Just ahead of their official launch, key specs for Honor’s new midrange duo-the Honor 600 and Honor 600 Pro-have been confirmed. Both phones share many features, but the Pro version stands out with a more powerful chipset and an advanced periscope zoom camera.
Each device sports a 6.5-inch OLED display with a sharp 2728 × 1264 resolution and a smooth 120Hz refresh rate. Honor has slimmed down the bezels compared to the last generation and opted for a 50MP front camera with an f/2.0 aperture for selfies.
The design borrows cues from high-end smartphones, notably echoing recent iPhone Pro models, especially in the vibrant orange color option. Both phones feature metal frames and a dedicated AI button on the right edge for quick access to smart features.
Under the hood, the Honor 600 runs on the Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 chipset, targeting solid midrange performance. The Honor 600 Pro steps things up with Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 (branded Snapdragon 8 Elite here), a flagship-level processor from last year.
Camera-wise, both models boast a massive 200MP main sensor (1/1.4-inch), paired with a 12MP ultra-wide lens with a 112-degree field of view. The Pro version also adds a 50MP periscope telephoto lens offering 3.5x optical zoom, a feature typically reserved for pricier flagships.
Running MagicOS 10 on top of Android 16, these phones pack Honor’s latest AI capabilities, including AI to Video 2.0 and a comprehensive suite of AI-powered tools aimed at enhancing photography and daily use.
Battery life won’t be a concern with both phones packing hefty 7000mAh silicon-carbon batteries. They support fast wired charging at 80W, wireless charging at 50W, and reverse charging up to 27W. Water and dust resistance is rated at IP69K, a premium standard uncommon in this segment.
The official announcement for the Honor 600 and Honor 600 Pro is expected as soon as next week, setting up an intriguing battle in the mid-tier space where advanced features like high-res cameras and flagship chips are becoming increasingly common.
Honor’s move highlights the growing trend of bringing flagship-grade specs to more affordable tiers-a challenge to Samsung’s Galaxy A series and Xiaomi’s Redmi Note line, both of which have pushed similar high-res cameras and large batteries recently. The Honor 600 Pro’s periscope zoom and 200MP sensor put it in rare company for midrange devices, suggesting a continued blurring of lines between budget and premium smartphones.
Keep an eye on pricing and availability next week – whether Honor can deliver on its premium promises without scaling up the cost will be key to how these models perform internationally.