Honor 400 Pro (DNP-NX9 256GB) vs ZTE Axon 30 (128GB/6GB)
Side by side comparison between Honor 400 Pro vs ZTE Axon 30 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?
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6.7"
AMOLED
AMOLED
1280x2800
200
MP
MP
50mp
12GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
5300
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
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6.92"
AMOLED
AMOLED
1080x2460
64
MP
MP
16mp
6GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
4200
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
What's the better phone? Honor 400 Pro (DNP-NX9 256GB)
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21 Advantages 
11 Advantages | 26 Common items in both devices |
| Plastic body, glass front/back / Plastic body, glass front |
| AMOLED |
| 120Hz |
| 1 billion |
| PDAF: phase detection autofocus |
| BSI sensor |
| HDR photo on both cameras |
| +19 specs and more in the table below |
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Highlight differences Clear highlight📱 Model features | ||
| Honor 400 Pro (DNP-NX9 256GB) | ZTE Axon 30 (128GB/6GB) | |
| Model | 400 Pro (DNP-NX9 256GB) | Axon 30 (128GB/6GB) |
| Other model names | Huawei Honor 400 Pro DNP-NX9 | ZTE Axon 30 5G (A2322) |
| Country or region available |  (Global, International) | (Global, International) |
| Brand | Honor | ZTE |
| Release date | 5/23/2025, Announced: 5/22/2025 | 8/3/2021, Announced: 7/27/2021 |
| Depth | 8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches) | 7.8 millimeters (0.31 inches) |
| Size (width x height) | 76.1 x 160.8 millimeters (3 x 6.33 in) | 77.8 x 170.2 millimeters (3.06 x 6.7 in) |
| Weight | 205 grams (7.18 ounces) | 189 grams (6.62 ounces) |
| Build, materials | Plastic body, glass front/back | Plastic body, glass front |
| Protection against water and others | IP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistant | Not supported |
📲 Display | ||
| Honor 400 Pro (DNP-NX9 256GB) | ZTE Axon 30 (128GB/6GB) | |
| Display type | AMOLED | AMOLED |
| Screen size | 6.7" inches | 6.92" inches |
| Screen-to-body ratio | ~89.5% (screen-to-body ratio) | ~85.9% (screen-to-body ratio) |
| Display resolution | 1280x2800 pixels (19.5:9) | 1080x2460 pixels (20.5:9) |
| Touchscreen | Capacitive Multitouch 10-points | Capacitive Multitouch |
| Pixel density (dot pitch) | 460 PPI | 388 PPI |
| Colors | 1 billion | 1 billion |
| Scratch-resistant glass | Not supported | Gorilla Glass |
| Refresh rate | 120Hz | 120Hz |
| Display features | 5000nits[peak] HDR8 | Always-On Display DCI-P3 100% 2.5D glass |
🤖 Operating System | ||
| Honor 400 Pro (DNP-NX9 256GB) | ZTE Axon 30 (128GB/6GB) | |
| System version | Android 15 | Android 11 |
| Firmware update | feature not registered | feature not registered |
| User Interface | MagicOS 9 | MyOS 11 |
⚙️ Processor | ||
| Honor 400 Pro (DNP-NX9 256GB) | ZTE Axon 30 (128GB/6GB) | |
| Chipset | 64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 (SM8650-AB) (4nm) | 64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 (SM8250-AC) (7nm) |
| CPU | Octa-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) | Octa-core, 3 processors: 1x 3.2GHz Kryo 585 (Single-core) 3x 2.42GHz Kryo 585 (Triple-core) 4x 1.8GHz Kryo 585 (Quad-core) |
| GPU graphical controller | Qualcomm Adreno 750 | Qualcomm Adreno 650 (670MHz) |
| Performance (benchmark) | AnTuTu: 1939360 (v10) Geekbench: 6761 (v6) | AnTuTu: 701991 (v9) Geekbench: 3160 (v5.1) GFXBench: 59fps (ES 3.1 onscreen) |
💽 Memory and storage | ||
| Honor 400 Pro (DNP-NX9 256GB) | ZTE Axon 30 (128GB/6GB) | |
| RAM memory | 12GB LPDDR5 | 6GB LPDDR5 |
| Internal storage | 256GB (220GB available) UFS 2.2 | 128GB (104GB available) UFS 3.1 |
| External storage | Not supported | Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot) |
📶 Mobile networks | ||
| Honor 400 Pro (DNP-NX9 256GB) | ZTE Axon 30 (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 | CDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900 |
| Primary 3G network | UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100 | CDMA2000 1xEV-DO Global version: UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100 America version: 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 Cat20 VoLTE Global version: LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 26, 28, 18, 19) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41) America version: LTE ( 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 26, 28, 66) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41) |
