Honor 200 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy A35
The Verdict
Honor's 200 Pro commands a $150 premium over Samsung's Galaxy A35, and the difference is substantial across key areas. Display quality favors Honor significantly with its 4000-nit OLED panel versus the A35's 1000-nit AMOLED, delivering noticeably better brightness and color accuracy outdoors. Performance diverges sharply: Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 with Adreno 735 GPU demolishes the Exynos 1380, crucial for gaming and multitasking. Camera versatility tips heavily toward Honor,its 50MP ultrawide, proper 12MP 2.5x telephoto, and superior main sensor with f/1.9 aperture outclass the A35's 8MP ultrawide and basic 5MP macro. Battery capacity favors Honor (5200mAh vs 5000mAh), but its 100W charging vastly outpaces the A35's 25W solution. RAM advantage (12GB vs 6GB) further benefits Honor. The A35 counters with IP67 rating, better build materials, and exceptional value,ideal for budget-conscious users seeking reliability. However, Honor 200 Pro's flagship performance, superior imaging, and premium display justify the cost differential for demanding users.
Who Should Buy
Buy the Honor 200 Pro if…
- →Studio Harcourt portrait mode collaboration
- →100W wired + 66W wireless charging
- →50 MP selfie camera is excellent
Buy the Samsung Galaxy A35 if…
- →Solid build with Gorilla Glass Victus+ on both sides
- →Bright 120Hz Super AMOLED display
- →Long-lasting 5000 mAh battery
Category Scores
Pros & Cons
Honor 200 Pro
Pros
- Studio Harcourt portrait mode collaboration
- 100W wired + 66W wireless charging
- 50 MP selfie camera is excellent
- 5200 mAh battery for great endurance
- Bright 4000 nit peak display
Cons
- Only IP65 splash resistance
- USB 2.0 data speeds
- 4K video limited to 30fps
- Limited global availability
- MagicOS software can be bloated
Samsung Galaxy A35
Pros
- Solid build with Gorilla Glass Victus+ on both sides
- Bright 120Hz Super AMOLED display
- Long-lasting 5000 mAh battery
- IP67 water and dust resistance
- Four years of OS upgrades promised
Cons
- Only 6 GB RAM in base configuration
- Wi-Fi 5 is dated for 2024
- Exynos 1380 trails Snapdragon 7 chips
- Slow 25W charging with no in-box charger
Full Specifications
| Spec | Honor 200 Pro | Samsung Galaxy A35 |
|---|---|---|
| Software | Android 14, MagicOS 8.0 | Android 14, One UI 6.1 |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 199 g | 209 g |
| Material | Aluminum frame, glass back | Aluminum frame, Gorilla Glass Victus+ |
| IP rating | IP65 | IP67 |
| Dimensions | 163.3 x 75.2 x 8.2 mm | 161.7 x 78.0 x 8.2 mm |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 50 MP, f/1.9, OIS | 50 MP, f/1.8, OIS |
| Front camera | 50 MP, f/2.1 | 13 MP, f/2.2 |
| Video | 4K@30fps | 4K@30fps |
| Telephoto | 50 MP, f/2.4, 2.5x optical zoom | 5 MP macro |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP, f/2.2 | 8 MP, f/2.2 |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 12 GB | 6 GB |
| Storage options | 256 GB, 512 GB | 128 GB, 256 GB |
| Battery | ||
| Capacity | 5200 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Charging | 100W wired | 25W wired |
| Wireless charging | 66W wireless | — |
| Display | ||
| Size | 6.78 inches | 6.6 inches |
| Type | LTPO OLED | Super AMOLED |
| Resolution | 2700 x 1224 | 2340 x 1080 |
| Refresh rate | 120Hz | 120Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 4000 | 1000 |
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Octa-core (1x3.0 GHz + 4x2.8 GHz + 3x2.0 GHz) | Octa-core (4x2.4 GHz + 4x2.0 GHz) |
| GPU | Adreno 735 | Mali-G68 MP5 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 | Exynos 1380 |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | ||
| NFC | ||
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C 2.0 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.3 |
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