Honor 400 Lite VS Vivo Y400 4G

The Honor 400 Lite and Vivo Y400 4G have distinct design features when it comes to their physical properties. The Honor 400 Lite is lighter, weighing 171 g, while the Vivo Y400 4G is slightly heavier at 198 g. In terms of thickness, the Honor 400 Lite is slimmer at 7.3 mm, compared to the Vivo Y400 4G's 7.9 mm thickness. The height and width are also different: the Honor 400 Lite stands at 161 mm in height and 74.6 mm in width, whereas the Vivo Y400 4G is slightly taller at 162.3 mm and wider at 75.3 mm. This results in a difference in their overall volume, with the Honor 400 Lite having a volume of 87.68 cm³ and the Vivo Y400 4G being larger at 96.55 cm³.

Regarding water resistance, the Honor 400 Lite does not offer any water resistance, while the Vivo Y400 4G is waterproof with an IP68 rating. The Honor 400 Lite has an IP64 rating, providing some protection from dust and water splashes, but it's not as robust as the Vivo Y400 4G's IP68, which offers complete protection against dust and the ability to withstand submersion in water up to a certain depth.

Both devices do not feature a rugged build and are not foldable, but the Vivo Y400 4G offers superior water protection with its IP68 rating, making it better suited for handling more extreme conditions compared to the Honor 400 Lite, which has more basic water resistance features.

The displays of the Honor 400 Lite and Vivo Y400 4G are quite similar, both featuring OLED/AMOLED panels with a 120Hz refresh rate, which ensures smooth visuals. The Honor 400 Lite has a 6.7″ screen, while the Vivo Y400 4G has a slightly smaller 6.67″ display. The pixel densities are almost identical, with the Honor 400 Lite offering 394 ppi and the Vivo Y400 4G at 395 ppi, making them almost indistinguishable in sharpness. The resolution is also very close, with the Honor 400 Lite having 1080 x 2412 px, while the Vivo Y400 4G has 1080 x 2400 px, meaning the difference in resolution is marginal.

In terms of brightness, the Honor 400 Lite shines brighter at 3500 nits, compared to the Vivo Y400 4G's 1200 nits. This significant difference could make the Honor 400 Lite better suited for outdoor use or bright environments. Both devices support an Always-On Display feature, but the Vivo Y400 4G supports HDR10, while the Honor 400 Lite does not offer any HDR support (either HDR10 or HDR10+). Neither device features Dolby Vision support or has branded damage-resistant glass.

Both phones include a touch screen and do not have a secondary screen. The displays are otherwise very similar, with small differences in size, brightness, and HDR support, which may impact the viewing experience depending on the user’s needs.

The Honor 400 Lite and Vivo Y400 4G are both equipped with solid performance specs, but there are notable differences in several areas. Both devices come with 256GB of internal storage, but the Honor 400 Lite is equipped with 12GB of RAM, which is double the 8GB of RAM found in the Vivo Y400 4G. This may result in better multitasking and memory management in the Honor 400 Lite. The chipset in the Honor 400 Lite is the MediaTek Dimensity 7025, while the Vivo Y400 4G is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 685 4G. The Honor 400 Lite's chipset has a CPU configuration of 2 x 2.5 GHz and 6 x 2 GHz, whereas the Vivo Y400 4G has a CPU with 4 x 2.8 GHz and 4 x 1.9 GHz. The Honor 400 Lite’s higher RAM and more powerful CPU cores could translate into better overall performance, especially in multi-core tasks.

In terms of benchmark results, the Honor 400 Lite outperforms the Vivo Y400 4G in both Geekbench 5 and Geekbench 6 tests. The Honor 400 Lite scores 1890 in Geekbench 5 (multi-core) and 884 (single-core), while the Vivo Y400 4G scores 1787 (multi-core) and 442 (single-core) in Geekbench 5. Similarly, in Geekbench 6, the Honor 400 Lite achieves 2291 (multi-core) and 884 (single-core), while the Vivo Y400 4G scores 1510 (multi-core) and 473 (single-core). The Honor 400 Lite also has a higher GPU clock speed of 900 MHz compared to the Vivo Y400 4G's 1260 MHz, though the Vivo has a slightly faster GPU clock. The Honor 400 Lite features faster RAM speed at 2750 MHz compared to the Vivo Y400 4G's 2133 MHz.

Both phones have a 6 nm semiconductor size, support 64-bit architecture, and are equipped with DirectX 12 and integrated graphics. Additionally, both devices support big.LITTLE technology and have the NX bit for security. The Honor 400 Lite also has a higher maximum memory bandwidth of 51.2 GB/s, compared to the Vivo Y400 4G’s 17 GB/s, indicating that the Honor 400 Lite could handle data more efficiently. Both devices can support up to 16GB of RAM, but the Honor 400 Lite has the advantage with its higher RAM speed and memory bandwidth.

The Honor 400 Lite and Vivo Y400 4G both feature dual-lens main cameras, but with different configurations. The Honor 400 Lite offers a 108 MP primary camera paired with a 2 MP secondary camera, while the Vivo Y400 4G has a 50 MP primary camera and a 2 MP secondary camera. The wide aperture of the Honor 400 Lite’s main camera is f/2.2 for the primary lens and f/1.8 for the secondary lens, while the Vivo Y400 4G has f/2.4 for the primary lens and f/1.8 for the secondary. Both devices support video recording at 1080 x 30 fps, but neither offers optical image stabilization. Both cameras have phase-detection autofocus for photos, continuous autofocus for video, and can create panoramas in-camera.

