{"id":551005,"date":"2026-06-24T01:36:41","date_gmt":"2026-06-24T01:36:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ie\/551005\/"},"modified":"2026-06-24T01:36:41","modified_gmt":"2026-06-24T01:36:41","slug":"camera-shootout-honor-600-pro-vs-oppo-reno15-pro","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ie\/551005\/","title":{"rendered":"Camera Shootout: HONOR 600 Pro vs OPPO Reno15 Pro"},"content":{"rendered":"

Just like a year ago, HONOR<\/a> and vivo<\/a> both step on the arena again for a head-on midrange camera showdown<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Although the HONOR 400 Pro<\/a> exists, we clearly don\u2019t have it. This just means we have to compare it to the next ideal candidate, the base HONOR 400<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n

This is up against vivo\u2019s one and lonely V50<\/strong><\/a>. After all, the \u201cvivo V50 Pro\u201d simply doesn\u2019t exist in vivo\u2019s 2025 glossary.<\/p>\n

HONOR thy vivo<\/p>\n

The best reason to compare these two are none other than their similar 1x wide + UWA camera combo.<\/p>\n\n\n\nHONOR 400<\/b>\n<\/td>\n\nvivo V50<\/b>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n\nWide\n<\/td>\n\n200MP f\/1.9<\/b>
<\/b>Samsung ISOCELL HP3<\/b>
<\/b>1\/1.4\u201d sensor<\/b>\n<\/td>\n\n50MP f\/1.88<\/b>
OmniVision OV50E<\/b>
<\/b>1\/1.55\u201d sensor<\/b>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n\nUltra-Wide\n<\/td>\n\n12MP f\/2.2<\/b>\n<\/td>\n\n50MP f\/1.9<\/b>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n\nSelfie\n<\/td>\n\n50MP f\/2.0\n<\/td>\n\n50MP f\/2.0\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Both phones possess a main shooter with a wide aperture closing to f\/1.9. But, numbers-wise, HONOR 400 offers four times the megapixel count offered by the vivo V50 (200MP vs 50MP).<\/p>\n

The equipped Samsung sensor is also a tad bit larger compared to its OmniVision counterpart.<\/p>\n

The opposite happens in their ultra-wide modules. The vivo V50 has the upper-hand with its wider and bigger 50MP f\/1.9 unit. Meanwhile, the HONOR 400 has a 12MP f\/2.2 shooter.<\/p>\n

One thing they obviously met head-to-head is none other than their 50MP f\/2.0 selfie cameras.<\/p>\n

All Natural<\/p>\n

Both the HONOR 400 and vivo V50 feature a trio of color profile options when shooting photos in the default camera mode: Natural, Vibrant<\/strong>, and Authentic<\/strong> for the HONOR 400.<\/p>\n

On the other hand, ZEISS Natural<\/strong>, Vivid<\/strong>, and Textured<\/strong>\u00a0for the vivo V50.<\/p>\n

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vivo V50 | 2025<\/p>\n

For the second midrange camera shootout of the year, we\u2019re going to stick with the \u201cNatural\u201d mode of both phones. They\u2019re both set by default anyway.<\/p>\n

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HONOR 400 | 2025<\/p>\n

Disclaimer: Photos were all taken using Auto Mode with AI scene detection turned on. These images were collaged, resized, and labeled for faster loading and better preview. No color correction, zoomed-in cropping, nor any other type of photo manipulation were applied.<\/p>\n

Ultra-Wide (UWA)<\/p>\n

How does a smaller or bigger megapixel count affect the overall quality of the phone\u2019s UWA output?<\/p>\n

U1<\/strong><\/p>\n

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U2<\/strong><\/p>\n

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U3<\/strong><\/p>\n

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U4<\/strong><\/p>\n

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U5<\/strong><\/p>\n

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U6<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Wide (1x)<\/p>\n

Now onto the main filling: 200MP vs 50MP \u2014 does megapixel count really matter?<\/p>\n

W1<\/strong><\/p>\n

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W2<\/strong><\/p>\n

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W3<\/strong><\/p>\n

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W4<\/strong><\/p>\n

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W5<\/strong><\/p>\n

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W6<\/strong><\/p>\n

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W7<\/strong><\/p>\n

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W8<\/strong><\/p>\n

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W9<\/strong><\/p>\n

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W10<\/strong><\/p>\n

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2x Lossless Zoom<\/p>\n

Just because we don\u2019t have a dedicated zoom unit, it doesn\u2019t mean we cannot take photos past 1x.<\/p>\n

