Great screen ; Strong main camera ; Reliable battery life ; Good performance

Poor secondary cameras ; No IP rating ; No 3.5mm headphone jack or SD card slot

The Honor 50 announces the return of Google Mobile Services to the formerly beleaguered brand, but that’s not all: the screen is a joy, the battery is very reliable, and the main camera sensor is strong too. It’s only really let down by the poorer...

Slim and lightweight design, curved screen.

More powerful alternatives for the same or lower price.

With all being said, we are forced to end this review with a similar to the nova 9's recommendation - other phones deserve your hard-earned money. The Honor 50 might be a lucrative choice in the future if the price drops considerably, but for now, it's...

Stunning glass design ; Impressive 6.57inch OLED screen ; Decent performance

Seems fragile and it’s not water-resistant ; No MicroSD card slot to expand the storage ; Lacks wireless charging

If you want good value for money from your next smartphone then the Honor 50 should be on your shortlist. It's a mid-range handset with decent performance, a great camera system and a seriously long-lasting battery. It looks lovely too, although it...

Versatile selfie camera ; Bright display ; Long-lasting battery life

Redundant rear cameras ; Temperamental always-on display ; No headphone jack

Good selfie camera ; Punchy screen

Several redundant rear cameras ; Temperamental always-on display

Google Services in place - full Play Store access ; More trim design than many is very comfortable to hold and use ; Smooth operation

Screen curvature is extreme and may cause accidental touch issue ; Quad camera is overbilled ; Plastic back loves fingerprints

Overall the Honor 50 has some attractive specification points wrapped into a package that, if the price is right, may hold appeal. But from here on out the brand is going to have to cut its own distinctive line - separate from Huawei - to really...

Beautiful 120Hz curved OLED display ; Slim and light design ; Full Google software support ; Strong main camera

Secondary camera lenses disappoint ; No wireless charging ; No waterproofing

The Honor 50 is a welcome return to the global market (with Google!) that stands out for its beautiful design and top-notch curved OLED display, though struggles to excel elsewhere.

Mostly competitive hardware ; Sleek styling ; Rapid charging

Extra cameras add little value ; Too many unwanted apps ; Rivals offer similar for less

Honor’s first solo effort away from the Huawei mothership packs design punch and a gorgeous screen, plus it finally brings Google’s apps back into the fold – but rivals either match it for the money, or offer more for little extra cash

Attractive design ; Great 120Hz OLED screen ; Snappy performance ; Google Mobile Services ; 66W fast charging (charger in the retail box)

Camera performance not spectacular ; No wireless charging ; Plastic frame ; No IP rating for dust/water resistance

Attractive, thin and light design ; Google Mobile Services ; 120Hz OLED screen ; 66W fast charging ; Neat dual-camera video option

Not all of the cameras impress ; Average speaker ; No IP rating or wireless charging