HONOR introduces its AiMAGE chip-device-cloud imaging engine, announces a joint imaging technology lab with ARRI, and brings ARRI LogC3, ARRI Wide Gamut 3 and ARRI Looks to the HONOR Robot Phone

JOHANNESBURG, South Africa – 29 July 2026 – Global AI device ecosystem company HONOR yesterday hosted the HONOR Imaging Technology Launch in Hengdian in China, introducing its latest mobile imaging technologies and outlining how professional cinema workflow can be adapted for mobile creation.

At the event, HONOR introduced the Optics-Intelligence Evolution principle behind its imaging strategy, showcased its HONOR AiMAGE chip-device-cloud imaging engine, and announced a joint imaging technology lab with ARRI. The launch also brought together Harald Brendel, ARRI Director Image Science; Claudio Miranda, Academy Award Winner; Wang Boxue, Cinematographer; Luo Wei, HONOR Chief Imaging Engineer; and Zhao Fuchen, HONOR Imaging Cognition Expert, to discuss how professional cinema technologies and creative workflows can be brought closer to mobile creators.

The launch marks a significant evolution in HONOR’s imaging strategy. Instead of focusing only on camera specifications, HONOR is building a more complete mobile imaging technology system across professional image capture, AI-powered processing, cinematic color science and creator-focused workflows.

“Mobile imaging has long been caught in a race around pixels, sensors and hardware specifications,” said Luo Wei, HONOR Chief Imaging Engineer. “But in an era where everyone is creating video, users need more than technical parameters. They need imaging tools that can carry their full creative intent and help them produce work with emotion, story and cinematic expression. This is the original purpose of HONOR AiMAGE: to give every user greater freedom to record and express.”

HONOR AiMAGE: Building a Full-Chain Imaging Engine

At the keynote, HONOR introduced the Optics-Intelligence Evolution principle, summarised by the idea that “optics is the foundation, and intelligence raises the ceiling.” For HONOR, mobile imaging progress depends on the combined evolution of physical image capture and intelligent processing: optical and sensor capabilities define the foundation of image quality, while AI, algorithms and cloud capabilities amplify what users can create.

To support this direction, HONOR has built a chip-device-cloud AiMAGE imaging engine that connects the full imaging chain from physical capture to intelligent creation.

On the chip side, HONOR is developing a self-developed Transformer-based native AI ISP to reconstruct the image processing pipeline from the ground up. This works alongside a next-generation pixel array and EVS sensor technology, designed to improve original image capture and provide stronger input for AI imaging.

On the device side, HONOR is combining physical imaging hardware with real-time algorithms. This includes a self-developed titanium alloy three-axis gimbal, precision sensing hardware, optical technologies and real-time image processing algorithms, enabling deeper coordination between hardware stabilisation, image quality and motion control.

On the cloud side, HONOR is expanding imaging capabilities through RAW-domain image enhancement, spatial imaging technologies and Imaging Agent tools. These cloud-based capabilities are designed to break through device-side computing limits and support the full creative process from shooting and optimisation to intelligent content generation.

Extending ARRI Image Science and Professional Workflows to Mobile Creation

Through its Strategic Technology Cooperation with ARRI, HONOR is integrating selected elements of professional cinema workflow into mobile imaging. This includes ARRI LogC3, ARRI Wide Gamut 3 and ARRI Looks, bringing a more professional color and workflow foundation to the HONOR Robot Phone.

Unlike simple filters, LogC3 and Looks are part of a professional imaging workflow. LogC3 is designed to preserve more brightness and color information for post-production, while ARRI Wide Gamut 3 provides a broader color space and ARRI Looks help creators apply controlled cinematic styles. Together, these technologies support a workflow that gives creators greater flexibility from capture to editing, while helping mobile footage retain more creative information.

“For more than a century, ARRI has helped filmmakers turn technology into compelling visual stories,” said Harald Brendel, ARRI Director Image Science. “Our work with HONOR is not about a simple brand collaboration or a filter pack. It is about bringing professional cinema color standards and workflow thinking into mobile creation. Together, we are exploring how ARRI Image Science and professional workflows can help more creators capture images with greater consistency, control and creative intent.”

