The Honor 400 Pro is the first phone I’ve used in 15 years that isn’t made by Samsung. I owned the first ever Galaxy S phone, and ever since, I’ve been upgrading exclusively to the latest Samsung devices. I’m telling you this straight from the off because it’s absolutely going to inform a lot of my thoughts on Honor’s latest handset. For the record, I don’t think it’ll impact my thoughts in either direction, but if anything, it’s important to know that it’s been a bit of an adjustment period for me while testing.
What I will say immediately is that Honor is really changing the game in terms of what a non-flagship phone can be. This brand’s “Magic” product line is its star attraction, with the new 400 series taking more of a niche approach in the affordable market. Having always used Samsung’s flagship devices, I’ve always been a little hesitant to step down into this area of the smartphone landscape, but after three weeks or so of testing it every day, and comparing it to the best gaming phones, it doesn’t feel like anything less than a flagship product.
