Honor has officially unveiled its latest smartphone series, the Honor 200 and Honor 200 Pro. These mid-range devices cater to users who prioritize performance and a long-lasting battery for everyday tasks.

Both phones are powered by capable processors. The Honor 200 features the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 chipset, known for its balanced performance and efficiency. The Honor 200 Pro takes things a step further with the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 chipset, ideal for users who demand smooth multitasking and handling graphics-intensive applications.

Both the Honor 200 and Honor 200 Pro boast a sizable 5,200mAh battery, promising ample power for extended use throughout the day. 100W wired charging on both models ensures you can quickly refuel your device when needed. Only the Pro version supports 66W wireless charging, offering an additional convenient charging option.

The Honor 200 and Honor 200 Pro share a similar display. They feature a large 6.78-inch OLED panel with a QHD+ resolution (1224 x 2700 pixels) and a smooth 120Hz refresh rate. This combination offers vibrant colours, sharp visuals, and a responsive touch experience for watching videos, gaming, and browsing the web.

The camera systems differ slightly between the two models. The Honor 200 sports a 50-megapixel, 1/1.56-inch main sensor with f/1.95 aperture and OIS (Optical Image Stabilization). This is accompanied by additional lenses for capturing various scenes. The Honor 200 Pro steps it up with a custom 50-megapixel 1/1.3-inch H9000 sensor, also featuring OIS, promising superior image quality, especially in low-light conditions. Both the Pro and vanilla Honor 200 come with a 50-megapixel telephoto sensor with 2.5x optical zoom and a 12-megapixel ultra-wide sensor. Honor has also struck a partnership with French photography studio Harcourt for a special Harcourt Portrait mode that simulates professional studio lighting with AI.

Both phones run on Android 14 with Honor’s MagicOS 8.0 on top. This latest software iteration offers a refined user interface, improved privacy controls, and access to the latest Google features. Honor promises four major Android updates and five years of security updates, ensuring your phone stays protected and up-to-date for years to come.

Pricing & Availability

The Honor 200 series is currently only available for pre-order in China with open sales starting on May 31, 2024. The starting price for the Honor 200 (12GB RAM + 256GB storage) is CNY 2,699 (approximately MYR 1,570 or USD 368). The Honor 200 Pro starts at CNY 3,499 (approximately MYR 2,040 or USD 477) for the 12GB RAM + 256GB storage variant. Both phones come in four colour options: Moon Shadow White, Coral Pink, Sky Ocean Green and Velvet Black.