Honor 500 series launches with 200MP camera and 8000mAh battery
Honor has officially introduced the new Honor 500 series, starting at ¥2,699 (about $370 USD) for the standard 12GB+256GB model. The Pro version begins at ¥3,599 (about $495 USD). Sales open November 27, 2025.
The Honor 500 features a slim 7.75mm aviation-grade aluminum frame with cold-carved glass back, weighing 198g (about 0.44 lbs). It comes in aquamarine, starlight pink, moonlight silver, and obsidian black. The design includes a horizontal "Crystal Island" camera module, making it comfortable to hold whether watching videos or gaming. The phone is IP68/IP69/IP69K certified for water and dust resistance.
The display is a 6.55-inch 1.5K straight screen with 120Hz adaptive refresh rate and 3840Hz PWM dimming. It has TÜV Rheinland Global Eye Protection 5.0 certification, reducing flicker at low brightness. The standard model runs on Snapdragon 8s Gen4, while the Pro version uses Snapdragon 8 Elite. Both are supported by Honor's GPU Turbo X and Phantom Engine 3.0 for smooth multitasking.
Battery life is a major highlight: all models include an 8000mAh cell. The standard version supports 80W wired fast charging, while the Pro adds 50W wireless and 27W reverse charging. Even with heavy use, the phone can last a full day, and quick charging brings it from 20% to 80% in about the time it takes to eat lunch.
Photography is another strong point. The rear camera has a 200MP sensor, while the front offers 50MP. The Pro adds a 50MP periscope telephoto lens with 5x optical zoom and up to 50x hybrid zoom. AI portrait algorithms deliver natural skin tones and cinematic effects. Features like Live portrait optimization and background removal enhance social media sharing.
Pricing tiers include ¥2,699 ($370) for 12GB+256GB, ¥2,999 ($410) for 12GB+512GB, and ¥3,299 ($450) for 16GB+512GB. The Pro starts at ¥3,599 ($495) for 12GB+256GB, with the top 16GB+1TB version at ¥4,799 ($660).
The Honor 500 series is manufactured by Honor Device Co., Ltd., a Chinese technology company spun off from Huawei in 2020. Honor focuses on smartphones, wearables, and connected devices, with production and R&D facilities in China. The company positions the Honor 500 series as a mid-range flagship, balancing performance, design, and affordability for younger consumers and professionals.
