At the Longchamp racetrack 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 particular partnership: the one with Studio Harcourt, a famous Parisian company known for its excellence in portraits. And this is what the 200 Pro model focuses on above all.
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, capturing the essence and elegance of the subjects, just as an expert photographer. The smartphone is therefore equipped with cutting-edge hardware and software enhanced by artificial intelligence. The 50-megapixel main portrait camera is equipped with a Super Dynamic H9000 sensor, capable of perfectly balancing 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 50MP telephoto portrait camera, which features a custom telephoto sensor from Sony. This allows you to obtain clear, detailed shots of distant subjects, ensuring exceptional photographic quality.
The collaboration between Honor and Studio Harcourt saw over 400 days of joint work between more than twenty imaging experts. During this time, the team analyzed over 1,000 scenarios and millions of datasets to ensure that the classic essence of the Parisian studio's portraiture 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 prolonged visual comfort. Natural Tone 2.0 technology optimizes the display's color temperature gradient based on ambient light, while Circadian AI Night Display adjusts blue light to improve sleep quality. Finally, Adaptive Dimming adapts 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 which ensures smooth graphics rendering and real-time responsiveness. 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 series also includes Honor 200 and Honor 200 Lite. Honor 200 offers a similar design to the Pro model, but with a slightly lower configuration and a 6.7-inch display (in the Pro it is 6.78). The 200 Lite, on the other hand, is equipped with a triple camera system for portraiture, 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 display offers a refresh rate of 3240Hz PWM Dimming Risk-free and a maximum HDR brightness of 2000 nits, for great visual comfort.
Availability and Prices
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 of adding 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.