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Smartphones are a hefty investment these
days. Most of us use it for a
day-to-day, which includes browsing,
gaming, and of course, keeping in touch
with friends. Of course, there are other
uses. Some other uncommon uses are for
work and capturing moments with photos.
That being said, we’re sure most viewers
would prefer it if their investment is
fruitful, and that’s why we’re here
today. Sup, peeps, early Vig. And today,
we have the Poco F7 and Honor 400 5G.
We’re putting them up against each other
in this comparison review. Both devices
are priced under 25,000 pesos, which is
a considerable amount to spend for your
daily driver. With some phones feeling
farther from reach due to price hikes,
we want to help you find value for your
money. So, without further ado, let’s
get right into it.
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First off, we have the phone’s design.
The PO F7 looks very different from its
predecessor. Instead of the sensor
sticking out, it’s now situated within
an enclosure. If this looks familiar for
some viewers, we understand. It looks a
lot like the recently launched A series
smartphones from Samsung released in
March. The back panel is made of glass,
which gives off a glossy feel. While it
looks great out of the box, viewers
should know that it’s also fairly
smudger. Also, it’s a bit heavy at 215
g. At the front, we have the phone’s
display, which is protected by Corning
Gorilla Glass 7i. The phone also has an
IP68 rating for dust and water
resistance as well. As for the Honor
400, its look went through a very
noticeable change from its camera island
alone. The sensor housing used to be
oval, but now it has a rounded trapezoid
shaped enclosure instead. It almost
looks like a pure series device if it
had one less sensor. Our review unit
sports the desert gold colorway and
comes with a fingerprints resistant
frosted glass back panel. It’s quite
lightweight at 184 g and has a sturdy
frame, which is really good built-wise.
Lastly, the Honor 400 has an IP66
rating. This means that it’s not good
for submersion, just heavy pressure from
water jets and hard rain. Judging
between the two, we have to give this
round to the Poco F7. We feel like it
earns since it does have a glass
protection and a higher ingress
protection rating. However, if it was
from looks alone and maybe the smudge
resistance, then the Honor 400 would be
a clear winner. Viewers just have to
decide if they want a device that’s
accidentroof or a device that looks
better. Going back to the display
panels, the Poco F7 has a 6.83 in AMOLED
screen with a refresh rate of 120 Hz and
support for 1.5K resolution. Meanwhile,
the Honor 400 has a 6.55 inch AMOLED
screen with the same refresh rate and
support for 2K resolution instead.
However, the Honor 400 feels like it’s
better to use with its slightly smaller
display. It’s just right with
asymmetrical bezels, elevating the
experience even more. Of course, the F7
screen isn’t bad at all. While it also
has thin bezels, the direct comparison
between using the two was
straightforward. I put myself in a buyer
shoes and just thought about whether or
not it’s easier to hold while watching.
For audio though, the Honor 400 fell
flat. It lacks depth and isn’t crisp to
listen to. Viewers can definitely use it
for casual listening, but this might be
a dealbreaker for those particular about
highfidelity sound. The Poco F7, on the
other hand, gets our appreciation for
its clarity and loudness. It doesn’t
really get blocked should a user block a
speaker on the bottom either. The Honor
400 comes with an audio trade-off, while
the F7 really doesn’t. It’s a bigger
display, which some may like even more.
Go figure. For performance, there is a
clear advantage for Focal considering it
has a fresh release chipset. powering it
is a Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 versus the
Honor Snapdragon 7 Gen 3. As for a
benchmarks, the recency has certainly
reflected the scores. The Poco F72 score
of 1.8 million versus the Honor 400’s
850K. This is the same for storage
purposes while the F7 ting 200K against
the Honor 400’s 96K. The gap via
Geekbench becomes wider as the
multi-core CPU score is basically
doubled. Meanwhile, the GPU scores are
clearly in Poco’s favor with a 10K score
lead for both Open CL and Vulcan. That
being said, the stark difference puts
Foco in a commanding lead for the
comparison review so far. While users
are able to enjoy smooth performance
with either, the F7 should be generally
better to pilot. Onto cameras, both
devices are equipped with a dual rear
shooters. The Poco F7 has a 50 megapixel
main camera with OIS paired with an 8 MP
ultrawide. It also has a 20 megap selfie
shooter. As for the Honor 400, it has a
200 megapixel main camera with OIS
paired with a 12 MP ultrawide. At the
front, it boasts a 50 megap selfie
camera. From experience, both devices
aren’t actually that far off from each
other in terms of camera capabilities.
We have a good mix of color
reproduction, detail retention, and
depth for both phones. The Honor 400,
however, does offer more color accuracy.
Shots on the Poco F7 tend to give more
vibrance, which isn’t always favored by
users. The F7 basically comes with an
unwarranted beautify filter. One of the
noteworthy things about Poco comes with
its selfies. As you can see, it offers
good subject separation with bokeh or
background blur. Similarly, this is more
evident for the Honor 400 while using
the main camera. Generally, we’ve come
to prefer the Honor 400 more because of
how much smoother its image processing
feels. Granted, it does leverage AI to
improve shots, but if it helps make
photography hassle-free as much as
possible, then it’s not bad. This should
be great for people who want to take a
lot of casual photos who don’t want to
worry about editing. The same is true
for selfies with the Honor 400 coming
out on top yet again. This earns it a
deserved point in this head-to-head
comparrow. Moving on, the Poco F7 ships
with Xiaomi Hyper OS2 out of the box.
