Side-by-side technical data
Honor 400 Smart 4G vs Honor 500 Smart vs Honor 600 Smart
Comparison between Honor 400 Smart 4G, Honor 500 Smart and Honor 600 Smart: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Honor.
NeoTeo's verdict
Which of the two is the better buy
Honor 600 Smart is the most complete choice for display, battery, and connectivity: it offers 1,020 nits, 7,700mAh, 45W charging, and 5G. Honor 500 Smart suits buyers who prioritize performance, low weight, and expandable storage; Honor 400 Smart 4G is the camera pick.
Honor 500 Smart uses a MediaTek Dimensity 6300 and is the lightest at 186 g, versus 208 g for Honor 400 Smart 4G and 216.5 g for Honor 600 Smart. It is also the only model with expandable storage and has Bluetooth 5.3, compared with Bluetooth 5.0 and 5.1. Honor 600 Smart offsets its 6GB of RAM against 8GB in the other two with a 1,020-nit display versus 850 and 450 nits, plus IP64 protection instead of IP54.
Honor 400 Smart 4G is the choice for photography: its 108MP main camera exceeds the other two phones' 50MP cameras, and its 8MP front camera also beats their 5MP units. Honor 600 Smart answers with 7,700mAh versus 6,500mAh and 5,260mAh, 45W charging versus 35W and 15W, and an AnTuTu score of 570,353 versus 335,000 for Honor 400 Smart 4G. Honor 500 Smart is the right buy only if it costs less.
Honor 400 Smart 4G
Honor 600 Smart is the better buy for battery and display, with 7,700mAh, 45W charging, and 1,020 nits.
Honor 600 Smart
Honor 400 Smart 4G is the better buy for photography, with its 108MP main camera and 8MP front camera.
The verdict
Neither runs away with it: each wins something.
| Category | 400 Smart 4G | 500 Smart | 600 Smart |
|---|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 5.6 | 4.8 | 5.8 |
| Performance & hardware | 4.7 | 6.3 | 4.7 |
| Camera | 4.6 | 3.8 | 3.8 |
| Connectivity | 5.6 | 5.6 | 6.4 |
| Battery & charging | 7.0 | 6.2 | 7.1 |
Which one is for you?
Honor 400 Smart 4G, if you care about…
- Repairability Class
- B
- against C
Honor 500 Smart, if you care about…
- Bluetooth Version
- Bluetooth 5.3
- against Bluetooth 5.0 · Bluetooth 5.1
- Weight
- 186 g
- against 208 g · 216.5 g
- Body Thickness
- 7.9 mm
- against 8.2 mm · 8.3 mm
- Expandable Storage
- Yes
- against No · No
Honor 600 Smart, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 7,700 mAh
- against 6,500 mAh · 5,260 mAh
- AnTuTu Score
- 570,353
- against 335,000
- Peak Display Brightness
- 1,020 nits
- against 850 nits · 450 nits
- Resistance Features
- IP64
- against IP54 · IP54
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | 400 Smart 4G | 500 Smart | 600 Smart |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Qualcomm Snapdragon 685 | MediaTek Dimensity 6300 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 4 |
| Processor Process Size | 6 nm | 6 nm | 4 nm Best value |
| Graphics GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 610 | Mali-G57 MC2 | Qualcomm Adreno 613 |
| Storage Type | UFS | UFS 2.2 | UFS 2.2 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2.8 GHz Best value | 2.4 GHz | 2.3 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 256 GB | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 335,000 | — | 570,353 Best value |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | — | 782 | 930 Best value |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | — | 2,012 | 2,210 Best value |
| CPU Description | Octa-core (4x2.8 GHz Cortex-A73 and 4x1.9 GHz Cortex-A53) | Octa-core CPU with 2 Cortex-A76 cores at 2.4 GHz and 6 Cortex-A55 cores at 2.0 GHz | Octa-core processor with 2 Cortex-A78 cores at 2.3 GHz and 6 Cortex-A55 cores at 1.95 GHz. |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 8 GB Best value | 8 GB Best value | 6 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR4 | DDR4 Best value | LPDDR4X Best value |
| Expandable Storage | No | Yes Best value | No |
| AnTuTu version | v10 | — | v11 |
Design
| Specification | 400 Smart 4G | 500 Smart | 600 Smart |
|---|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, Gold, Silver | Black, Cyan | Silver, Black, White, Purple |
| Body Thickness | 8.2 mm | 7.9 mm Best value | 8.3 mm |
| Body Width | 76.8 mm | 77 mm | 78.5 mm |
| Body Height | 166.9 mm | 167 mm | 168.3 mm |
| Weight | 208 g | 186 g Best value | 216.5 g |
| Usable Surface | 86 % | 85.5 % | 86.5 % Best value |
| Body Materials | Plastic | — | Glass, Plastic |
| Resistance Features | IP54 | IP54 | IP64 Best value |
| Waterproof Depth | — | — | 1.5 m |
| Drop Resistance Class | A | — | A |