To deepen the cooperation, HONOR and ARRI also announced a joint imaging technology lab. The lab will focus on three key areas: sensor-level optics and dynamic range, end-to-end cinema industry workflow from capture to post-production, and imaging realism and aesthetic standards in the AI era. Through the lab, HONOR and ARRI aim to explore how professional cinema principles can inform the next stage of mobile imaging technology.

Professional Filmmakers Put Mobile Imaging into Real Creative Scenarios

The launch also featured perspectives from renowned filmmakers and cinematographers, including Claudio Miranda, Academy Award Winner, and Wang Boxue, Cinematographer, who shared how mobile imaging tools can support more flexible professional creation.

At the event, HONOR invited Claudio Miranda to use the HONOR Robot Phone to recreate a cinematic scene, demonstrating how mobile imaging can help lower the barrier to professional-style visual creation. From a professional creator’s perspective, Miranda shared his view on how mobile devices can become more capable tools for capturing cinematic images in everyday scenarios.

HONOR also showcased a short film shot by Wang Boxue using the HONOR Robot Phone in an extremely confined one-shot scenario. Drawing on real production experience, Wang highlighted how the Robot Phone’s colour reproduction and compact form factor can support professional post-production workflows while giving creators more freedom in camera movement and scene design.

“Colour consistency and workflow compatibility are critical in professional production,” said Wang Boxue, Cinematographer. “What impressed me is not only the image quality, but also how a compact mobile device can enter spaces that traditional camera setups cannot. This gives creators more freedom in camera movement and helps reduce the burden of production while expanding creative possibilities.”

Expanding HONOR’s Mobile Imaging Ecosystem

At the launch, HONOR also announced the judging panel for the HONOR Mobile Imaging Plan – HONOR Magic Stories Awards 2026, the company’s global mobile imaging competition. As an important platform for HONOR’s imaging vision, the competition brings together perspectives from film, visual storytelling and photography to encourage more expressive mobile creation.

HONOR also introduced its “48-Hour Extreme Filmmaking Challenge” at Hengdian World Studios, where creator teams will use HONOR’s latest mobile imaging technologies across demanding filmmaking scenarios, including high-speed parkour, complex one-shot movement and low-angle action sequences. Selected works from the challenge will be showcased at a later stage.

Together, HONOR’s AiMAGE imaging engine, Strategic Technology Cooperation with ARRI, joint imaging technology lab, filmmaker participation and creator programs demonstrate the company’s commitment to advancing professional mobile imaging. By combining physical imaging innovation, AI-powered processing and cinema workflow expertise, HONOR is working to move mobile imaging beyond specification-led competition and toward a new stage of professional-standard creation that remains accessible to more users.

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Through technology, education and community partnerships, HONOR continues to invest in South Africa’s future.

Johannesburg, South Africa – 17 July 2026 – HONOR South Africa joined hundreds of volunteers this Mandela Day in transforming Thathani Primary School in Zola, Soweto, reaffirming the technology brand’s commitment to empowering communities through education, innovation and meaningful partnerships.

Partnering with the Adopt-a-School Foundation and a coalition of leading South African businesses, HONOR will contribute to the Foundation’s annual “Back to School for Mandela Day” campaign, an initiative designed to create safer, more inspiring and future-ready learning environments for young South Africans.

The day saw volunteers revitalise classrooms, improve learner facilities, establish a vegetable garden, support literacy programmes and introduce learners to coding and robotics activities, leaving a lasting legacy that extends well beyond Mandela Day.

For HONOR South Africa, the initiative reflects the company’s belief that access to technology and quality education are essential to unlocking opportunity.

“At HONOR, we believe technology should empower people and create opportunities that improve lives,” said Fred Zhou, Chief Executive Officer of HONOR South Africa.

“Mandela Day reminds us that meaningful impact is created through collective action. At HONOR, we believe technology should be a bridge to opportunity, especially for young people who deserve every chance to reach their full potential.”

“Our commitment to digital inclusion extends far beyond a single day of service. Across South Africa, we have invested in initiatives that bring technology closer to communities, from establishing Cyber Labs in underserved schools and supporting coding and robotics education, to empowering young women through our Girls in ICT programme and creating meaningful work opportunities through the YES initiative.”