For front-facing cameras, the Honor 400 Lite has a 16 MP camera with a wide aperture of f/2.5, while the Vivo Y400 4G features an 8 MP front camera with a slightly smaller f/2.1 aperture. Neither device has a front-facing LED flash. Both devices have a range of camera features, including HDR mode, manual exposure, manual ISO, and touch autofocus. The Honor 400 Lite supports slow-motion video recording, while the Vivo Y400 4G also supports slow-motion but with the same 1080 x 30 fps recording for both main and front cameras.

Both smartphones offer timelapse functionality, can shoot raw images, and support manual white balance. Neither device has a dual-lens front camera or supports HDR10 or Dolby Vision recording. The camera configurations are quite similar, with the main differences lying in the resolution of the front camera and the primary camera’s megapixel count, with the Honor 400 Lite offering higher resolution for the main camera.

The Honor 400 Lite and Vivo Y400 4G both run on Android 15, offering a similar set of features. Both devices support clipboard warnings, location privacy options, camera/microphone privacy options, and theme customization. Additionally, both can block app tracking and have on-device machine learning. They also share features like media picker, customizable notifications, dark mode, full-page screenshots, split screen support, and PiP (Picture-in-Picture) functionality. Both phones support widgets, have offline voice recognition, and can track the current position of a mobile device. They also allow for voice commands, are multi-user systems, and feature a child lock.

In terms of unique capabilities, neither device has Wi-Fi password sharing or Quick Start. Additionally, while both support dynamic theming, only the Honor 400 Lite has an extra dim mode. The Honor 400 Lite also supports features such as Live Text, the ability to play games while downloading, and offloading apps, which the Vivo Y400 4G also supports. However, the Vivo Y400 4G lacks the extra dim mode found on the Honor 400 Lite.

Neither device offers direct OS updates or the ability to be used as a PC. Both support sharing intents and have manual exposure control, but the specifics of focus modes, PiP, and tracking features are similar. Overall, the software experience is very comparable between the two, with the main difference being the Honor 400 Lite's extra dim mode, which the Vivo Y400 4G lacks.

The Honor 400 Lite and Vivo Y400 4G both feature large batteries, but with differing capacities and charging capabilities. The Honor 400 Lite is equipped with a 5230 mAh battery, while the Vivo Y400 4G has a larger 6000 mAh battery. Both devices support fast charging, but the Vivo Y400 4G offers a faster charging speed at 44W, compared to the Honor 400 Lite’s 35W. Neither device supports wireless charging, and both have rechargeable batteries that are not removable. Both also include a battery level indicator, allowing users to monitor their battery status easily.

The Honor 400 Lite and Vivo Y400 4G both share the same features in terms of battery power and charging options, but the Vivo Y400 4G stands out with its larger battery capacity and faster charging speed. While both devices are similar in many respects, the Vivo Y400 4G may offer a longer-lasting battery life and quicker recharge times due to its higher capacity and faster charging capabilities.

The Honor 400 Lite and Vivo Y400 4G both lack a 3.5 mm audio jack, which means neither device supports wired headphones or external audio devices via this standard connection. In terms of audio output, the Vivo Y400 4G features stereo speakers, while the Honor 400 Lite does not include stereo speakers. Neither device supports high-end audio codecs such as aptX, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, aptX Lossless, or LDAC, so users looking for advanced Bluetooth audio features will find both models lacking in this area.

Additionally, neither the Honor 400 Lite nor the Vivo Y400 4G has a built-in radio, so users who enjoy listening to FM radio will need to explore alternative methods for accessing live broadcasts.

Overall, the Honor 400 Lite and Vivo Y400 4G offer a similar, basic audio setup, with the key difference being that the Vivo Y400 4G includes stereo speakers, while the Honor 400 Lite does not. Neither device stands out in terms of advanced audio features or radio functionality.

The Honor 400 Lite and Vivo Y400 4G differ in several connectivity features. The Honor 400 Lite supports 5G, while the Vivo Y400 4G does not. Both devices feature dual SIM support, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) and Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), USB Type-C with USB 2.0, and NFC capabilities. The Honor 400 Lite has a higher Bluetooth version, 5.3, compared to the Vivo Y400 4G's Bluetooth 5. Both devices support GPS, Galileo, and a compass, and both are equipped with a fingerprint scanner for security. Neither device has an external memory slot, emergency SOS via satellite, or crash detection. The Honor 400 Lite offers a faster download speed of 2770 MBit/s, whereas the Vivo Y400 4G has a download speed of 390 MBit/s.

In terms of sensors, the Honor 400 Lite lacks a gyroscope and accelerometer, while the Vivo Y400 4G includes both. The Honor 400 Lite also supports motion tracking and optical tracking, neither of which are available on the Vivo Y400 4G. Other features like an infrared sensor, barometer, HDMI output, 3D facial recognition, and an iris scanner are absent on both devices. Both phones include support for Galileo, accelerometer, and cellular module. Neither device includes a stylus, built-in projector, or DLNA certification.

Overall, the Honor 400 Lite stands out with its 5G support and significantly faster download speed, while the Vivo Y400 4G offers additional sensors like the gyroscope and accelerometer. Both devices offer a solid set of connectivity features, with the Honor 400 Lite having a few more advantages in terms of speed and network support.

Both the Honor 400 Lite and Vivo Y400 4G come with a video light, useful for improving low-light video recording, but neither device features sapphire glass for display protection. Additionally, neither phone offers an e-paper display. However, they differ in their display design: the Honor 400 Lite does not have a curved display, while the Vivo Y400 4G does feature a curved display.

In summary, the main difference between the two devices in this group is the presence of a curved display on the Vivo Y400 4G, while the Honor 400 Lite has a standard flat display. Both phones share the same features when it comes to video lighting and lack of sapphire glass or e-paper displays.