We’re living in a fascinating era of smartphone innovation, and one of the best things we’re seeing is the constant leaps forward in camera tech. HONOR is bringing these improvements in cameras and AI to Europe with its latest HONOR 200 Series!
The HONOR 200 Series is part of a partnership with Studio Harcourt, a legendary Parisian photography studio. This isn’t just a convenience partnership to promote the phone, though. Studio Harcourt has worked with HONOR to train their AI Portrait Engine. In other words, portrait mode on the HONOR 200 series has the smarts of AI and the experience of actual photographers!
The AI is designed to balance light and shadow so you get the best shot no matter the circumstance. Studio Harcourt and HONOR analyzed over 1,000 different lighting scenarios to ensure that their stamp of approval reflected their true expertise.
The HONOR 200 Series also includes Natural Tone 2.0, which automatically adjusts the screen’s color temperature based on surrounding light to provide a comfortable viewing experience.
The 200 Series features a 1.5K Quad-curved Floating Display with a peak HDR brightness of 4000 nits, so you’ll get excellent visibility even in bright sunlight.
In addition, the entire series sports various auto-dimming and other eye-friendly ways to enjoy screen time safely. There’s also fast charging, Honor’s MagicOS, plus platform-level AI for a smart, smooth experience.
The HONOR 200 Series will come in three forms: the HONOR 200 Pro, the HONOR 200, and the HONOR 200 Lite.
The HONOR 200 Pro and HONOR 200 are now available in the UK on HONOR’s website. Pre-orders through major retailers begin on June 21, with general sales starting on June 26. The devices will also be available through Three on June 28 and other key UK operators soon after.
HONOR 200 Pro
The HONOR 200 Pro has a 6.78″ OLED display with rounded corners and a 2700 x 1224 resolution. It has a Quad-Curved Floating Screen design with aluminosilicate glass for durability.
Under the hood, it’s powered by the Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 processor, featuring an octa-core CPU and an Adreno 735 GPU; it also has a HONOR C1+ RF Enhanced Chip.
The HONOR 200 Pro runs Android 14 with a MagicOS 8.0 overlay; it has 12GB RAM and 512GB storage.
The 200 Pro has a 50-megapixel portrait main camera equipped with a Super Dynamic H9000 Sensor, designed to capture images with an ideal balance of light and shadow, even in challenging lighting conditions.
This camera supports 4-in-1 pixel binning technology, through which four pixels are combined into one larger pixel, making a pixel size of 2.4 micrometers; doing this enhances the camera’s ability to capture detailed images even in situations with poor lighting.
The HONOR 200 Pro also has a 50-megapixel portrait telephoto camera with a customized Sony telephoto sensor. This setup improves the phone’s light-sensing capabilities, so it can capture clear and detailed images of distant subjects.
To further enhance portrait photography, the HONOR 200 Pro has a powerful AI Portrait Engine, which uses artificial intelligence to optimize portrait shots for superior quality and detail.
The HONOR 200 Pro has 3840Hz PWM Dimming technology, which reduces screen flicker. It has been certified by TÜV Rheinland for its Flicker Free and Full Care Display standards.
For better eye comfort at night, the AI Circadian Night Display uses AI to regulate the screen’s blue light emission, transitioning to settings that boost melatonin production with the goal of improving sleep quality. Adaptive Dimming adds to viewing comfort by adjusting the screen brightness based on ambient light and the specific application being used.
The HONOR 200 Pro is priced at £699.99, and if you get one, you’ll also receive a free Harman Kardon Onyx Studio 8, valued at £279.99, while supplies last.
HONOR 200
The HONOR 200 has a 6.7″ OLED display with a resolution of 2664×1200 pixels and an aspect ratio of 19.98:9. This display supports over a billion colors and features rounded corners, slightly reducing the viewable area. It also includes gesture support and an equal-depth quad-curved screen design with durable aluminosilicate glass.
Under the hood, the HONOR 200 is powered by the Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 processor, which features an octa-core CPU and an Adreno 720 GPU. The device runs MagicOS 8.0, which is based on Android 14.
The HONOR 200 is available with 8GB RAM with 256GB storage, 12GB RAM with 256GB storage, or 12GB RAM with 512GB storage.
For photography enthusiasts, the HONOR 200 features a triple rear camera setup: a 50-megapixel wide camera with OIS and an f/1.95 aperture, a 50-megapixel telephoto camera with OIS and an f/2.4 aperture, and a 12-megapixel ultra-wide camera with an f/2.2 aperture.
It supports 4K video recording and various capture modes, including portrait, time-lapse, night shot, and more. The camera also offers digital zoom up to 50X and image stabilization with EIS and OIS.
The front camera is a 50-megapixel shooter with an f/2.1 aperture; it supports 4K video recording and has multiple capture modes like portrait and time-lapse. It includes 2D face unlock for secure access.
The HONOR 200 is powered by a 5100mAh (rated) or 5200mAh (typical) silicon-carbon battery. It supports up to 100W wired SuperCharge and is compatible with various fast charging standards; a standard HONOR 100W SuperCharge adapter is included.
The HONOR 200 is available for £499.99, and while stock lasts, you’ll also receive a free JBL Charge 5 Wi-Fi worth £199.99 when you purchase it.
HONOR 200 Lite
The HONOR 200 Lite is packed with features for a great experience. With a 6.7″ AMOLED display, you’ll enjoy vibrant visuals and smooth touch responses, enhanced by multi-touch gestures supporting up to 10 touch points.
A MediaTek Dimensity 6080 octa-core processor powers the HONOR 200 Lite. It runs Android 14 with a MagicOS 8.0 overlay and features like face recognition, one-handed mode, dark mode, and more.
The 200 comes with 8GB of RAM and 256GB of storage, so there’s plenty of space for apps, photos, and videos.
For photography enthusiasts, the HONOR 200 Lite features a triple rear camera setup, including a 108-megapixel main camera, a 5-megapixel wide and depth camera, and a 2-megapixel macro camera. It supports various capture modes and video shooting up to 1080P resolution.
On the front, a 50-megapixel selfie camera is perfect for capturing high-quality photos and videos. It has a 4500mAh lithium polymer battery, which can be fast charged via the 35W HONOR SuperCharge standard.
If you’d like to be able to take high-quality portraits at a more affordable price, the HONOR 200 Lite is also available for £279.99 on HONOR’s UK website and major UK retailers; you can get an additional £30 off on HONOR’s website is available by using the code A200L30.
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