Global technology brand HONOR today announced the launch of the all-new HONOR 400 Series in European markets, delivering an unrivaled AI photography experience and exceptional durability. Equipped with an extraordinary 200MP ultra-sharp AI camera, versatile AI editing, a robust 5300mAh carbon-silicon battery, and a cutting-edge 5000nits ultra-bright display, the HONOR 400 Series empowers the always-connected generation to enjoy their everyday lives.
“The HONOR 400 Series was created to make AI imaging capabilities more accessible to everyone and spark their everyday wonder,” said James Li , CEO of HONOR. “Users can not only access high-end AI features at a more affordable price point, but also enjoy brand-new AI imaging experiences, from ultra-sharp AI photography to advanced AI editing tools, offering diverse and entertaining creative possibilities.”
Powerful and versatile AI camera
To provide users with an exceptional photography experience, HONOR 400 is equipped with an innovative 200MP Ultra Clear AI Camera system. With the 200MP Ultra Clear AI Main Camera [1] , equipped with a 1/1.4-inch sensor, f/1.9 aperture, and OIS + EIS dual stabilization, the device ensures exceptional clarity, even in low-light conditions. Additionally, the 12MP 112° Ultra Wide & Macro Camera [2] captures wide scenes, while the 50MP Portrait Selfie Camera [3] with f/2.0 aperture, powered by HONOR’s advanced portrait algorithm, ensures professional-quality selfies with stunning details and lifelike colors.
The HONOR 400 Series photography experience is powered by the advanced HONOR IMAGE ENGINE AI, which incorporates cutting-edge AI innovations that elevate mobile photography. The HONOR 400 is the industry’s first smartphone to achieve a 30x telephoto lens with the main camera, and features AI Super Zoom, designed to frame stunning landscapes, such as natural landscapes and cityscapes, with an extraordinary focal range of 15x to 30x.
The AI Portrait Snap feature, enhanced with the Large Capture Enhancement Model, ensures every portrait remains sharp and detailed, even when capturing motion in Portrait Mode in daytime street scenes. Aiming for differentiated visual appeal, the HONOR 400 Series introduces the AI-powered Film Simulation Mode [4] , which intelligently analyzes lighting and subject details to create stunning cinematic effects tailored to the atmosphere of the scene. Harcourt Portrait Modes give users creative options to capture impactful portraits with refined lighting. The HONOR 400 Series empowers users to capture life’s most memorable moments with unmatched brilliance.
The HONOR 400 series also introduces unparalleled AI Editing to empower everyday creativity. With Google’s cutting-edge video generation model, Veo 2, powered by Google Cloud’s Vertex AI, users can explore different possibilities through image-to-video generation [5] , which will be debuting on the HONOR 400 series. The HD Moving Photo feature preserves the golden three seconds of vibrant live moments, allowing users to easily share or edit cinematic snippets on social media [6] . HONOR takes this further with Moving Photo Collage, a pioneering feature that allows users to combine 2 to 9 moving photos and seamlessly blend them together to create dynamic storytelling moments. Additionally, support for cross-ecosystem Live Photo sharing ensures a seamless and integrated user experience [7] .
Additionally, the HONOR 400 series offers a host of intelligent features that enable users to enhance their photography experience, such as HONOR AI Eraser, AI Outpainting, AI Erase Passersby, and AI Remove Reflection [8] . AI editing allows users to reinvent the photo in their daily lives.
Powerful battery and improved hardware performance
The HONOR 400 Series is equipped with a robust 5300mAh [9] silicon-carbon battery , providing a longer-lasting user experience, especially on the go. The battery is designed for low-temperature environments around -20°C with a low battery level, maintaining its durability and performance for tasks like making calls and recording videos under any circumstances. It is built for a long lifespan, maintaining over 80% of its capacity even after 4 years [10] . Paired with 66W HONOR SuperCharge wired fast charging [11] , the device can be charged up to 44% in just 15 minutes [12] .
This makes it the ideal companion for outdoor adventures and challenging environments. Powered by the Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 [13] Mobile Platform and CPU Turbo X gaming engine, the HONOR 400 provides users with a top-level gaming experience and increased graphics performance. The HONOR 400 also packs up to 512GB of ultra-large storage, ensuring exceptional durability. Additionally, it features IP65 water and dust resistance, offering complete protection against water and dust ingress.
Advanced display technology for an optimal viewing experience
The HONOR 400 Series features a next-generation 5000 nits [14] ultra-bright display that ensures excellent visibility in any lighting conditions. Thanks to Full Scene Sunlight Display Enhancement technology and Dynamic Dimming Display, users can enjoy vibrant colors and sharp contrasts even in direct sunlight. Motion Sickness Relief [15] provides the industry’s most comprehensive solution, delivering significant relief from nausea and sickness during vehicle motion, reducing motion sickness and ensuring a smoother, more enjoyable drive. These innovations offer users an immersive visual experience.
Powering a Smart Lifestyle with MagicOS 9.0 with AI
The HONOR 400 Series, running MagicOS 9.0, offers a highly intelligent user experience, enhanced with a variety of AI-powered smart features. MagicOS 9.0 also includes premium features such as AI Translation, AI Recorder, Magic Portal, AI Minutes, AI Summary, AI Format, Magic Capsule, AI Writing Tools, and AI Subtitles. These advanced capabilities ensure seamless multitasking, increased productivity, and personalized interactions, making the HONOR 400 Series an exceptional choice for users. With its innovative features and user-centric design, the HONOR 400 Series redefines what a smart device can achieve in the modern era.
To protect users from potential deepfake scams and ensure online safety, the HONOR 400 series integrates the revolutionary on-device AI Deepfake Detection technology. This feature employs advanced algorithms to identify manipulated content by analyzing pixel-level synthetic imperfections, edge compositing artifacts, frame continuity, and more, protecting users from potential deepfake scams during video calls.
The HONOR 400 series also includes Gemini [16] , Google’s AI assistant. Users can chat with Gemini to get help with learning, planning, writing, and more. They can even use Gemini Live to brainstorm, simplify complex topics, and rehearse important moments with real-time responses. Just press and hold the power button to get started.
Introducing the HONOR 400 Pro
In addition to the exceptional AI photography experience and extraordinary durability of the standard version, the HONOR 400 Pro includes a 50MP Telephoto Camera [17] with a Sony IMX856 sensor, 3x optical zoom, and OIS, ensuring detailed zoomed photos. It is equipped with the AI Enhanced Portrait feature that delivers ultra-high-definition portraits that ensure the true colors of each subject shine through. With its enhanced AI Super Zoom feature, the HONOR 400 Pro boasts an AIGC-powered telephoto capability of up to 50x, making it perfect for capturing distant subjects. Durability is another highlight, with the Pro version boasting IP68 and IP69 water and dust resistance ratings, ensuring better protection for the device. Charging capabilities are also superior, supporting 100W wired and 50W wireless charging. Powered by the advanced Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 Mobile Platform [18] , the Pro version delivers smoother and more powerful performance, and is a great help in the AI era. The HONOR device’s built-in large-format call translation model enables smooth phone communication, offering instant translation in up to 6 languages [19] . With its exceptional image quality, durability, and charging efficiency, the HONOR 400 Pro is a great choice for those seeking superior performance.
Price and availability
With a stylish design inspired by nature, the HONOR 400 is available in Midnight Black, Meteor Silver and Desert Gold , while the HONOR 400 Pro is available in two colors [20] : Midnight Black and Lunar Grey.
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