Honor 400 (DNY-NX9 256GB/8GB) vs Xiaomi Mi 9 SE (128GB)

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Side by side comparison between Honor 400 vs Xiaomi Mi 9 SE 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 Xiaomi Mi 9 SE X Honor 400 (DNY-NX9 256GB/8GB) 26Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.55"
AMOLED

1264x2736

200
MP

50mp

8GB
RAM

Octa-core

5300
mAh

(Non removable)

08Points Xiaomi Mi 9 SE (128GB) Compare Honor 400 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.97"
AMOLED

1080x2340

48
MP

20mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

3070
mAh

(Non removable)

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

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!

26 Advantages Honor 400 (DNY-NX9 256GB/8GB)	vs	8 Advantages Xiaomi Mi 9 SE (128GB)
+2.63GHz 64bit Octa-core (4nm)19% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	2.3GHz 64bit Octa-core (10nm)
+8GB LPDDR533% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	6GB LPDDR4X
+256GB (220GB available)102% More internal storage for applications and files	vs	128GB (109GB available)
+UFS 2.2Advantage Fastest write and read storage.	vs	UFS 2.0
+7.3 millimeters (0.29 inches)2% Thinner	vs	7.45 millimeters (0.29 inches)
+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 pixels37% Higher resolution screen	vs	1080x2340 pixels
+460 PPI6% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	432 PPI
+6.55"10% Larger screen	vs	5.97"
+(dual camera) 200MP + 12MP2 times Higher resolution main camera	vs	(triple camera) 48MP + 13MP + 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
+1/1.4" inches43% The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.	vs	1/2" inches
+(front) 50MP151% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 20MP
+(front) 4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera	vs	(front) Full HD (1920x1080)
+Android 15Advantage Android 15 is newer and safer	vs	Android 11
+5G SA/NSAAdvantage The 5G SA/NSA network is newer and faster	vs	4G LTE-A
+(5G SA/NSA) 2000 Mbps150% Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(4G LTE-A) 800 Mbps
+5300 mAh73% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	3070 mAh
+66W3 times 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	18W
+2 slots (Dual-SIM) + e-SIM (Eletronic)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.	vs	2 slots (Dual-SIM)
+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 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]
+5.4 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.4 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster	vs	5.0 + A2DP/LE
+IP65 certifiedAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example	vs	Not supported
184 grams (6.44 ounces)	vs	+155 grams (5.43 ounces)19% Lighter
Plastic body, glass front	vs	+Aluminum frame, glass front/backAdvantage More resistant material
AMOLED	vs	+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
LED flash	vs	+Dual-LED flashAdvantage The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
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
Not supported	vs	+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
Not supported	vs	+Gorilla Glass 5Advantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys

23 Common items in both devices

HDR8

Only digital zoom

PDAF: phase detection autofocus / LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus

HDR photo on both cameras

4K UHD (3840x2160)

