Honor 400 (DNY-NX9 256GB/12GB) vs Samsung Galaxy A52s (SM-A528B/DS 128GB/6GB)

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Side by side comparison between Honor 400 vs Samsung Galaxy A52s phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

6/5/2025 9:55 AM, updated: 6/6/2025 2:50 AM

Compare Samsung Galaxy A52s X Honor 400 (DNY-NX9 256GB/12GB) 19Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.55"
AMOLED

1264x2736

200
MP

50mp

12GB
RAM

Octa-core

5300
mAh

(Non removable)

07Points Samsung Galaxy A52s (SM-A528B/DS 128GB/6GB) Compare Honor 400 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.5"
AMOLED

1080x2400

64
MP

32mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

4500
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Honor 400 (DNY-NX9 256GB/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!

19 Advantages Honor 400 (DNY-NX9 256GB/12GB)	vs	7 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A52s (SM-A528B/DS 128GB/6GB)
+2.63GHz 64bit Octa-core (4nm)17% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	2.4GHz 64bit Octa-core (6nm)
+12GB LPDDR5100% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	6GB LPDDR4X
+256GB (220GB available)118% More internal storage for applications and files	vs	128GB (101GB available)
+UFS 2.2Advantage Fastest write and read storage.	vs	UFS 2.1
+184 grams (6.44 ounces)3% Lighter	vs	189 grams (6.62 ounces)
+7.3 millimeters (0.29 inches)15% Thinner	vs	8.4 millimeters (0.33 inches)
+HDR8Advantage The HDR8 display provides vibrant colors and more details	vs	Not supported
+1 billion62 times More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos	vs	16 million
+1264x2736 pixels33% Higher resolution screen	vs	1080x2400 pixels
+460 PPI14% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	405 PPI
+6.55"1% Larger screen	vs	6.5"
+(dual camera) 200MP + 12MP146% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(quad camera) 64MP + 12MP + 5MP + 5MP
+1/1.4" inches23% The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.	vs	1/1.72" inches
+(front) 50MP56% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 32MP
+Android 15Advantage Android 15 is newer and safer	vs	Android 14
+5300 mAh18% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	4500 mAh
+66W164% 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.	vs	25W
+2 slots (Dual-SIM) + e-SIM (Eletronic)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.	vs	2 slots (Dual-SIM) (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
+5.4 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.4 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster	vs	5.0 + A2DP/LE
Not supported	vs	+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards
AMOLED	vs	+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
f/1.9 (aperture)	vs	+f/1.8 (aperture)6% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
Not supported	vs	+GyroscopeAdvantage 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	+Gorilla Glass 5Advantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
IP65 certified	vs	+IP67 certifiedAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