LZ1<\/strong><\/p>\n

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LZ2<\/strong><\/p>\n

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LZ3<\/strong><\/p>\n

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LZ4<\/strong><\/p>\n

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LZ5<\/strong><\/p>\n

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LZ6<\/strong><\/p>\n

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LZ7<\/strong><\/p>\n

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LZ8A<\/strong><\/p>\n

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LZ8B<\/strong><\/p>\n

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LZ9A<\/strong><\/p>\n

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LZ9B<\/strong><\/p>\n

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LZ10<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Beyond Zoom<\/strong><\/p>\n

Going beyond the lossless zoom limits just to see how far can these two phones take the cake in digital zoom imagery.<\/p>\n

BZ1<\/strong><\/p>\n

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BZ2<\/strong><\/p>\n

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BZ3<\/strong><\/p>\n

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BZ4<\/strong><\/p>\n

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BZ5<\/strong><\/p>\n

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BZ6<\/strong><\/p>\n

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BZ7<\/strong><\/p>\n

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BZ8<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Good Mood for Food<\/p>\n

It won\u2019t be a complete camera chow down without a food-dedicated section.<\/p>\n

F1<\/strong><\/p>\n

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F2<\/strong><\/p>\n

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F3<\/strong><\/p>\n

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F4<\/strong><\/p>\n

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F5A<\/strong><\/p>\n

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F5B<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Right at Night<\/p>\n

Night Mode algorithms make or break a phone\u2019s camera performance.
In this case, which phone is the best when there\u2019s already an absence of natural light?<\/p>\n

N1A<\/strong>\u00a0 |\u00a0 1x Wide<\/p>\n

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N1B<\/strong>\u00a0 |\u00a0 2x Zoom<\/p>\n

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N2A<\/strong>\u00a0 |\u00a0 1x Wide<\/p>\n

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N2B<\/strong>\u00a0 |\u00a0 2z Zoom<\/p>\n

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N3A<\/strong>\u00a0 |\u00a0 1x -Wide<\/p>\n

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N3B<\/strong>\u00a0 |\u00a0 2x Zoom<\/p>\n

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N4<\/strong><\/p>\n

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N5<\/strong><\/p>\n

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N6<\/strong><\/p>\n

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N7<\/strong><\/p>\n

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BONUS: Portraits and Selfies<\/p>\n

Harcourt or ZEISS?
Also, which is the selfie expert among these two midrangers?<\/p>\n

P1<\/strong><\/p>\n

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P2<\/strong><\/p>\n

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S1<\/strong><\/p>\n

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S2<\/strong><\/p>\n

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S3<\/strong><\/p>\n

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S4A<\/strong>\u00a0 | Regular Selfie<\/p>\n

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S4B<\/strong>\u00a0 |\u00a0 Ultra-Wide Selfie<\/p>\n

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S5A<\/strong>\u00a0 | Regular Selfie<\/p>\n

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S5B<\/strong>\u00a0 |\u00a0 Ultra-Wide Selfie<\/p>\n

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Results<\/p>\n

It\u2019s honestly hard to discern which is which, even if you\u2019re familiar with how both phones process photos.<\/p>\n

Nevertheless, here are the consistent results:<\/p>\n

A \u2014 HONOR 400<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

B \u2014 vivo V50<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

Truthful Thoughts<\/p>\n

After spending a Taipei-filled photo session with these two, I can truthfully say no one is a solid final winner as the results were pretty much a mixed bag.<\/p>\n

Sometimes, vivo is victorious over its HONOR counterpart \u2014 and vice versa.<\/p>\n

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Starting with their ultra-wide shooters. Sets U1 \/ U2 \/ U4<\/strong> both showed how the V50\u2019s output leans more into the cooler side. However, the opposite happens in its other shots. Honestly, this can be fixed in post if it\u2019s not your cup of tea.<\/p>\n

That said, the vivo V50 still has the overall upper-hand with its larger megapixel count and wider aperture. Such configuration creates UWA images that are clearer and less noisy when zoomed in.<\/p>\n

Quite an Oddity<\/p>\n

Now, when it comes to their main cameras, you\u2019ll notice right away how the HONOR 400 always captures the tighter shot.<\/p>\n

That\u2019s due to the fact that it uses an odd focal length of 27mm<\/strong> versus the 23mm<\/strong> found on the V50 \u2014 and pretty much any normal smartphone camera would.<\/p>\n

Again, something that\u2019s user-preferential as others like it wider. While some like it tighter than ever \ud83d\udc40<\/p>\n

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Personally, I prefer the wider focal length for overall flexibility \u2014 whether preserving the negative space of a photograph or completely cropping it to fit in the perfect aspect ratio when posting on socials.<\/p>\n

