After much anticipation, the HONOR 200 has been launched with Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 and an impressive camera setup. The phone has been launched for ₹35,000 for the 8/256 GB base model. This makes it a strong rival to the OnePlus Nord 4 (review) that was also launched recently for ₹29,999 for the 8/128 GB base model.
The HONOR 200 offers tough competition to the OnePlus Nord 4, particularly with its superior camera hardware. With both devices vying for attention, which one suits your needs better? Let’s delve into the specifications comparison of these two smartphones to find out.
HONOR 200 vs. OnePlus Nord 4: Design
The HONOR 200 has a glass build on the rear and a plastic frame on the sides. Whereas, the OnePlus Nord 4 has a metal build, whether it’s the frame or the rear panel. The OnePlus Nord 4 has Gorilla Glass Victus protection on the front but the HONOR 200 uses its proprietary glass protection.
The HONOR 200 and the OnePlus Nord 4 both use USB 2.0 Type-C port and are rated IP65 water and dust resistant. The HONOR 200 is a bit lighter at 187 grams compared to the OnePlus Nord 4 at 199.5 grams.
The HONOR 200 is available in Black and Moonlight White colorways. In contrast, the OnePlus Nord 4 comes in three finishes—Obsidian Midnight, Oasis Green, and Mercurial Silver.
Both devices come with NFC, BT 5.4, Wi-Fi 6E, and dual-stereo speakers. The OnePlus Nord 4 has an edge due to the OnePlus Alert Slider and support for the LHDC codec.
HONOR 200 vs. OnePlus Nord 4: Display
The HONOR 200 has a 6.7” 1.5K 120 Hz Quad-Curved OLED display with 3840 Hz PWM and a peak brightness of 4000 Nits. On the other hand, the OnePlus Nord 4 has a 6.74” 1.5K 120 Hz flat OLED display with 2160 Hz PWM dimming and a peak brightness of 2150 Nits.
The HONOR 200 clearly has the better display, at least on paper. However, if you want a flat display, then the OnePlus Nord 4 is the better choice for you.
HONOR 200 vs. OnePlus Nord 4: Battery & Charging
The HONOR 200 has a 5,200 mAh battery with support for 100W fast charging. In comparison, the OnePlus Nord 4 has a 5,500 mAh battery with support for 100W SuperVOOC fast charging. The HONOR 200 has a slightly smaller battery but the efficient 7 Gen 3 would compensate for that.
Notably, the OnePlus Nord 4 comes with a charger in the box but the HONOR 200 does not. You’d have to spend an extra ₹3,000 for the 100W adapter to charge your HONOR 200 at full speed.
HONOR 200 vs. OnePlus Nord 4: Performance
As for performance, the HONOR 200 is equipped with the Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 chipset, paired with either 8 GB or 12 GB of LPDDR5 RAM and up to 512 GB of UFS 3.1 storage. On the other hand, the OnePlus Nord 4 comes with the Snapdragon 7+ Gen 3 chipset, up to 12 GB of LPDDR5X RAM, and up to 256 GB of UFS 4.0 storage.
If you need more storage, the HONOR 200 is the better option. However, if you’re after better performance and faster storage, the OnePlus Nord 4 is the clear choice. Note that the Snapdragon 7+ Gen 3 in the OnePlus Nord 4 is significantly more powerful than the Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 in the HONOR 200, at least according to benchmarks.
HONOR 200 vs. OnePlus Nord 4: Cameras
The HONOR 200 and OnePlus Nord 4 offer distinct camera setups. And spoiler alert: HONOR 200’s camera hardware is much superior.
HONOR 200:
- 50 MP IMX906 1/1.56” with OIS (Wide)
- 12 MP ultra-wide with AF
- 50 MP IMX856 1/2.5” 2.5x telephoto with OIS
- 50 MP front camera
Nord 4:
- 50 MP LYT-600 1/1.95” with OIS (Wide)
- 8 MP IMX 355 ultra-wide 1/4”
- 16 MP front camera 1/3.95”
Clearly, the HONOR 200 has the superior camera setup. It boasts a larger sensor with OIS, a telephoto lens offering 2.5x optical zoom, a better ultrawide lens, and a significantly better front camera. If the camera is your priority, the HONOR 200 is the way to go.
