantage The 5G SA/NSA network is newer and faster	vs	3G HSUPA
+(5G SA/NSA) 2000 Mbps277 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(3G HSUPA) 7.2 Mbps
+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 mAh4 times Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	1540 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)
+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	2.1 + 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
+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage Better sites viewing on the internet	vs	HTML, XHTML, Flash player
+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	+118 grams (4.13 ounces)66% Lighter
Virtual proximity sensor	vs	+Proximity sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Li-Si: lithium-silicon (Non removable)	vs	+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily
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	+FM (RDS)Advantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
Not supported	vs	+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.

14 Common items in both devices

LED flash

Only digital zoom

PDAF: phase detection autofocus / Autofocus

Capacitive

Multitouch

Accelerometer

Ambient light sensor

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📱 Model features
	Honor 400 (DNN-AN00 512GB/12GB)	Motorola Defy (MB525)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	400 (DNN-AN00 512GB/12GB)	Defy (MB525)
Other model names	华为荣耀400 DNN-AN00	Motorola DEFY MB525, Motorola Jordan
Country or region available	China	(Latin America), Brazil, Canada, USA
Brand	Honor	Motorola
Release date	6/6/2025, Announced: 6/2/2025	10/12/2010
Depth	7.8 millimeters (0.31 inches)	13.4 millimeters (0.53 inches)
Size (width x height)	74.7 x 156.3 millimeters (2.94 x 6.15 in)	59 x 107 millimeters (2.32 x 4.21 in)
Weight	196 grams (6.86 ounces)	118 grams (4.13 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum body, glass front	Plastic body, glass front
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 512GB/12GB)	Motorola Defy (MB525)
Display type	AMOLED	TFT LCD
Screen size	6.55" inches	3.7" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~90.3% (screen-to-body ratio)	~59.8% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1264x2736 pixels (19.5:9)	480x854 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	460 PPI	265 PPI
Colors	1 billion	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Aluminosilicate	Gorilla Glass
Refresh rate	120Hz	60Hz
Display features	5000nits[peak] HDR8	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	Honor 400 (DNN-AN00 512GB/12GB)	Motorola Defy (MB525)
System version	Android 15	Android 2.1 Eclair
Firmware update	feature not registered	Android 2.3.4 Gingerbread
User Interface	MagicOS 9	MOTOBLUR 1.5
⚙️ Processor
	Honor 400 (DNN-AN00 512GB/12GB)	Motorola Defy (MB525)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 (SM7750-AB) (4nm)	32bit: Texas Instruments OMAP 3610 (45nm)
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)	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 800MHz ARM Cortex-A8 (Single-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 722	PowerVR SGX530 MP1
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Honor 400 (DNN-AN00 512GB/12GB)	Motorola Defy (MB525)
RAM memory	12GB LPDDR5	512MB LPDDR
Internal storage	512GB (458GB available) UFS 2.2	2GB (1.29GB available)
External storage	Not supported	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Honor 400 (DNN-AN00 512GB/12GB)	Motorola Defy (MB525)
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) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	2000/1024 Mbps	7.2/2 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 850/1900 North America: UMTS 1700/2100
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	CSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA
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 512GB/12GB)	Motorola Defy (MB525)
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	VGA (640x480) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
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	Autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Not supported
Image stabilization	OIS: Optical stabilization	Not supported
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection
BSI sensor	Supported	Not supported
HDR	HDR photo on both cameras	Not supported
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Honor 400 (DNN-AN00 512GB/12GB)	Motorola Defy (MB525)
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 512GB/12GB)	Motorola Defy (MB525)
Loudspeaker	Stereo sound	Mono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones	2 microphones
Radio	Not supported	FM (RDS)
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV	MP4, WMV, H.263, H.264
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, AAC+
🔌 Connectivity
	Honor 400 (DNN-AN00 512GB/12GB)	Motorola Defy (MB525)
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	2.1 + 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	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS, NavIC	A-GPS, GeoTagging
NFC	Supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Honor 400 (DNN-AN00 512GB/12GB)	Motorola Defy (MB525)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gyroscope Virtual proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Honor 400 (DNN-AN00 512GB/12GB)	Motorola Defy (MB525)
Battery type	Li-Si: lithium-silicon (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) BF5X
Battery capacity	7200 mAh	1540 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	6.7 hours
Standby	feature not registered	238 hours (9.9 days)
➕ Other features
	Honor 400 (DNN-AN00 512GB/12GB)	Motorola Defy (MB525)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
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, Flash player
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Black, Silver, Blue, Pink	• Colors: Black, White • 2GB microSD included • CrystalTalk Plus • Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	Honor 400 (DNN-AN00 512GB/12GB)	Motorola Defy (MB525)
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