HONOR is leaning hard into the dual-screen aesthetic. After days of leaks, the company has officially confirmed that the HONOR 700 Series will launch in China on Nov. 23. If the early teasers are anything to go by, the brand’s next-generation lineup is shaping up to be one of its most experimental releases of the year.
The standout feature across the three expected models — the HONOR 700, HONOR 700 Pro, and HONOR 700S — is a quirky yet functional rear display. Seamlessly integrated into the camera island, this 1.72-inch secondary screen isn’t just for show. HONOR envisions it as a quick-glance hub for the time, widgets, and custom animations, but its most practical feature may be its ability to serve as a live viewfinder for high-resolution selfies using the main camera system. It’s a hardware-driven nod to the creator economy that goes beyond the usual software gimmicks.
Beneath that reimagined exterior, the HONOR 700 Series takes a brute-force approach to battery endurance. The company has confirmed a huge 9,000mAh Qinghai Lake battery across the lineup. Paired with Qualcomm Snapdragon chipsets, this substantial capacity suggests that the smartphones are aimed squarely at power users who want to spend less time worrying about battery life.
Welcome Ju Jingyi, Honor 700 Series Ambassador, join us to witness the revolutionary launch of Honor 700 series, unveil the enchantment of 4K cinematic Live Photo. https://t.co/bAbsbKUUT9
— HONOR (@Honorglobal) November 13, 2026
HONOR introduces Chinese celebrity Ju Jingyi as the HONOR 700 Series ambassador
On the imaging front, all three variants are tipped to feature a 200-megapixel primary camera capable of capturing 4K cinematic Live Photos. The standard HONOR 700 and the Pro model will also reportedly feature a 50-megapixel periscope telephoto camera with 3.5x optical zoom, complemented by an ecosystem-expanding 88g G200 telephoto extender accessory aimed at serious mobile photographers. Four color options have already appeared on reservation pages: Clear Sky, Pink Mist, Cold White, and Blue Tone.
This fast iteration cycle underscores HONOR’s continued push into the premium midrange segment. The brand is already coming off a significant performance win; just last month, the Chinese variant of the HONOR 600 Pro topped Antutu’s October 2026 ranking of the top 10 sub-flagship smartphones, comfortably outperforming its rivals. With the HONOR 700 Series bringing rear displays, large batteries, and sweeping camera upgrades, it seems that HONOR wants to show just how much more a modern smartphone can offer.
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