31 Common items in both devices

Plastic body, glass front

120Hz

LED flash

Only digital zoom

PDAF: phase detection autofocus

OIS: Optical stabilization

BSI sensor

+24 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Honor 400 (DNY-NX9 256GB/12GB)	Galaxy A52s (SM-A528B/DS 128GB/6GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	400 (DNY-NX9 256GB/12GB)	Galaxy A52s (SM-A528B/DS 128GB/6GB)
Other model names	Huawei Honor 400 DNY-NX9	Galaxy A52s 5G (SM-A528B/Dual-SIM)
Country or region available	(Global, International)	(Latin America), (Europe), (Global, International), Brazil
Brand	Honor	Samsung
Release date	5/23/2025, Announced: 5/22/2025	9/1/2021, Announced: 8/17/2021
Depth	7.3 millimeters (0.29 inches)	8.4 millimeters (0.33 inches)
Size (width x height)	74.6 x 156.5 millimeters (2.94 x 6.16 in)	75.1 x 159.9 millimeters (2.96 x 6.3 in)
Weight	184 grams (6.44 ounces)	189 grams (6.62 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	IP65 certified: dust proof and protection from short-term exposure to water jets	IP67 certified: dust proof and waterproof over 1 meter and 30min
📲 Display
	Honor 400 (DNY-NX9 256GB/12GB)	Galaxy A52s (SM-A528B/DS 128GB/6GB)
Display type	AMOLED	Super AMOLED
Screen size	6.55" inches	6.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~90.3% (screen-to-body ratio)	~84.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1264x2736 pixels (19.5:9)	1080x2400 pixels (20:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	460 PPI	405 PPI
Colors	1 billion	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Gorilla Glass 5
Refresh rate	120Hz	120Hz
Display features	5000nits[peak] HDR8	800nits[peak]
🤖 Operating System
	Honor 400 (DNY-NX9 256GB/12GB)	Galaxy A52s (SM-A528B/DS 128GB/6GB)
System version	Android 15	Android 11
Firmware update	feature not registered	Android 14
User Interface	MagicOS 9	One UI 3.1 / 4.1 / 5.1 / 6.0
⚙️ Processor
	Honor 400 (DNY-NX9 256GB/12GB)	Galaxy A52s (SM-A528B/DS 128GB/6GB)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 (SM7550-AB) (4nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G (SM7325) (6nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 3 processors: 1x 2.63GHz ARM Cortex-A715 (Single-core) 3x 2.4GHz ARM Cortex-A715 (Triple-core) 4x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A510 (Quad-core)	Octa-core, 3 processors: 1x 2.4GHz ARM Cortex-A78 (Single-core) 3x 2.2GHz ARM Cortex-A78 (Triple-core) 4x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A55 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 720 (676MHz)	Qualcomm Adreno 642L (550MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	AnTuTu: 854878 (v10) Geekbench: 3133 (v6)	AnTuTu: 422597 (v8), 438254 (v9) Geekbench: 11060 (v4.4), 2801 (v5.1) GFXBench: 49fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)
💽 Memory and storage
	Honor 400 (DNY-NX9 256GB/12GB)	Galaxy A52s (SM-A528B/DS 128GB/6GB)
RAM memory	12GB LPDDR5	6GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	256GB (220GB available) UFS 2.2	128GB (101GB available) UFS 2.1
External storage	Not supported	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Honor 400 (DNY-NX9 256GB/12GB)	Galaxy A52s (SM-A528B/DS 128GB/6GB)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) + e-SIM	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	2000/1024 Mbps	2000/1024 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G, 5G	2G, 3G, 4G, 5G
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	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat20 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 8, 19, 28) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41) VoLTE	LTE Cat18 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 26, 28, 32, 66) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE
Primary 5G network	SA/NSA (1, 5, 8, 28, 41, 77, 78)	SA/NSA (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 66)
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Secondary 4G network	LTE Cat20 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 8, 19, 28) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41) VoLTE	LTE Cat18 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 26, 28, 32, 66) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA
📷 Camera
	Honor 400 (DNY-NX9 256GB/12GB)	Galaxy A52s (SM-A528B/DS 128GB/6GB)
Back camera (main camera)	(dual camera) 200 megapixels 12MP ultrawide f/2.2112°AF	(quad camera) 64 megapixels 12MP ultrawide f/2.2123°1.12µm 5MP macro f/2.4 5MP depth f/2.4
Main camera resolution	20000x10000 pixels	10120x6328 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.9 (aperture)	f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	26mm (lens)
Sensor size	1/1.4" inches	1/1.72" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	0.8µm pixel
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	OIS: Optical stabilization	OIS: Optical stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Supported	Supported
HDR	HDR photo on both cameras	HDR photo on both cameras
Camera extras	feature not registered	1080p@60fps
📸 Front camera
	Honor 400 (DNY-NX9 256GB/12GB)	Galaxy A52s (SM-A528B/DS 128GB/6GB)
Front camera (secondary)	50 megapixels	32 megapixels
Front camera resolution	8160x6120 pixels	6528x4896 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	4K UHD (3840x2160)	4K UHD (3840x2160)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	26mm (lens)
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/2.8" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	0.8µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Honor 400 (DNY-NX9 256GB/12GB)	Galaxy A52s (SM-A528B/DS 128GB/6GB)
Loudspeaker	Stereo sound	Stereo sound
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones	2 microphones or more
Radio	Not supported	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Honor 400 (DNY-NX9 256GB/12GB)	Galaxy A52s (SM-A528B/DS 128GB/6GB)
USB	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	Type-C reversible connector	3.5mm jack
TV output	USB Type-C (reversible)	USB Type-C (reversible)
Bluetooth	5.4 + A2DP/LE	5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Honor 400 (DNY-NX9 256GB/12GB)	Galaxy A52s (SM-A528B/DS 128GB/6GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (under display) Virtual proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gyroscope Hall effect Virtual proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Honor 400 (DNY-NX9 256GB/12GB)	Galaxy A52s (SM-A528B/DS 128GB/6GB)
Battery type	Li-Si: lithium-silicon (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	5300 mAh	4500 mAh
Charger, watts	66W Wired fast charging 5W Reverse charging by cable	25W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	32 hours (1.3 days)
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Honor 400 (DNY-NX9 256GB/12GB)	Galaxy A52s (SM-A528B/DS 128GB/6GB)
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	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: Midnight Black, Meteor Silver, Desert Gold, Tidal Blue	• Colors: Awesome Black, White, Purple, Mint
☢️ Radiation rate
	Honor 400 (DNY-NX9 256GB/12GB)	Galaxy A52s (SM-A528B/DS 128GB/6GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	0.67W/kg (head), 0.46W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	0.878W/kg (head), 0.842W/kg (body)