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HONOR 200 Pro Specification
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| RAM | 8 GB |
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 |
| Rear Camera | 50 MP (f/1.95, Wide Angle, Primary, 1.56″ sensor size, 1µm pixel size) + 12 MP (f/2.2, Ultra-Wide Angle) + 50 MP (f/2.4, Telephoto) |
| Front Camera | 50 MP (f/2.1, Wide Angle) |
| Battery | 5200 mAh |
| Display | 6.7 inches (17.02 cm), OLED, 1200×2664 px (FHD+), 436 ppi, 89.96% screen-to-body ratio, 4000 nits peak brightness, 120 Hz refresh rate |
| Operating System | Android v14 with Magic UI |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 |
| CPU | Octa-core (2.63 GHz Single core Cortex A715 + 2.4 GHz Tri core Cortex A715 + 1.8 GHz Quad core Cortex A510) |
| Architecture | 64 bit |
| Fabrication | 4 nm |
| Graphics | Adreno 720 |
| Height | 161.5 mm |
| Width | 74.6 mm |
| Thickness | 7.7 mm |
| Weight | 187 grams |
| Colors | Moon Shadow White, Coral Pink, Velvet Black, Sky Blue |
| Main Camera Features | Autofocus, OIS, LED Flash, Exposure compensation, ISO control, Continuous Shooting, HDR, Digital Zoom, Auto Flash, Custom Watermark, Face detection, Filters, Smile detection, Touch to focus |
| Main Camera Video Recording | 3840×2160 @ 30 fps, 1920×1080 @ 30 fps, Dual Video Recording |
| Front Camera Video Recording | 3840×2160 @ 30 fps, 1920×1080 @ 30 fps |
| Battery Type | Li-Polymer, Non-removable, Quick Charging 100W (57% in 15 minutes), USB Type-C |
| Internal Storage | 256 GB |
| Expandable Memory | No |
| USB OTG | Yes |
| SIM Slot(s) | Dual SIM, GSM+GSM (Nano-SIM) |
| Network Support | 5G (FDD N3, TDD N40), 4G (TD-LTE 2300, FD-LTE 1800), 3G (UMTS 1700/2100/1900/850/900 MHz), 2G (GSM 1800/1900/850/900 MHz), VoLTE, GPRS, EDGE |
| Wi-Fi | Yes, Wi-Fi 6E (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax), 5GHz, 6GHz, MIMO, Wi-Fi Direct, Mobile Hotspot |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.3 |
| GPS | Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS |
| NFC | Yes |
| USB Connectivity | Mass storage device, USB charging |
| FM Radio | No |
| Stereo Speakers | Yes |
| Loudspeaker | Yes |
| Audio Jack | USB Type-C |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, On-screen (Optical) |
| Other Sensors | Light sensor, Proximity sensor, Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope |
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Honor 200 Pro
Hello, tech enthusiasts! Today, we’re diving into the latest release from Honor, the Honor 200 Pro. This camera-centric smartphone has garnered attention for its impressive specs and features. But how does it stack up against the competition? Let’s find out in this comprehensive review.
Design and Build Quality
Honor is a brand that’s well-known for being an offshoot of Huawei, but without the notorious restrictions that come with Huawei phones. With the Honor 200 Pro, you get full support for Google Apps and services, as well as 5G connectivity, making it a versatile and competitive choice in today’s market.
The Honor 200 Pro stands out with its unique design. The first thing you’ll notice is the oval-shaped, chrome-accented camera bump on the back. The finish is equally striking, featuring a mix of glossy and frosted textures separated by a curvy line that complements the curved glass back, which seamlessly blends into the thin plastic frame. The overall look is sleek and elegant, and the phone feels great in hand. It also boasts an IP65 rating for protection against dust and splashes, though it’s not meant for full water submersion.
Display Quality
The Honor 200 Pro features a 6.78-inch curved OLED display with a 1224p resolution and a 120Hz refresh rate. This panel is contrasty and sharp, with a pixel density of 437 PPI. There’s a pill-shaped cutout at the top for the selfie camera and depth sensor combo. The display supports 10-bit color depth and HDR10, ensuring vibrant and dynamic visuals.
In terms of brightness, we measured a maximum of over 600 nits using the manual slider, which can boost to over 1100 nits in auto mode under bright light. While it may not be the brightest display on the market, it’s more than adequate for outdoor use. The refresh rate can be adjusted with three modes: Dynamic, High, and Standard. The Dynamic mode uses 60Hz in many apps, while the High mode forces 120Hz wherever possible, helping to save energy when the screen is idling.