Mandela Day represents more than 67 minutes of service. It is a reminder that sustainable impact is achieved when government, business, civil society and communities work together to address the country’s most pressing challenges.

Steven Lebere, Chief Executive Officer of the Adopt-a-School Foundation, mentioned that “Mandela Day reminds us that lasting change begins with ordinary people choosing to make an extraordinary difference. By investing our time, skills and resources into schools, we are investing in the future of every learner who walks through those gates. Together with our partners, we are creating conducive learning environments where children feel valued, inspired and empowered to succeed.”

Throughout the day, volunteers are painting classrooms and the Grade R facility, enhance play areas, support learner wellbeing initiatives, facilitate robotics and coding activities, stock the school library with donated books and participate in literacy programmes that encourage a lifelong love of reading.

By partnering with organizations that share a common vision for education and community development, HONOR South Africa continues to demonstrate that innovation is not only about technology but also about creating opportunities that help people thrive.

As South Africans commemorate Nelson Mandela’s legacy, HONOR remains committed to using innovation, collaboration and technology to build stronger communities and help shape a brighter future for the country’s youth.

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Whether it’s work, school or play, the X7e caters for the needs of the consumer looking for quality and innovation that won’t break the budget.

[Johannesburg, South Africa – 14 July 2026] The newly launched HONOR X7e offers all you’ll need in a smartphone device while also minding your pocket. This pocket-sized innovation comes fully equipped with an Ultra-Long-Lasting 7500mAh Battery, the HONOR X7e’s prowess can be seen in how the device provides massive battery life and performance, meaning a user can rest easy and stop the never-ending concern of worrying about having to deal with a flat device.

The HONOR X7e is available in Sunrise orange and Midnight Black for a RRP of R5999 or from R329x36 months. With a bundle tailor made to streamline your daily to-do list, the HONOR X7e will come with free valued gifts which will include the HONOR Choice 2i watch (Worth R999) and the HONOR Choice Earbuds X8i (Worth R499). Customers will also receive an HONOR Care service benefit valued up to R1599 which includes a 180-day screen damaged protection.

Among its notable features is the industry-leading 5-star SGS premium drop protection certification bolstered by a dependable protective structure supporting IP64 water and dust resistance this device is made for surviving the usual day-to-day hurdles and environments traversed by its owner, including accidental water and dust exposure.

Ensuring that user experience stays at the very top is the innovation manifested in the Instant AI 2.0 button, ensuring convenience at the tip of your fingers. This user-friendly feature enables the user’s urge to access information quickly, smarter control of the device and the automation of tasks, quick response when prompted and an intuitive AI experience that will help you take on your day with all the tools you need in your hands.

Taking a break from the 9 to 5 and taking a sho’t left out of the city and into the bush shouldn’t’ be a source of anxiety as your worry about your device not being fully charged and leaving you with no 24-hour access to convenience or assistance should you need it. The ultra-large 7500mAh Battery, with the 45W Wired HONOR SuperCharge is the only companion you need in such situations. The strong battery ensures long hours of streaming movies or music, surfing the internet at a moment’s notice just texting with your friends and family.

Whether you’re an adrenaline junkie who spends their time chasing the next best bungee jumping spot in the Bloukrans or you like simply being with your friends at the skate park in Milpark, the durability of the X7e has you covered regardless, from any mishaps related to dropping your phone or if it gets in contact with water or dust. The 5-star SGS Premium Drop Protection certification, along with IP64 water and dust resistance makes sure that any accident doesn’t define your day out.

And when your creative calling starts showing itself in the middle of the day while trying to catch the waves in Jeffreys Bay, the AI button is your palm-sized muse. This innovation was made for convenience. Ensuring that your phone not only forms part of creative expression, but it supports and cultivates it through seamless integration, easy access to necessities in your phone and AI capabilities that make creation easier and quicker.  

