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HONOR 400 Series to Launch on May 22 With Built-In AI Photo-to-Video Tool

Highlights

HONOR 400 Series will feature an AI-powered “AI Image to Video” tool that converts still images into 5-second videos or animations.
The series aims to bring premium AI camera features to mid-range phones, making content creation easier.
HONOR 400 and 400 Pro in series are expected to sport Snapdragon processors, high-resolution cameras and large batteries.
Pre-registrations are already open in the UK.

HONOR is set to launch its new HONOR 400 Series globally on May 22, 2025. One of the key highlights of this upcoming Honor smartphone series is an AI-powered feature called “AI Image to Video.” This new tool was created in partnership with Google Cloud and is aimed at making content creation easier and more fun. Here’s what we know.

Caption – Honor 400 (left) and Honor 400 Pro (right). (Image credit – Honor)

HONOR 400 Series – What is AI Image to Video?

With this feature, users will be able to turn any still image whether it’s a real photo, an old memory, or even an AI-generated picture into a 5-second video or animated photo.

It’s built right into the phone’s gallery, so you won’t need to download extra apps. Once created, the videos can be easily shared on social media, and they’re supported on both Android and iOS devices.

According to HONOR, the 400 Series is designed for people who want powerful AI camera features in a phone that doesn’t break the bank. The image-to-video tool is just one of the AI features being introduced, giving users more ways to edit photos and create content directly from their device.

HONOR is clearly aiming to bring AI tools that are normally found in premium phones to the mid-range market, with a focus on ease of use and creativity.

HONOR 400 Series – Launch Date

The HONOR 400 Series will be launched at a global event in London at 4:00 PM BST (8:30 PM IST) on May 22. The event will be livestreamed and pre-registrations are already open in the UK.

HONOR 400 and 400 Pro – What to Expect?

While HONOR hasn’t confirmed the specs officially, leaks have already revealed quite a bit:

HONOR 400 (expected specs) –

Display: 6.55-inch 1.5K AMOLED, 120Hz refresh rate, up to 5,000 nits peak brightness
Chipset: Snapdragon 7 Gen 3
RAM/Storage: 8GB RAM, up to 512GB storage
Cameras: 200MP main + 12MP ultrawide + 50MP front camera
Battery: 5,300mAh with 66W fast charging

HONOR 400 Pro (expected specs):

Display: 6.7-inch 1.5K AMOLED
Chipset: Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
RAM/Storage: 12GB RAM, 512GB storage
Cameras: 200MP main with OIS + 50MP telephoto + 12MP ultrawide + 50MP front camera
Other Features: IP68/IP69 rating for water and dust resistance
Battery: 5,300mAh with 100W fast charging

FAQs

Q1. What is the AI Image to Video tool in the HONOR 400 Series?

Answer. This AI-powered feature allows users to turn any still image, whether a real photo, an old memory, or an AI-generated picture, into a 5-second video or animated photo.

Q2. When will the HONOR 400 Series launch?

Answer. The HONOR 400 Series will be officially launched globally on May 22, 2025, at an event in London, starting at 4:00 PM BST (8:30 PM IST). Pre-registrations are open in the UK.

Q3. What are the expected specs of the HONOR 400 Pro?

Answer. Leaks suggest the HONOR 400 Pro will feature a 6.7-inch 1.5K AMOLED display, Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chipset, a 200MP main camera, a 50MP telephoto lens, and a 5,300mAh battery with 100W fast charging.

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