HONOR 200 Series’ camera features teased ahead of India launch


HONOR is preparing to introduce the HONOR 200 series in India next week. Ahead of launch, HONOR has detailed the camera capabilities of the HONOR 200 series, including a partnership with Studio Harcourt, a prestigious Parisian portrait photography studio, to co-develop the HONOR AI Portrait Engine.

HONOR 200 Series with Triple 50MP Cameras

HONOR 200 Pro: The HONOR 200 Pro features a 50MP Portrait Main Camera with a 1/1.3-inch Super Dynamic H9000 sensor, providing detailed and bright photos even in challenging lighting conditions.

It supports 4-in-1 pixel binning for enhanced light absorption, ensuring well-exposed portraits in low-light environments. The camera is equipped with dual stabilization technology (OIS + EIS) and a Shape Memory Alloy actuator, ensuring sharp photos and stable videos.

  • Additionally, it includes a 50MP Telephoto Camera with 2.5x optical zoom, a 12MP ultra-wide-angle lens, and dual front cameras: a 50MP Portrait Selfie Camera with an f/2.1 aperture, and another optimized for Indian skin tones.
  • Both front and rear cameras support 4K video recording and a Pro video mode for high-quality videos.

HONOR 200: The HONOR 200 shares similar capabilities with its 1/1.56-inch Sony IMX906 Large Sensor, OIS, and 4-in-1 pixel binning technology. It features a 50MP Telephoto Camera with a Sony IMX856 sensor, ensuring sharp zoom shots in various conditions.

Studio Harcourt Portrait Photography on Smartphones

The HONOR AI Portrait Engine, developed with Studio Harcourt, enhances smartphone portrait photography using advanced AI.

It optimizes lighting, skin tones, and scene composition based on Studio Harcourt’s techniques, leveraging millions of light and shadow databases for precise exposure adjustments.

  • Enhanced Image Quality: Large sensors and AI Neural Network processing deliver high-quality images with natural bokeh. It uses dual lenses simultaneously—main and ultra-wide for 1x to 2x zoom, and main and telephoto for 2.5x zoom—ensuring accurate depth across zoom levels.
  • Portrait Detail Enhancement: AI enhances skin, facial features, and hair details for realistic portraits.
  • Intelligent Facial Enhancement: Optimizes skin tones and adds vignette processing for artistic portraits.
  • Professional Portrait Modes: Includes Harcourt Vibrant, Color, and Classic modes for creative portrait options.
AI Motion Sensing Capture for Natural Portrait Shots

The HONOR 200 series captures exceptional outdoor portraits by balancing light and shadow for well-composed images.

Whether in serene gardens or vibrant festivals, its advanced features ensure each portrait vividly reflects the moment’s essence. The series also integrates AI Motion Sensing, enhancing the clarity of moving shots effortlessly.

Other Notable AI Features of the HONOR 200 Series Cameras Include:
  • AI Vlog Master: Designed for vloggers, this feature simplifies high-quality video creation with automated editing, shot suggestions, and overall video enhancements using AI.
  • AI Auto Capture: Advanced algorithms automatically detect and capture the best moments without manual intervention from the user.
  • AI Scene Recognition: Intelligently identifies various scenes and adjusts camera settings for optimal image quality.
  • AI One-Click Movie: Enables users to create professional-looking movies with a single tap.
  • AI Night Video: Enhances video recording in low-light conditions by improving brightness, reducing noise, and preserving detail and color accuracy.
  • AI Multi-video: Simultaneously records from multiple camera angles, allowing users to combine footage from front and rear cameras.
Launch Date

The HONOR 200 and HONOR 200 Pro will launch in India on July 18, 2024. They will be available for purchase on Amazon.in, explorehonor.com, and mainline stores.