At the centre of HONOR’s innovations and technology, is the need to ensure that devices help enhance the everyday living experience of our consumers which include:

HONOR Watch 6

The HONOR Watch 6 features 123 professional sports modes, including Soccer Mode, Trail Running Mode and a next-generation smartwatch designed to deliver ultra-long battery life, intelligent sports tracking, and comprehensive health monitoring. At the core of the HONOR Watch 6 is its ultra-long battery endurance, offering up to 35 days of battery life under typical usage conditions, helping reduce charging anxiety and making it easier for users to wear the watch comfortably throughout the day and night. The HONOR Watch 6 is now available in Twilight Brown and Shadow Black for a RRP of R4499.

HONOR Earbuds 4 The HONOR Earbuds 4 adopts an in-ear design for wear comfort. It features dual dynamic drivers (11mm + 6mm) work in harmony for professionally tuned audio. Crisp highs, clear vocals, and a wide, natural soundstage. The HONOR Earbuds 4 also has AI Translation and a 46-hr battery life, 50dB Hybrid Active Noise Cancellation with Dual Ti-coated drivers. The HONOR Earbuds 4 is now available in Black and White for a RRP of R999.

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Revolutionizing the Smartphone Experience with Instant AI, Unparalleled Battery Life, and Top-Level Durability

[Johannesburg, South Africa – 07 July 2026] Global AI device ecosystem company HONOR today announced the launch of the highly anticipated HONOR X7e, the newest addition to its acclaimed X Series lineup. Setting a new standard for entry-level smartphones, the HONOR X7e features an innovative Instant AI button, a powerful 7500mAh battery with 45W wired supercharge, and industry-leading 5-star SGS premium drop protection. With an ultra-smooth, vibrant display and advanced AI imaging capabilities, the HONOR X7e offers an exceptional, resilient, and intelligent smartphone experience tailored for users seeking a well-rounded device.

Bundled for your everyday needs.

The HONOR X7e will come with valued gifts which will include the HONOR Choice 2i watch (Worth R999) and the HONOR Choice Earbuds X8i (Worth R499)

Industry-Leading Battery Life with SuperCharge

Equipped with an ultra-large 7500mAh Battery, the HONOR X7e revolutionizes mobile power, providing massive battery life and capacity. As a result, users can use their device extensively and say goodbye to power banks completely. The robust battery ensures long hours of music streaming, online video playback, gaming, and video chatting on a single charge. Additionally, the 45W Wired HONOR SuperCharge can rapidly revive the battery for extended usage.

Top-Level Durability with Comprehensive Protection

Positioned as a highly durable smartphone in its class, the latest HONOR X7e showcases all-around drop, water, and dust resistance. The device boasts the prestigious 5-star SGS Premium Drop Protection certification, ensuring it can withstand everyday accidental drops and bumps. Equipped with reliable protective structures supporting IP64   water and dust resistance, the HONOR X7e easily handles complex daily environments, including accidental splashing and dust exposure.

AI-Powered Smartphone Photography Experience

Packed with a stunning 50MP main camera paired with an auxiliary lens, the HONOR X7e captures images with exceptional details and enhanced brightness, offering users both daylight precision and nocturnal refinement. To elevate the overall photography experience, the device is also equipped with a 5MP front camera, ensuring users can capture ultra-clear and vibrant selfies effortlessly. Additionally, the HONOR X7e integrates smart AI photography features that enable users to freely customize their images, streamlining photo editing on smartphones. These intelligent capabilities can further enhance image quality, bringing every precious moment back to life.

One-Click Access AI at Your Service

To elevate the intelligent user experience, the HONOR X7e introduces the innovative Instant AI button, bringing unparalleled convenience right to your fingertips. This seamless integration ensures that whether you need quick information, task automation, or smart device control, the HONOR X7e delivers a highly responsive and intuitive AI experience, streamlining your daily digital interactions effortlessly and making smart living more accessible than ever before.

120Hz HONOR Eye Comfort Display

The HONOR X7e features a 6.61-inch display[1], which supports 16.7 million colors and a 1604×720 resolution[2] with a pixel density of 265 PPI, delivering vibrant hues and clear details for a more immersive viewing experience. With a high refresh rate of 120Hz, the display showcases incredibly smooth motion and improved responsiveness for a more fluid interface. In addition, the display ensures an exceptionally interactive and responsive experience, supporting multi-touch gestureswithup to 10 touch points supported, allowing users to navigate, game, and interact with their device effortlessly.

