HONOR 700 series to be launched on November 23 with Rear mini display, 9000mAh battery

HONOR has officially unveiled key details of its upcoming HONOR 700 series smartphones in China, following a series of teasers. In announcements shared on Weibo by CEO Li Jian and Global Chief Marketing Officer Guan Haitao, the company confirmed that the lineup will debut at a dedicated launch event in Wuhan, China, on November 23 at 2:30 PM local time. Singer and actress Ju Jingyi has also been named the official spokesperson for the series.

The announcement comes after a media briefing in Beijing on November 12, where HONOR offered an early preview of its upcoming devices. The lineup will consist of three models: the entry-level HONOR 700S, the standard HONOR 700, and the flagship HONOR 700 Pro.

Battery and Hardware Engineering

One of the major highlights of the HONOR 700 series is its massive 9,000mAh Qinghai Lake battery, which will be standard across all three models. Despite featuring such a high-capacity battery, the devices maintain a slim profile with a thickness of just 7.96mm.

HONOR's Qinghai Lake battery technology uses silicon-carbon anode materials to achieve higher energy density. The technology first debuted in 2023 with the Magic5 series, featuring a 5,100mAh battery, and has since evolved through improvements in low-temperature performance, proprietary power management chips, and increased silicon content.

With the HONOR 700 series, the company is bringing its latest battery technology to its mainstream mid-range smartphone portfolio.

Display and Performance

All three smartphones feature a next-generation Oasis eye-protection display with 1.5K resolution, 3840Hz high-frequency PWM dimming, and symmetrical 0.98mm bezels, delivering an immersive viewing experience with minimal borders.

On the performance front, the HONOR 700 and HONOR 700 Pro are equipped with Snapdragon 8-series processors, including the Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 and Snapdragon 8 Gen 5, respectively. Both models are optimized with HONOR's Phantom Engine technology.

The entire lineup also features HONOR's third-generation RF C3 chip and runs MagicOS 11. The software introduces native cross-platform connectivity features designed to improve integration with Apple's ecosystem.

Camera Features and Secondary Rear Display

The camera department is another major highlight, with all three models featuring a 200-megapixel primary rear camera and support for 4K cinematic Live recording.

The HONOR 700 and HONOR 700 Pro additionally feature a 50-megapixel periscope telephoto camera with 3.5x optical zoom. Both devices support 4K Live capture across their available focal lengths.

For selfies and portraits, the smartphones incorporate a 200-megapixel soft-light front camera system, complemented by a variable soft-light ring to enhance portrait lighting.

Another notable addition is the debut of the "BackDuoFen" secondary dynamic display integrated into the rear camera module. Working alongside the YOYO Doubao AI assistant, the secondary screen supports notification widgets, AI-generated stickers, and various system interactions.

The rear display also enables users to capture selfies using the main rear camera system, with a dedicated side button providing additional control. Furthermore, the rear camera module houses a high-precision PPG sensor capable of measuring heart rate, blood oxygen saturation, and heart rate variability (HRV) within 60 seconds.

Availability and Launch Details

Pre-orders for the HONOR 700 series have already commenced, with customers receiving a 365-day replacement policy as part of the offer.

HONOR is expected to announce the official pricing, RAM and storage configurations, and regional availability details at its launch event in Wuhan on November 23 at 2:30 PM local time.