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Hope you're all doing well and enjoying the series of threads on the HONOR 200 Pro. Make sure to check out my Unboxing, Camera Analysis, and Design and Display threads for more insights into the HONOR 200 Pro!
The HONOR 200 Pro is packed with a massive 5200mAh 2nd Gen Silicon-Carbon battery, promising excellent backup and rapid charging capabilities with 100W wired SuperCharge and 66W wireless charging support.
Today, we’ll dive into the next thread of our series: an in-depth review of the battery that goes beyond the specs. This thread covers everything from charging with the 100W SuperCharge adapter to a comprehensive battery drain test based on real-world usage patterns. This will provide an accurate and thorough analysis of the HONOR 200 Pro's real-life battery performance.
To start, we'll fuel up the device from 10% to 100% and then put it through a series of real-life scenarios to see how the battery performs during discharge. So, without further ado, let's dive!
CHARGING 10% to 100% I plugged the device to fuel it up with the 100W SuperCharge adapter at 11:29 PM at 10% battery. After just 15 minutes, by 11:45 PM, the battery had already reached 52%. At the 30-minute mark, it was up to 84%, and in just 40 minutes, it hit 97%. These speeds are impressive and align closely with what the brand promises. Screenshots for the same are attached below.
However, I did notice a small optimization issue. From 97% to full charge (100%), it took an additional 15 minutes. This appears to be a bug, as sometimes the device charges quickly all the way to 100%, while at other times, this delay occurs after reaching 97%. I've reported this feedback to the team, and I expect it will be resolved with a future software update.
Now Let's Drain it From 100% to 10%
Roadmap Of Different Scenarios I Used Throughout The Testing Process:
- Amazon Prime Video
- Voice Call
- Gaming (BGMI)
- Recording 1080p 60fps Video
- Social Media (Instagram)
- YouTube
- Web Browsing (Chrome)
- Video Export (VN)
- Standby Drain with AOD
- Music
- YouTube on 5G Network
- BGMI at 90fps
A Few Important Points To Keep In Mind Before Starting The Battery Drain:
- The phone is connected to the Internet over Wi-Fi and maintains a 5G SA network connection throughout the process.
- The screen refresh rate is set to Dynamic (up to 120Hz) throughout the process
- The dark mode is OFF
- Smart Resolution is Enabled
- Brightness is set to 50-55% throughout the process
- Performance mode and Power Saving mode are turned OFF throughout the process
- The Smart Charge and Smart Battery Capacity options are turned off, while the "Stay Connected While Sleep" toggle is switched on.
Important Note: On HONOR devices, the default battery settings, along with the Digital Wellbeing feature, track and display Screen On Time (SOT) on a daily basis, resetting at midnight rather than after each full charge. This means that the SOT is reset every midnight. Additionally, while Digital Wellbeing tracks only the overall SOT of applications, the system’s default tracker monitors everything, including both app usage and other activities.
Binge-watching has become a common pastime nowadays, especially while traveling. But how long can you enjoy your favorite shows and movies on OTT apps with the HONOR 200 Pro on a single charge? Let's find out.Amazon Prime Video
- Drain Type - OTT Video Playback
- Start time and Battery - 12:30 AM with 100% Battery
- End time and Battery - 02:30 AM with 91% Battery
- Battery Drop and Time Spent - 9% Drop in 2hrs
- Audio Over Bluetooth Neckband at approx 40% Volume
- Video Resolution - 1080p (FHD)
A few like a long chit-chat over a call, here's a calling test for you all.Voice Call
- Drain Type - Voice Call
- Start time and Battery - 02:31 AM with 90% Battery
- End time and Battery - 03:01 AM with 89% Battery
- Battery Drop and Time Spent - 1.5% Drain in 30 minutes
Because the HONOR 200 Pro is packed with a powerful Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 SoC, backed up by the RF Enhanced Chip HONOR C1+ for improved connectivity. It's very obvious, you want to enjoy heavy graphics and battery-intensive games like BGMI. So, here's a BGMI gameplay drain test to see how the device handles it!Gaming (BGMI)
- Drain Type - BGMI Gameplay
- Start time and Battery - 03:05 AM with 89% Battery
- End time and Battery - 04:05 AM with 75% Battery:
- Battery Drop and Time Spent - 14% Drop in 1 Hour
- Start and End Battery Temperature - 34°C - 37°C
- Graphics - Smooth and Extreme
- Audio Over Bluetooth Neckband at approx 45% Volume
In terms of thermals, the device only reaches 37°C, increasing by just 3°C from its starting temperature of 34°C, which is impressive and quite unexpected. Thanks to its super-large stainless steel biomimetic vapor cooling system, covering an area of 5,564 mm², along with a total heat dissipation area of 36,881 mm², ensuring exceptional thermal management.
