Design and display: Flat meets curved
HONOR plays with contrasts. The basic model, the HONOR 300, comes with flat sides and a clean, straight-lined look. The Pro and Ultra models, on the other hand, rely on curved edges that allow the display and housing to merge seamlessly. The design is modern, elegant and - yes, somehow familiar. The similarities to the HUAWEI Pura 70 series are hard to miss.
The displays also leave nothing to be desired. The HONOR 300 has a 6,7-inch OLED display with 2664 × 1220 pixels and a 120 Hz refresh rate, while the Pro and Ultra models offer a larger 6,78-inch OLED panel with 2700 × 1224 pixels and curved edges. All three displays achieve a strong 4000 nits peak brightness - perfect for sunny days - and are easy on the eyes even during nighttime binge sessions thanks to 3840 Hz PWM dimming.
Performance: A bit of everyday life, a bit of high-end
Here HONOR clearly divides the target groups. The HONOR 300 runs on the Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 , a solid mid-range chip that is more than enough for streaming, social media and apps. If you want more - for example for gaming or multitasking - the Pro and Ultra use the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 , one of the most powerful chips on the market, which is used in the HONOR Magic 6 Pro is installed.
Both high-end models offer up to 16 GB of RAM and a maximum of 1 TB of storage, which puts them in direct competition with flagships from other manufacturers, but also with their own Magic series.
Cameras: Welcome to the Magic area
The HONOR 300 series is particularly ambitious when it comes to cameras, with the Ultra model's features almost on par with the Magic series.
- HONOR 300 : 50 MP main camera (Sony IMX906, OIS) and a 12 MP ultra-wide-angle camera – solid, versatile, but without any big surprises.
- HONOR 300 Pro: There is also a 50 MP telephoto lens with 3x optical zoom – ideal for portraits or closer details.
- HONOR 300 Ultra: A 50MP periscope telephoto lens with 3,8x optical zoom and up to 100x digital zoom makes the Ultra an exciting tool for photography enthusiasts.
All models also offer a 50 MP front camera and are equipped with AI features that deliver good results even in low light.
Battery and charging: Fast, no matter how
All three models have a 5300 mAh battery that easily lasts a day. With 100-watt fast charging, the battery reaches 15% capacity in just 59 minutes. Pro and Ultra also offer 80 watts of wireless charging. One of the best values currently available on the market.
HONOR 300 vs HONOR 300 Pro vs HONOR 300 Ultra
| Model | HONOR 300 | HONOR 300 Pro | HONOR 300 Ultra |
|---|---|---|---|
| Display | 6,7 inches, OLED, 120 Hz, 2664×1220 pixels, 4000 nits, flat | 6,78 inches, OLED, 120 Hz, 2700×1224 pixels, 4000 nits, curved | 6,78 inches, OLED, 120 Hz, 2700×1224 pixels, 4000 nits, curved |
| Processor | Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 (4nm) | Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 (4nm) | Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 (4nm) |
| RAM | 8 / 12 / 16 GB LPDDR5 | 12 / 16 GB LPDDR5 | 12 / 16 GB LPDDR5 |
| Storage | 256 / 512 GB | 256/512 GB / 1 TB | 256/512 GB / 1 TB |
| Camera (back) | 50 MP main camera (Sony IMX906, 1/1.56", f/1.95, OIS) + 12 MP ultra-wide angle (112° field of view, f/2.2, macro) | 50 MP main camera (Sony IMX906, 1/1.56", f/1.95, OIS) + 12 MP ultra-wide angle (112° field of view, f/2.2, macro) + 50 MP telephoto (Sony IMX856, 3x optical zoom, f/2.4) | 50 MP main camera (Sony IMX906, 1/1.56", f/1.95, OIS) + 12 MP ultra-wide angle (112° field of view, f/2.2, macro) + 50 MP periscope (Sony IMX858, 3,8x optical zoom, 100x digital zoom, f/3.0, OIS) |
| Camera (front) | 50 MP (Sony IMX906, f/2.1) | 50 MP (Sony IMX906, f/2.1) + 3D depth sensor | 50 MP (Sony IMX906, f/2.1) + 3D depth sensor |
| Rechargeable battery | 5300 mAh | 5300 mAh | 5300 mAh |
| Charging | 100W wired | 100W wired, 80W wireless | 100W wired, 80W wireless |
| Operating system | Android 15 with MagicOS 9.0 | Android 15 with MagicOS 9.0 | Android 15 with MagicOS 9.0 |
| Stereo speakers | Ja | Ja | Ja |
| water conservation | IP65 | IP65 | IP65 |
| fingerprint sensor | Visually in the display | Visually in the display | Ultrasound in the display |
| connectivity | 5G, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.3, dual SIM (Nano) | 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.3, dual SIM (Nano) | 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.3, dual SIM (Nano) |
| measurements and weight | 161 × 74,2 × 6,97 mm, 175 g | 163,8 × 75,3 × 8,2 mm, 199 g (glass), 198 g (leather) | 163,8 × 75,3 × 8,2 mm, 199 g (glass), 198 g (leather) |
| Price (approx.) | ~300 € (China) | ~445 € (China) | ~550 € (China) |
Prices and availability: Another Chinese exclusive hit
The prices in China are quite attractive:
- HONOR 300 : From 2299 Yuan (~300 €)
- HONOR 300 Pro : From 3399 Yuan (~445 €)
- HONOR 300 Ultra : From 4199 Yuan (~550 €)
It is currently still uncertain whether the series will be released internationally. Looking at HONOR's past releases, a global launch is not out of the question, but will not happen for a few months at the earliest.
It is quite possible that HONOR will skip the series completely and surprise us in the summer with a HONOR 400. HONOR took a similar approach with the HONOR 100 series, which was reserved exclusively for the Chinese market.
Source: HONOR China
Mr Sebastino
I wish the prices were the same in Europe... I actually like the Ultra, but you're increasingly noticing that the annual upgrades are becoming more and more small updates. I don't see any reason to wait from a 200 Pro to the 300 Ultra, or am I missing something?