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Google Pixel 6a vs HONOR 400 Smart 5G

Google Pixel 6a

Google

Google Pixel 6a

$449

41.2Inno Score
VS
WINNER
HONOR 400 Smart 5G
41.3Inno Score
45Performancechip21.8
30.4Display38.6
32.8Camera29
33.3Battery62.8
84Features86.7
6 spec wins — Google Pixel 6a7 spec wins — HONOR 400 Smart 5G

InnoReviews verdict

This one is close to a dead heat: Google Pixel 6a scores 41.2 against 41.3 for HONOR 400 Smart 5G. Pick by the categories that matter to you — HONOR 400 Smart 5G edges ahead in battery and display, or by price.

Which would you pick?

Key differences

Reasons to pick the Google Pixel 6a

  • Stronger performance score: 45 vs 22
  • Stronger camera score: 33 vs 29
  • 64% higher Pixel density: 429 ppi vs 261 ppi
  • 60% higher Front camera: 8 MP vs 5 MP
  • 17% higher Peak brightness: 998 nits vs 850 nits

Reasons to pick the HONOR 400 Smart 5G

  • Stronger display score: 39 vs 30
  • Stronger battery score: 63 vs 33
  • 310% higher Main camera: 50 MP vs 12.2 MP
  • 100% higher Refresh rate: 120 Hz vs 60 Hz
  • 94% higher Wired charging: 35 W vs 18 W

Display

Display comparison: Google Pixel 6a versus HONOR 400 Smart 5G
SpecGoogle Pixel 6aHONOR 400 Smart 5G
Screen size6.1 ″6.77 ″+11%
Panel typeOLEDTFT LCD
Resolution1080x2400720x1610
Pixel density429 ppi+64%261 ppi
Refresh rate60 Hz120 Hz+100%
Peak brightness998 nits+17%850 nits
Screen-to-body83 %—

Performance

Performance comparison: Google Pixel 6a versus HONOR 400 Smart 5G
SpecGoogle Pixel 6aHONOR 400 Smart 5G
ChipsetGoogle TensorSnapdragon 6s Gen 3
AnTuTu901,837Bottom 18%—
AnTuTu 11 (CPU)347,058Bottom 25%—
AnTuTu 11 (GPU)133,224Bottom 20%—
AnTuTu 11 (Memory)169,177Bottom 25%—
AnTuTu 11 (UX)252,378Bottom 16%—
AnTuTu 121,115,740Bottom 24%—
RAM (max)6 GB8 GB+33%
Storage options128GB128GB/256GB
Storage typeUFS 3.1—

Camera

Camera comparison: Google Pixel 6a versus HONOR 400 Smart 5G
SpecGoogle Pixel 6aHONOR 400 Smart 5G
Main camera12.2 MP50 MP+310%
Main aperturef/1.7f/1.8
Ultra-wide12 MP—
Max video4K@60fps1080p
Front camera8 MP+60%5 MP
OISYesNo

Battery

Battery comparison: Google Pixel 6a versus HONOR 400 Smart 5G
SpecGoogle Pixel 6aHONOR 400 Smart 5G
Capacity4,410 mAh6,500 mAh+47%
Wired charging18 W35 W+94%

Design

Design comparison: Google Pixel 6a versus HONOR 400 Smart 5G
SpecGoogle Pixel 6aHONOR 400 Smart 5G
Weight178 g+14%206 g
Thickness8.9 mm8.2 mm+7%
IP ratingIP67IP65
Frame materialAluminum—

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Google Pixel 6a versus HONOR 400 Smart 5G
SpecGoogle Pixel 6aHONOR 400 Smart 5G
5GYesYes
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6EWi-Fi 5
Bluetooth5.2—
NFCYesYes
USBUSB-C 3.1 Gen 1USB-C 2.0
eSIMYesNo

Software

Software comparison: Google Pixel 6a versus HONOR 400 Smart 5G
SpecGoogle Pixel 6aHONOR 400 Smart 5G
OS at launchAndroid 12Android 15 (MagicOS 9.0)
OS update pledge5 years—

Audio

Audio comparison: Google Pixel 6a versus HONOR 400 Smart 5G
SpecGoogle Pixel 6aHONOR 400 Smart 5G
Stereo speakersYesYes
3.5mm jackNoNo

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