The recently launched Honor 200 Pro is proving to be a hard hitter as it competes with established rivals like the OnePlus 12, Motorola Edge 50 Ultra, and iQOO 12. With the Honor 200 Pro, the company is promising astonishing portraits. Meanwhile, the OnePlus 12 is one of the best-selling smartphones in the premium segment, and that’s the reason we’re pitting against the Honor 200 Pro.
We compare the Honor 200 Pro and OnePlus 12 in design, display, performance, camera, software, and other areas. Let’s see which device has the edge.
The Honor 200 Pro is available in a single variant with 12GB RAM and 512GB internal storage. The OnePlus 12, on the other hand, comes in two different RAM and storage variants. The lower variant, 12GB + 256GB, is priced higher than the Honor 200 Pro. If you want higher internal storage at a lower price, the Honor 200 Pro is the right pick.
Honor 200 Pro vs OnePlus 12: Design & Build
The Honor 200 Pro’s fresh new design, with its pill-shaped camera module, currently sets it apart from all other devices in the market. But then it is rather big and protrudes. The phone’s rear has a matte finish and a velvety texture, making it slippery. You might need a case to avoid accidental drops.
OnePlus 12, on the other hand, keeps things simple with a design we’ve seen before on OnePlus phones, such as the OnePlus 11 and OnePlus 11R. It features a glass back with a texture that provides some grip when held.
The Honor 200 Pro and OnePlus 12 have an IP65 rating, suggesting limited water resistance. This means that the phones can withstand slight rain but not heavy rain.
The Honor 200 Pro’s 6.78-inch display has a pill-shaped cutout that houses Magic Capsule (a Dynamic Island-esque feature on Honor phones). It is an OLED display with a resolution of 1.5K and a 120Hz refresh rate.Honor 200 Pro display with Magic Capsule
This display curves around the frame on all four edges, making the phone look more premium than its price suggests. The display is bright and colourful, and it has Widevine L1 certification for playing HDR content on OTT apps.Honor 200 Pro has a display that is curved on all sides.
OnePlus 12 has a 6.82-inch AMOLED display with a resolution of 2K and a refresh rate of 120Hz. This display curves to the sides of the display but not at the top and bottom. The display is super bright and legible even in harsh sunlight.
OnePlus 12 has an excellent display to offer.
OnePlus 12 has a better screen, with its higher resolution and brighter screen, which can go up to 4500 nits in peak brightness.
Honor 200 Pro is powered by the Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 SoC, while the OnePlus 12 has the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3. OnePlus 12 is the better performer, as the Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 in Honor 200 Pro isn’t as powerful as the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 in OnePlus 12.
In our testing, the Honor 200 Pro scored 12,09,009 in the Antutu V10 benchmark. On Geekbench, it scored 1403 in single-core scores and 4499 in multi-core scores. OnePlus 12 showed its power by scoring 17,72,865 in Antutu benchmarks, 2116 in Geekbench single-core, and 6413 in multi-core.
OnePlus 12
1,738,936
Honor 200 Pro
1,209,009
AnTuTu Overall benchmark score analysis
OnePlus 12
2,116
Honor 200 Pro
1,403
Geekbench single-core benchmark score analysis
OnePlus 12
6,413
Honor 200 Pro
4,499
Geekbench multi-core benchmark score analysis
The Honor 200 Pro and the OnePlus 12 performed great in day-to-day usage and heavy gaming. Given their prices, this is the standard expectation. Both phones ran BGMI in maximum settings without any hitches. But the Honor 200 Pro got slightly warm after some time, while the OnePlus 12 remained cool. OnePlus 12 running BGMI
If you want maximum performance, the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3-powered OnePlus 12 should be your pick. The Honor 200 Pro also performs pretty well; you won’t really notice much difference in normal use or light gaming.
