HONOR is going big on mobile gaming with three new smartphones in China: the HONOR WIN 2, WIN RT 2, and WIN Turbo 2. The lineup combines high-refresh-rate displays, powerful Snapdragon processors, and batteries that go beyond 10,000mAh. Leading the charge is the WIN 2, which features a dual-fan cooling system that the company claims can lower temperatures by up to 14.4°C.

All three devices share a 6.89-inch 2K OLED display with a refresh rate of up to 185Hz, but each targets a different kind of gamer. Here’s what sets them apart.

HONOR WIN 2: Dual fans, flagship power

The WIN 2 packs Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 processor, paired with LPDDR5X Ultra RAM and UFS 4.1 storage. Its headline feature is a dual-fan active cooling system that HONOR says can reduce temperatures by up to 14.4°C while improving heat dissipation by 150% compared with its predecessor.

The phone also features a 5,000Hz touch-sampling rate and 5,920Hz PWM dimming. Powering everything is a 10,100mAh battery with support for 100-watt wired charging, 80-watt wireless charging, and 27-watt reverse charging.

Photography gets attention, too, with a 200-megapixel main camera, a 12-megapixel ultra-wide camera, and a 50-megapixel selfie shooter. The HONOR WIN 2 also carries IP68, IP69, and IP69K protection ratings.

In China, the new model starts at ¥5,499 (around $824 or ₱47,500) for 12GB RAM and 256GB storage. The 16GB/256GB variant costs ¥5,799 ($869 or ₱50,100), while the 12GB/512GB model is priced at ¥6,299 ($944 or ₱54,400). The 16GB/512GB version sells for ¥6,999 ($1,048 or ₱60,400), and the top-end 16GB/1TB configuration reaches ¥7,999 ($1,198 or ₱69,000).

Specs

• 6.89-inch LTPS OLED flat display, 2K (2640 x 1200) resolution, 185Hz refresh rate, up to 10,000 nits peak brightness
• Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 (2nm) 5G processor clocked up to 5.01GHz
• 12GB/16GB LPDDR5X Ultra RAM
• 256GB/512GB/1TB UFS 4.1 storage
• 200-megapixel main camera (larger 1/1.4-inch sensor) with OIS
• 12-megapixel ultrawide camera
• 50-megapixel front camera
• 10,100mAh Silicon-Carbon battery with 100W wired fast charging, 80W wireless charging, and 27W reverse charging
• Dongfeng Twin Star Turbine active cooling (industry-first dual-fan layout)
• IP68, IP69, and IP69K dust and water resistance ratings
• 3D Ultrasonic under-display fingerprint sensor, dual 1216 symmetric speakers with an 18cc sound cavity, dedicated physical WIN Key
• MagicOS 11
• Colors: Black, white, red/blue

HONOR WIN RT 2: Built for longer gaming sessions

The WIN RT 2 swaps the WIN 2’s more powerful chipset and elaborate cooling setup for a huge 12,070mAh battery. It runs on Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 processor, paired with LPDDR5X RAM and UFS 4.1 storage.

The 6.89-inch 2K OLED display supports a 185Hz refresh rate, making it well-equipped for games that benefit from smoother motion and responsive controls. The bigger battery is the main draw, particularly for players who would rather spend more time gaming and less time looking for an outlet.

The HONOR WIN RT 2 starts at ¥4,199 ($627 or ₱36,200) for 12GB RAM and 256GB storage. The 16GB/256GB version costs ¥4,599 ($687 or ₱39,600), while the 12GB/512GB and 16GB/512GB configurations are priced at ¥4,899 ($732 or ₱42,200) and ¥5,199 ($777 or ₱44,800), respectively.

Specs

• 6.89-inch LTPS OLED flat display, 2K (2640 x 1200) resolution, 185Hz refresh rate
• Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 5G processor
• 12GB/16GB LPDDR5X Ultra RAM
• 256GB/512GB UFS 4.1 storage
• 200-megapixel main camera with OIS
• 50-megapixel front camera
• 12,070mAh battery with 90W wired fast charging
• Single active cooling fan (Dongfeng Turbine Cooling)
• IP68, IP69, and IP69K dust and water resistance ratings
• Ultrasonic fingerprint sensor, dual symmetric speakers, metal middle frame
• MagicOS 10 based on Android 16
• Colors: Black, white, red/blue

HONOR WIN Turbo 2: Big battery, lower price

The HONOR WIN Turbo 2 is the most affordable of the trio, powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 processor. It keeps the 12,070mAh battery and 185Hz display but skips the WIN 2’s dual-fan cooling system. Charging support includes 90-watt wired charging, 27-watt wired reverse charging, and bypass charging, which can power the smartphone directly during supported gaming sessions to reduce reliance on the battery.

Its camera setup features a 50-megapixel Sony main sensor with optical image stabilization, a 12-megapixel ultra-wide camera, and a 50-megapixel front camera. It also supports 4K video recording.

Prices start at ¥3,199 ($478 or ₱27,600) for 8GB RAM and 256GB storage. The 12GB/256GB model costs ¥3,499 ($523 or ₱30,200), while the 16GB/256GB version is priced at ¥3,899 ($583 or ₱33,600). Buyers can also choose 12GB/512GB for ¥4,199 ($627 or ₱36,200) or 16GB/512GB for ¥4,499 ($672 or ₱38,700).

Specs

• 6.89-inch LTPS OLED flat display, 2K (2640 x 1200) resolution, 185Hz refresh rate, up to 10,000 nits peak brightness
• Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 5G processor
• 8GB/12GB/16GB RAM
• 256GB/512GB storage
• 50-megapixel main camera with OIS, 12-megapixel ultrawide rear cameras
• 50-megapixel front camera
• 12,070mAh battery with 90W wired fast charging, 27W reverse wired charging, and bypass charging
• Fanless cooling design
• IP68, IP69, and IP69K dust and water resistance ratings
• 3D Ultrasonic fingerprint sensor, dual symmetric speakers, metal middle frame
• MagicOS 10 based on Android 16
• Colors: Black, white, red/blue

Main image from Weibo

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