The Honor 400 5G features a dual-lens main camera with 200 MP and 12 MP sensors, while the Huawei Pura 80 Pro Plus has a more complex triple-lens setup with 50 MP, 48 MP, and 40 MP sensors. The Honor 400 5G's main camera has wide apertures of f/2.2 and f/1.9, compared to the Huawei Pura 80 Pro Plus’s f/1.6, f/2.1, and f/2.2 apertures. Both devices offer optical image stabilization, phase-detection autofocus, and the ability to record slow-motion video. Both support HDR, manual exposure, and touch autofocus, though the Huawei Pura 80 Pro Plus also includes laser autofocus for more precise focus.
On the front, the Honor 400 5G has a 50 MP front camera with a f/2.0 aperture, while the Huawei Pura 80 Pro Plus has a lower 13 MP front camera with the same f/2.0 aperture. Both front cameras include a flash, though only the Huawei Pura 80 Pro Plus has a dual-tone LED flash with two LEDs. Neither device features a front-facing LED flash, RGB LED flash, or dual-lens front camera. Both devices support a timelapse function and can create panoramas in-camera.
In terms of zoom, the Honor 400 5G supports no optical zoom (0x), while the Huawei Pura 80 Pro Plus offers a 4x optical zoom. Neither device supports HDR10 recording, Dolby Vision recording, or 3D photo/video capabilities. The Honor 400 5G lacks laser autofocus but has manual ISO, serial shot mode, manual focus, and a wide range of camera controls, including manual white balance, shutter speed, and exposure. The Huawei Pura 80 Pro Plus also offers manual ISO, serial shot mode, manual focus, and similar controls, plus laser autofocus for enhanced shooting accuracy.