Colours and Pricing

The HONOR X7e is available in Sunrise orange and Midnight Black for a RRP of R5999 or from R329x36 months. This includes the HONOR Choice 2i Watch and a HONOR Choice Earbuds X8i as gifts. Customers will also receive an HONOR Care service benefit valued up to R1599 which includes a 180-day screen damaged protection

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Looking for an affordable smartphone that delivers premium features without breaking the bank? The HONOR 600 Lite 5G might be one of the most compelling budget smartphones of 2026. With a stunning 120Hz AMOLED display, massive 6,520mAh battery, 108MP camera, and sleek flagship-inspired design, it offers incredible value for students and budget-conscious buyers. But does the HONOR 600 Lite live up to the hype, or is it just another budget phone with impressive specs on paper? Here’s our full review.

Specifications

Who Should Buy the HONOR 600 Lite?

The HONOR 600 Lite is an excellent choice for:

• University students
• First-time professionals
• Budget-conscious buyers
• Content creators on a budget
• Users upgrading from older Android devices

It focuses on the features that matter most to everyday users: battery life, display quality, camera performance, and affordability.

HONOR 600 Lite Price in South Africa

The HONOR 600 Lite 5G currently retails between R8,500 and R9,000 in South Africa, depending on promotions and retailer discounts.

At this price point, it offers an impressive balance of features and value.

HONOR 600 Lite 5G Pros and Cons

Pros

• Excellent battery life
• Beautiful AMOLED display
• Smooth 120Hz refresh rate
• Premium design and build
• Lightweight and comfortable
• Reliable everyday performance
• Good cameras for social media
• Strong overall value

Cons

• No headphone jack
• No expandable storage
• Gaming performance isn’t flagship-level
• Average ultra-wide camera
• Some users may not prefer MagicOS

Final Verdict: Is the HONOR 600 Lite Worth Buying?

Best For: Students, budget buyers, and everyday users who prioritize battery life, display quality, and overall value.

The HONOR 600 Lite 5G understands its target audience exceptionally well. Rather than chasing flagship-level specifications, it delivers where it matters most. The combination of a beautiful AMOLED display, excellent battery life, premium design, capable cameras, and reliable day-to-day performance makes it one of the best budget smartphones for students in 2026. If you’re looking for a stylish, long-lasting 5G smartphone under R9,000, the HONOR 600 Lite deserves a spot at the top of your shortlist.

Rating: 8.5/10

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When new smartphone innovations are announced in South Africa, the main features grab the headlines. Right now, the HONOR 600 Series is a clear example of mobile tech breaking through the value barrier of its category and capturing imaginations. The spotlight is focussed on time-bending features like AI Image to Video 2.0, pro-level 200MP Ultra-Clear AI Night Camera, the 7000mAh long-lasting battery, and immersive Ultra Bright 8000 Nits Display.  In most countries this means that potentially life-changing specs are left unexplored and buried in settings. The HONOR 600 Series is proving that South Africans take a different view,

The HONOR 600 Series connects with the resourceful spirit of a nation made tougher by overcoming decades of challenges. They know that even the smallest advantages make the greatest difference. Both the HONOR 600 and HONOR 600 Pro feel moulded in the shape and spirit of a country of innovators who know the value of having more inside than expected. For South African creators the potential and possibilities and freedom of accessing an ecosystem of conveniences, ready to adapt to unique rhythm, creative resilience, and daily realities of the country, is worth testing.

The Standout HONOR 600 Series Features That Mzansi Is Finding Hard To Ignore:

AI Image to Video 2.0: Breathe life into old and new photos by turning any still gallery image into a dynamic, animated 3 -5 second cinematic video using simple text prompts.

200MP Ultra-Clear AI Night Camera: Capture crisp, detailed concert photos from the back row using zoom, and snap bright, blur-free group shots in dark restaurants without using a harsh flash.

Segment-Leading 7,000mAh Battery: Power through full days of heavy scrolling, gaming, and streaming on a single charge, built into a phone so slim it easily slides into tight pockets.