Note: Before moving ahead, I took a 15-minute break to allow the device to return to its normal state after performing a heavy task. This helps ensure the accuracy of the test results.
Capturing moments as videos and photos is one of the best things we can do with a smartphone camera. And when it comes to the HONOR 200 Pro's camera, preserving memories with exceptional quality is an absolute must.Recording 1080p 60fps Video
- Drain Type - Video Recording
- Start time and Battery - 04:20 AM with 74% Battery
- End time and Battery - 04:50 AM with 62% Battery
- Battery Drop and Time Spent - 12% Drain in 30 minutes
- Start and End Battery Temperature - 36°C - 45°C
Note: You can record video for a longer duration than this in cooler environments. The higher battery drain observed is due to the device heating up while testing in hotter conditions.
In terms of thermals, the device reaches 45°C after a gain of 9°C. Most phones stopped video recording by giving an overheating warning at this temperature, but that's not the case for 200 Pro. This device will not interrupt your important shots even on heating.
Note: Again, before moving ahead, I took a 15-minute break to allow the device to return to its normal state as just performed a heavy task. This helps ensure the accuracy of the test results.
Nowadays, social media is an integral part of our daily lives, with many people becoming addicted to short-form videos known by different names across various platforms. Let's explore the HONOR 200 Pro's battery endurance with this common social media usage.Social Media (Instagram)
- Drain Type - Social Media Scrolling
- Start time and Battery - 05:05 AM with 60% Battery
- End time and Battery - 05:35 AM with 65% Battery
- Battery Drop and Time Spent - 5% Drain in 30 minutes
- Audio Over Bluetooth Neckband at approx 40% Volume
- Start and End Battery Temperature - 35°C - 36°C
When it comes to content consumption, YouTube is the most widely used and accessible platform. Let's test the battery endurance while streaming YouTube videos using different modes and functions to see how it performs.YouTube
1) YouTube with Normal Display Settings:
- Drain Type - YouTube Video Playback
- Start time and Battery - 05:38 AM with 54% Battery
- End time and Battery - 06:08 AM with 50% Battery
- Battery Drop and Time Spent - 4% Drop in 30 minutes
- Audio Over Bluetooth Neckband at approx 40% Volume
- Resolution - 4K (2160p)
2) YouTube with "Video Enhancer" Setting ON:
- Drain Type - YouTube Video Playback with "Video Enhancer" ON
- Start time and Battery - 06:10 AM with 50% Battery
- End time and Battery - 06:40 AM with 45% Battery
- Battery Drop and Time Spent - 5% Drop in 30 minutes
- Audio Over Bluetooth Neckband at approx 40% Volume
- Resolution - 4K (2160p)
The internet is the lifeline for accessing a vast amount of information. Let's check how this device's battery performs during regular web browsing to see how much power it consumes.Web Browsing (Chrome)
- Drain Type - Web Browsing
- Start time and Battery - 06:45 AM with 45% Battery
- End time and Battery - 07:15 AM with 40% Battery
- Battery Drop and Time Spent - 5% Drop in 30 minutes
- Start and End Battery Temperature - 36°C - 35°C
Note: With just 40% of battery drain, we achieved an impressive Screen On Time (SOT) of approximately 6 hours, even with heavy usage. This is an outstanding performance.
