Honor HONOR 200 vs Samsung Galaxy A55 5G

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HONOR 200 compared with Galaxy A55 5G
HonorHONOR 200SamsungGalaxy A55 5G
Overview
ReleasedMay 2024March 2024
Display
Screen size6.7″6.6″
Resolution2664 × 1200 (better)2340 × 1080
Sharpness436 pixels per inch (better)390 pixels per inch
PanelOLEDOLED
Refresh rate120 Hz120 Hz
Peak brightness4,000 nits (better)1,000 nits
Display typeEqual-depth quad-curved AMOLED, 1.07 billion colours and 19.98:9 aspect ratioSuper AMOLED, FHD+, 16M colours; 6.6″ full rectangle, 6.4″ accounting for rounded corners
Pixel density435 ppi–
Brightness detail4,000 nits HDR peak in the maker's full-screen video test1,000 nits in High Brightness Mode
Always-on displayFull-screen always-on display–
Screen protectionAluminosilicate glassCorning Gorilla Glass Victus+ on the front; Samsung did not specify the rear glass type (Android Authority)
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 certificationsAdaptive refresh rate; Vision Booster; SGS Eye Care certification
Performance
ChipQualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3Exynos 1480
Memory8 GB – 12 GB (better)8 GB
Storage256 GB, 512 GB (better)128 GB, 256 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 GHzExynos 1480 confirmed by Tech Advisor and Android Authority; octa-core, 2.75 GHz and 2 GHz; 4 nm process (Tech Advisor)
GPUQualcomm Adreno 720Xclipse 530, developed with AMD (Android Authority)
Storage typeUK 8 GB/256 GB or 12 GB/512 GB; no microSD slot, confirmed by Expert Reviews–
CoolingAll-range Cooling System 2.0, 5,029 mm² stainless-steel vapour chamber and 34,696 mm² total dissipation areaIntegrated cooling system
Cameras
Main camera50 MP50 MP
Ultra wide camera12 MP12 MP
Telephoto camera50 MPNone
Optical zoom2.5× (better)None
Front camera50 MP (better)32 MP
Main cameraSony IMX906, 50 MP, f/1.95, 1/1.56-inch sensor, OIS and 4-in-1 binning to 2.0 µm pixelsF1.8 wide camera, autofocus and optical image stabilisation
Ultra wide camera12 MP, f/2.2, 112° field of view and macro focus down to 2.5 cmF2.2
Telephoto cameraSony IMX856, 50 MP, f/2.4 and OIS–
Front camera50 MP and f/2.1F2.2, fixed focus, no OIS; warm or natural skin-tone options
Zoom2.5× optical telephoto zoom and up to 50× digital zoomDigital zoom up to 10×
Video recordingUp to 4K 3840×2160 with EIS and OIS; Expert Reviews confirms 4K is limited to 30 fpsUp to UHD 4K (3840 × 2160) at 30 fps; HD slow motion at 240 fps; OIS and VDIS; Super HDR
Front videoUp to 4K 3840×2160Up to 4K at 30 fps (Android Authority)
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 modes5 MP F2.4 macro camera; Nightography; Edit Suggestion and Image Clipper
Battery and charging
Battery5,200 mAh (better)5,000 mAh
Video playback (maker's claim)–Up to 28 hours
Wired chargingUp to 100 W (better)Up to 25 W
Wireless chargingNoneNone
Battery life detailSilicon-carbon lithium-polymer battery, 5,200 mAh typical and 5,100 mAh ratedRated capacity 4,905 mAh; up to 25 hours LTE internet, 24 hours Wi-Fi internet and 79 hours wireless audio playback
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 boxSuper Fast Charging; 25 W wall charger sold separately
Wireless charging–Not supported (Tech Advisor and Android Authority)
Charges other devicesWired reverse power through OTG, up to 5 V/1 A–
Design
TypeStandardStandard
Weight187 g (better)213 g
Thickness7.7 mm (better)8.2 mm
Height × width161.5 × 74.6 mm161.1 × 77.4 mm
Water and dust resistance–IP67
MaterialsPlastic frame, confirmed by Expert Reviews and Gadgets 360Aluminium frame and glass back (Tech Advisor); flat sides and raised housing around the power and volume buttons
ColoursUK Emerald Green, Black and Moonlight White; global Coral Pink availability varies by regionAwesome Iceblue, Awesome Lilac, Awesome Lemon, Awesome Navy
Water resistance detail–Tested for up to 30 minutes in 1 m of fresh water; not advised for beach or pool use; resistance may diminish over time
BiometricsIn-screen fingerprint sensor and 2D face unlockIn-display fingerprint reader (Tech Advisor)
SensorsGravity, infrared, fingerprint, gyroscope, compass, ambient light and ultrasonic proximity sensors; infrared remote controlAccelerometer, fingerprint sensor, gyroscope, geomagnetic sensor, Hall sensor, light sensor, virtual proximity sensing
SpeakersStereo speakers with HONOR Histen 7.1Stereo speakers; USB-C audio, no 3.5 mm headphone socket
Software
Operating systemAndroidAndroid
Software at launchMagicOS 8.0 based on Android 14Android 14 with One UI 6.1
Software updatesThree Android version upgrades and four years of security patches, reported by Expert Reviews and Gadgets 360Up to four generations of Android and One UI upgrades and five years of security updates promised at launch; current UK spec page lists security support until 31 March 2028
AI featuresMagic Portal, Magic Capsule, AI Portrait Engine, AI Eraser, bokeh adjustment, Memories, Instant Movie and Circle to Search; software and regional availability varyCircle to Search with Google, available after a software update; Edit Suggestion and Image Clipper
Safety features–Samsung Knox Vault isolates PINs, passwords and other private information
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 cableUSB-C to USB-C cable; no charger (Tech Advisor)
Connectivity
Mobile network5G NR, LTE TDD/FDD, WCDMA and GSM5G Sub6 FDD and TDD; 4G LTE FDD and TDD; 3G WCDMA; 2G GSM
SIMNano-SIM plus nano-SIM or eSIM; availability depends on region and carrierDual SIM; nano-SIM and hybrid nano-SIM/microSD slot, or 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 (802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax), 2.4 and 5 GHz, HE80, MIMO, 1024-QAM; Wi-Fi Direct
BluetoothBluetooth 5.3, BLE, SBC, AAC, LDAC, aptX and aptX HDBluetooth 5.3
NFCCard emulation and reader/writer modes; no peer-to-peer modeSupported
USBUSB-C, USB 2.0, OTG and PC data synchronisation through HonorSuiteUSB Type-C, USB 2.0; no Samsung DeX
PositioningGPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou and Galileo; network and Wi-Fi positioningGPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS

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