HONOR, expanding its portfolio in the Indian market, today announced the launch of HONOR 200 Series, the latest addition to its esteemed Number Series lineup. Comprising the HONOR 200 Pro and HONOR 200, this new series pushes the boundaries of power and creativity, delivering a top-notch experience to consumers with groundbreaking AI-powered portrait capabilities, immersive displays, robust hardware performance, and intuitive user-centric AI experiences. Designed to provide superior technology and enrich the lives of its users, the HONOR 200 series is poised to set new standards in the smartphone industry.
Commenting on the launch, Mr. Madhav Sheth, CEO, HTech said, “In today’s rapidly evolving digital landscape, AI has become the cornerstone of innovation, fundamentally transforming the way we interact with technology. The launch of the HONOR 200 Series marks a significant leap forward in our unwavering quest for excellence, introducing cutting-edge AI capabilities that redefine user experiences. We are not just launching a new smartphone series; we are ushering in a new era of AI-driven mobile technology that enhances and simplifies our users’ daily lives. I am also very glad to share that within a year HONOR has earned the title of Most Trusted Smartphone Brand 2024 by CMR. The HONOR 200 Series is a step in the same direction and represents our commitment to pushing the boundaries of what’s possible, ensuring that our customers always have access to the most advanced, user-centric technology available.”
Commenting on the launch, Mr. Ranjit Babu, Director, Wireless and Home Entertainment, Amazon India said, “We are thrilled to announce the addition of the HONOR 200 series to our highly anticipated and extensive smartphone lineup for Prime Day 2024. With its advanced camera capabilities and intelligent software, the HONOR 200 series is the perfect choice for photography enthusiasts who seek cutting-edge technology and exceptional photo quality. Prime members looking to upgrade can avail affordability options, including no-cost EMI and instant bank discounts, during Prime Day on July 20th and 21st, 2024.”
Master of Portrait Photography
Setting new standards in smartphone portrait photography with its Studio-level Portrait Camera combination, HONOR 200 Series comes with an impressive rear camera setup that includes a 50MP Portrait Main Camera, a 50MP Telephoto Camera offering 2.5x optical zoom, and a 12MP ultra-wide angle lens which helps in ensuring users can fit more into their frame. The HONOR 200 Pro is equipped with a flagship-level 1/1.3-inch Super Dynamic H9000 Sensor on the main camera, the device provides powerful light-sensing capabilities and HDR support. On the other hand, the HONOR 200 boasts industry-leading 1/1.56-inch Sony IMX906 sensor on the 50MP Portrait Main Camera, allowing users to capture images in exceptional detail and optimized brightness. The overall camera’s prowess is further enhanced by its support for 4-in-1 pixel binning technology which allows for better light absorption, resulting in stunning, well-lit portraits, even in low-light environments. By integrating dual stabilization technology, combining Optical Image Stabilization (OIS) and Electronic Image Stabilization (EIS), coupled with a Shape Memory Alloy (SMA) actuator, the HONOR 200 Pro provides clear, detailed photos, stable and smooth video footage.
The HONOR 200 Series elevates portrait photography with its AI-enhanced HONOR AI Portrait Engine, developed in collaboration with Studio Harcourt. This innovative technology integrates Harcourt’s renowned lighting and shadow techniques for studio-level portrait photography. By leveraging vast light and shadow databases, the engine assesses lighting, skin tone, color temperatures, and scene composition to determine ideal exposure settings. With a sensor coupled with an AI Neural Network for Image Processing, the engine enhances images with natural bokeh. It employs an AI Stereo-based Bokeh Algorithm across zoom ranges – 1x to 2x with main and ultra-wide lenses, and 2.5x with main and telephoto lenses – for accurate depth calculation. The engine comes with an AI-powered Portrait for skin and facial features enhancement, ensuring realistic hair details and enhanced facial features, thereby creating lifelike portraits. Furthermore, empowering users to unleash their creativity and capture portraits that truly stand out, HONOR 200 Pro features new professional portrait modes – Pro – Harcourt Vibrant, Harcourt Color, and Harcourt Classic.
