HONOR 400 Series Introduces Industry Leading New AI Image to Video Feature Built With Google Cloud AI

Global technology brand HONOR officially announces the HONOR 400 Series launch in Malaysia on 22 May 2025. Since its unveil in Malaysia last week, the series has sparked widespread discussion and attention on social media for its Next-gen AI Imaging capabilities. The industry’s leading new AI Image to Video feature, built with Google Cloud AI which generates video from still photos, is a standout highlight. 

A Powerful Combination: Next-Gen AI Imaging with a Flagship Camera System

AI Image to Video empowers users to unlock new possibilities within their images by generating engaging videos. With flagship-level AI features and extensive AI imaging capabilities, the HONOR 400 Series aim to be the best AI camera phone in its price segment. The AI Image to Video feature is a key component of HONOR's AI imaging capabilities, enabling users to seamlessly generate videos within their local photo gallery, eliminating the need for third-party applications. This offers unparalleled convenience and creative control.

Best AI Flagship Camera in its Class

To provide users with an exceptional photography experience, the HONOR 400 Series offers flagship camera specs that surpass those of other flagship smartphone brands. Both devices come with a 200MP Main Camera, supported with a large 1/1.4-inch super sensor, better than the previous generation. Additionally, the main cameras are equipped with Optical Image Stabilisation (OIS) and Electronic Image Stabilisation (EIS). Users can capture high-resolution images with exceptional clarity, even in low-light conditions.

Complementing this is a 12MP Macro and Wide camera for expansive scenes, while the 50MP AI Telephoto Camera lens is only available on the HONOR 400 Pro. This model can reach up to 50 times digital zoom, whereas the HONOR 400 offers 30 times digital zoom. On the front, the HONOR 400 Series features a 50MP Portrait Selfie Camera to deliver studio-quality selfies. 

Next-Gen AI Imaging Redefines Mobile Photo Editing

The HONOR 400 Series distinguishes itself through its integration of Next-Gen AI Imaging, introducing a suit of unmatched AI Editing tools to enhance user’s creativity in the daily life. These features not only enhance image quality but also transforms photos into dynamic videos and reimagines everyday moments.

1. AI Image to Video - Transforming Old Pictures into Precious Moments 

AI Image to Video allows users to transform static images, including real-life photos, AI-generated artwork, cherished old pictures, and various other image types including artwork, comic strip and scenic view, into captivating five-second short videos and moving photos. The output can be shared on social media for both Android and iOS users. Users can leverage this feature in multiple scenarios, such as bringing old photos of loved ones and unforgettable moments to life — watching them move, smile, or interact.

To demonstrate how AI Image to Video technology can bring cherished memories to life, HONOR recently shared two touching Mother's Day tribute videos. The first video centers on a daughter deeply missing her mother, who tragically passed away in a house fire. Utilizing the HONOR 400 Pro, the daughter animated a childhood photograph of herself with her mother. In the poignant video, her mother moves, smiles, and interacts with her, breathing life into a precious, once-still moment.

In another touching video, a young girl struggled to accept her grandmother's death. To comfort her, her father used the HONOR 400 Pro to animate a photograph of the girl with her grandmother, bringing back her warm smile and presence. This feature highlights how HONOR’s AI goes beyond simply improving images; it offers a new way to remember, connect, and share heartfelt stories.

2. AI Eraser 2.0 – Eliminate Passerby and Reflection Effectively

To improve photo engagement, HONOR 400 series offer improved AI Eraser 2.0 efficiently removes unwanted objects, subjects, or cluttered background. The AI Erase Passers-by efficiently eliminate passersby, while AI Remove Reflection helps clear glare and reflections. This level of precision empowers users to achieve polished, professional looking photos, without needing extra editing apps.

2. AI Cutout – Unlock Creative Freedom

The AI Cutout feature offers precise extraction of people or objects from any background. This allows for easy repositioning or replacing the background, with AI seamlessly filling in the empty space. Offering three modes - Modify Background, Transparent Background, and Solid Color Background, AI Cutout supports diverse uses, from creating professional ID photos and marketing materials to generating engaging social media content.

3. AI Outpainting – Go Beyond the Frame

The HONOR 400 Series also come equipped with an AI Editing tool called AI Outpainting that intelligently extends image boundaries, seamlessly expand landscapes, backgrounds, or even cropped photos while maintaining a natural, look. This is great for making beautiful scenery shots even wider, creating eye-catching social media posts.

4. AI Upscale – From Blurry to Brilliant

The AI Upscale feature can instantly make old photos or low-rise images look more detailed. With just one tap, it adds detail and makes photos clearer, bringing precious memories back to life. 

5. Moving Photo Collage – Relive The Fun

Use this feature to combine several Live Photos to create fun, dynamic stories instead of boring still collages. Users can customize sound, duration and add filters, then easily share these lively moments, like the reactions at a surprise birthday party, on social media.

6. Harcourt Studio 2.0 - Lifelike Portraits, Effortless Artistry

With Harcourt Studio 2.0, this feature excels at accurately predicting focus and direction, simulating optical-level background blur, and refining edge details to achieve a more natural and lifelike portrait. Additionally, Harcourt Studio 2.0 introduces six exquisite Film Simulation filters—Harcourt Vibrant, Harcourt Colour, and Harcourt Classic—further enhancing the overall quality and artistic appeal of user’s portraits.

Tune in this 22 May 2025, 3PM to witness the official unveil of the HONOR 400 Series livestream at HONOR Malaysia’s official Facebook page. For more information visit HONOR’s official website at www.honor.com/my/.