In the 1x wide category alone, the vivo V50 is my overall pick over the HONOR 400.<\/p>\n

HDR and rightful exposure is just one. The color accuracy and consistency is for another.<\/p>\n

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HONOR 400\u2019s lackluster shots in some parts just proves my unending point that having a larger megapixel count doesn\u2019t necessarily equate to better-looking images.<\/p>\n

While the HONOR 400 admittedly has an extra 0.15-inch in its sensor size, vivo still lives with its better color calibration and software algorithms. A true testament to their long-lasting partnership with ZEISS.<\/p>\n

Speaking of, ZEISS Style Portraits are just way ahead of the game compared to HONOR\u2019s Harcourt partnership meant for Portraits (P1 \/ P2)<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Some confusion in the conclusion<\/p>\n

The 200MP Samsung shooter of the HONOR 400 comes at an obvious advantage when it comes to taking photos in 2x zoom with its heavy reliance on in-sensor cropping.<\/p>\n

If you\u2019ll click in one of the shots above and zoom in, the details are clearer compared to what the V50 shows. The latter looks smudged in favor of a noise-free result.<\/p>\n

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\u00a0<\/p>\n

Weirdly enough, the HONOR 400 tends to produce brighter shots when taking past 2x in most zoomed shots (LZ1 \/ LZ2 \/ LZ3 \/ LZ8A \/ LZ9A \/ LZ9B \/ BZ1 \/ BZ5 \/ BZ6). <\/strong>That\u2019s\u00a0despite having photos with lower exposure and highlights in the 1x category.<\/p>\n

Now when it comes to food, the HONOR 400 delivered unexpected results with its muted colors that made food barely appetizing (F1 \/ F3 \/ F5A)<\/strong>. Surprisingly, the contrary happened in Sets F4 <\/strong>and F5B<\/strong> as the HONOR 400 had the more scrumptious shots.<\/p>\n

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Once the sunlight goes out and moonlight fades in, each of the phones\u2019 Night Mode algorithm both kick in.<\/p>\n

Honestly, both took equally acceptable photos that are also quite alike in overall exposure, contrast, sharpness, and saturation. Then again, the HONOR 400 always had the tighter shot between shots in 1x and 2x (or beyond).<\/p>\n

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Last but definitely not the least, selfies.<\/p>\n

While I\u2019m never the selfie type of guy, my eyes are crystal clear and aren\u2019t deceitful.<\/p>\n

Even if the HONOR 400 brought the \u201cnatural-looking\u201d selfies outdoors, it failed big time when used indoors (S1 \/ S2 \/ S3). <\/strong>Again, the color inaccuracy and inconcistency is ever-present in this category.<\/p>\n

No one would simply use that as their profile photo (or even as their featured portrait in the matchmaking app of their choice).<\/p>\n

Kudos though for bringing ultra-wide angle selfies that other flagships fail to bring.<\/p>\n

Just A Little Bit Caught in the Middle \ud83c\udfb5\ud83c\udfb6<\/a><\/p>\n

Deciding which of these two midrangers is the true marvel when it comes to photo-taking is simply something you\u2019d be stuck in the middle.<\/p>\n

Both phones and their camera systems had some fair share of pros and cons that might make you pick one over another.<\/p>\n

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Other notable hardware specs such as display tech and size, overall battery capacity and charging standards, plus the familiarity, user-friendliness, and overall software experience are the factors that will make you stay or sway.<\/p>\n

One thing\u2019s for sure. both the HONOR 400 and vivo V50 run Qualcomm\u2019s Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 SoC with the 512GB configuration<\/strong> being offered around the same price range: HONOR 400 at EUR 549<\/strong> while less 39 Euros for the vivo V50 at around EUR 510<\/strong><\/p>\n

It\u2019s just a matter of which phone you\u2019re willing to spend on, which phone is closer to what your heart desires.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Just like a year ago, HONOR and vivo both step on the arena again for a head-on midrange…\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":551006,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":"","_share_on_mastodon":"0"},"categories":[257],"tags":[18,5922,181900,19,17,279,11014,236033,236034,82],"class_list":["post-551005","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-mobile","tag-eire","tag-honor","tag-honor-600-pro","tag-ie","tag-ireland","tag-mobile","tag-oppo","tag-oppo-reno15-pro","tag-oppo-reno15-pro-5g","tag-technology"],"share_on_mastodon":{"url":"https:\/\/pubeurope.com\/@ie\/116802527575941697","error":""},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/551005","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=551005"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/551005\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/551006"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=551005"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=551005"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=551005"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}