Honor 200 5G Review

Overview

The HONOR 200 5G is a midrange smartphone that places a strong emphasis on photography.

This focus on capturing high-quality images sets it apart from other devices in its category.

The development of the HONOR 200 5G involved a collaboration with Studio Harcourt, a renowned photography studio known for its expertise in portrait photography. This partnership has enabled the HONOR 200 5G to deliver a professional-level portrait photography experience, allowing users to take stunning, studio-quality photos with their smartphones.

Whether you’re a photography enthusiast or simply enjoy taking beautiful pictures, the HONOR 200 5G offers features and capabilities that will elevate your mobile photography experience.

Officially launched in the Philippines on July 17, 2024, the Honor 200 5G (together with its big brother, the Honor 200 Pro 5G) is priced at only P24,999 with a promotional item worth P9,450 from JBL.

Design and Construction

The HONOR 200 boasts a premium feel with its sleek curves and thin 7mm form factor.

Weighing just 187 grams, it is easy to carry around, especially when the free transparent cover is attached.

The phone features a metallic back, a smooth frame, and a glossy camera enclosure.

HONOR 200 5G Unboxing

However, Honor might have overlooked the official IP rating, so users should be cautious of dust and water exposure.

Display

The HONOR 200 comes with a 6.7-inch quad-curved AMOLED display that offers a 120Hz adaptive refresh rate.

The display has a crisp resolution of 2664 by 1200 and can reach a maximum brightness of 4,000 nits.

It is also TÜV Rheinland Flicker-Free certified.

The dual-stereo speakers provide excellent sound clarity.

Cameras

The rear camera setup consists of a 50MP main camera, a 50MP telephoto camera, and a 12MP ultrawide camera.

For selfies, there is a 50MP front camera.

The Harcourt portrait modes are available for the rear cameras only.

The HONOR 200 can shoot 4K videos at 30fps, but users need to turn off AI video to achieve higher resolution.

OS, Apps, and UI

The HONOR 200 runs on MagicOS 8.0, which is based on Android 14.

It comes with three years of Android updates and four years of security updates.

The user interface is standard Android, but there is some bloatware. Bloatware are pre-installed apps which most likely you don’t like. I simple uninstall them.

Additionally, there are dual versions of certain apps, such as the Play Store and HONOR’s App Market.

Performance

Powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 chipset with an Adreno 720 GPU, the HONOR 200 has 12GB of RAM and 512GB of internal storage.

It performs well in my daily tasks, but other reviewers says it also performs well in gaming.

This smartphone includes an in-display fingerprint sensor and a face unlock feature. It even supports face recognition when the user is wearing a mask.

Battery

Battery

The phone is equipped with a robust 5,200mAh battery, ensuring that users have ample power to get through their day without frequent recharging.

One of the standout features of the HONOR 200 is its support for 100W HONOR SuperCharge technology.

This advanced charging capability allows the battery to be charged to full capacity in approximately 44 minutes and 40 seconds.

This means that even with heavy usage, you can quickly recharge your device and get back to using it without long interruptions.

The combination of a high-capacity battery and rapid charging technology ensures that the HONOR 200 is always ready to keep up with your busy lifestyle.

Conclusion

Priced at PHP 24,999, the HONOR 200 offers excellent value for money.

Its strengths include its premium design, display, camera, performance, battery life, and price.

However, it has a few drawbacks, such as counterintuitive software with bloatware and the lack of an IP rating.

Recommendation

The HONOR 200 is ideal for users seeking a solid, budget-friendly smartphone with good overall performance.

Promotions

Pre-ordering the HONOR 200 comes with a free pair of JBL Soundgear Frames worth PHP 9,499. This offer is valid until July 26, 2024.

A one-of-a-kind and forward-thinking approach to wearable audio is provided by the JBL Soundgear Frames. With these fashionable frames, you may enjoy the benefits of wearing eyeglasses while also having the functionality of headphones. Built-in speakers in the JBL Soundgear Frames provide an immersive listening experience without the need for earbuds or headphones. These frames were designed to provide both high-quality audio and a comfortable wearing experience.

You can order your Honor 200 5G here. It’s the Honor official store in Shopee.