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Honor 400 Lite

Safe to buyValue Score 72/100
$240
Honor exited US retail. Launch EU ~€215 / £173. Converted to USD
$250 at launch

How long will it last?

Our estimate

Supported until April 2031 · Buy-by April 2029

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2025◆ Buy-by Apr 20292031

Apple doesn't publish an end date, but iPhones have a consistent ~6-year update track record — on that basis the 400 Lite should be supported until around April 2031. Buying it today still gets you about 4.8 years of safe use (Apple's written legal minimum is 5 years).

Source: Honor's official policy · last verified 2026-06-17 · how we compute this

TrueCost

Street price ÷ months of safe use remaining — the number that makes cheap short-lived phones expensive, and well-supported ones cheap.

$4.16/month

37% cheaper than the under-$300 median ($6.65/mo, dying phones excluded)

Our verdict

An affordable, light 400-series phone listed for up to 6 major Android upgrades reaching toward 2031.

Pros

  • Listed for up to 6 major Android upgrades, with estimated security support toward 2031
  • Light 171g body with IP65 rating and a 108MP main camera
  • Bright 120Hz AMOLED and a Dimensity 7025 Ultra suited to everyday use

Cons

  • Modest 35W charging, slower than its siblings
  • Only a 5MP ultra-wide and no dedicated telephoto
Best for: Long-term keepersBest for: Light-phone fansAvoid if: Fast-charge seekersAvoid if: Flagship-power seekers

Full specifications

Display

💡 Bigger numbers = smoother scrolling (Hz) and easier outdoor reading (nits).

Screen6.7-inch AMOLED, FHD+, 120Hz, 3500 nits peak, 3840Hz PWM
Performance

💡 The phone's brain — it decides speed today and how well it ages.

ChipsetMediaTek Dimensity 7025 Ultra (6nm)
RAM8GB / 12GB
Storage256GB
Cameras

💡 Megapixels aren't everything — lens variety matters more day-to-day.

main108MP — f/1.8, PDAF
ultra-wide5MP — f/2.2
front16MP — f/2.5
Battery & charging

💡 Capacity in mAh — bigger usually means longer between charges.

Battery5,230 mAh
Charging35W wired
Build

💡 Size, weight, and the materials between your phone and the floor.

Dimensions161 × 74.6 × 7.3 mm
Weight171 g
MaterialsGlass front, plastic frame and back
Water resistanceIP65
Software & connectivity

💡 The software it ships with, and how far it can upgrade.

SoftwareAndroid 15 with MagicOS 9 at launch
Connectivity5G, Wi-Fi 5, Bluetooth 5.3, NFC, USB-C 2.0
Update policy~6 years of updates (our estimate from Honor's track record — written minimum is 5 years)

Better-value alternatives

Similar price, lower cost per month of safe ownership.

Frequently asked questions

How long is the Honor 400 Lite supported?

It is listed for up to 6 major Android upgrades, in line with Honor's 6-year commitment for the 400 series; from its April 2025 launch, security support is estimated toward 2031.

What chipset does the Honor 400 Lite use?

It runs a MediaTek Dimensity 7025 Ultra (6nm), unlike the Snapdragon-powered standard Honor 400.

Is the Honor 400 Lite water resistant?

Yes, it carries an IP65 rating against dust and low-pressure water jets.

How fast does the Honor 400 Lite charge?

It supports 35W wired charging, which is slower than the 66-80W on the standard Honor 400.

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Specs are collected from manufacturer documentation; prices reflect major US retailers and change often. Support end dates follow each brand's official policy (or, for Apple, its documented historical pattern). Last verified 2026-06-17.