Speaker Quality
The Honor 200 Pro boasts a stereo speaker setup that delivers very good loudness. The quality of the sound is decent, with well-presented highs, although the mid-tones and vocals are somewhat average. This setup is more than sufficient for everyday use and casual media consumption.
Biometrics and Storage
For biometrics, the Honor 200 Pro includes an under-display fingerprint sensor, which is both fast and accurate. The phone is available with three storage options: 256GB, 512GB, and 1TB, but note that it does not support microSD card expansion.
Software and User Experience
The Honor 200 Pro runs on Magic OS 8, based on Android 14. This interface is quite similar to older versions of Magic OS in terms of look and feel. Unlike Huawei devices, the Honor 200 Pro includes the full Google App Suite, Play Store, and Google services, ensuring a seamless user experience.
Magic OS 8 offers some unique features, such as customizable widgets, a “magic capsule” that mimics iOS’s Dynamic Island, and on-device AI functionalities. The phone also has an IR blaster, allowing you to control other devices remotely. Honor promises four major OS updates and five years of security patches, ensuring long-term software support.
Performance and Benchmarks
The Honor 200 Pro is powered by the Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 chipset, which, while different and less powerful than the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, still delivers solid performance. In benchmarks, the Honor 200 Pro may lag behind devices with last year’s Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, but it remains one of the most powerful platforms on the market. This ensures smooth gaming and multitasking.
Thermal management is crucial, and the Honor 200 Pro performs decently in this regard. While there is some throttling during prolonged stress tests, the performance levels remain relatively high, making it suitable for demanding tasks.
Battery Life and Charging
The Honor 200 Pro is equipped with a large 5200mAh battery. However, its battery life is somewhat average, with an active use score of 11 hours and 8 minutes in our tests. The phone supports 100W wired charging, and the adapter is included in the box. With this charger, you can charge the phone from 0 to 42% in 15 minutes, reach 75% in 30 minutes, and achieve a full charge in 45 minutes.
Camera Capabilities
Main Cameras
The Honor 200 Pro features a triple-camera setup on the rear: a 50MP main camera with a custom large sensor, a 50MP 2.5x telephoto camera, and a 12MP ultra-wide camera with autofocus. The main camera captures excellent photos during the day with great detail, good dynamic range, and vibrant colors. In low light, the camera prefers not to use night mode processing automatically, but turning it on manually results in better highlight management and detailed photos with controlled noise.
Portrait Mode
The portrait mode on the Honor 200 Pro is a standout feature. Honor has collaborated with Studio Harcourt, a famous photo studio in Paris, to emulate their characteristic portrait look. There are three presets: Classic (black and white, 5×4 aspect ratio), Color (moody, warm look, 5×4 aspect ratio), and Vibrant (regular color palette, 4×3 aspect ratio). Portraits shot with the main camera have excellent subject detection and natural-looking background blurs. However, the portrait mode occasionally fails to create a blurred background, an issue that could be resolved with future updates.
Telephoto and Ultra-Wide Cameras
The telephoto camera produces excellent images at 2.5x zoom, with great detail and good color rendition. In low light, the telephoto camera’s default output has plenty of detail and good colors, but it lacks dynamic range. Turning on night mode improves both highlights and shadows without introducing downsides. The ultra-wide camera also produces nice photos with good detail and color, and its autofocus allows for macro close-ups.
Video Quality
The main camera records respectable 4K videos with good detail, excellent contrast, dynamic range, and vibrant colors. Electronic stabilization is always on and performs well in smoothing out shakes. The telephoto camera also records good 4K videos, while the ultra-wide camera delivers solid video quality with decent detail, dynamic range, and color accuracy.
Selfies
The front-facing setup includes a 50MP selfie camera and a secondary depth sensor for better portraits. Selfies have plenty of detail, a wide dynamic range, and lifelike skin tones, although the fixed focus can be a downside. Portraits taken with the selfie camera also benefit from good subject detection and believable background blur.
Conclusion
The Honor 200 Pro is an impressive smartphone with a unique design, a good chipset, fast charging, and standout cameras, particularly for portraits and selfies. While it lacks full waterproofing and has a shorter zoom range compared to some competitors, it remains a great option in the $800 price range. As the price drops over time, the Honor 200 Pro is likely to offer even better value.
If you’re considering alternatives, check out our reviews of the Moto Edge 50 Ultra and the Xiaomi 14. Let us know your thoughts on the Honor 200 Pro, and stay tuned for more reviews and updates. See you next time!
