Honor 400 (DNY-NX9 512GB/12GB) vs Bq Aquaris X (32GB)

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

6/5/2025 9:56 AM, updated: 6/6/2025 2:50 AM

Compare Bq Aquaris X X Honor 400 (DNY-NX9 512GB/12GB) 26Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.55"
AMOLED

1264x2736

200
MP

50mp

12GB
RAM

Octa-core

5300
mAh

(Non removable)

09Points Bq Aquaris X (32GB) Compare Honor 400 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.2"
IPS

1080x1920

16
MP

8mp

3GB
RAM

Octa-core

3100
mAh

(Non removable)

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

26 Advantages Honor 400 (DNY-NX9 512GB/12GB)	vs	9 Advantages Bq Aquaris X (32GB)
+2.63GHz 64bit Octa-core (4nm)14% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	2.2GHz 64bit Octa-core
+12GB LPDDR53 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	3GB LPDDR3
+512GB (458GB available)18 times More internal storage for applications and files	vs	32GB (24GB available)
+UFS 2.2Advantage Fastest write and read storage.	vs	eMMC 5.1
+7.3 millimeters (0.29 inches)8% Thinner	vs	7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)
+AMOLEDAdvantage AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid	vs	LTPS IPS LCD
+1 billion62 times More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos	vs	16 million
+1264x2736 pixels67% Higher resolution screen	vs	1080x1920 pixels
+460 PPI8% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	424 PPI
+6.55"26% Larger screen	vs	5.2"
+(dual camera) 200MP + 12MP12 times Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 16MP
+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" inches100% The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.	vs	1/2.8" inches
+f/1.9 (aperture)5% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.	vs	f/2.0 (aperture)
+(front) 50MP5 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 8MP
+(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 8.1 Oreo
+5G SA/NSAAdvantage The 5G SA/NSA network is newer and faster	vs	4G LTE
+(5G SA/NSA) 2000 Mbps12 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(4G LTE) 150 Mbps
+Face unlock 2DAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+5300 mAh71% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	3100 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) (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
+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	4.2 + A2DP
Not supported	vs	+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards
184 grams (6.44 ounces)	vs	+155 grams (5.43 ounces)19% Lighter
Plastic body, glass front	vs	+Aluminum body, glass front, plastic backAdvantage More resistant material
LED flash	vs	+Dual-LED on main camera and LED on front cameraAdvantage The Dual-LED on main camera and LED on front camera helps in dark places or in low light
Not supported	vs	+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Virtual proximity sensor	vs	+Proximity sensorAdvantage 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	+FMAdvantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
Not supported	vs	+Cristal Dinorex (NEG)Advantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys

20 Common items in both devices

Only digital zoom

PDAF: phase detection autofocus

HDR photo on both cameras

4K UHD (3840x2160)

Capacitive

Multitouch

Accelerometer

+13 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Honor 400 (DNY-NX9 512GB/12GB)	Bq Aquaris X (32GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	400 (DNY-NX9 512GB/12GB)	Aquaris X (32GB)
Other model names	Huawei Honor 400 DNY-NX9	BQ Aquaris X1 (32GB + 3GB RAM)
Country or region available	(Global, International)	Spain, (Europe)
Brand	Honor	Bq
Release date	5/23/2025, Announced: 5/22/2025	6/1/2017
Depth	7.3 millimeters (0.29 inches)	7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)
Size (width x height)	74.6 x 156.5 millimeters (2.94 x 6.16 in)	72.7 x 146.5 millimeters (2.86 x 5.77 in)
Weight	184 grams (6.44 ounces)	155 grams (5.43 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	Aluminum body, glass front, plastic back
Protection against water and others	IP65 certified: dust proof and protection from short-term exposure to water jets	IP52 certified: protection against dust and splashing
📲 Display
	Honor 400 (DNY-NX9 512GB/12GB)	Bq Aquaris X (32GB)
Display type	AMOLED	LTPS IPS LCD
Screen size	6.55" inches	5.2" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~90.3% (screen-to-body ratio)	~70% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1264x2736 pixels (19.5:9)	1080x1920 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)	460 PPI	424 PPI
Colors	1 billion	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Cristal Dinorex (NEG)
Refresh rate	120Hz	feature not registered
Display features	5000nits[peak] HDR8	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Honor 400 (DNY-NX9 512GB/12GB)	Bq Aquaris X (32GB)
System version	Android 15	Android 7.1.1 Nougat
Firmware update	feature not registered	Android 8.1 Oreo
User Interface	MagicOS 9	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Honor 400 (DNY-NX9 512GB/12GB)	Bq Aquaris X (32GB)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 (SM7550-AB) (4nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 626 MSM8953 Pro (14nm)
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, 1 processor: 8x 2.2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Octa-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 720 (676MHz)	Qualcomm Adreno 506 650Mhz
Performance (benchmark)	AnTuTu: 854878 (v10) Geekbench: 3133 (v6)	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Honor 400 (DNY-NX9 512GB/12GB)	Bq Aquaris X (32GB)
RAM memory	12GB LPDDR5	3GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	512GB (458GB available) UFS 2.2	32GB (24GB available) eMMC 5.1
External storage	Not supported	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Honor 400 (DNY-NX9 512GB/12GB)	Bq Aquaris X (32GB)
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	150/50 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	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100	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 Cat4 (Bands 1, 3, 7, 20)
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, HSPA+, LTE
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
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	GPRS, EDGE
📷 Camera
	Honor 400 (DNY-NX9 512GB/12GB)	Bq Aquaris X (32GB)
Back camera (main camera)	(dual camera) 200 megapixels 12MP ultrawide f/2.2112°AF	16 megapixels
Main camera resolution	20000x10000 pixels	4608x3456 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	Dual-LED on main camera and LED on front camera
Focal aperture	f/1.9 (aperture)	f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/1.4" inches	1/2.8" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	1.12µm pixel
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus	PDAF: 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 512GB/12GB)	Bq Aquaris X (32GB)
Front camera (secondary)	50 megapixels	8 megapixels
Front camera resolution	8160x6120 pixels	3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	4K UHD (3840x2160)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	LED
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	1.12µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Honor 400 (DNY-NX9 512GB/12GB)	Bq Aquaris X (32GB)
Loudspeaker	Stereo sound	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones	2 microphones or more
Radio	Not supported	FM
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Honor 400 (DNY-NX9 512GB/12GB)	Bq Aquaris X (32GB)
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)	Not supported
Bluetooth	5.4 + A2DP/LE	4.2 + A2DP
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	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Honor 400 (DNY-NX9 512GB/12GB)	Bq Aquaris X (32GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (under display) Virtual proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Honor 400 (DNY-NX9 512GB/12GB)	Bq Aquaris X (32GB)
Battery type	Li-Si: lithium-silicon (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	5300 mAh	3100 mAh
Charger, watts	66W Wired fast charging 5W Reverse charging by cable	18W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	feature not registered
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Honor 400 (DNY-NX9 512GB/12GB)	Bq Aquaris X (32GB)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	Voice dialing, 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, HTML5
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Midnight Black, Meteor Silver, Desert Gold, Tidal Blue	• Colors: Carbon black, Pearl Rose • 2.5D curved glass screen • Fast battery charging • Quick Charge 3.0 • 24-bit/192kHz audio
☢️ Radiation rate
	Honor 400 (DNY-NX9 512GB/12GB)	Bq Aquaris X (32GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	0.428W/kg (head), 1.36W/kg (body)