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| Basic Information | |
| Release Date | 24 Nov 2025 |
| Status | Available |
| Hardware & Software | |
| CPU | Octa-core (1x3.21 GHz Cortex-X4 & 3x3.0 GHz Cortex-A720 & 2x2.8 GHz Cortex-A720 & 2x2.0 GHz Cortex-A720) |
| GPU | Adreno 825 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm SM8735 Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 |
| CPU Cores | 8 Cores |
| OS Version | v16 |
| Fabrication | 4 nm |
| Architecture | 64 bit |
| User Interface | MagicOS 10 |
| Operating System | Android |
| Display | |
| Notch | Punch-hole |
| Features | 1.07B colors, 3840Hz ultra-high frequency risk-free PWM dimming, Dynamic Dimming, Circadian Night Display, Natural Light Eye Protection, TUV Rheinland flicker-free certification, 6000 nits peak brightness |
| Brightness | 6000 nits (peak) |
| Resolution | 1264 x 2736 px (FHD+ / 1.5K) |
| HDR Support | Yes, HDR |
| Screen Size | 6.55 inches (16.64 cm) |
| Aspect Ratio | |
| Cameras | |
| OIS | Yes (Optical Image Stabilization on 200MP Main Camera) |
| Zoom | Digital Zoom (up to 4x In-Sensor Lossless Zoom) |
| Flash | LED Flash |
| Sensor | 200 MP (wide, 1/1.4", 0.56µm, f/1.9, PDAF, OIS) + 12 MP (ultrawide, 117˚, f/2.2, AF) |
| Aperture | f/1.9 (wide, OIS) + f/2.2 (ultrawide) |
| Settings | Exposure compensation, ISO control, White balance presets, RAW support |
| Autofocus | |
| Selfie Camera | |
| OIS | No |
| Sensor | 50 MP (wide, f/2.0, 90˚ FOV) |
| Aperture | f/2.0 |
| Autofocus | Fixed Focus |
| Video FPS | 30 fps |
| Resolution | 50 MP, f/2.0, Wide Angle, Primary Camera |
| Camera Setup | Single |
| Design | |
| Build | Glass front (Aluminosilicate Glass), aluminum frame, composite/glass back |
| Width | 74.2 mm |
| Colors | Black, Silver, Blue, Pink |
| Height | 155.8 mm |
| Weight | 198 grams |
| IP Rating | IP68/IP69K |
| Thickness | 7.75 mm |
| Battery | |
| Capacity | 8000 mAh |
| Placement | Non-removable |
| USB Type-C | USB Type-C 2.0 with OTG |
| Battery Type | Li-Ion (Silicon-Carbon Lithium-Ion) |
| Quick Charging | 80W wired Honor SuperCharge |
| Reverse Charging | 5W reverse wired |
| Wireless Charging | No |
| Memory | |
| RAM | 12 GB |
| USB OTG | Yes |
| RAM Type | LPDDR5X (Honor RAM Turbo virtual expansion up to +12GB) |
| Storage Type | UFS 4.0 |
| Internal Storage | 256 GB |
| Network & Connectivity | |
| GPS | Yes with A-GPS, Glonass, BDS, Galileo, QZSS, NavIC |
| NFC | Yes |
| USB | USB Type-C 2.0, Mass storage device, USB charging, USB On-The-Go |
| EDGE | Available |
| GPRS | Available |
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/be/ax) 5GHz 6GHz, MIMO, Wi-Fi Direct, Hotspot |
| Speed | HSPA, LTE, 5G |
| Sensors & Security | |
| Face Unlock | Yes |
| Light Sensor | Light sensor, Proximity sensor, Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope |
| Finger Sensor Type | Optical |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes |
| Finger Sensor Position | On-screen (Under display) |
| Multimedia | |
| Video | 4K, 1080p, gyro-EIS, OIS |
| FM Radio | No |
| Audio Jack | USB Type-C |
| Alert Types | Vibration, MP3, WAV ringtones |
| Loudspeaker | Yes, Dual Stereo Speakers |
| Audio Features | Honor Histen spatial audio, 24-bit/192kHz Hi-Res Audio certification |
| Document Reader | Yes |
| More | |
| Made By | China |
| Features | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 (4nm), Enormous 8000mAh Silicon-Carbon Battery, 80W SuperCharge, 200MP OIS Camera (16000x12500p), 50MP 4K Selfie, 6.55" 1.5K 120Hz AMOLED (6000 nits Peak), Dual IP68 & IP69K Waterproof, 7.75mm Slim Aluminum Chassis, MagicOS 10 with Android 16, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 6.0, NFC, IR Blaster |
The Honor 500 sets a revolutionary milestone in the mid-to-high-end smartphone category by pairing an extraordinary 8000 mAh silicon-carbon battery, next-generation 4nm silicon, and a 200MP ultra-clear camera into an impossibly slender 7.75mm aluminum-framed chassis weighing just 198 grams. Driving the smartphone is Qualcomm's powerful 4nm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 octa-core platform, featuring an ARM Cortex-X4 prime core clocked at 3.21 GHz, five Cortex-A720 performance cores running up to 3.0 GHz, and two efficiency cores at 2.0 GHz, coupled with the Adreno 825 graphics engine. Complemented by 12GB of high-speed LPDDR5X RAM (supported by Honor RAM Turbo virtual expansion up to +12GB) and 256GB of fast UFS 4.0 internal storage, it delivers desktop-grade computing authority, responsive daily multitasking, and flawless high-framerate mobile gaming running on MagicOS 10 based on Android 16 with full Google Mobile Services support. Internal temperatures are kept cool under sustained gaming loads via an extensive biomimetic vapor chamber cooling architecture.