The series also introduces an advanced AI motion-sensing feature for capturing motion shots with unmatched clarity. Further, the HONOR 200 series comes with a suite of AI functionalities tailored for diverse creative needs: AI Vlog Master for automated editing and shot suggestions, AI Auto Capture to capture the best moments seamlessly, AI Scene Recognition that changes camera settings depending on the background, AI Night Video for enhanced low-light videography, among others.
Eye Comfort Display
Prioritizing visual excellence and user comfort, HONOR 200 Pro features a stunning 6.78-inch Quad-curved Floating, Eye Comfort Display, while a 6.7-inch AMOLED Quad-curved Display on the classic HONOR 200 model. It delivers peak HDR brightness of 4000nits and crisp 1.5K resolution for exceptional visibility and crystal-clear visuals in any lighting conditions. The device’s overall fluidity and visual experience are further enhanced by a 120Hz refresh rate which brings forth the most fluid, responsive, and smooth playback on the smartphone. Recognized with DXOMARK Eye Comfort and TÜV Rheinland certifications, including Flicker-Free and Full Care Display, HONOR 200 Pro guarantees excellent color accuracy, touch response, and visual comfort.
In line with its human-centric approach, HONOR has integrated a range of AI-powered eye-comfort features into the HONOR 200 series, aiming to redefine users’ lifestyles with a more comfortable and healthier viewing experience. The device comes equipped with innovative AI Circadian Night Display technology that guarantees a more optimal and soothing visual experience. Furthermore, Natural Tone 2.0 on the device helps enhance the color temperature gradient over time by adapting to the ambient color temperature. The device significantly reduces eye fatigue by surpassing human perception limits and eliminating potential risks associated with display viewing on the back of 3840Hz Risk-free PWM dimming technology and hardware-level low blue light. It also features Adaptive Dimming for optimal brightness in different lighting, ensuring clear visibility and preventing glare, coupled with dual light sensors to accurately detect ambient brightness levels, thereby ensuring seamless transitions and personalized brightness adjustments for users.
Exceptional Performance with long-lasting power
The HONOR 200 series comes with a second-generation 5200mAh Silicon-carbon battery for all-day connectivity. The industry-leading silicon-carbon technology offers exceptional battery life and reliable performance even in challenging temperature conditions. Silicon-Carbon batteries ensure higher energy density for longer-lasting battery life while also reducing the risk of overheating thereby enhancing safety. These batteries are sustainable as silicon is abundant and less damaging towards the environment.
Certified by UK Conformity Assessed, CE marking, GB Standards, CNAS, and UN38.3, this Silicon-Carbon battery outperforms traditional graphite standards in every aspect. In addition, the battery has been HONOR comprehensively tested under various conditions, including extreme temperatures, drops, and high-acceleration shocks, to guarantee safety and long-term usability.
In addition, the HONOR 200 Series integrates AI power-saving and HONOR SuperCharge technology to optimize charging based on user behavior, enhancing rapid charging capabilities. On a single charge, users can enjoy up to 60+ hours of uninterrupted music, providing extended entertainment and connectivity.
To maximize user productivity, the HONOR 200 series features lightening-fast 100W Wired HONOR SuperCharge, the HONOR 200 Pro can be effortlessly charged in just 41 minutes, making it the ideal device for busy users who are always on the go. In addition, the Pro variant also offers the 66W Wireless HONOR SuperCharge, which empowers users to indulge in uninterrupted online gaming or immersive video streaming experiences without any concerns about running out of battery power.