Video Export (VN)
- Drain Type - Video Export
- Start time and Battery - 07:20 AM with 39% Battery
- End time and Battery - 07:23 AM with 39% Battery
- Battery Drop and Time Spent - Less than 1% Drop in 3 minutes
- Export Settings, Video Length, and Size- 4K 60fps, 5 minutes, and 2GB+
We've all experienced the annoyance of standby battery drain on our devices. Let's test the HONOR 200 Pro's standby performance to see if it suffers from the same issue or if it maintains the excellent battery efficiency that HONOR devices are known for.Standby Drain with AOD
- Drain Type - Standby drain with Always-On-Display (AOD) ON
- Start time and Battery - 07:25 AM with 38% Battery
- End time and Battery - 01:31 PM with 33% Battery
- Battery Drop and Time Spent - 5% Drop in 6hrs 6min
- Full-Screen AOD (Always On Display) is turned ON
Sometimes we use smartphone speakers to enjoy music with friends, and the HONOR 200 Pro offers dual stereo speakers to elevate that experience. Let's test the battery endurance while using the device's speakers for music playback.Music
- Drain Type - Music Playback
- Start time and Battery - 01:32 PM with 33% Battery
- End time and Battery - 02:02 PM with 28% Battery
- Battery Drop and Time Spent - 5% Drop in 30 minutes
- Full-Screen AOD (Always On Display) is turned ON
- Audio Output from Phone Speaker at 100% Volume
- Thermals Gained is - 33°C - 36°C
Not everyone has access to Wi-Fi everywhere, so checking battery endurance over a 5G cellular network for video streaming is also crucial. Here’s a test for the same.YouTube on 5G Network
- Drain Type - YouTube Video Playback on 5G Cellular Network (Without Video Enhancer)
- Start time and Battery - 02:05 PM with 28% Battery
- End time and Battery - 02:35 PM with 24% Battery
- Battery Drop and Time Spent - 4% Drain in 30 minutes
- Audio Over Bluetooth Neckband at approx 40% Volume
- Resolution - 4K (2160p)
- Start and End Battery Temperature - 36°C - 36°C (No Change)
- Important Note - Only for this test Data is switched over the Cellular 5G network from Wi-Fi
BGMI at 90 FPS
- Drain Type - BGMI Gameplay at 90fps
- Start time and Battery - 02:40 PM with 23% Battery
- End time and Battery - 03:10 PM with 12% Battery
- Battery Drop and Time Spent - 11% Drop in 30 minutes
- Graphics - Smooth
- Frame rate - 90 FPS
- Start and End Battery Temperature - 37°C - 39°C (No Change)
- Audio Over Bluetooth Neckband at approx 40% Volume
At the end of the drain test, we achieved an impressive screen on time of 7 hours and 17 minutes, even with extremely heavy use, and still had 12% battery remaining.
With the remaining 12% battery, you can still get:
- 1 hour 28 minutes on normal mode
- 1 hour 39 minutes on Power Saving mode
- 4 hours 10 minutes on Ultra Power Saving mode for emergencies
I am genuinely impressed with the HONOR 200 Pro! Devices with such high-end specs and hardware usually struggle with battery life due to the power demands of advanced components. However, the HONOR 200 Pro excels in providing excellent battery backup without compromising performance, thanks to its 5200mAh Silicon-Carbon battery technology and the remarkable optimization by the HONOR team.MY VERDICT
As a moderate user, my typical phone use includes making calls, engaging on social media platforms like Telegram, Instagram, WhatsApp, and Twitter, occasionally streaming videos, and listening to music. Yeah, the excellent camera capabilities of the HONOR 200 Pro also force me to take more photos than I usually would. While I rarely play games, the battery life of the HONOR 200 Pro comfortably lasts between 1 to 1.5 days along with approx 8 hours of SOT with this usage pattern for me.
If you're a moderate user like me, you can expect similar battery life. For very light users with minimal usage, the battery can easily last up to two full days. On the other hand, extremely heavy users who engage in gaming and other graphics-intensive activities will still get nearly a full day's use, unlike some devices that might run out of battery by midday. You can also estimate battery performance based on your specific usage patterns using the data provided above.
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