| Repairability Class | B Best value | — | C |
| Drop Test Count | 270 | — | 270 |
Battery
| Specification | 400 Smart 4G | 500 Smart | 600 Smart |
|---|---|---|---|
| Battery Efficiency Rating | A | — | A |
| Battery Capacity | 6,500 mAh | 5,260 mAh | 7,700 mAh Best value |
| Battery Type | Li-Polymer | Li-Polymer | Li-Polymer |
| Fast Charge Power | 35 W | 15 W | 45 W Best value |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Non-Removable, Reverse Charging | Fast Charging, Reverse Charging, Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable, Charger Included | Fast Charging, Reverse Charging, Non-Removable, Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable |
| Battery Endurance | 69 h 32 min | — | 93 h Best value |
| Charge cycles | 1,600 | — | 1,600 |
Display
| Specification | 400 Smart 4G | 500 Smart | 600 Smart |
|---|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 | 20:9 |
| Display Technology | IPS LCD Best value | TFT LCD | IPS LCD Best value |
| Peak Display Brightness | 850 nits | 450 nits | 1,020 nits Best value |
| Display Diagonal | 6.77″ | 6.75″ | 6.87″ Best value |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 720 px | 720 px | 720 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 1,610 px Best value | 1,600 px | 1,592 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 261 ppi Best value | 260 ppi | 254 ppi |
| Display Refresh Rate | 120 Hz Best value | 90 Hz | 120 Hz Best value |
| Display Contrast Ratio | — | — | 1,500 :1 |
| Display Features | Mohs Level 4, Hole-Punch Notch, SGS Certified, TÜV Rheinland Eye Comfort Certification, DCI-P3, Scratch Resistant, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless | Aluminosilicate Glass, TFT LCD, Capacitive Touch | Mohs Level 5, Hole-Punch Notch, SGS Certified, DCI-P3, Scratch Resistant, Capacitive Touch, Frameless |
Sensors
| Specification | 400 Smart 4G | 500 Smart | 600 Smart |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Side | Side | Side |
Sensor
| Specification | 400 Smart 4G | 500 Smart | 600 Smart |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Light Sensor | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Compass | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Gravity Sensor, Virtual Proximity Sensing |
Software
| Specification | 400 Smart 4G | 500 Smart | 600 Smart |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 15 | Android 16 | Android 16 |
| OS Family | Android | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 15 | 16 Best value | 16 Best value |
| OS Update Support | 5 years | — | 5 years |
| Google Services | Yes | — | Yes |
Connectivity
| Specification | 400 Smart 4G | 500 Smart | 600 Smart |
|---|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby, Dual SIM |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41 | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100 | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n7, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n20, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n28b, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, HSPA, LTE | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G Best value | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G Best value |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Direct | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 5.3 Best value | Bluetooth 5.1 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE, aptX HD | A2DP, LE, aptX HD | A2DP, LE, aptX HD |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo |
| Connectivity Features | NFC, USB Type-C, USB 2.0, USB OTG, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB Host 2.0, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, NFC, USB Type-C, USB 2.0, USB OTG | NFC, USB Type-C, USB 2.0, USB OTG, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, Tethering, VoLTE, VoWiFi, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Infrared |
| USB Version | USB 2.0 | USB 2.0 | USB 2.0 |
| Max. download speed | 390 Mbps | 3,300 Mbps Best value | 2,500 Mbps |
| Max. upload speed | 150 Mbps | — | 900 Mbps Best value |
Audio
| Specification | 400 Smart 4G | 500 Smart | 600 Smart |
|---|---|---|---|
| Audio Features | Stereo Speakers, aptX HD, A2DP, LE | A2DP, LE, aptX HD, Stereo Speakers | Stereo Speakers, Hi-Res Audio, A2DP, LE, aptX HD |
Technical
| Specification | 400 Smart 4G | 500 Smart | 600 Smart |
|---|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | LGN-NX1 | LNA-NX1 | MRK-NX1, MRK-NX3 |
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