Highlights
- Honor 100 series, including Honor 100 and 100 Pro, launching on November 23rd in China.
- Honor 100 equipped with Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 chipset, Honor 100 Pro with Snapdragon 8 Gen 2.
- Both models feature 16GB RAM, Android 13, and high Geekbench scores.
The Honor 100 series, consisting of the Honor 100 and Honor 100 Pro, is set to launch in China on November 23rd.
This series marks a significant addition to Honor’s smartphone lineup and adding to the anticipation is a possible sighting of the series on Geekbench.
Performance and Specifications
- Honor 100: Listed on Geekbench with the codename ‘HONOR MAA-AN00’, this model is expected to be equipped with the Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 chipset (codenamed ‘crow’ SM7550). This octa-core processor reaches a top speed of 2.63 GHz. In Geekbench testing, the Honor 100 scored 1139 in single-core and 3375 in multi-core tests. It also features 16GB of RAM and runs on Android 13.
- Honor 100 Pro: This variant, spotted on Geekbench running the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chipset (codenamed ‘kalama’), is paired with the Adreno 740 GPU, reaching a max clock speed of 3.19 GHz. It achieved 1882 single-core and 4923 multi-core points on Geekbench. Similar to the Honor 100, it includes 16GB of RAM and Android 13.
Design Elements
- Honor 100: The design is revealed to have narrow bezels, slightly curved edges, and a punch-hole display for the selfie camera. At the rear, it features a square camera module with a ’50MP OIS’ branding and a gradient design, with a white color variant confirmed.
- Honor 100 Pro: This model stands out with its dual selfie cameras and an oval-shaped rear camera module, housing three cameras with an LED flash. It boasts a dual-tone design with a textured finish.
Market Positioning
The specifications and designs revealed suggest that the Honor 100 series will position itself in the premium mid-range segment of the smartphone market.
However, the launch is only restricted to the Chinese market as of now and there is no word on a possible Indian reveal.
Honor 100 5G Key Specs
GENERAL
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM |
| Dual Sim | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano+Nano SIM |
| Device Type | Smartphone |
| Release Date | November 23, 2023 (Expected) |
DISPLAY
| Type | Color AMOLED Screen (1.07 billion) |
| Touch | Yes, 360 Hz Touch Sampling Rate |
| Size | 6.74 inches, 1200 x 2664 pixels, 120 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 19.98:9 |
| PPI | ~ 435 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 93.3% |
| Features | HDR10, DCI-P3 wide Color Gamut, 3840Hz Risk Free Dimming Display, 2000nits Brightness, Curved Display, Quad-Curved Floating Screen |
| Notch | Yes, Punch Hole |
MEMORY
| RAM | 8 GB |
| Expandable RAM | Upto 8 GB Extra Virtual RAM |
| Storage | 256 GB |
| Card Slot | No |
CONNECTIVITY
| GPRS | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes |
| 3G | Yes |
| 4G | Yes |
| 5G | Yes |
| 5G Bands | 1, 5, 8, 28, 41, 77, 78 SA/NSA |
| VoLTE | Yes |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Wifi Version | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax, 2×2 MIMO |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.3, A2DP, LE, aptX HD |
| USB | Yes, USB-C v2.0 |
| USB Features | USB on-the-go, USB Charging |
EXTRA
| GPS | Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, BDS |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, In Display |
| Face Unlock | Yes |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Gyro, Compass |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | No |
| Extra | NFC |
CAMERA
| Rear Camera | 200 MP 1/1.4″, 0.56µm, PDAF f/1.9 (Wide Angle) 32 MP 112˚, AF f/2.2 (Ultra Wide & Macro) 2 MP f/2.4 (Depth Sensor) with autofocus |
| Features | Moving photo, AI photography, Super Wide Angle, Aperture, Multi-Video, Night shot, Portrait mode, Photo, Pro mode, Video, Panorama, HDR, Filter, STICKERS, SCAN DOCUMENT, HIGH-RES, Super Macro, Capture smiles, Time-lapse, Timer,Slow-MO,Story,Solo cut |
| Video Recording | 4K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Flash | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | Punch Hole 50 MP 100˚ f/2.4 (Ultra Wide) |
| Front Video Recording | 4K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
TECHNICAL
| OS | Android v14 |
| Custom UI | MagicOS 8.1 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen3 |
| CPU | Octa Core Processor |
| Java | No |
| Browser | Yes |
MULTIMEDIA
| Yes | |
| Music | Yes |
| Video | Yes |
| FM Radio | No |
| Document Reader | Yes |
BATTERY
| Type | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 5000 mAh, Li-Po Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 100W SuperCharge |
| Reverse Charging | Yes, 5W |
FAQs
What are the key specifications of the Honor 100?
The Honor 100, codenamed ‘HONOR MAA-AN00’, is expected to feature the Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 chipset, reaching a peak CPU speed of 2.63 GHz. It scored 1139 single-core and 3375 multi-core on Geekbench, and comes with 16GB of RAM and Android 13.
How does the Honor 100 Pro differ in terms of chipset and performance?
The Honor 100 Pro runs on the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chipset, paired with the Adreno 740 GPU, and a max clock speed of 3.19 GHz. It has achieved 1882 single-core and 4923 multi-core points on Geekbench, also featuring 16GB of RAM and Android 13.
What are the unique design features of the Honor 100 series?
The Honor 100 showcases narrow bezels, a punch-hole display, and a square rear camera module with a ’50MP OIS’ label. The Honor 100 Pro features dual selfie cameras and an oval-shaped rear camera module with a textured dual-tone design.
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