8,000-Nits Ultra-Bright Display: Read text messages and watch videos with perfect clarity under direct, blinding midday sunlight without ever needing to shade your screen with your hand.

Price: HONOR 600 Pro available in Golden White and Orange for a RRP of R19 999 or from R799x36 months and The HONOR 600 will be available in Orange and Black for a RRP of R14 999 or from R549x36 months.

It’s easy to see why these smart tools are getting so much attention but beyond the headline features, people are also discovering instant favourites like MagicOS 8.0, which completely streamlines daily tasks using smart tools like AI Translation and the Active Magic Capsule. Many people think a smartphone reaches its full potential when every highlighted feature has been used. But in in reality, when technology, intelligent AI support and the user’s own determined mindset combines, the output is amplified. In South Africa, we see shining examples of this.

The HONOR 600 is available in striking Orange and Black, while the HONOR 600 Pro exudes its greater capacity in Golden White and Orange. Explore the other fascinating features here.

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The HONOR 600 Series has the numbers to get attention, including an ultra-bright 8000nits display, AI Image to Video 2.0, a 200MP Ultra-Clear AI Night Camera, a 7000mAh Long-life Battery, Snapdragon performance, premium durability and smarter ecosystem features. But the real test is when you’re staring directly at the device. Your eyes tell the story better than any spec-sheet can.

That is where the HONOR 600 and HONOR 600 Pro make a strong case for display and design. With an ultra-bright 8000nits display and refined craftsmanship, the series is built for users who want more than impressive features on paper. Ultimately, the highest number in the series results in an incredible impressive phone. It looks good, feels good and makes everyday use clearer, smoother and more enjoyable in so many ways.

Mzansi is demanding more from smartphones because phones are no longer used in one kind of moment. They are entertainment screens, gaming devices, work tools, content studios, navigation assistants and social spaces. That makes the display more than a surface. It becomes the place where almost every feature has to prove itself.

For the casual gamer

For the casual gamer, display quality changes the feel of play. The HONOR 600 Series pairs its ultra-bright 8000nits display and HDR Peak Brightness with Snapdragon performance, creating a smoother, clearer experience for quick matches, racing games, strategy sessions or the kind of “one more round” moment that quietly eats an hour.

A bright, responsive screen matters when details are moving fast. Whether gaming at home, outside, between plans or during a break, a stronger display, that holds colours and contrast effortlessly, helps the experience feel more alive in the moment.

For the streamer and scroller

Considering how much time we spend streaming social media content, and social media scrolling has been clearly prioritized – a 120Hz display that offers comfort and immersion. Whether you are catching highlights, watching trailers, following a creator, reading messages outdoors or keeping up with a show during a break, the screen needs to hold colour, contrast and clarity.

The HONOR 600 Series is designed to make content easier to see in more places, including bright outdoor conditions where many screens start to look like a dull mirror. Instead, the display does not only make entertainment look better, but it also makes the phone easier to use throughout the day.

For those who value design

For the person who values design, the HONOR 600 Series makes an impression before the screen even switches on. The HONOR 600 boasts a precision‑carved unibody design,

The result is a device that feels premium without looking like it’s trying too hard. The HONOR 600 Pro is available in Golden White and Orange, while the HONOR 600 is available in Orange and Black, giving the series a polished look that matches its performance.

Where the other features come into focus

The display also gives the HONOR 600 Series’ AI features more impact. AI Image to Video 2.0 has been surprising and delighting those who have tried it. Its technology designed to create emotion, and you feel it doping just that as turns still images that would usually get scrolled pass into short, dynamic video clips using prompts and built-in templates. It can bring back a memory, find the bigger moment inside an old photo and turn it into something worth watching again. The display is where users get to see that movement, mood and detail come alive.

The 200MP Ultra-Clear AI Night Camera adds another layer. It is designed to capture sharper detail, richer colour and stronger low-light images, supported by HONOR’s AiMAGE intelligent imaging architecture. Whether it is a concert, restaurant, family event, night market or late celebration, the screen becomes part of the creative process. Now, you can check the shot, review the detail and see whether the moment landed before it disappears.

