Unboxing the Honor 50 which just hit the UK, including a hands-on review of the camera tech, gaming chops and MagicUI features. Finally packing full Google Services again, the Honor 50 is a solid mid-range pro smartphone boasting slick performance, smart design and respectable specs. A few weaknesses aside (including no headphone jack or stereo speakers), this could be a smart alternative to rivals like the Poco F3, OnePlus 9 etc.
That distinctive dual ring camera may lack a telephoto lens, but you can shoot natural looking photos in most conditions. 4K video looks sharp and audio pickup is strong also. The Honor 50 also packs a 32MP selfie cam that's great for the Grams, as long as lighting isn't too testing.
Gaming on Android titles like Genshin Impact and PubG is a breeze thanks to the Snapdragon 778G chipset. The phone didn't get toasty even after long sessions. Battery life is respectable also, thanks to that platform's energy efficiency.
What do you reckon? Give us your own mini review down below!
Honor 50 Unboxing Chapters:
0:00 - Rambly bit
0:33 - What's in the box?
1:01 - Design
2:25 - MagicUI & features
4:20 - Display & audio
6:40 - Performance & gaming test
8:36 - Battery life
9:04 - Camera test
11:20 - Byyeeeee