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Honor 50#1276

Released: 2021, June 16

Honor 50

Overall Score

60.6

Category Breakdown

Overall(#1276)60.6
Performance(#1294)86.8
Camera(#1620)54.5
Display(#941)89.2
Battery(#3168)29.8
Build(#1543)73.9
Connectivity(#876)82.9
Audio(#1963)8.9

Comparisons Featuring Honor 50

Short Review

  • The Honor 50 features a sleek design with dimensions of 160 x 73.8 x 7.8 mm and a weight of 175g, utilizing a glass front and back with a plastic frame.
  • Its 6.57-inch OLED display offers vibrant colors with a resolution of 1080 x 2340 pixels and a smooth 120Hz refresh rate.
  • Powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G 5G chipset, it delivers strong performance with an octa-core CPU and options for up to 12GB of RAM.
  • The camera system includes a 108 MP main sensor, an 8 MP ultrawide, and two additional 2 MP sensors, capable of 4K video recording.
  • The 32 MP front camera provides high-quality selfies.
  • The 4300 mAh battery supports 66W fast charging, ensuring quick power replenishment.
  • Running on Android 11 with Magic UI 4.2, the software experience is user-friendly.
  • Connectivity options include 5G, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.2, and NFC.
  • Special features include a variety of color options like Frost Crystal and Amber Red.
  • The device lacks wireless charging and stereo speakers.

Specifications

General

Release Date2021, June 16
Announced2021, June 16
DescriptionN/A

Display

Size6.57"
TypeOLED, 1B colors, 120Hz
Resolution1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~392 ppi density)
PPI1080
Refresh Rate120Hz
HDR Support
ProtectionN/A

Performance

ChipsetQualcomm SM7325 Snapdragon 778G 5G (6 nm)
CPUOcta-core (1x2.4 GHz Cortex-A78 & 3x2.2 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x1.9 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPUAdreno 642L
Memory128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 12GB RAM
Expandable Storage
Card SlotNo

Camera

Main Camera108 MP, f/1.9, (wide), 1/1.52", 0.7µm, PDAF8 MP, f/2.2, 120˚, 17mm (ultrawide)2 MP, f/2.4, (macro)2 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
Main Camera FeaturesLED flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera32 MP, f/2.2, 22mm (wide), 1/3.14"
Front Camera FeaturesN/A
Video Recording4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps, gyro-EIS
Selfie Video1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
Night Mode
Raw Photo Support

Battery

Capacity4300 mAh
Battery DetailsLi-Po 4300 mAh
Charging Details66W wired, 70% in 20 min, 100% in 45 min
Fast Charging
Wireless Charging

Build & Safety

Dimensions160 x 73.8 x 7.8 mm (6.30 x 2.91 x 0.31 in)
Weight175 g
MaterialsGlass front, plastic frame, glass back
ColorsFrost Crystal, Amber Red, Emerald Green, Midnight Black, Honor Code
Foldable
SARN/A

Connectivity

SIMNano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
NetworkGSM / CDMA / HSPA / CDMA2000 / LTE / 5G
Network SpeedHSPA, LTE, 5G
5G
4G
WiFiWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth5.2, A2DP, LE, aptX HD
NFC
USBUSB Type-C 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster
Headphone Jack
Radio
PositioningGPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS

Audio

Stereo Speakers
LoudspeakerYes
Audio JackNo

Software & Security

Operating SystemAndroid 11, Magic UI 4.2
Fingerprint
Face Unlock
SensorsFingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass