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Honor Launches 600 Series and Magic 8 Pro Air Smartphones in Europe and China

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Honor’s new smartphone lineup draws design inspiration from the latest iPhone models, splitting its offerings between Europe and China.

Honor 600 and 600 Pro (Europe)

Pricing and Availability

  • Honor 600: Starting at €649.90
  • Honor 600 Pro: Starting at €999.90
  • Both models are launching exclusively in the European market.

Design and Camera

  • The Honor 600 Pro features a triple rear camera array and flash layout that is notably similar to the iPhone 17 Pro models.
  • The standard Honor 600 model lacks a telephoto lens, distinguishing it from its Pro sibling.

Technical Specifications

  • Both models include IP69K water resistance, a high standard for durability.
  • Displays are 6.57-inch OLED panels.
  • Battery capacity is 6,400mAh; a larger 7,000mAh version is offered exclusively in Asian markets.
  • Both phones support 80W wired charging; only the Pro model supports wireless charging.
  • The Honor 600 Pro is powered by a Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset, while the standard 600 uses a Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 chipset.

Pricing Context

  • The Pro model’s price is comparable to the base iPhone 17 and lower than the iPhone 17 Pro models in Europe.

Honor Magic 8 Pro Air (China)

Pricing and Availability

  • Starting price: CNY 4,999 (approximately $717)
  • Available in China starting January 23rd.

Design

  • The Magic 8 Pro Air features a slim build with a chassis thickness of just 6.1mm.
  • It has a wide, pill-shaped camera module and a large circular casing for the main sensor—a design noted as similar to the iPhone Air.
  • Available in black, purple, white, and orange colorways. The orange color has been compared to a signature hue of the iPhone 17 Pro.
  • The front design has also drawn comparisons to the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge.

Technical Specifications

  • Display: 6.31-inch QHD+ AMOLED panel with a peak brightness of 6,000 nits.
  • Camera system: 50MP main sensor (1/1.3-inch, f/1.6) , alongside a 64MP periscope telephoto lens and a 50MP ultra-wide lens.
  • Battery: 5,500mAh silicon-carbon unit.
  • Charging: Supports 80W wired charging and 50W wireless charging.