The HONOR 200 Pro focuses on higher performance, faster charging and camera versatility, while the Galaxy A35 5G prioritises a lower price and expandable storage.
General
The HONOR 200 Pro weighs 199 g, while the Galaxy A35 5G weighs 209 g, making the HONOR model 10 g lighter.
| Spec | HONOR 200 Pro | Samsung Galaxy A35 5G |
|---|
| Model | HONOR 200 Pro | Samsung Galaxy A35 5G |
| Manufacturer | HTech/HONOR India product | Samsung India Electronics Pvt. Ltd. |
| SIM | Dual Nano-SIM, letting you use two mobile connections | Dual Nano-SIM with hybrid second slot |
| Network support | 4G and 5G | 2G, 3G, 4G and 5G |
| Dimensions | 163.3 x 75.2 x 8.2 mm | 161.7 x 78.0 x 8.2 mm |
| Weight | 199 g | 209 g |
| Warranty | Standard manufacturer warranty; check current retail terms at purchase | 1-year manufacturer warranty |
Display and design
The HONOR 200 Pro uses a larger 6.78-inch OLED display, while the Galaxy A35 5G has a 6.6-inch Super AMOLED screen.
| Spec | HONOR 200 Pro | Samsung Galaxy A35 5G |
|---|
| Display size | 6.78-inch, giving you more screen area | 6.6-inch, giving you a slightly smaller display |
| Display type | Curved OLED | Super AMOLED |
| Resolution | 2700 x 1224 pixel, giving sharper fine detail | 1080 x 2340 pixel, giving clear Full HD+ detail |
| Refresh rate | 120Hz, making scrolling and supported motion look smoother | 120Hz, making scrolling and supported motion look smoother |
| Peak brightness | Up to 4,000 nits peak brightness in supported conditions | Up to 1,000 nits rated brightness |
| Pixel density | About 437 ppi, giving fine text and image detail | About 390 ppi |
| Display protection | Aluminosilicate glass | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus+, adding scratch and drop protection |
| HDR | HDR10+ supported | HDR supported |
| Fingerprint sensor | In-display optical fingerprint sensor | In-display fingerprint sensor |
| Water and dust resistance | IP65, offering tested dust protection and resistance to water jets | IP67, offering tested dust protection and temporary freshwater immersion resistance |
→ Pro tip: Choose the HONOR if display sharpness and screen size matter more. Choose Samsung if the stronger IP67 water-resistance rating is more useful to you.
Performance and software
The HONOR 200 Pro uses Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 at up to 3.0 GHz, while the Galaxy A35 5G uses Exynos 1380 at up to 2.4 GHz.
| Spec | HONOR 200 Pro | Samsung Galaxy A35 5G |
|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 | Samsung Exynos 1380 |
| Processor core | Octa-core, up to 3.0 GHz, giving substantial headroom for demanding apps | Octa-core, up to 2.4 GHz, suitable for daily apps and moderate gaming |
| GPU | Adreno 735 | Mali-G68 MP5 |
| Manufacturing process | 4 nm, designed for high performance with efficient power use | 5 nm, designed to balance performance and power use |
| RAM | 12GB | 8GB in the verified retail configurations used here |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X | LPDDR4X |
| Operating system | Android 14 at launch | Android 14 at launch |
| User interface | MagicOS 8.0 | One UI 6.1 |
| Storage type | UFS 3.1 | UFS 3.1 |
→ Buy this if: Choose the HONOR 200 Pro if you play demanding games, edit video, or keep many heavy apps active. Its Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 and LPDDR5X memory give it much more performance headroom.
→ Keep in mind: Samsung committed the Galaxy A35 5G to up to four generations of operating system upgrades and five years of security updates. This matters if you plan to keep the phone for several years.
Camera features
The HONOR 200 Pro adds a dedicated 50MP telephoto camera, while the Galaxy A35 5G uses a main, ultra-wide and macro camera combination.
| Spec | HONOR 200 Pro | Samsung Galaxy A35 5G |
|---|
| Rear camera setup | 50MP main + 50MP telephoto + 12MP ultra-wide | 50MP main + 8MP ultra-wide + 5MP macro |
| Main camera | 50MP with optical image stabilisation, helping reduce camera shake | 50MP, f/1.8, with optical image stabilisation |
| Ultra-wide camera | 12MP, also supporting close-range macro use | 8MP, f/2.2, for wider scenes |
| Telephoto camera | 50MP with 2.5x optical zoom for portraits and distant subjects | No dedicated telephoto camera |
| Macro camera | Ultra-wide camera supports macro photography | Dedicated 5MP macro camera |
| Front camera | 50MP, f/2.1, giving high-resolution selfies | 13MP, f/2.2 |
| Rear video recording | Up to 4K at 30 frames per second | Up to 4K at 30 frames per second |
| Front video recording | Up to 4K at 30 frames per second | Verified 4K rear recording; separate 4K front specification not confirmed, so omitted |
→ Buy this if: Choose the HONOR 200 Pro if portraits and zoom matter. Its dedicated 50MP telephoto camera gives you 2.5x optical zoom instead of relying only on digital enlargement.
The Galaxy A35 5G still gives you optical image stabilisation on its 50MP main camera, which helps reduce shake during supported photos and video.
Storage and connectivity
The HONOR 200 Pro gives you 512GB internal storage, while the Galaxy A35 5G offers less built-in space but supports microSD expansion.
| Spec | HONOR 200 Pro | Samsung Galaxy A35 5G |
|---|
| Storage options | 512GB | 128GB or 256GB |
| Expandable storage | No microSD support | Up to 1TB microSD through the hybrid SIM slot |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3 | Bluetooth 5.3 |
| GPS | Supported | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo and QZSS |
| NFC | Supported | Supported |
| USB | USB Type-C | USB Type-C, USB 2.0 |
| 3.5 mm headphone jack | No dedicated jack | No dedicated jack |
| IR blaster | Not verified from approved India sources; omitted | No verified IR blaster support |
→ Pro tip: The Galaxy A35 5G can be cheaper to expand if you mainly store photos, videos and documents. The HONOR gives you 512GB internally but does not accept a memory card.
Battery and other features
The HONOR 200 Pro has a 5,200 mAh battery with 100 W charging, while Samsung uses a 5,000 mAh battery with 25 W charging.
| Spec | HONOR 200 Pro | Samsung Galaxy A35 5G |
|---|
| Battery capacity | 5,200 mAh silicon-carbon battery | 5,000 mAh |
| Wired charging | 100 W, with verified references stating 50% in about 15 minutes under test conditions | 25 W, giving lower charging power than the HONOR |
| Wireless charging | 66 W wireless charging | No wireless charging |
| Reverse charging | Reverse charging supported | No verified reverse wireless charging |
| Stereo speakers | Supported | Supported |
| Security | In-display fingerprint sensor | Samsung Knox Vault and in-display fingerprint sensor |
| Water and dust protection | IP65 | IP67 |
The HONOR 200 Pro has both a slightly larger battery and much higher charging power. It also supports 66 W wireless charging, which gives it another advantage if you use a compatible wireless charger.
→ Trade-off: Samsung charges much more slowly, but the Galaxy A35 5G costs far less. Faster charging should therefore be weighed against the large purchase-price difference.