Honor has returned to the market in 2021 with mixed feelings. On the more positive side of the scale, we have the possibility of working again with Google services and being able to boast of a fast charge so fast that in less than an hour you will have the smartphone fully charged.
However, it is true that users, at least in this “Pro” model, expected a more powerful processor than the new Snapdragon 778G and differences from the standard model that went beyond the size of the screen to accommodate a larger front camera. complete. Also, its battery is, incomprehensibly, smaller.
This is the Honor 50 Pro
Packed with some impressive features and decent specs , the Honor 50 Pro is a perfect choice for those who prioritize multimedia over power. The phone offers a non-slip grip as well as being lightweight and easy to use with one hand. The dimensions of the phone are 163.4 mm x 74.6 mm x 8 mm and the weight reaches 187 grams, which is why the battery does not have an excessive capacity.
And it is that the smartphone of the Chinese brand comes with a 6.72-inch screen (17.07 cm) that has a resolution of 1236 x 2676 pixels that offers an immersive and comfortable viewing, with a density of 439 dpi and an aspect ratio of 19.5: 9. This OLED panel boasts a 5,000,000: 1 contrast ratio and a high refresh rate of 120 Hz to make gaming as smooth as possible.
Precisely, thinking about online gaming, we have a processor compatible with 5G SA and NSA networks, as well as Wi-Fi 6, the perfect connection to play due to its speed and high bandwidth. It is a newly-minted Snapdragon 778G CPU that reaches speeds of 2.4 GHz which, obviously, is not the most powerful on the market, but it will not offer great problems when running Android games and apps. This processor is accompanied by an 8 or 12 GB RAM configuration and 256 GB storage.
And yes, we say Android apps because the mobile launches, or rather, recovers, the possibility of making use of Google services . Play Store, Google Maps, Gmail and Google Pay work without problems thanks to the fact that the brand is no longer dependent on Huawei after its sale at the beginning of the year. This allows MagicUI, the manufacturer’s customization layer, to work on a licensed Android version, specifically Android 11.
The specifications of the mobile’s camera are more impressive and remarkable than those of the equipment’s own hardware. They allow you to capture high resolution images and videos thanks to, on the back, a quad camera configuration, with 108 MP + 8 MP + 2 MP + 2 MP sensors. Features on this rear camera include digital zoom, automatic flash, face detection, focus tracking, AI tools, and the ability to shoot 4K video. On the front, the mobile has a 32 MP + 12 MP camera to take great selfies and make video calls with a field of vision above normal.
Among the connectivity options of the Honor 50 Pro, in addition to 5G and Wi-Fi 6, include Wi-Fi 802.11, a / b / g / n, Mobile Hotspot, Bluetooth v5.2, 4G, 3G, 2G. The phone’s sensors include a light sensor, proximity sensor, accelerometer, compass, and gyroscope.
On the more negative side of the phone, as we have indicated before, we have its battery, which despite being a larger mobile than the Honor 50, has a lower capacity cell, which remains at 4000 mAh. The brand assures that this is enough to offer long-lasting entertainment without worrying about battery depletion but it is something that we have to question, although there is not a single concrete figure on the time the smartphone lasts on.
At least it is appreciated that the Honor 50 Pro mounts one of the fastest charges on the market. If we connect the phone or its official charger we can enjoy a speed of 100W that allows this cell to be fully recharged in less than an hour.
What are the big differences to the standard Honor 50?
There are three big differences between the two mobiles, some more positive than others.
The Honor 50 Pro is larger, with dimensions of 163.46 × 74.66 × 8.05 millimeters, it is also heavier, with a total weight of 187 grams. This is because it mounts a panel with the same characteristics as the Honor 50, but larger, 6.72 inches compared to the 6.57 inches of its “little” brother.
The second big difference is also here, on the screen, but in the upper left corner. While the smaller version has a single hole that accommodates a 32 MP selfie lens, the “Pro” version houses a dual sensor where this 32 MP lens is accompanied by a 12 MP wide angle that allows self-portraits of much larger group.
Finally, and leaving the phone that we review in this datasheet in a bad place, we have a 4,000 mAh battery, 300 mAh less than the 4,300 mAh cell that we can find the cheapest of the two phones. This implies, adding the larger screen size, less autonomy, despite the fact that the 100W fast charge is shared.
It should also be noted that although the RAM memory versions are the same, 8 and 12 GB, the storage of this smartphone is only 256 GB
Can it be bought in Spain?
As of July 2021, the smartphone has not yet been put on sale in Spain. What we do know are the prices at which you can buy the phone, regardless of the RAM version chosen, in China, where you can buy the phones in the colors Frost Crystal, Amber Red, Emerald Green and Midnight Black.
The model with 8 GB of RAM and 256 GB of storage costs 3,699 Juanes, a little more than 475 euros at the exchange. If we want the version with 12 GB of RAM, its price grows to 3,999 Juanes, about 515 euros.