The HONOR 200 Pro comes equipped with the Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 chipset which achieves a CPU clock speed of up to 3GHz, guaranteeing seamless graphics rendering and real-time responsiveness. It also features proprietary technology – the HONOR C1 + RF enhancement chipset that enables industry-leading telecommunication capabilities and seamless internet connection. Enhancing the device’s performance with optimal temperature level, HONOR 200 Pro incorporates a stainless steel vapor chamber with a generous area of 36,881 mm which brings a significant 10% increase in the dissipation area when compared to HONOR 90, delivering unparalleled flagship-level cooling performance. To meet the diverse digital needs of users, HONOR 200 Pro sports an impressive storage capacity comprising 12GB RAM and 512GB ROM which can save up to 95,600 pictures or 80,000 songs locally.
The HONOR 200 comes powered with Snapdragon 7 Gen 3, which enables exciting new use cases including up to 2.63GHz peak CPU speeds, and over 50% faster GPU performance. This model will be inclusive of two storage variants – 8GB RAM and 256GB ROM and 12GB RAM and 512GB ROM to give the flexibility of choice to consumers.
World’s First Intent-based UI
The series boasts the industry’s first intent-based UI, featuring MagicOS 8.0 powered by Android 14, and a wide range of flagship-level AI-powered smart functionalities. With features such as an AI large language model, MagicLM, alongside innovative AI capabilities like Magic Capsule, Magic Portal and Magic Ring, HONOR 200 series boosts productivity and enhances the overall user experience. Furthermore, Magic Anywhere Door simplifies operations through intuitive drag-and-drop functionality, coupled with a 3-Finger Swipe feature which enhances usability by allowing users to initiate global searches across smartphone, laptop, and tablet screens with a simple downward swipe using three fingers.
Pricing & Availability
HONOR 200 Pro 5G will be available in two beautiful colors Ocean Cyan and Black and will be priced at INR 57,999 and will be available for sale starting 20th July 12:00 midnight across Amazon.in, brand website – explorehonor.com and mainline stores near you.
During the Amazon Prime days, i.e. 20th and 21st July, the smartphone can be grabbed with the following exciting offers –
- Instant discount of INR 8000 for all customers
- In addition, ICICI bank and SBI Bank Credit card holders can avail a discount of INR 3000
- Additionally, customers can avail free HONOR gifts worth 8,499 in few selected mainline stores or can avail an instant coupon discount of INR 2000 instead
HONOR 200 5G will also be available in two color options – Moonlight White and Black. The smartphone will be available in two variants. The 12GB+512GB will be priced at INR 39,999 and 8GB+256 GB will be priced at 34,999. The smartphone will go on sale starting 20th July 12:00 midnight across Amazon.in, brand website – explorehonor.com and mainline stores near you.
During the Amazon Prime days, i.e. 20th and 21st July, the smartphone can be grabbed with the following exciting offers –
- Instant discount of INR 1000 coupled with bank offers of INR 2000
- Additionally, customers can avail free HONOR gifts worth 8,499 in few selected mainline stores or can avail an instant coupon discount of INR 2000
With these exciting offers, the HONOR 200 5G (8GB +256GB) variant can be availed starting INR 29,999* on 20th and 21st July.
JIO customers can enjoy benefits worth INR 2250 on the HONOR 200 Series. This will be applicable for New to Postpaid customers on INR 649 and above postpaid plans.
Not only this, the HONOR 200 series will be available at zero down payment. Other affordability options like NCEMI is also available.
In addition, original 100W HONOR chargers will also be available for purchase across Amazon.in, brand website – explorehonor.com and mainline stores near you.
Service Offers:
Strengthening the commitment towards building a trusted and reliable brand, HONOR is also providing the following service offers for customers –
- One -time ADLD within 6 Months from Date of Purchase
- Assured Buyback up to 90% ex GST Valid 30 days from date of invoice
- 6 months Extended Warranty
- 18 months of door-to-door service
- 3 months of cyber security cover (upto 50,000) for the first time in the industry
Covered By: Mobility India / Honor
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