HONOR 200 vs. OnePlus Nord 4: Software
The HONOR 200 runs on MagicOS 8.0 based on Android 14. The company has promised 2 years of software updates and 3 years of security updates for this device. Historically, HONOR has been slow with updates, but there’s hope for improvement.
On the other hand, the OnePlus Nord 4 operates on OxygenOS 14.1, also based on Android 14. OnePlus has committed to 4 years of software updates and 6 years of security updates, making it a better choice for long-term support.
Additionally, the Nord 4 comes with several AI features, including AI Summary, AI Eraser, and more. While the HONOR 200 does have some AI features, they aren’t as expansive as those on the OnePlus Nord 4.
HONOR 200 vs. OnePlus Nord 4: Price
The OnePlus Nord 4 starts at ₹29,999 for the 8/128 GB variant while the HONOR 200 starts at ₹34,999 for the 8/256 GB variant. The same variant of the Nord 4 (8/256 GB) will cost you ₹32,999. There are offers available on both phones which you can take advantage of. Detailed pricing is as follows—
HONOR 200:
- 8/256 GB: ₹34,999
- 12/512 GB: ₹39,999
OnePlus Nord 4:
- 8/128 GB: ₹29,999
- 8/256 GB: ₹32,999
- 12/256 GB: ₹35,999
Note: Since the HONOR 200 does not come with a charger inside the box, you’ll have to spend an extra ₹3,000 for the 100W adapter which adds up to the phone’s price.
Summing up
| HONOR 200 | OnePlus Nord 4 | |
| Design | Glass back, plastic frame | Metal build (frame and rear panel) |
| Glass Protection | Proprietary glass protection | Gorilla Glass Victus protection |
| Ingress | IP65 water and dust resistant | IP65 water and dust resistant |
| Weight | 187g | 199.5g |
| Colors | Black, Moonlight White | Obsidian Midnight, Oasis Green, Mercurial Silver |
| Display | 6.7” 1.5K 120 Hz Quad-Curved OLED, 4000 Nits peak brightness | 6.74” 1.5K 120 Hz flat OLED, 2150 Nits peak brightness |
| 3840 Hz PWM | 2160 Hz PWM dimming | |
| Battery & Charging | 5,200 mAh, 100W fast charging | 5,500 mAh, 100W SuperVOOC fast charging |
| Performance | Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 | Snapdragon 7+ Gen 3 |
| RAM & Storage | Up to 12 GB RAM, up to 512 GB storage | Up to 12 GB RAM, up to 256 GB storage |
| Cameras | 50 MP IMX906 (Wide), 12 MP ultra-wide, 50 MP IMX856 (2.5x telephoto), 50 MP front | 50 MP LYT-600 (Wide), 8 MP ultra-wide, 16 MP front |
| Software | MagicOS 8.0 based on Android 14 | OxygenOS 14.1 based on Android 14 |
| Updates | 2 years of OS updates, 3 years of security updates | 4 years of OS updates, 6 years of security updates |
| Price | ₹34,999 (8/256 GB) ₹49,999 (12/512 GB) | ₹29,999 (8/128 GB) ₹32,999 (8/256 GB) ₹35,999 (12/256 GB) |
Which One Should You Buy?
The HONOR 200 has an excellent camera system for the price, giving you the flexibility to switch to a zoom (telephoto) lens when you feel like it. The performance on this device is solid if you’re not a hardcore gamer. However, if gaming is your thing, then the OnePlus Nord 4 is the better choice.
The answer is pretty straightforward: the OnePlus Nord 4 is for those who want the best performance and software support in this price range. The HONOR 200 is the better choice if you want an excellent camera system and software that’s clean and free of ads and bloatware.
What’s your choice between the two? Let us know in the comments section below.
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