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Honor HONOR 200 vs Nothing Phone (2a) Plus

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HonorHONOR 200NothingPhone (2a) Plus
Overview
ReleasedMay 2024August 2024
Display
Screen size6.7″6.7″
Resolution2664 × 12002412 × 1084
Sharpness436 pixels per inch395 pixels per inch
PanelOLEDOLED
Refresh rate120 Hz120 Hz
Peak brightness4,000 nits1,300 nits
Display typeEqual-depth quad-curved AMOLED, 1.07 billion colours and 19.98:9 aspect ratioFlexible AMOLED; 1,000,000:1 contrast ratio
Pixel density435 ppi394 ppi
Brightness detail4,000 nits HDR peak in the maker's full-screen video testMaker specifies 700 nits typical, 1,100 nits outdoor and 1,300 nits peak; Tom's Guide measures 959 nits under its test conditions
Always-on displayFull-screen always-on displayAlways-on display, confirmed by TechRadar
Screen protectionAluminosilicate glassCorning Gorilla Glass 5 and pre-applied screen protector
Display featuresDCI-P3, 3,840 Hz PWM dimming, dynamic dimming, AI Circadian Night Display, hardware low blue light, wet-touch enhancement and SDR/HDR video enhancement; Netflix and Amazon HDR certifications10-bit colour, HDR10+, 120 Hz adaptive refresh and 240 Hz touch sampling; maker technical section lists both 2,160 and 1,920 Hz PWM without explaining the conditions
Performance
ChipQualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3MediaTek Dimensity 7350 Pro
Memory8 GB – 12 GB12 GB
Storage256 GB, 512 GB256 GB
CPUTSMC 4 nm; one Cortex-A715 at 2.63 GHz, three Cortex-A715 at 2.4 GHz and four Cortex-A510 at 1.8 GHzSecond-generation 4 nm TSMC N4 process; two Cortex-A715 at 3.0 GHz and six Cortex-A510 at 2.0 GHz
GPUQualcomm Adreno 720ARM Mali-G610 MC4, Valhall architecture, up to 1.3 GHz
Storage typeUK 8 GB/256 GB or 12 GB/512 GB; no microSD slot, confirmed by Expert ReviewsUK 12/256 GB configuration; TechRadar reports an additional 8/256 GB option in India; RAM Booster uses storage and is not physical RAM
CoolingAll-range Cooling System 2.0, 5,029 mm² stainless-steel vapour chamber and 34,696 mm² total dissipation area3,200 mm² vapour chamber and 12,000 mm² graphite cooling area with a 110 µm layer
Cameras
Main camera50 MP50 MP
Ultra wide camera12 MP50 MP
Telephoto camera50 MPNone
Optical zoom2.5×None
Front camera50 MP50 MP
Main cameraSony IMX906, 50 MP, f/1.95, 1/1.56-inch sensor, OIS and 4-in-1 binning to 2.0 µm pixels50 MP, f/1.88, 1/1.57-inch sensor, 84.5° field of view, autofocus, OIS and EIS; TechRadar identifies Samsung GN9
Ultra wide camera12 MP, f/2.2, 112° field of view and macro focus down to 2.5 cm50 MP, f/2.2, 1/2.76-inch sensor and 114° field of view; TechRadar identifies Samsung JN1
Telephoto cameraSony IMX856, 50 MP, f/2.4 and OIS–
Front camera50 MP and f/2.150 MP, f/2.2, 1/2.76-inch sensor and 81.2° field of view; TechRadar identifies Samsung JN1
Zoom2.5× optical telephoto zoom and up to 50× digital zoomUp to 10× digital zoom; no optical telephoto
Video recordingUp to 4K 3840×2160 with EIS and OIS; Expert Reviews confirms 4K is limited to 30 fps4K at 30 fps, 1080p at 30 or 60 fps, 1080p slow motion at 120 fps, night video 1080p at 30 fps, 4K time-lapse and Action Mode
Front videoUp to 4K 3840×21604K at 30 fps
Camera featuresStudio Harcourt Vibrant, Color and Classic portraits, moving photos, time-lapse, multi-video, night, pro, slow motion, panorama, HDR, SOLO Cut, document scanning, super macro and high-resolution modesTrueLens Engine with Google co-developed Ultra XDR, AI Vivid Mode, Portrait Optimiser, Motion Capture, Night Mode and Action Mode; TechRadar identifies Imagiq 765 image signal processor
Battery and charging
Battery5,200 mAh5,000 mAh
Wired chargingUp to 100 WUp to 50 W
Wireless chargingNoneNone
Battery life detailSilicon-carbon lithium-polymer battery, 5,200 mAh typical and 5,100 mAh rated5,000 mAh; maker states over 90% capacity retained after 1,000 charging cycles
