Honor 200 Series Gets Flagship AI-Powered Features in India With Latest MR2 Update

Honor's latest software update for its users in India brings flagship AI features like AI Eraser and Face-to-Face Translation.

Written by Shaurya Tomer, Edited by Siddharth Suvarna | Updated: 11 September 2024 17:44 IST

Honor 200 Series Gets Flagship AI-Powered Features in India With Latest MR2 Update

Honor says its latest software update for the 200 series smartphones is dubbed MR2

Highlights

Honor has rolled out the MR2 software update for users in India
It is said to bring new AI features for Honor 200 and 200 Pro smartphones
The update is also claimed to be bundled with Google's September patch

Honor 200 series has received a new update in India. It brings flagship features powered by artificial intelligence (AI) such as AI Eraser and Face-to-Face Translation. Honor says its latest update, dubbed MR2, is also integrated with the September 2024 Google security patch, bringing security enhancements that the tech giant rolled out for Android users. Additionally, it also bundles performance and security enhancements for the Honor 200 and the Honor 200 Pro.

Honor 200 Series Software Update

Honor says its latest MR2 software update brings several new features for the Honor 200 series handsets. This includes flagship AI features. One of the aforementioned additions is an AI Eraser, which as the name suggests, can remove unwanted objects, texts or background elements from photos. It is said to be powered by Google Cloud's generative AI capabilities.

The Chinese smartphone maker is also adding Face-to-Face Translation for the Honor 200 and Honor 200 Pro. This feature supports both voice and text inputs and delivers real-time translation for multiple languages. The MR2 update also brings security enhancements related to USB connectivity. The handsets will now require user authentication when switching from charging to data transfer modes when connected to a PC or other compatible device via USB.

Users can now save app combinations in split-screen mode as home screen icons for quick access on the Honor 200 series, the company says.

How to Get the Update

The new Honor 200 series MR2 update will be available to all users by September 13, according to the company. To download the update, users need to navigate to the smartphone's settings, go to the System & updates option and then tap on software update. Select the Check for Updates option and the device will check for any pending updates.

Honor also recently released several new devices at the Internationale Funkausstellung (IFA Berlin) 2024. It unveiled Honor Watch 5 and the Honor MagicBook Art 14. Additionally, the company also debuted the Honor Pad X8a in India which is speculated to be available for purchase soon.

Honor Pad X8a

KEY SPECS
NEWS

Display 11.00-inch

Processor Snapdragon 680

Front Camera 5-megapixel

Resolution 1920x1200 pixels

RAM 4GB

OS Android 14

Storage 128GB

Rear Camera 5-megapixel

Battery Capacity 8300mAh

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Honor MagicBook Art 14 Snapdragon Laptop

KEY SPECS
NEWS

Display size 14.60-inch

Display resolution 3120x2080 pixels

Touchscreen Yes

Processor Snapdragon X Elite

OS Windows 11

Weight 1.00 kg

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Honor 200

REVIEW
KEY SPECS
NEWS

Design
Display
Software
Performance
Battery Life
Camera
Value for Money

Good
Attractive and sleek design
Vibrant 120Hz OLED display
Fast wired charging
Capable cameras, especially portraits

Bad
Bloatware
No IP rating
The ultra-wide sensor is mediocre

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Display 6.70-inch

Front Camera 50-megapixel

Rear Camera 50-megapixel + 12-megapixel + 50-megapixel

RAM 8GB, 12GB

Storage 256GB, 512GB

Battery Capacity 5200mAh

OS Android 14

Resolution 1200x2664 pixels

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Further reading: Honor 200, Honor 200 Pro, Honor 200 Series

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Shaurya Tomer is a Sub Editor at Gadgets 360 with 2 years of experience across a diverse spectrum of topics. With a particular focus on smartphones, gadgets and the ever-evolving landscape of artificial intelligence (AI), he often likes to explore the industry's intricacies and innovations – whether dissecting the latest smartphone release or exploring the ethical implications of AI advancements. In his free time, he often embarks on impromptu road trips to unwind, recharge, and ...More