The 7000mAh Long-life Battery also matters because a better screen makes you want to use the phone more. More gaming, more streaming, more editing, more sharing and more everyday scrolling need power that lasts. With 80W HONOR SuperCharge across the series, users also have fast charging support when the day refuses to slow down.

The HONOR 600 Series shows why smartphone innovation is no longer only about bigger numbers. The specs are there, but what matters is how they translate into real use. A brighter display means easier outdoor viewing, stronger gaming moments, better content, clearer editing and a more enjoyable way to experience everything the phone can do.

For those who want a device that looks sharp, plays well and keeps up with real life, the display is not just another feature. It is where the whole experience comes alive.

Availability and Pricing 

The HONOR 600 Pro is available in Golden White and Orange for a RRP of R19 999 or from R799x36 months and The HONOR 600 will be available in Orange and Black for a RRP of R14 999 or from R549x36 months.

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You can now explore the incredible offers on the HONOR 600 and HONOR 600 Pro across all network providers and retail partners, including MTN, Vodacom, Telkom, and Cell C nationwide.

The feature-packed HONOR 600 Series offers that rare blend of innovation that surprises, and real value. HONOR 600 Pro is available in Golden White and Orange at R19 999, or from R799 per month over 36 months, while the HONOR 600 is offered in Orange and Black at R14 999, or from R549 per month over 36 months.

Those who purchase the HONOR 600 Series you will be able to receive free redeemable gifts worth up to R8287. Consumers who purchase and HONOR 600 Series will receive an HONOR CHOICE Earbuds Clip Valued at R1999 and an HONOR CHOICE Watch 2i Valued at R999.

This also includes a 365-days accidental damage protection for HONOR 600 Series Devices worth R3999. And lastly a Free Google AI Pro with 5TB of cloud storage for 3 months (This is for first time users only) – that is worth R429.99. The gift promotional offer is limited to the HONOR 600 Pro and HONOR 600 valid from 8 June until 8 July 2026.

HONOR 600/HONOR 600 Pro Deals 

Vodacom: HONOR 600, R549 x 36 months and HONOR Pro R799 x 36 months

MTN: HONOR 600, R579 x 36 months and HONOR 600 Pro, R799 x 36 months 

Telkom: HONOR 600, R599 x 36 months and HONOR 600 Pro, R879 x 36 months

Cell C: HONOR 600, R699 x 36 months and HONOR 600 Pro, R899 x 36 months

Mzansi has already shown strong interest in the HONOR 600 Series, and the value becomes clear when you look at what it brings together. This is a series built for people who want a phone that can create, capture, last and connect without making everyday use feel complicated.

The HONOR 600 Series has already grabbed attention with AI Image to Video 2.0, allowing users to turn still images into short, dynamic video clips using prompts and built-in templates. Whether it is a family celebration, a milestone moment or a memory forgotten that is brought to life in a whole new way.  This heart-stopping feature gives everyday photos a second life without needing advanced editing skills.

The 200MP Ultra-Clear AI Night Camera is designed to capture sharper detail, richer colour and stronger low-light images. Powered by HONOR’s AiMAGE intelligent imaging architecture, the camera system supports clearer night portraits, more stable handheld shots and true-to-life colour in different lighting conditions. The HONOR 600 Pro also adds a 50MP 3.5X Periscope Telephoto Camera with up to 120x zoom for capturing details from further away.

Built for long days, the HONOR 600 Series features a 7000mAh Long-life Battery, the largest in the HONOR Number Series. Both devices support 80W HONOR SuperCharge, while the HONOR 600 Pro also includes 50W Wireless HONOR SuperCharge and 27W wired reverse charging.

The series also delivers Snapdragon performance, an ultra-bright 8000nits display, IP68, IP69 and IP69K water and dust resistance and SGS 5-star drop-and-crush resistance credentials. Its premium design is matched by distinctive finishes, from Golden White and Orange on the HONOR 600 Pro to Orange and Black on the HONOR 600. It is designed to feel fast, smooth and durable, made for Mzansi.

The experience continues with convenient Apple ecosystem integration, including file sharing with iPhone and Mac, hotspot sharing and Apple Watch message display. With Google Gemini, users can also get help through text, voice or image across planning, work, study and creative tasks.

