Galaxy A55 vs Honor 400 Smart
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Galaxy A55
Starting at
£234.03£356.69 new
Honor 400 Smart
Starting at
£156.00What's the difference between the Galaxy A55 and Honor 400 Smart?
Galaxy A55 vs Honor 400 Smart comes down to the chipset, RAM and battery. Refurbished, the Honor 400 Smart starts at £156, £78.03 less than the Galaxy A55. The Honor 400 Smart is the newer model, released in 2025.
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- Chipset: Exynos 1480 (4 nm) on the Galaxy A55, Qualcomm SM6225 Snapdragon 685 (6 nm) on the Honor 400 Smart.
- The Galaxy A55 has more RAM: 8 GB vs 4 GB.
- The Honor 400 Smart has a bigger battery: 6500 mAh vs 5000 mAh.
Galaxy A55 vs Honor 400 Smart specs
The Galaxy A55 and Honor 400 Smart offer different strengths that suit different users. The Galaxy A55 has a sharper Super AMOLED screen and more RAM, making it good for smooth everyday use and clearer front selfies. The Honor 400 Smart has a bigger battery and a higher resolution main camera for longer use and detailed photos. The Galaxy A55 supports expandable storage while the Honor 400 Smart includes a headphone jack. Both phones run Android and support 5G but they differ in screen size, camera setup, and performance features.
Galaxy A55 vs Honor 400 Smart price
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- 128GBSold out
Galaxy A55 vs Honor 400 Smart battery life and software updates
Battery life and software updates are key to how long a phone stays useful.
Battery Capacity
The Honor 400 Smart has a 6500 mAh battery, which suits users who want longer usage between charges. The Galaxy A55 has a 5000 mAh battery, still strong enough for a full day of typical use but smaller in comparison.
Software Updates
You can expect current software features and security improvements on either device.
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Galaxy A55 vs Honor 400 Smart performance
Performance affects how smoothly your phone runs apps and handles multitasking. These two phones differ in chipset technology and RAM capacity, which influences everyday speed and responsiveness.
Processor Type
The Galaxy A55 uses the Exynos 1480 chipset built on a 4 nm process, which offers energy-efficient performance. The Honor 400 Smart runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 685 chipset with a 6 nm process, which also balances efficiency and power for everyday tasks.
Memory
With 8 GB of RAM, the Galaxy A55 keeps more apps open at once and supports smoother multitasking. The Honor 400 Smart has 4 GB of RAM, which suits lighter everyday use and simpler app setups.
Storage Options
The Galaxy A55 is available in 128GB and 256GB storage options, giving you more room for apps and media. The Honor 400 Smart offers 128GB storage, which fits typical everyday needs.
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Galaxy A55 vs Honor 400 Smart screen
Screen quality influences your viewing experience for videos, browsing, and gaming. Both phones have a 120 Hz refresh rate for smooth motion but differ in screen type, size, and resolution.
Screen Type and Resolution
The Galaxy A55 features a Super AMOLED screen with 1080 x 2340 resolution, delivering vibrant colours and sharp detail. The Honor 400 Smart uses a TFT LCD screen with a 720 x 1610 resolution, which suits everyday use where battery and cost are priorities.
Screen Size
The Honor 400 Smart has a slightly larger 6.77 inch screen, offering more room for video and reading. The Galaxy A55 has a 6.6 inch screen, which still provides ample space with higher resolution clarity.
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Galaxy A55 vs Honor 400 Smart camera
Camera and audio features shape your photo quality and media experience. These phones have contrasting camera setups and audio connectors to suit different preferences.
Front Camera
The Galaxy A55 has a 32 megapixel front camera, which captures sharper and more detailed selfies. This suits users who prioritise clear video calls and self-portraits.
Main Camera
The Honor 400 Smart offers a 108 megapixel main camera, ideal for capturing more detailed photos especially in good lighting. The Galaxy A55 has a 50 megapixel main camera, which is suitable for everyday photography.
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Galaxy A55 vs Honor 400 Smart size and design
Other features like connectivity, size, and physical design affect daily comfort and compatibility. Both phones support 5G and dual SIM but differ in ports, storage expandability, and dimensions.
Ports and Expandability
The Honor 400 Smart includes both USB-C and a 3.5mm headphone jack, appealing to those who use wired headphones. The Galaxy A55 has USB-C but no headphone jack, and offers a microSDXC slot for storage expansion.
Size and Weight
The Honor 400 Smart is slightly taller and wider at 166.9 mm by 76.8 mm and weighs 208 g, with a depth of 8.4 mm. The Galaxy A55 measures 161.1 mm by 77.4 mm, weighs 213 g, and is thinner at 8.2 mm, fitting comfortably in hand or pocket.
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Galaxy A55 or Honor 400 Smart: which should you buy?
Buy the Galaxy A55 if
- you want more RAM (8 GB vs 4 GB)
- you want an OLED screen
- you want a higher-resolution front camera (32 megapixels vs 8 megapixels)
Buy the Honor 400 Smart if
- you want to spend less: it starts at £156, £78.03 less than the Galaxy A55
- you want a bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 5000 mAh)
- you want a bigger screen (6.77 inch vs 6.6 inch)
Galaxy A55 vs Honor 400 Smart FAQs
Galaxy A55 vs Honor 400 Smart comes down to the chipset, RAM and battery. Chipset: Exynos 1480 (4 nm) on the Galaxy A55, Qualcomm SM6225 Snapdragon 685 (6 nm) on the Honor 400 Smart. The Galaxy A55 has more RAM: 8 GB vs 4 GB.
The Honor 400 Smart is cheaper refurbished, from £156 compared with £234.03 for the Galaxy A55.
The Honor 400 Smart has a bigger battery: 6500 mAh vs 5000 mAh.
The Honor 400 Smart has a higher-resolution main camera: 108 megapixels vs 50 megapixels.
The Galaxy A55 gets updates until Mar 2029. We don't have published update dates for the Honor 400 Smart.
Refurbished, the Galaxy A55 comes in 128GB and 256GB, and the Honor 400 Smart in 128GB.
