HONOR has officially unveiled the HONOR 500 and 500 Pro in China, introducing significant hardware upgrades and a fresh aesthetic overhaul. These new devices feature an aluminum frame, glass back, and a full IP68/IP69K durability rating.
HONOR 500 Series
Both phones boast a stunning 6.55-inch LTPO OLED display, offering a sharp 1,264 x 2,736-pixel resolution and a fluid 120Hz refresh rate. The panels can achieve a brightness of 6,000 nits and include a 50MP front-facing camera.
The vanilla Honor 500 utilizes the Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 chipset, while the premium Honor 500 Pro is powered by the top-tier Snapdragon 8 Elite, which can be configured with up to 16GB of RAM and 1TB of storage.
In addition, both models are equipped with a powerful 200MP main sensor and a 12MP ultrawide lens. The Pro model enhances its photography capabilities with a dedicated 50MP telephoto camera offering 3x optical zoom.
A standout feature of the series is the 8,000 mAh Si-C battery in both phones. Charging is handled by 80W wired technology, with the Pro variant adding support for 50W wireless charging. These phones will be available in Aquamarine, Starlight Powder (pink), Moonlight Silver, and Obsidian Black.
Pricing
| Configuration | HONOR 500 | HONOR 500 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| 12GB + 256GB | CNY 2,699 (around PHP 22,000) | CNY 3,599 (round PHP 30,000) |
| 12GB + 512GB | CNY 2,999 (round PHP 25,000) | CNY 3,899 (round PHP 32,000) |
| 16GB + 512GB | CNY 3,299 (round PHP 27,000) | CNY 4,199 (round PHP 35,000) |
| 16GB + 1TB | – | CNY 4,799 (round PHP 40,000) |
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