Honor 400 (DNY-NX9 256GB/8GB) vs Sony Ericsson Xperia Ray (ST18a)

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Side by side comparison between Honor 400 vs Sony Ericsson Xperia Ray phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

6/5/2025 9:18 AM, updated: 6/6/2025 2:50 AM

Compare Sony Ericsson Xperia Ray X Honor 400 (DNY-NX9 256GB/8GB) 29Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.55"
AMOLED

1264x2736

200
MP

50mp

8GB
RAM

Octa-core

5300
mAh

(Non removable)

08Points Sony Ericsson Xperia Ray (ST18a) Compare Honor 400 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4"
LED

480x854

8
MP

0.3mp

512MB
RAM

Single-core

1500
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Honor 400 (DNY-NX9 256GB/8GB)

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29 Advantages Honor 400 (DNY-NX9 256GB/8GB)	vs	8 Advantages Sony Ericsson Xperia Ray (ST18a)
+2.63GHz 64bit Octa-core (4nm)4 times More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1GHz 32bit Single-core
+8GB LPDDR515 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	512MB LPDDR2
+256GB (220GB available)750 times More internal storage for applications and files	vs	1GB (300MB available)
+7.3 millimeters (0.29 inches)29% Thinner	vs	9.4 millimeters (0.37 inches)
+AMOLEDAdvantage AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid	vs	TFT LED-Backlit LCD
+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 PPI88% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	245 PPI
+6.55"64% Larger screen	vs	4"
+(dual camera) 200MP + 12MP26 times Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 8MP
+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video	vs	EIS: Digital stabilization
+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) 50MP162 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 0.3MP
+4K UHD (3840x2160)8 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	HD (1280x720)
+Android 15Advantage Android 15 is newer and safer	vs	Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS
+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
+5300 mAh3 times Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	1500 mAh
+2 slots (Dual-SIM) + e-SIM (Eletronic)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.	vs	1 slot (Single-SIM) (dedicated slot)
+Active noise cancellationAdvantage More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos	vs	Not supported
+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
+IP65 certifiedAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example	vs	Not supported
Not supported	vs	+Until 32GB microSD, microSDHCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards
184 grams (6.44 ounces)	vs	+100 grams (3.5 ounces)84% 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.
Not supported	vs	+Scratch-resistant glassAdvantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys

14 Common items in both devices

Plastic body, glass front

LED flash

Only digital zoom

PDAF: phase detection autofocus / Autofocus

Capacitive

Multitouch

Accelerometer

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Honor 400 (DNY-NX9 256GB/8GB)	Sony Ericsson Xperia Ray (ST18a)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	400 (DNY-NX9 256GB/8GB)	Xperia Ray (ST18a)
Other model names	Huawei Honor 400 DNY-NX9	Sony Ericsson Xperia Ray ST18, SE Urushi
Country or region available	(Europe), (Global, International)	(Latin America), Canada, USA
Brand	Honor	Sony Ericsson
Release date	5/23/2025, Announced: 5/22/2025	9/1/2011
Depth	7.3 millimeters (0.29 inches)	9.4 millimeters (0.37 inches)
Size (width x height)	74.6 x 156.5 millimeters (2.94 x 6.16 in)	53 x 111 millimeters (2.09 x 4.37 in)
Weight	184 grams (6.44 ounces)	100 grams (3.5 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	Not supported
📲 Display
	Honor 400 (DNY-NX9 256GB/8GB)	Sony Ericsson Xperia Ray (ST18a)
Display type	AMOLED	TFT LED-Backlit LCD
Screen size	6.55" inches	4" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~90.3% (screen-to-body ratio)	~74.9% (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	245 PPI
Colors	1 billion	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Scratch-resistant glass
Refresh rate	120Hz	feature not registered
Display features	5000nits[peak] HDR8	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Honor 400 (DNY-NX9 256GB/8GB)	Sony Ericsson Xperia Ray (ST18a)
System version	Android 15	Android 2.3.3 Gingerbread
Firmware update	feature not registered	Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS
User Interface	MagicOS 9	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Honor 400 (DNY-NX9 256GB/8GB)	Sony Ericsson Xperia Ray (ST18a)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 (SM7550-AB) (4nm)	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S2 MSM8255 (45nm)
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)	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 1GHz Scorpion (Single-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 720 (676MHz)	Qualcomm Adreno 205
Performance (benchmark)	AnTuTu: 854878 (v10) Geekbench: 3133 (v6)	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Honor 400 (DNY-NX9 256GB/8GB)	Sony Ericsson Xperia Ray (ST18a)
RAM memory	8GB LPDDR5	512MB LPDDR2
Internal storage	256GB (220GB available) UFS 2.2	1GB (300MB available)
External storage	Not supported	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Honor 400 (DNY-NX9 256GB/8GB)	Sony Ericsson Xperia Ray (ST18a)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card	Not supported
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) + e-SIM	1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	2000/1024 Mbps	7.2/5.76 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	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100	UMTS 850/1900/2100
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, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	Not supported
Secondary 3G network	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, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA	Not supported
📷 Camera
	Honor 400 (DNY-NX9 256GB/8GB)	Sony Ericsson Xperia Ray (ST18a)
Back camera (main camera)	(dual camera) 200 megapixels 12MP ultrawide f/2.2112°AF	8 megapixels
Main camera resolution	20000x10000 pixels	3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps	HD (1280x720) 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	Supported
Image stabilization	OIS: Optical stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization
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 (DNY-NX9 256GB/8GB)	Sony Ericsson Xperia Ray (ST18a)
Front camera (secondary)	50 megapixels	0.3 megapixels
Front camera resolution	8160x6120 pixels	640x480 pixels
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 (DNY-NX9 256GB/8GB)	Sony Ericsson Xperia Ray (ST18a)
Loudspeaker	Stereo sound	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones	Not supported
Radio	Not supported	FM (RDS)
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV	MP4, H.264, H.263
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV
🔌 Connectivity
	Honor 400 (DNY-NX9 256GB/8GB)	Sony Ericsson Xperia Ray (ST18a)
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)
DLNA	Not supported	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS	A-GPS, GeoTagging
NFC	Supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Honor 400 (DNY-NX9 256GB/8GB)	Sony Ericsson Xperia Ray (ST18a)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (under display) Virtual proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Honor 400 (DNY-NX9 256GB/8GB)	Sony Ericsson Xperia Ray (ST18a)
Battery type	Li-Si: lithium-silicon (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) BA700
Battery capacity	5300 mAh	1500 mAh
Charger, watts	66W Wired fast charging 5W Reverse charging by cable	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	7 hours
Standby	feature not registered	440 hours (18.3 days)
➕ Other features
	Honor 400 (DNY-NX9 256GB/8GB)	Sony Ericsson Xperia Ray (ST18a)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	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	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: Midnight Black, Meteor Silver, Desert Gold, Tidal Blue	• Colors: Black, Gold, White, Pink • 4GB microSD included • Open ES 1.1 • Video stabilizer • PlayNow • Sony Mobile BRAVIA Engine • SE Timescape • Wi-Fi Mobile Hotspot • Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	Honor 400 (DNY-NX9 256GB/8GB)	Sony Ericsson Xperia Ray (ST18a)
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