Hasselblad Color Calibration, Dual-LED flash, HDR, panorama
Video
4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps, gyro-EIS, OIS
8K@24fps, 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/240/480fps, Auto HDR, gyro-EIS, Dolby Vision
Selfie Cameras
50 MP, f/2.1, (primary)
2 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
32 MP, f/2.4, 21mm (wide), 1/2.74″, 0.8µm
The Honor 200 Pro has a triple camera on the back: a 50MP primary camera with OIS and an aperture of f/1.9, a 50MP telephoto lens with 2.5x zoom and a 12MP ultrawide lens. Honor 200 Pro’s photos are detailed and punchy colours. The Honor 200 Pro takes good photos from the primary camera. The images have a great dynamic range in daylight, and it also takes good photos in low-light situations. Take a look at the samples:
Honor 200 Pro Camera Samples
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However, the standout feature of Honor 200 Pro cameras is its portrait photography, which uses its 50MP telephoto sensor. Honor has partnered with Studio Harcourt, a French Studio with expertise in black and white portraits, and the results are impressive. Take a look at the samples:
Honor 200 Pro Portrait Camera Samples (Harcourt)
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OnePlus 12 also has a triple camera on the back: a 50MP primary camera with an aperture of f/1.6 and OIS support, a 64MP periscope telephoto with 3x zoom and OIS support and a 48MP ultrawide lens. OnePlus 12 takes great photos in every scenario – landscapes, close-up shots, portraits or even low-light situations. Take a look at the OnePlus 12 camera samples:
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Primary Camera Sample
Primary Camera Sample
Primary Camera Sample
OnePlus, with its Hasselblad partnership, has upped its camera game, and the OnePlus 12 is the one to go for. However, the Honor 200 Pro has an edge in photography, especially with excellent portrait shots.
Honor 200 Pro vs OnePlus 12: Software
Honor 200 Pro Software & Features
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The Honor 200 Pro comes with MagicOS 8, which is based on Android 14, while the OnePlus 12 comes with OxygenOS 14, which is based on Android 14.
We found Honor 200 Pro to glide along with smooth animations and well-optimised features. It has well-thought-out features like Magic Portal and Magic Capsule. Magic Portal lets you easily copy stuff from one app to another, while Magic Capsule shows extra information alongside the pill notch, like Apple’s Dynamic Island. Honor 200 Pro will receive 3 years of Android version updates and 4 years of security patches.
The OnePlus 12 is also super smooth and has many features. OxygenOS 14 also has its own version of Dynamic Island, but it’s not as pronounced as the one in MagicOS 8. OnePlus promises 4 years of Android version updates and 5 years of security patches.
Honor 200 Pro vs OnePlus 12: Battery and Charging
Feature
Honor 200 Pro
OnePlus 12
Type
Si/C 5200 mAh, non-removable
Li-Po 5400 mAh, non-removable
Charging
100W fast wired charging, 66W wireless charging, 5W reverse wired and reverse wireless charging
The Honor 200 Pro has a 5,200mAh battery and supports 100W fast charging, 66W wireless charging, 5W reverse wired charging, and reverse wireless charging. However, the phone doesn’t come with a fast charger in the box; you’ve got to purchase one separately.
The OnePlus 12 is backed up by a 5,400mAh battery that supports 100W fast charging, 50W wireless charging, and 10W reverse charging. The charger comes in the box with the phone.
Honor 200 Pro charged from 0% to 100% in our testing in 56 minutes. Meanwhile, OnePlus 12 charged from 0% to 100% in just 26 minutes. Both phones have 100W fast charging, but the charging speeds are wildly different.
The OnePlus 12 is the better choice here as it has a slightly bigger battery, charges faster, and comes with a charger in the box.
Honor 200 Pro vs OnePlus 12: Verdict
The Honor 200 Pro has a stunning design, and its big camera module justifies its size with exceptional portrait shots. It performs well and offers a smooth software experience.
OnePlus 12 might not have a stand-out design, but it has the best performance of any phone this year; it has a great set of cameras and a really good display.
Which one to choose? If both phones were priced the same, the OnePlus 12 would be an easy choice. But that’s not the case. OnePlus 12 starts at Rs 64,999, while Honor 200 Pro is priced at Rs 57,999, a significant difference.
OnePlus 12 is the better phone of the two, with better performance, cameras, display, battery, and more. However, the Honor 200 Pro offers almost everything that the OnePlus 12 has at a slightly lower price. Choose the right phone according to your preference.
