Honor 400 Pro Review: AI-Powered Flagship Delivers Performance, But With Caveats
Oslo, Norway – Honor’s latest flagship, the 400 Pro, is making waves with its notable suite of AI-powered features and robust performance, according to a recent review by Gamereactor. Priced at €749, the phone aims to deliver premium functionality, but isn’t without its drawbacks.
The 400 Pro boasts a standout 200MP camera, which is significantly enhanced by integrated AI capabilities. These features go beyond simple image enhancement, allowing users to transform motifs into stickers, expand image edges, adjust colors, and create blurred backgrounds. remarkably, the AI can even generate short-range videos from still images - even everyday objects like a yogurt cup and a figurine. However, this video generation is limited to three uses every 30 days, with additional uses requiring payment, a restriction Gamereactor found “stingy” given the phone’s price point.
Beyond the camera, the AI integration extends to Google Lens functionality for smart image searches and text extraction. The phone also offers AI-driven scam detection and real-time language translation, touted as a valuable tool for travelers.
Running on Honor’s Magicos 9.0 (based on Android 15), the 400 Pro delivers a fluid and responsive user experience with quick app launches and smooth navigation. Gamereactor notes a frustrating initial setup process,however,with an overwhelming barrage of permission requests and usage tips that felt akin to a “spammy website.” While these can be adjusted in settings, it highlights a potential issue for users preferring a cleaner Android experience.
Powering the device is a substantial 5300 mAh battery, impressive for its size. Gamereactor reports battery life of almost a week with light use, and nearly two days under heavy load, with the phone remaining comfortably warm even during intensive tasks. The battery supports 100W wired charging, achieving a full charge in approximately 45 minutes with the correct charger, and also offers 50W wireless charging.
Gamereactor describes the Honor 400 pro as a ”power plant” capable of handling demanding games and 4K video with ease, offering ample storage, and capturing exceptional images.Despite initial reservations about the AI features and the limitations imposed by payment walls and intrusive pop-ups, the review ultimately finds the 400 Pro to be a compelling smartphone offering solid value for its price.
