Honor has officially teased its upcoming 500 series smartphones through its Weibo handle. The lineup, which includes the Honor 500 and the Honor 500 Pro, is said to feature “all-round flagship-level configurations.” The brand has not disclosed launch details or specifications, but early leaks and official teasers give a fair idea of what to expect.
Honor 500 series’ design teased
According to Honor’s teaser images, both models will feature an ultra-slim body, confirming earlier leaks that suggested a sleek and lightweight design. Another poster (shown below) that is being circulated in Chinese social media platforms show that the series will introduce a new horizontal racetrack-style rear camera layout that bears resemblance to the iPhone Air’s design language.
The Honor 500 will feature a dual-camera setup, while the Honor 500 Pro model will include three cameras arranged horizontally. Notably, the Pro version seems to feature a dedicated camera button, enabling quick capture and zoom controls.
Honor’s engineer mentioned that the entire lineup will run on Snapdragon 8 series chipsets and come with enhanced gaming performance powered by the brand’s Phantom Engine 3.0 technology.
Honor 500, 500 Pro specifications (rumored)
As per early reports, the Honor 500 series will feature a 6.55-inch OLED display with 1.5K resolution, 120Hz refresh rate, and 4,320Hz PWM dimming. The phones are expected to ship with MagicOS 10 based on Android 16.
Camera specifications include a 50-megapixel front shooter, a 200-megapixel OIS-enabled main sensor, and a 50-megapixel ultra-wide lens, while the Pro model could add a 64-megapixel periscope telephoto lens.
Powering the devices are expected to be Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 and Snapdragon 8 Elite chips, supported by an 8,000mAh battery with 80W fast charging and 50W wireless charging for the Pro. Additional features may include dual speakers, infrared, NFC, and IP68/69 dust and water resistance.
The Honor 500 series is speculated to launch in China on Nov. 24.
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