Wired chargingUp to 100 W HONOR SuperCharge, 20 V/5 A, compatible with 11 V/6 A and 10 V/4 A; adaptor not included in the UK box50 W; maker states 50% charge in 21 minutes and full charge in 56 minutes; Android Authority confirms USB Power Delivery PPS charging
Wireless charging–No wireless charging, confirmed by the full reviews
Charges other devicesWired reverse power through OTG, up to 5 V/1 A–
Design
TypeStandardStandard
Weight187 g190 g
Thickness7.7 mm8.5 mm
Height × width161.5 × 74.6 mm161.7 × 76.3 mm
Water and dust resistance–IP54
MaterialsPlastic frame, confirmed by Expert Reviews and Gadgets 360Polycarbonate rear and outer frame, confirmed by TechRadar; maker states recycled aluminium internal mid-frame and metallic finish produced with coatings, printing and inks
ColoursUK Emerald Green, Black and Moonlight White; global Coral Pink availability varies by regionGrey and black; later Community Edition has a phosphorescent finish
Buttons–Power on right and volume on left, confirmed by TechRadar; Glyph Interface has 26 addressable zones, timer, notifications, volume, composer, torch, progress, bedtime schedule, music, camera countdown and fill light
BiometricsIn-screen fingerprint sensor and 2D face unlockOptical in-display fingerprint sensor and camera-based face unlock
SensorsGravity, infrared, fingerprint, gyroscope, compass, ambient light and ultrasonic proximity sensors; infrared remote controlFingerprint, accelerometer, electronic compass, front ambient light, gyroscope and proximity; linear haptic motor
SpeakersStereo speakers with HONOR Histen 7.1Dual stereo speakers
Microphones–Two high-definition microphones
Software
Operating systemAndroidAndroid
Software at launchMagicOS 8.0 based on Android 14Nothing OS 2.6 based on Android 14; retained maker overview later describes Android 15 features
Software updatesThree Android version upgrades and four years of security patches, reported by Expert Reviews and Gadgets 360Original maker promise of three years of Android updates and four years of security patches
AI featuresMagic Portal, Magic Capsule, AI Portrait Engine, AI Eraser, bokeh adjustment, Memories, Instant Movie and Circle to Search; software and regional availability varyLaunch AI News Reporter widget and AI Vivid camera mode; maker also lists ChatGPT widgets and compatible audio integration
In the boxPhone, USB-C cable, quick-start guide, SIM tool, warranty card where supplied and pre-attached protective film; Europe uses USB-C to USB-C cablePhone, 100 cm USB-C cable, pre-applied screen protector, SIM ejector, safety information and warranty card; no charging adapter
Connectivity
Mobile network5G NR, LTE TDD/FDD, WCDMA and GSMGigabit LTE and dual-mode SA/NSA 5G with 4×4 MIMO; maker European 5G bands n1/n3/n5/n7/n8/n20/n28/n38/n40/n41/n66/n77/n78; US launch beta units have limited carrier coverage, confirmed by Android Authority
SIMNano-SIM plus nano-SIM or eSIM; availability depends on region and carrierDual nano-SIM; no eSIM
Wi-Fi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax, 2×2 MIMO, 2.4/5 GHz, Wi-Fi hotspot and Wi-Fi DirectWi-Fi 6 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax), dual-band 2.4/5 GHz, 2×2 MIMO, MU-MIMO, Wi-Fi Direct and Advanced Hotspot
BluetoothBluetooth 5.3, BLE, SBC, AAC, LDAC, aptX and aptX HDBluetooth 5.3, A2DP and BLE
NFCCard emulation and reader/writer modes; no peer-to-peer modeNFC with Google Pay support
USBUSB-C, USB 2.0, OTG and PC data synchronisation through HonorSuiteUSB-C; no microSD expansion, confirmed by TechRadar
PositioningGPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou and Galileo; network and Wi-Fi positioningGPS L1, GLONASS G1, BeiDou B1I, Galileo E1 and QZSS L1

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