Capacitive

Multitouch

+16 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Honor 400 (DNY-NX9 256GB/8GB)	Xiaomi Mi 9 SE (128GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	400 (DNY-NX9 256GB/8GB)	Xiaomi Mi 9 SE (128GB)
Other model names	Huawei Honor 400 DNY-NX9	小米9 SE M1903F2G, M1903F2A, Xiaomi Grus
Country or region available	(Europe), (Global, International)	(Global, International), China
Brand	Honor	Xiaomi
Release date	5/23/2025, Announced: 5/22/2025	3/1/2019, Announced: 2/20/2019
Depth	7.3 millimeters (0.29 inches)	7.45 millimeters (0.29 inches)
Size (width x height)	74.6 x 156.5 millimeters (2.94 x 6.16 in)	70.5 x 147.5 millimeters (2.78 x 5.81 in)
Weight	184 grams (6.44 ounces)	155 grams (5.43 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	Aluminum frame, glass front/back
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)	Xiaomi Mi 9 SE (128GB)
Display type	AMOLED	Super AMOLED
Screen size	6.55" inches	5.97" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~90.3% (screen-to-body ratio)	~84.1% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1264x2736 pixels (19.5:9)	1080x2340 pixels (19.5:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	460 PPI	432 PPI
Colors	1 billion	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Gorilla Glass 5
Refresh rate	120Hz	60Hz
Display features	5000nits[peak] HDR8	HDR8
🤖 Operating System
	Honor 400 (DNY-NX9 256GB/8GB)	Xiaomi Mi 9 SE (128GB)
System version	Android 15	Android 9.0 Pie
Firmware update	feature not registered	Android 11
User Interface	MagicOS 9	MIUI 10 / 11 / 12.5
⚙️ Processor
	Honor 400 (DNY-NX9 256GB/8GB)	Xiaomi Mi 9 SE (128GB)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 (SM7550-AB) (4nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 712 (SDM712) (10nm)
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, 2 processors: 2x 2.3GHz Kryo 360 Gold (Dual-core) 6x 1.7GHz Kryo 360 Silver (Hexa-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 720 (676MHz)	Qualcomm Adreno 616 (610MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	AnTuTu: 854878 (v10) Geekbench: 3133 (v6)	AnTuTu: 180057 (v7) Geekbench: 6017 (v4.4) GFXBench: 14fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)
💽 Memory and storage
	Honor 400 (DNY-NX9 256GB/8GB)	Xiaomi Mi 9 SE (128GB)
RAM memory	8GB LPDDR5	6GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	256GB (220GB available) UFS 2.2	128GB (109GB available) UFS 2.0
External storage	Not supported	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	Honor 400 (DNY-NX9 256GB/8GB)	Xiaomi Mi 9 SE (128GB)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) + e-SIM	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	2000/1024 Mbps	800/150 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G, 5G	2G, 3G, 4G
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	CDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 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	LTE Cat15 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41) VoLTE
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, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Secondary 4G network	LTE Cat20 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 8, 19, 28) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41) VoLTE	LTE Cat15 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 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+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
📷 Camera
	Honor 400 (DNY-NX9 256GB/8GB)	Xiaomi Mi 9 SE (128GB)
Back camera (main camera)	(dual camera) 200 megapixels 12MP ultrawide f/2.2112°AF	(triple camera) 48 megapixels 13MP ultrawide f/2.41.12µm 8MP telephoto f/2.41.12µmPDAF
Main camera resolution	20000x10000 pixels	8000x6000 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	Dual-LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.9 (aperture)	f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/1.4" inches	1/2" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	0.8µm pixel
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus	LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection 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, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Supported	Not supported
HDR	HDR photo on both cameras	HDR photo on both cameras
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Honor 400 (DNY-NX9 256GB/8GB)	Xiaomi Mi 9 SE (128GB)
Front camera (secondary)	50 megapixels	20 megapixels
Front camera resolution	8160x6120 pixels	5184x3840 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	4K UHD (3840x2160)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	0.9µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Honor 400 (DNY-NX9 256GB/8GB)	Xiaomi Mi 9 SE (128GB)
Loudspeaker	Stereo sound	Mono sound (not stereo)
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/8GB)	Xiaomi Mi 9 SE (128GB)
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	Type-C jack with 3.5mm jack adapter
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 [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Supported	Supported
🧭 Sensors
	Honor 400 (DNY-NX9 256GB/8GB)	Xiaomi Mi 9 SE (128GB)
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 Virtual proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Honor 400 (DNY-NX9 256GB/8GB)	Xiaomi Mi 9 SE (128GB)
Battery type	Li-Si: lithium-silicon (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	5300 mAh	3070 mAh
Charger, watts	66W Wired fast charging 5W Reverse charging by cable	18W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	feature not registered
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Honor 400 (DNY-NX9 256GB/8GB)	Xiaomi Mi 9 SE (128GB)
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: Gray, Violet, Blue
☢️ Radiation rate
	Honor 400 (DNY-NX9 256GB/8GB)	Xiaomi Mi 9 SE (128GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	1.39W/kg (head), 1.39W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	1.19W/kg (head), 1.17W/kg (body)