MANILA, Philippines (May 2026) — A phone that could come with a Mercedes-Benz EQA 250. That’s the pitch HONOR Philippines is making for its new 600 Series, now open for pre-order starting at PHP 25,999 (approx. $445).
From May 14 to 29, anyone who pre-orders the HONOR 600 or HONOR 600 Pro gets a free HONOR Gift Box worth PHP 1,499 (approx. $26) and a pair of HONOR Choice Earbuds Clip worth PHP 4,999 (approx. $86) upon claiming on May 30. Pre-orderers also get a shot at winning a brand-new Mercedes-Benz EQA 250 — which, yes, is a real car.
Night photography that punches well above its price
The bigger story here is the camera. Both models carry a 200MP main shooter on a 1/1.4-inch sensor, the largest in its segment, paired with a 12MP ultra-wide, a color temperature sensor, and a 50MP selfie camera. HONOR’s AI Image to Video 2.0 feature lets users combine up to three photos and a text prompt to generate 3-to-8-second video clips, with control over both the opening and closing frames.
Night shooting gets a dedicated treatment through HONOR’s AiMAGE architecture, which stacks multiple AI algorithms across zoom levels from 0.6x to 10x. The system also includes AI night portrait mode and something called SuperMoon 2.0 on the Pro model, which handles lunar shots with foreground detail intact.
The Pro model adds a 50MP 3.5x periscope telephoto lens capable of 120x zoom, with optical image stabilization rated at CIPA 6.5 — the kind of spec usually found in entry-level mirrorless cameras, not mid-range phones.
Big battery, thin body
Both phones pack a 7,000mAh battery inside what HONOR describes as its slimmest Number Series design yet, built with a satin matte metal frame and a 0.98mm bezel. The battery is rated for two-day endurance and claims to stay operational in temperatures as low as -20°C.
Charging options include 80W wired fast charging on both models, with the Pro adding 50W wireless charging. Both also support 27W reverse wired charging, including for iPhones.
Display and durability
The 6.57-inch display hits 8,000 nits peak brightness with a 120Hz refresh rate, 458ppi, and support for 1.07 billion colors. Outdoor visibility is handled through an adaptive brightness system that sustains up to 4,000 nits under direct sunlight.
Protection specs include IP68 and IP69K water and dust resistance, plus SGS 5-star drop and crush certification.
Two chip options
The standard HONOR 600 runs on the Snapdragon 7 Gen 4. The Pro model steps up to the Snapdragon 8 Elite on a 3nm process, which HONOR says delivers 45% CPU and 44% GPU improvements over its predecessor — flagship-level performance at a price that stops short of flagship territory.
Pricing
The HONOR 600 5G is available in three configurations: PHP 25,999 (approx. $445) for 8GB+256GB, PHP 32,999 (approx. $565) for 12GB+256GB, and PHP 37,999 (approx. $650) for 12GB+512GB. The HONOR 600 Pro 5G with 12GB+512GB is priced at PHP 49,999 (approx. $855).
The series comes in Orange, Golden White, and Black. Pre-orders run until May 29 at HONOR’s official channels and authorized retailers.
