The upcoming Honor 500 series is now official — at least in terms of design. Ahead of its launch in China, Honor has showcased the look of both the Honor 500 and Honor 500 Pro, confirming their premium iPhone Air-like design and key hardware details. The company has also opened pre-orders for the new smartphones in China, giving us an early peek at their storage variants and color options.
Honor 500 Series: iPhone Air-Inspired Design
Honor has officially revealed the design language for its new sub-flagship lineup, and it’s hard not to notice the similarity with the iPhone Air.
- The Honor 500 features a triple-camera setup with two large lenses housed inside a slightly raised camera island that closely resembles the iPhone Air’s plateau design.
- Meanwhile, the Honor 500 Pro also gets a triple-camera system, but its layout is slightly modified, featuring an extra sensor module for added photographic capability.
Although the design looks premium and sleek, the key differentiator between the two models lies in chipset and performance, rather than appearance.
Expected Specifications
| Feature | Honor 500 | Honor 500 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 | Snapdragon 8 Elite (last-gen) |
| Camera | 200MP main sensor | 200MP main sensor |
| RAM + Storage | Up to 12GB + 512GB | Up to 16GB + 512GB |
| Battery | Expected >8,000mAh (rumored) | Expected >8,000mAh (rumored) |
| Charging | Likely 66W–100W fast charging | Likely 100W fast charging |
| Colors | Moonlight Silver, Obsidian Black, Starlight Powder, Aquamarine | Same |
The 200MP primary camera has been officially confirmed by Honor through teaser images, hinting at serious camera improvements over the previous generation.
Both phones are rumored to feature large batteries, possibly over 8,000mAh, which could make them among the longest-lasting smartphones in their class.
Pre-Orders and Availability
Honor has officially started pre-order reservations in China for both models. The listings confirm the following configurations:
- Honor 500: Up to 12GB RAM + 512GB storage
- Honor 500 Pro: Up to 16GB RAM + 512GB storage
Pre-orders are currently live on Honor’s official website and partner e-commerce platforms. Global launch timelines haven’t been revealed yet, but Honor typically brings its mid-range and sub-flagship devices to international markets a few weeks after their China debut.
Color Options
The Honor 500 series will launch in four premium colorways:
- Moonlight Silver
- Obsidian Black
- Starlight Powder
- Aquamarine
Each finish is designed to complement the phone’s slim metal frame and flat-edge design, giving the series a flagship-grade aesthetic.
What to Expect
The Honor 500 series aims to fill the gap between the company’s mid-range number lineup and the flagship Magic series. With flagship-grade cameras, big batteries, and a design that rivals the iPhone Air, Honor is clearly targeting users who want premium looks without the ultra-premium price tag.
With pre-orders now live and the official launch around the corner, we can expect more teasers and hardware confirmations from Honor in the coming days.
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