| Primary 5G network | SA/NSA (1, 5, 8, 28, 41, 77, 78) | Global version: SA/NSA (1, 3, 28, 38, 41, 77, 78) America version: SA/NSA (1, 3, 28, 41, 66, 78) China version: SA/NSA (1, 3, 28, 41, 78) |
| 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, 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 | Global version: UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100 America version: 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 Cat20 VoLTE Global version: LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 26, 28, 18, 19) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41) America version: LTE ( 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 26, 28, 66) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41) |
| 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, SA/NSA |
📷 Camera | ||
| Honor 400 Pro (DNP-NX9 256GB) | ZTE Axon 30 (128GB/6GB) | |
| Back camera (main camera) | (triple camera) 200 megapixels 50MP telephoto f/2.41/2"0.8µmPDAFOIS3x-optical-zoom 12MP ultrawide f/2.2112°AF | (quad camera) 64 megapixels 8MP ultrawide f/2.2120°16mm 5MP macro f/2.4 2MP depth f/2.4 |
| Main camera resolution | 20000x10000 pixels | 10120x6328 pixels |
| Video recording (primary) | 4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps | 4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps |
| Flash | LED flash | Dual-LED flash |
| Focal aperture | f/1.9 (aperture) | f/1.8 (aperture) |
| Focal length | feature not registered | 25mm (lens) |
| Sensor size | 1/1.4" inches | 1/1.73" 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 | EIS: Digital stabilization |
| Zoom | Digital and optical 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@30fps Sony IMX682 sensor |
📸 Front camera | ||
| Honor 400 Pro (DNP-NX9 256GB) | ZTE Axon 30 (128GB/6GB) | |
| Front camera (secondary) | (dual front camera) 50 megapixels 2MP depth f/2.4 | 16 megapixels |
| Front camera resolution | 8160x6120 pixels | 4608x3456 pixels |
| Video recording (secondary) | 4K UHD (3840x2160) | Full HD (1920x1080) |
| Front flash | Not supported | Not supported |
| Focal aperture | f/2.0 (aperture) | f/2.5 (aperture) |
| 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 Pro (DNP-NX9 256GB) | ZTE Axon 30 (128GB/6GB) | |
| Loudspeaker | Stereo sound | Mono sound (not stereo) 24-bit/192kHz |
| 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 Pro (DNP-NX9 256GB) | ZTE Axon 30 (128GB/6GB) | |
| USB | USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go | USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go |
| Audio output | Type-C reversible connector | Type-C reversible connector |
| TV output | USB Type-C (reversible) | USB Type-C (reversible) |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 + A2DP/LE | 5.1 + A2DP/LE |
| WiFi | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be [wifi7/6E/6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz, 6GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot | 802.11 a/b/g/n/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 |
| NFC | Supported | Supported |
| Infrared port | Supported | Not supported |
🧭 Sensors | ||
| Honor 400 Pro (DNP-NX9 256GB) | ZTE Axon 30 (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 Proximity sensor |
| Vibrating alert | Supported | Supported |
🔋 Battery | ||
| Honor 400 Pro (DNP-NX9 256GB) | ZTE Axon 30 (128GB/6GB) | |
| Battery type | Li-Si: lithium-silicon (Non removable) | LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable) |
| Battery capacity | 5300 mAh | 4200 mAh |
| Charger, watts | 100W Wired fast charging 5W Reverse charging by cable | 65W Wired fast charging Quick Charge 4+ USB Power Delivery 3.0 |
| Inductive / wireless charging | 50W Qi wireless charging Reverse wireless charging | Not supported |
| Talk time autonomy | feature not registered | feature not registered |
| Standby | feature not registered | feature not registered |
➕ Other features | ||
| Honor 400 Pro (DNP-NX9 256GB) | ZTE Axon 30 (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, Lunar Grey, Tidal Blue | • Colors: Black, Aqua • Triple cooling system |
☢️ Radiation rate | ||
| Honor 400 Pro (DNP-NX9 256GB) | ZTE Axon 30 (128GB/6GB) | |
| 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 |