In 2025, the smartphone camera wars are seriously at the next level, and most of the buzz is around the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra and Honor 400 Pro. Both phones come with massive 200MP sensors and the cameras are quite powerful too, but their approach is different. The S25 Ultra is a complete premium flagship, while the Honor 400 Pro aims to have a “flagship experience without burning a hole in the pocket.” So let’s dive deep and see who wins this camera battle.

Camera Hardware

When we talk about specs, both phones impress. Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra has 200MP main sensor (f/1.7, 1/1.3” ISOCELL HP2), 50MP ultrawide and dual telephoto lenses (10MP 3x + 50MP 5x periscope). 12MP front camera for selfies.

Honor 400 Pro also comes with a 200MP main sensor (f/1.9, 1/1.4”), but its ultrawide is 12MP and the telephoto lens supports 3x optical zoom of 50MP. Its 50MP front camera is a total killer for selfie lovers.

Daytime Photography

Daytime shots of Samsung S25 Ultra are always vibrant and punchy. Colours are eye-catching and the dynamic range is also top-notch. Photos are worth posting directly on social media, and autofocus is quite fast.

Honor 400 Pro shows a bit of natural side, photos with bright and realistic colours. Sometimes highlights are overexposed, but overall sharpness and detail are quite solid.

Verdict: If you want insta-ready, colorful shots then S25 Ultra is the best. If you prefer realistic and edit-friendly images, then Honor 400 Pro is a great option.

Zoom Performance

Samsung S25 Ultra is quite ahead in zoom. With dual telephoto (3x + 5x periscope), long-range shots are sharp and clean. Hybrid and digital zoom are also quite impressive.

The single 50MP telephoto lens of the Honor 400 Pro performs quite well in medium-range shots, but cannot compete with the 5x optical zoom and hybrid zoom of the S25 Ultra.

Verdict: Zoom king? Definitely Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra.

Ultrawide & Macro

The 50MP ultrawide lens of the S25 Ultra is strong in detail, but a little limited in versatility.

The 12MP ultrawide lens of the Honor 400 Pro comes with autofocus, which is also useful for macro photography. It gives Honor a little edge in wide-angle or close-up experiments.

Verdict: The Honor 400 Pro is a little better for ultrawide and macro.

Low-Light Photography

The S25 Ultra is an expert in low-light. With its large sensor and AI processing, it captures bright and detailed images, with minimal noise and overall consistent results.

The low-light performance of the Honor 400 Pro is quite impressive given its price. Colours and details are maintained, but there is a little inconsistency compared to the S25 Ultra.

Verdict: The clear winner of night photography is Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra.

Final Verdict

Choose the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra if:

You are a photography enthusiast and want a versatile camera.

Dual telephoto, long-range zoom and refined AI features are important.

Budget is not an issue and you want long-term updates along with premium features.

Choose Honor 400 Pro if:

You want flagship level photos without paying flagship price.

Natural look and strong 200MP sensor are important.

Affordability and value-for-money are top priorities.