Meanwhile, the Honor 400 runs on Magic
OS 9. Both software skins have user
interfaces that are easy on the eyes.
However, they aren’t easy to pick up
since they have only started to ramp up
integrating AI features recently. Some
features devices have include circle to
search, AI summary, and conversation
sensators. Both also offer a handful
experience of ways for users to
personalize their experience with the
phone. Unfortunately, both also comes
with a load of bloatware, which is
expected from Poco and Honor devices.
For connectivity, both phones offer a
stable connection either over Wi-Fi or
cellular network. The F7 supports Wi-Fi
7, Bluetooth 6, GPS, and NFC. The Honor
400 supports Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.4,
GPS, and NFC. These phones mirror each
other in a lot of ways, which is nice
considering they cost the same. However,
the F7 takes this round again because of
its higher models for connectivity in
Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and more. All things
considered though, this comparison might
turn to whether or not a user prefers
Poco or Honor as a brand. The segments
are frankly too close each round.
Wrapping up the comparison review, we
have to talk about battery life. The
Poco F7 packs a 6,500 mAh battery with
support for 90 W of fast charging. This
is a huge upgrade from its predecessor’s
5,000 mAh capacity. The Honor 400, on
the other hand, has a 6,000 mAh battery
with 100 W of supercharge support. While
it is an upgrade, it’s not as massive as
what the F7 has. Then again, never judge
a book by its covers. So, we’re going to
take a look at the numbers instead. With
PC Marks Work 3.0 battery test, the F7
provided us an uptime of 16 hours and 20
minutes. Notably, this is an improvement
from what the F6 was able to pump, but
it’s an average for mid-range nowadays.
Of course, Poco has never been known to
have devices with generally good battery
life. We see the effort, though.
Meanwhile, the Honor 400 was able to
last for 14 hours and 58 minutes
instead. This is a fairly average score,
yet surprising considering its massive
battery. This round belongs to the PO
F7, but honestly kind of close. This
seems to be the story for both of these
devices with the Honor 400 never being
enough. With that out of the way, we
have to unpack how much both phones
cost. The PO F7 starts at 23,999
pesos with 256 gig of storage. It’s also
available with a higher storage option
for 25,999 pesos. Meanwhile, the Honor
400 5G retails for 22,999
pesos. As for our review on both, we
recommend viewers to check out the Poco
F7. It’s a well-rounded device that has
a modest price, but it’s very much
worthy. It leads all segments for this
video save for cameras, which isn’t even
a real issue. Of course, the Honor 400
is still good if users prefer a better
look cameras, and it’s softer skin. It’s
also priced at 1,000 pesos less, so keep
that in mind. What do you guys think,
though? Are you team Poco or team Honor?
Let us know in the comment section which
one you like better and why. Also, don’t
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Again, this has been Earl, and I’ll see
you guys in the next one. Bye.
⚠️ This transcription is auto-generated from YouTube captions. Some text may not be 100% accurate.
Choosing your next smartphone under PHP 25,000 can feel like navigating a maze.
You want the best camera for those Instagram-worthy food shots, enough power for your Mobile Legends marathons, and a battery that won’t bail on you during a long commute.
We totally get it. That’s why we got our hands on two of the most talked-about contenders in this price bracket, the POCO F7 and the HONOR 400 5G, and decided to put them through their paces. In our latest video, we go beyond the spec sheets. We’re talking about the real-world stuff that matters to users.
We dive into design, performance, cameras, and those little details that make or break your daily experience. If you’re about to make that significant investment, you’ll want to see this head-to-head battle first.
What You’ll See in This Video
- We break down the design philosophy of both phones, from smudge-prone glass backs to their unique camera islands.
- Find out which device handles popular Filipino mobile games and multitasking with more grace.
- We test the cameras in various lighting conditions to see which one captures better memories.
- Battery life is crucial. We discuss which phone is more likely to survive a full day of heavy use.
- Get our final verdict on which smartphone offers the best overall value under PHP 25,000.
Don’t just take our word for it. Watch the full video to see these two solid smartphones go head-to-head in our detailed comparison. The results might just surprise you!
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Are the POCO F7 and HONOR 400 5G officially available in the Philippines?
A: Yes, both smartphones are officially available through various online and physical stores nationwide.
Q: What is the price range for these phones?
A: As highlighted in the video, both are positioned under the PHP 25,000 price point, making them competitive options in the mid-range segment.
Q: Which phone is better for gaming?
A: We put both through gaming tests in the video. The performance can depend on the specific game and settings, so watch our comparison to see how they handled our gameplay sessions.
Q: Do either of these phones have good battery life for all-day use?
A: Battery endurance is a key part of our review. We discuss the battery capacity and our real-world usage impressions to help you gauge which might last longer on a single charge.
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