Vivo NEX S (128GB) vs Honor 400 Pro (DNP-NX9 256GB)

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Side by side comparison between Vivo NEX S vs Honor 400 Pro phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

6/6/2025 2:03 AM, updated: 6/6/2025 12:47 PM

Compare Honor 400 Pro X Vivo NEX S (128GB) 09Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.59"
AMOLED

1080x2316

12
MP

8mp

8GB
RAM

Octa-core

4000
mAh

(Non removable)

24Points Honor 400 Pro (DNP-NX9 256GB) Compare Vivo NEX S X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.7"
AMOLED

1280x2800

200
MP

50mp

12GB
RAM

Octa-core

5300
mAh

(Non removable)

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

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!

9 Advantages Vivo NEX S (128GB)	vs	24 Advantages Honor 400 Pro (DNP-NX9 256GB)
+199 grams (6.97 ounces)3% Lighter	vs	205 grams (7.18 ounces)
+8 millimeters (0.31 inches)1% Thinner	vs	8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)
+Aluminum frame, glass front/backAdvantage More resistant material	vs	Plastic body, glass front/back
+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid	vs	AMOLED
+Dual-LED flashAdvantage The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light	vs	LED flash
+f/1.8 (aperture)6% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.	vs	f/1.9 (aperture)
+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+Proximity sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Virtual proximity sensor
+3.5mm jackAdvantage Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores	vs	Type-C reversible connector
2.8GHz 64bit Octa-core	vs	+3.3GHz 64bit Octa-core (4nm)27% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
8GB LPDDR4X	vs	+12GB LPDDR550% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
128GB (108GB available)	vs	+256GB (220GB available)104% More internal storage for applications and files
16 million	vs	+1 billion62 times More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
1080x2316 pixels	vs	+1280x2800 pixels43% Higher resolution screen
388 PPI	vs	+460 PPI19% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
6.59"	vs	+6.7"2% Larger screen
(dual camera) 12MP + 5MP	vs	+(triple camera) 200MP + 50MP + 12MP14 times Higher resolution main camera
Only digital zoom	vs	+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures
Not supported	vs	+BSI sensorAdvantage The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness
1/2.55" inches	vs	+1/1.4" inches82% The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.
(front) 8MP	vs	+(dual front camera) 50MP + 2MP6 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
(front) Full HD (1920x1080)	vs	+(front) 4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
Android 8.1 Oreo	vs	+Android 15Advantage Android 15 is newer and safer
4G LTE-A	vs	+5G SA/NSAAdvantage The 5G SA/NSA network is newer and faster
(4G LTE-A) 1024 Mbps	vs	+(5G SA/NSA) 2000 Mbps95% Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+Face unlockAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
4000 mAh	vs	+5300 mAh33% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
22.5W	vs	+100W3 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.
2 slots (Dual-SIM)	vs	+2 slots (Dual-SIM) + e-SIM (Eletronic)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]	vs	+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
5.0 + A2DP/LE	vs	+5.4 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.4 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
Not supported	vs	+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
Not supported	vs	+IP68 certifiedAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

18 Common items in both devices

PDAF: phase detection autofocus

OIS (4-axis): Optical stabilization / OIS: Optical stabilization

HDR photo on both cameras

4K UHD (3840x2160)

Capacitive

Multitouch

Accelerometer

+11 specs and more in the table below

Check the comparison table below for more items that are not evaluated in comparison score above.

Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Vivo NEX S (128GB)	Honor 400 Pro (DNP-NX9 256GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	NEX S (128GB)	400 Pro (DNP-NX9 256GB)
Other model names	NEX旗舰版, vivo NEX Special edition, NEX Ultimate, BBK Apex	Huawei Honor 400 Pro DNP-NX9
Country or region available	(Global, International), China	(Global, International)
Brand	Vivo	Honor
Release date	6/1/2018	5/23/2025, Announced: 5/22/2025
Depth	8 millimeters (0.31 inches)	8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)
Size (width x height)	77 x 162 millimeters (3.03 x 6.38 in)	76.1 x 160.8 millimeters (3 x 6.33 in)
Weight	199 grams (6.97 ounces)	205 grams (7.18 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum frame, glass front/back	Plastic body, glass front/back
Protection against water and others	Not supported	IP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistant
📲 Display
	Vivo NEX S (128GB)	Honor 400 Pro (DNP-NX9 256GB)
Display type	Super AMOLED	AMOLED
Screen size	6.59" inches	6.7" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~86% (screen-to-body ratio)	~89.5% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x2316 pixels	1280x2800 pixels (19.5:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)	388 PPI	460 PPI
Colors	16 million	1 billion
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Not supported
Refresh rate	feature not registered	120Hz
Display features	feature not registered	5000nits[peak] HDR8
🤖 Operating System
	Vivo NEX S (128GB)	Honor 400 Pro (DNP-NX9 256GB)
System version	Android 8.1 Oreo	Android 15
Firmware update	feature not registered	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	MagicOS 9
⚙️ Processor
	Vivo NEX S (128GB)	Honor 400 Pro (DNP-NX9 256GB)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 MSM8998 (10nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 (SM8650-AB) (4nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.8GHz Kryo 385 Gold (Quad-core) 4x 1.7GHz Kryo 385 Silver (Quad-core)	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)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 630 710Mhz	Qualcomm Adreno 750
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	AnTuTu: 1939360 (v10) Geekbench: 6761 (v6)
💽 Memory and storage
	Vivo NEX S (128GB)	Honor 400 Pro (DNP-NX9 256GB)
RAM memory	8GB LPDDR4X	12GB LPDDR5
Internal storage	128GB (108GB available)	256GB (220GB available) UFS 2.2
External storage	Not supported	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	Vivo NEX S (128GB)	Honor 400 Pro (DNP-NX9 256GB)
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)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) + e-SIM
Maximum Download / Upload	1024/150 Mbps	2000/1024 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	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	CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat16 (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,7,8,12,17,18,19,20,25,26,28) TD-LTE (Bands 34,38,39,40,41)	LTE Cat20 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 8, 19, 28) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41) VoLTE
Primary 5G network	Not supported	SA/NSA (1, 5, 8, 28, 41, 77, 78)
Primary data network	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	GPRS, EDGE, 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	Not supported	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	LTE Cat20 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 8, 19, 28) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41) VoLTE
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA
📷 Camera
	Vivo NEX S (128GB)	Honor 400 Pro (DNP-NX9 256GB)
Back camera (main camera)	(dual camera) 12 megapixels 5MP depth f/2.4	(triple camera) 200 megapixels 50MP telephoto f/2.41/2"0.8µmPDAFOIS3x-optical-zoom 12MP ultrawide f/2.2112°AF
Main camera resolution	4000x3000 pixels	20000x10000 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps
Flash	Dual-LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.8 (aperture)	f/1.9 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/2.55" inches	1/1.4" inches
Pixel size	1.4µm pixel	feature not registered
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	OIS (4-axis): Optical stabilization	OIS: Optical stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Digital and optical zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	Supported
HDR	HDR photo on both cameras	HDR photo on both cameras
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Vivo NEX S (128GB)	Honor 400 Pro (DNP-NX9 256GB)
Front camera (secondary)	8 megapixels	(dual front camera) 50 megapixels 2MP depth f/2.4
Front camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	8160x6120 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	4K UHD (3840x2160)
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	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Vivo NEX S (128GB)	Honor 400 Pro (DNP-NX9 256GB)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Stereo sound
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones
Radio	Not supported	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, DivX, XviD	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Vivo NEX S (128GB)	Honor 400 Pro (DNP-NX9 256GB)
USB	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	3.5mm jack	Type-C reversible connector
TV output	Not supported	USB Type-C (reversible)
Bluetooth	5.0 + A2DP/LE	5.4 + A2DP/LE
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be [wifi7/6E/6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz, 6GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS
NFC	Not supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Supported
🧭 Sensors
	Vivo NEX S (128GB)	Honor 400 Pro (DNP-NX9 256GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (under display) Virtual proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Vivo NEX S (128GB)	Honor 400 Pro (DNP-NX9 256GB)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	Li-Si: lithium-silicon (Non removable)
Battery capacity	4000 mAh	5300 mAh
Charger, watts	22.5W Wired fast charging	100W Wired fast charging 5W Reverse charging by cable
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	50W Qi wireless charging Reverse wireless charging
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	feature not registered
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Vivo NEX S (128GB)	Honor 400 Pro (DNP-NX9 256GB)
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: Black, Red • Funtouch OS 4 • 32-bit/192kHz audio • Pop-up front camera	• Colors: Midnight Black, Lunar Grey, Tidal Blue
☢️ Radiation rate
	Vivo NEX S (128GB)	Honor 400 Pro (DNP-NX9 256GB)
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

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Vivo NEX S (128GB) vs Honor 400 Pro (DNP-NX9 256GB)

Side by side comparison between Vivo NEX S vs Honor 400 Pro phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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

📱 Model features

📲 Display

🤖 Operating System

⚙️ Processor

💽 Memory and storage

📶 Mobile networks

📷 Camera

📸 Front camera

🔉 Sound and multimedia

🔌 Connectivity

🧭 Sensors

🔋 Battery

➕ Other features

☢️ Radiation rate