At the Longchamp Racecourse in Paris, Honor launched the new Honor 200 smartphone series, which comes with a focus on two main features; a high-level photographic experience and a more accessible price than the high-end models seen on the market. With a special partnership: the one with Studio Harcourt, a famous Parisian firm known for its excellence in portraiture. And this is especially what the 200 Pro model focuses on.
The AI Portrait Engine
A fundamental aspect of the Honor 200 series is the development of the AI portrait engine, particularly advanced in the Pro model. Thanks to this technology, users can obtain professional quality portraits, which capture the essence and elegance of the subjects, just as a. expert photographer. The smartphone is therefore equipped with the latest hardware and software enhanced by artificial intelligence. The 50-megapixel main portrait camera is equipped with a Super Dynamic H9000 sensor, which can perfectly balance light and shadows even in difficult lighting conditions. 4-in-1 pixel binning technology, with a pixel size of 2.4μm, allows you to capture intricate details in images. Another notable feature is the 50 MP telephoto portrait camera, which has a custom telephoto sensor from Sony. This allows you to get clear, detailed photos of distant subjects, ensuring exceptional photographic quality.
The collaboration between Honor and Studio Harcourt involved more than 400 days of collaborative work between more than twenty visual experts. During this time, the team analyzed more than 1,000 scenarios and millions of data sets to ensure that the classic essence of the Parisian studio’s portraits was incorporated into smartphones. The 50-megapixel triple camera for portraits includes an updated Honor RAW Domain algorithm, capable of managing exposure in bright areas and preserving details in dark areas.
Display, battery and performance
Honor 200 Pro has a 1.5K Quad-curved Floating display with a peak HDR brightness of 4000 nits. The TÜV Rheinland Flicker Free Display and TÜV Rheinland Full Care Display certifications ensure long-lasting visual comfort. Natural Tone 2.0 technology optimizes the screen’s color temperature gradient based on ambient light, while Circadian AI Night Display adjusts blue light to improve sleep quality. Finally, Adaptive Dimming adjusts the brightness of the screen to the external light input and the use of applications, ensuring a more comfortable viewing experience.
The device’s battery is 5200mAh silicon-carbon, and offers up to 61 hours of continuous music streaming on a single charge. The 100W wired SuperCharge and the 66W wireless SuperCharge allow a full charge in a maximum of 41 minutes. While the Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 mobile platform has a CPU clock speed of up to 3 GHz, ensuring smooth graphics rendering and real-time response. Furthermore, the MagicOS 8.0 interface enriches the user experience with smart features powered by artificial intelligence, such as Magic Portal, Magic Capsule and Magic Ring, which simplify digital interactions.
Honor 200 and 200 Lite
In addition to the Pro model, the range also includes Honor 200 and Honor 200 Lite. Honor 200 offers a similar design to the Pro model, but with a slightly smaller configuration and a 6.7-inch screen (in the Pro it is 6.78). However, the 200 Lite is equipped with a triple camera system for portraits, with a 108 MP main camera, a 5 MP wide-angle and depth camera and a 2 MP macro.
The 50MP front camera with selfie light allows you to achieve artistic lighting effects.
The 6.7-inch AMOLED screen offers a refresh rate of 3240Hz PWM Dimming Risk Free and a maximum HDR brightness of 2000 nits, for great visual comfort.
Availability and pricing
The Honor 200 series is available at competitive prices:
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Honor 200 Pro (12+512 GB) at 799.00 euros, with the possibility to add a Watch4 for 49.90 euros and a 100W charger for 1.90 euros. A 100 euro coupon is also available on the official website.
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Honor 200 (12+512 GB) for 649.00 euros, with an additional 100W charger for 19.90 euros and a 100 euro coupon.
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Honor 200 (8+256 GB) at 599.90 euros, with the same promotions provided for the other models.