HONOR has officially unveiled the HONOR 500 Series. Both smartphones includes the the HONOR 500 and HONOR 500 Pro as new mid-range smartphones built for creators and power users. The lineup brings features such as a 200MP portrait camera, an 8,000mAh silicon-carbon battery, and the new MagicOS 10.2.
Both models feature a 200MP AI Ultra-Clear main camera paired with a 12MP ultra-wide camera, while the HONOR 500 Pro adds a 50MP telephoto camera with HONOR’s self-developed SOIS stabilization. The series also introduces front and rear Live Portrait modes, film-inspired Live color styles, Live Passerby Removal, and 4K-to-Live conversion.
The HONOR 500 is powered by Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 and the HONOR 500 Pro running Snapdragon 8 Elite. Combined with HONOR Phantom Engine 3.0, the phones deliver stable gaming performance with consistent frame rates in popular titles such as Honor of Kings and Genshin Impact.
One of the biggest features of the series is its 8,000mAh HONOR Silicon-carbon battery, packed into a slim 6.55-inch body. The HONOR 500 supports 80W wired charging, while the Pro model adds 50W wireless charging, along with 27W wired reverse charging on both models for powering accessories and other devices.
The HONOR 500 Series also focuses on display comfort, featuring advanced eye-protection technologies such as AI Defocus Display and AI Motion Sickness Relief. The Pro model includes the HONOR C1+ RF Enhanced Chip for improved signal reception and network stability. Both devices run MagicOS 10, highlighted by an industry-first tiered AI Button that allows one-touch access to frequently used functions.
The HONOR 500 Series comes in Blue, Pink, Silver, and Black, and will be available in China first, with global availability to follow.
