Discover the Honor 200 Pro: Elevate your portrait photography with ‘AI-empowered’ device

Honor has introduced its latest lineup of AI-powered smartphones, bringing cutting-edge artificial intelligence (AI) technology to the mid-range market with the launch of the Honor 200, Honor 200 Pro, and Honor 200 Lite. 

The new lineup aims to set a new standard for smartphones in their category by combining powerful AI features with eye-catching exteriors. 

First impressions

The Honor 200 Pro differentiates itself by promising flagship-level performance and looks in the mid-market segment. It features a striking curved screen, great battery life, rapid charging capabilities, and a sophisticated AI-powered camera system. 

The device’s 6.78-inch display is particularly eye-catching, complemented by a unique cameo brooch-shaped camera module inspired by Gaudi’s “Casa Milá” and a mother-of-pearl finish on the back panel. 

Overall, the Honor 200 Pro presents a compelling package, both inside and out.

Camera: Honor ties up with Studio Harcourt

One of the standout features of the Honor 200 Pro is its camera system. It is equipped with a triple 50MP studio-quality lens combination that includes a main portrait camera with an f/1.3 aperture, a telephoto camera offering 50X digital zoom, and an ultra-wide 12MP macro camera.

This setup is ideal for capturing a variety of scenes with clarity and DSLR-level detail.

The main camera is optimised for low-light conditions, offering a 105 per cent improvement in noise reduction, making it perfect for capturing live music and concert photography. 

Additionally, the camera system includes the advanced Harcourt Portrait modes, developed in collaboration with the renowned Studio Harcourt in Paris. These modes allow users to take celebrity-quality portraits by leveraging AI to enhance image quality and settings automatically.

Users can choose between three modes – vibrant, colour or classic black-and-white styles for portraits.

The Honor 200 Pro also excels in dark conditions due to the ‘AI-enhanced Night Portrait mode’, capturing clear and detailed photos even in dim lighting.

It supports 8K video recording, enabling users to create high-resolution videos with stunning detail.

AI-powered performance 

Earlier this year, Honor introduced a groundbreaking ‘Four-Layer AI’ that focuses on ‘On Device-AI’. It starts with Cross-device and Cross-OS AI, creating an open ecosystem for sharing computing power. The Platform-level AI layer personalises the operating system for intent-based interactions. 

Next, app-level AI drives innovative applications, enhancing user experiences. At the top, interface to Cloud-AI services provides access to extensive cloud services with a focus on privacy protection.

This AI architecture, combined with the Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 mobile processor and operating on the AI-enhanced MagicOS 8.0, ensures an extremely smooth performance and intuitive, efficient multitasking capabilities.

AI-empowered Magic Portal

One of the key AI features introduced in the Honor 200 Pro is the AI-empowered Magic Portal. Honor promises intuitive identification and understanding of a user’s needs and presents the required services without any prompts. 

For example, Magic Portal can recognise addresses in text messages and direct users to Google Maps for easy navigation. It also simplifies interactions on social media platforms, allowing users to share booking details or search results, effortlessly. Additionally, it brings to fore the possibilities of AI-enabled experience with image-based shopping experiences. 

Display and build quality

The Honor 200 Pro features a 6.78-inch AMOLED quad-curved floating display, housed in an ultra-thin 82mm body, and weighs just 199 grams. This makes it extremely handy and easy to navigate. 

The display offers a sharp 2,700 x 1,224-pixel resolution with a 120 Hz refresh rate, and it provides excellent brightness, making it readable even in bright outdoor conditions. The stereo speakers deliver impressive sound quality, enhancing the multimedia experience.

The device also includes the AI Circadian Night Display, which adjusts the screen’s colour temperature based on the user’s environment and habits, reducing blue light exposure to promote better sleep. 

Additionally, the AI Natural Tone 2.0 feature automatically adjusts the screen’s colour temperature and brightness according to the surrounding ambient light.

Battery and charging 

The Honor 200 Pro is equipped with a powerful 5200mAh silicon-carbon battery that supports 100W wired charging, 66W wireless charging, and reverse charging capabilities. 

The phone can be fully charged in approximately 45 minutes using the included USB-C cable and 100W charger. For wireless charging, the device supports up to 66 watts but requires Honor’s specific charger for maximum efficiency.

In the crowded device market, the Honor 200 Pro stands out with its elegant design, powerful performance, and advanced AI capabilities.