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Honor 400 Pro (DNP-NX9 256GB) vs Motorola Moto E5 Play (XT1921-3)

Side by side comparison between Honor 400 Pro vs Motorola Moto E5 Play phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Motorola Moto E5 Play X Honor 400 Pro (DNP-NX9 256GB) 34Points
6.7"
AMOLED

1280x2800

200
MP

50mp

12GB
RAM

Octa-core

5300
mAh

(Non removable)

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07Points Motorola Moto E5 Play (XT1921-3) Compare Honor 400 Pro X
5.2"
IPS

720x1280

8
MP

5mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

2800
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Honor 400 Pro (DNP-NX9 256GB)

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400 Pro (DNP-NX9 256GB)} 34 Advantages Honor 400 Pro (DNP-NX9 256GB) vs Moto E5 Play (XT1921-3)} 7 Advantages Motorola Moto E5 Play (XT1921-3)
+3.3GHz 64bit Octa-core (4nm)183%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs1.4GHz 64bit Quad-core (28nm)
+12GB LPDDR55 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs2GB LPDDR3
+256GB (220GB available)21 times
More internal storage for applications and files
vs16GB (10GB available)
+UFS 2.2Advantage
Fastest write and read storage.
vseMMC 5.1
+8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)11%
Thinner
vs9 millimeters (0.35 inches)
+AMOLEDAdvantage
AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
vsTFT IPS LCD
+HDR8Advantage
The HDR8 display provides vibrant colors and more details
vsNot supported
+120Hz100%
The display reproduces more frames per second because the frequency (Hertz) is higher, improves fluidity and tires your eyes less.
vs60Hz
+1 billion62 times
More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
vs16 million
+1280x2800 pixels3 times
Higher resolution screen
vs720x1280 pixels
+460 PPI63%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs282 PPI
+6.7"29%
Larger screen
vs5.2"
+(triple camera) 200MP + 50MP + 12MP32 times
Higher resolution main camera
vs(back) 8MP
+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage
The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures
vsOnly digital zoom
+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage
Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
vsEIS: Digital stabilization
+BSI sensorAdvantage
The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness
vsNot supported
+f/1.9 (aperture)5%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
vsf/2.0 (aperture)
+(dual front camera) 50MP + 2MP10 times
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
vs(front) 5MP
+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
vsFull HD (1920x1080)
+(front) 4K UHD (3840x2160)8 times
More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
vs(front) HD (1280x720)
+Android 15Advantage
Android 15 is newer and safer
vsAndroid 8.0 Oreo
+5G SA/NSAAdvantage
The 5G SA/NSA network is newer and faster
vs4G LTE-A
+(5G SA/NSA) 2000 Mbps6 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps
+Face unlockAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+5300 mAh89%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs2800 mAh
+100W9 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.
vs10W
+Qi wireless chargingAdvantage
Wireless charging is another way to charge the battery.
vsNot supported
+2 slots (Dual-SIM) + e-SIM (Eletronic)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
vs1 slot (Single-SIM)
(dedicated slot)
+Stereo soundAdvantage
Better sound quality for listening to music or clearer hands-free calls
vsMono sound (not stereo)
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be [wifi7/6E/6]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be [wifi7/6E/6] is newer and faster
vs802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4]
+5.4 + A2DP/LEAdvantage
Bluetooth 5.4 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
vs4.2 + A2DP
+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
vsNot supported
+Type-CAdvantage
Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.
vsMicroUSB 2.0
+IP68 certifiedAdvantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example
vsWater repellent nano-coating (don't immerse)
Not supportedvs+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
205 grams (7.18 ounces)vs+150 grams (5.25 ounces)37%
Lighter
LED flashvs+LED flash on both camerasAdvantage
The LED flash on both cameras helps in dark places or in low light
Virtual proximity sensorvs+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 connectorvs+3.5mm jackAdvantage
Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores
Not supportedvs+FMAdvantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general

16 Common items in both devices
Plastic body, glass front/back / Plastic body, glass front
PDAF: phase detection autofocus / Autofocus
HDR photo on both cameras
Capacitive
Multitouch
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
+9 specs and more in the table below

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๐Ÿ“ฑ Model features

Honor 400 Pro (DNP-NX9 256GB)Moto E5 Play (XT1921-3)
Model400 Pro (DNP-NX9 256GB)Moto E5 Play (XT1921-3)
Other model namesHuawei Honor 400 Pro DNP-NX9T-Mobile Moto E5 Play XT1921-3 Unlocked
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)
USA
USA
BrandHonorMotorola
Release date5/23/2025, Announced: 5/22/20255/1/2018
Depth8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)9 millimeters (0.35 inches)
Size (width x height)76.1 x 160.8 millimeters (3 x 6.33 in)74 x 151 millimeters (2.91 x 5.94 in)
Weight205 grams (7.18 ounces)150 grams (5.25 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic body, glass front/backPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersIP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistantWater repellent nano-coating (don't immerse)

๐Ÿ“ฒ Display

Honor 400 Pro (DNP-NX9 256GB)Moto E5 Play (XT1921-3)
Display typeAMOLEDTFT IPS LCD
Screen size6.7" inches5.2" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~89.5% (screen-to-body ratio)~66.7% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1280x2800 pixels (19.5:9)720x1280 pixels (16:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive Multitouch 10-pointsCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)460 PPI282 PPI
Colors1 billion16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedNot supported
Refresh rate120Hz60Hz
Display features5000nits[peak]
HDR8
Not supported