Visuals are showcased on a compact, palm-friendly 6.55-inch 1.5K AMOLED display (1264 x 2736 pixels) with a 19.5:9 aspect ratio, 460 ppi pixel density, and an expansive 90.3% screen-to-body ratio. The panel offers a fluid 120Hz refresh rate, 1.07 billion colors, HDR certification, and reaches a blinding peak brightness of up to 6000 nits for effortless legibility under blazing outdoor daylight. Fortified with toughened Aluminosilicate Glass, the display leads the industry in visual health with 3840Hz ultra-high frequency risk-free PWM dimming certified flicker-free by TÜV Rheinland, alongside Dynamic Dimming, Circadian Night Display, and Natural Light Eye Protection algorithms. An on-screen optical fingerprint scanner ensures rapid and secure biometric unlocking.
In the camera department, the phone features a sleek curved module headlined by a massive 200 MP ultra-high-resolution primary camera (f/1.9 aperture, 1/1.4" sensor size, 0.56µm pixels, PDAF, hardware Optical Image Stabilization) producing breathtaking 16000 x 12500 pixel imagery with up to 4x lossless in-sensor magnification. It is accompanied by a 12 MP ultra-wide angle camera (f/2.2, 117˚ FOV) with autofocus for landscape framing and detailed close-ups. The rear camera system records cinematic 4K UHD video at 30/60fps with dual gyro-EIS and OIS stabilization. On the front, a studio-grade 50 MP selfie camera (f/2.0, 90˚ FOV) captures sharp self-portraits with natural bokeh and records 4K selfie video.
The defining triumph of the Honor 500 is its gargantuan 8000 mAh silicon-carbon battery, which delivers multiple days of battery endurance on a single charge while preserving an elegant 7.75mm form factor. It supports rapid 80W wired Honor SuperCharge, alongside 5W reverse wired power sharing via OTG to power secondary accessories. Built with certified dual IP68 and IP69K dust and water resistance, the smartphone withstands continuous immersion in water up to 1.5 meters for 30 minutes as well as high-pressure and high-temperature steam cleaning. Additional connectivity and multimedia amenities include dual stereo loudspeakers with Honor Histen spatial audio, next-generation Wi-Fi 7, updated Bluetooth 6.0 with aptX Lossless, an integrated infrared (IR) blaster, full-function NFC, and Dual 5G SIM standby connectivity.
| Display Type | AMOLED |
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz |
| Touch Screen | Capacitive Touchscreen, Multi-touch |
| Pixel Density | 460 ppi |
| Screen Protection | Aluminosilicate Glass |
| Bezel-less Display | Yes with punch-hole display |
| Screen to Body Ratio | 90.3% |
| Video FPS | 30 fps, 60 fps |
| Resolution | 200 MP, f/1.9, Wide Angle, Primary Camera, 12 MP, f/2.2, Ultra-Wide Angle Camera |
| Camera Setup | Dual |
| Shooting Modes | Continuous Shooting, High Dynamic Range mode (HDR), Studio Harcourt Portrait Mode, Super Night Mode, 200MP Ultra-Res Mode, Pro Mode, Panorama, Time-lapse |
| Camera Features | Auto Flash, Custom Watermark, Face detection, Touch to focus, AI Motion Sensing Capture, AI Scene Recognition |
| Video Recording | 3840x2160, 1920x1080 |
| Image Resolution | 16000 x 12500 Pixels |
| Camera Features |
| 4K Video, HDR, Face detection, Portrait Bokeh, Studio Lighting Effects, Gesture Control |
| Video Recording | 3840x2160, 1920x1080 |
| Ruggedness |
| Dust proof, dual IP68 and IP69K certified water and steam resistance, 7.75mm slim profile |
| Waterproof | Water resistant (up to 1.5m for 30 min), high-pressure steam jet resistant |
| VoLTE | Yes |
| Network | 2G, 3G, 4G, 5G |
| Infrared | Yes (IR Blaster) |
| SIM Size | SIM1: Nano, SIM2: Nano |
| SIM Slot | Dual SIM, GSM+GSM (Dual Standby) |
| Bluetooth | v6.0, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, aptX Lossless, LHDC 5, Auracast |
| SAR Value | Compliant with international limits |
| Wi-fi Hotspot | Yes |