๐Ÿค– Operating System

Honor 400 Pro (DNP-NX9 256GB)Moto E5 Play (XT1921-3)
System versionAndroid 15Android 8.0 Oreo
Firmware updatefeature not registeredfeature not registered
User InterfaceMagicOS 9feature not registered

โš™๏ธ Processor

Honor 400 Pro (DNP-NX9 256GB)Moto E5 Play (XT1921-3)
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 (SM8650-AB) (4nm)64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 427 (MSM8920) (28nm)
CPUOcta-core, 4 processors:
1x 3.3GHz ARM Cortex-X4 (Single-core)
3x 3.15GHz ARM Cortex-A720 (Triple-core)
2x 2.96GHz ARM Cortex-A720 (Dual-core)
2x 2.26GHz ARM Cortex-A520 (Dual-core)
Quad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1.4GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 750Qualcomm Adreno 308 (500MHz)
Performance (benchmark)AnTuTu: 1939360 (v10)
Geekbench: 6761 (v6)
feature not registered

๐Ÿ’ฝ Memory and storage

Honor 400 Pro (DNP-NX9 256GB)Moto E5 Play (XT1921-3)
RAM memory12GB LPDDR52GB LPDDR3
Internal storage256GB (220GB available)
UFS 2.2
16GB (10GB available)
eMMC 5.1
External storageNot supportedUntil 256GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

๐Ÿ“ถ Mobile networks

Honor 400 Pro (DNP-NX9 256GB)Moto E5 Play (XT1921-3)
Dual-SIMDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim cardNot supported
SIM card2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF) + e-SIM
1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload2000/1024 Mbps300/50 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G, 5G2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat20 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 8, 19, 28)
TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41)
VoLTE
LTE Cat6 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 25, 26, 29, 30, 66, 71)
TD-LTE (38, 41)
Primary 5G networkSA/NSA (1, 5, 8, 28, 41, 77, 78)Not supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSAGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900Not supported
Secondary 3G networkUMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100Not supported
Secondary 4G networkLTE Cat20 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 8, 19, 28)
TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41)
VoLTE
Not supported
Secondary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSANot supported

๐Ÿ“ท Camera

Honor 400 Pro (DNP-NX9 256GB)Moto E5 Play (XT1921-3)
Back camera (main camera)(triple camera)
200 megapixels
50MP telephoto f/2.41/2"0.8ยตmPDAFOIS3x-optical-zoom
12MP ultrawide f/2.2112ยฐAF
8 megapixels
Main camera resolution20000x10000 pixels3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash on both cameras
Focal aperturef/1.9 (aperture)f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor size1/1.4" inchesfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registered1.12ยตm pixel
AutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocusAutofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationOIS: Optical stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomDigital and optical zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorSupportedNot supported
HDRHDR photo on both camerasHDR photo on both cameras
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

๐Ÿ“ธ Front camera

Honor 400 Pro (DNP-NX9 256GB)Moto E5 Play (XT1921-3)
Front camera (secondary)(dual front camera)
50 megapixels
2MP depth f/2.4
5 megapixels
Front camera resolution8160x6120 pixels2560x1920 pixels
Video recording (secondary)4K UHD (3840x2160)HD (1280x720)
Front flashNot supportedLED
Focal aperturef/2.0 (aperture)feature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

๐Ÿ”‰ Sound and multimedia

Honor 400 Pro (DNP-NX9 256GB)Moto E5 Play (XT1921-3)
LoudspeakerStereo soundMono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellation2 microphones2 microphones or more
RadioNot supportedFM
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKVMP4, H.264, H.263, DivX, WMV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACMP3, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC

๐Ÿ”Œ Connectivity

Honor 400 Pro (DNP-NX9 256GB)Moto E5 Play (XT1921-3)
USBUSB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoMicroUSB 2.0
Audio outputType-C reversible connector3.5mm jack
TV outputUSB Type-C (reversible)Not supported
Bluetooth5.4 + A2DP/LE4.2 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be [wifi7/6E/6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz, 6GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFCSupportedNot supported
Infrared portSupportedNot supported

๐Ÿงญ Sensors

Honor 400 Pro (DNP-NX9 256GB)Moto E5 Play (XT1921-3)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (under display)
Virtual proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Fingerprint sensor
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

๐Ÿ”‹ Battery

Honor 400 Pro (DNP-NX9 256GB)Moto E5 Play (XT1921-3)
Battery typeLi-Si: lithium-silicon (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
GK40
Battery capacity5300 mAh2800 mAh
Charger, watts100W Wired fast charging
5W Reverse charging by cable
10W (5V/2A) Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging50W Qi wireless charging
Reverse wireless charging
Not supported
Talk time autonomyfeature not registered21 hours
Standbyfeature not registered288 hours (12 days)

โž• Other features

Honor 400 Pro (DNP-NX9 256GB)Moto E5 Play (XT1921-3)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice dialing, Voice recorder
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5HTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneousโ€ข Colors: Midnight Black, Lunar Grey, Tidal Blueโ€ข Colors: Flash gray
โ€ข HAC M3/T4

โ˜ข๏ธ Radiation rate

Honor 400 Pro (DNP-NX9 256GB)Moto E5 Play (XT1921-3)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registered1.35W/kg (head), 1.23W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
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