With strong AI creativity, powerful photography, serious battery life – a device so easy to start using, the HONOR 600 Series is worth exploring for the value it brings to daily life.

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HONOR South Africa today announces the nationwide open sale of the HONOR 600 Series which includes the HONOR 600 and HONOR 600 Pro. Mzansi is once again offered what it has always asked for – real innovation, made more accessible. HONOR is clearly listening and the proof is now instore.

Following strong interest already shown post the launch event, the HONOR 600 Series is now ready for customers looking for a smartphone that brings together advanced AI creativity, powerful photography, long battery life and premium performance in a device designed for real daily use.

Here are five standout features to know

1. AI Image to Video 2.0 for easier content creation

The HONOR 600 Series introduces AI Image to Video 2.0, allowing users to transform still images into short, dynamic video clips using prompts and built-in templates. Users can combine up to three images, define opening and ending frames and create cinematic-style clips in seconds.

2. A flagship-level 200MP Ultra-Clear AI Night Camera

At the centre of the HONOR 600 Series is a 200MP Ultra-Clear AI Night Camera, designed to capture sharper detail, richer colour and stronger low-light images. Powered by HONOR’s AiMAGE intelligent imaging architecture, the camera system supports clearer night portraits, more stable handheld shots and true-to-life colour in different lighting conditions. The HONOR 600 Pro adds a 50MP 3.5X Periscope Telephoto Camera with up to 120x zoom, giving users more flexibility when capturing details from further away.

3. A 7000mAh battery with 80W HONOR SuperCharge

The HONOR 600 Series features a 7000mAh Long-life Battery, the largest in the HONOR Number Series. It is built to support busy days filled with streaming, photography, content creation, work, messaging and everything in between.

Both devices support 80W HONOR SuperCharge. The HONOR 600 Pro also includes 50W Wireless HONOR SuperCharge and 27W wired reverse charging, giving users more ways to power up quickly and stay connected.

4. Snapdragon performance, durability and a brighter display

The HONOR 600 Series is powered by Snapdragon processors, with the HONOR 600 Pro featuring the Snapdragon 8 Elite Flagship Platform and the HONOR 600 featuring the Next-Gen Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 performance Chip. The series also brings an ultra-bright 8000nits display, IP68, IP69 and IP69K water and dust resistance and SGS 5-star drop-and-crush resistance credentials. It is designed to feel premium, fast and durable without making users feel as if they need to treat their phone like a museum piece.

5. Convenient Apple Ecosystem Integration and Intelligent Google Gemini Assistant

The HONOR 600 Series goes above expectations as a perfect companion to the Apple ecosystem. Upgraded connectivity feature enables instant file sharing with iPhone and Mac, hotspot sharing, and Apple Watch message display.

The HONOR 600 series with Google Gemini, empowers users to interact seamlessly via text, voice, or image for comprehensive assistance on the go. This marks a significant step towards building a truly intelligent AI assistant – one that is conversational, intuitive, and genuinely helpful.

6. Availability and Pricing

The HONOR 600 Pro is available in Golden White and Orange for a RRP of R19 999 or from R799x36 months and The HONOR 600 will be available in Orange and Black for a RRP of R14 999 or from R549x36 months.

Those who purchase the HONOR 600 Series you will be able to receive free redeemable gifts worth up to R8287. Consumers who purchase and HONOR 600 Series will receive an HONOR CHOICE Earbuds Clip Valued at R1999 and an HONOR CHOICE Watch 2i Valued at R999.

This also includes a 365-days accidental damage protection for HONOR 600 Series Devices worth R3999. And lastly a Free Google AI Pro with 5TB of cloud storage for 3 months (This is for first time users only) – that is worth R429.99. The gift promotional offer is limited to the HONOR 600 Pro and HONOR 600 valid from 8 June until 8 July 2026.

Deals starting from R549x36 months

Vodacom: HONOR 600, R549 x 36 months and HONOR Pro R799 x 36 months

MTN: HONOR 600, R579 x 36 months and HONOR 600 Pro, R799 x 36 months

Telkom: HONOR 600, R599 x 36 months and HONOR 600 Pro, R859 x 36 months

Cell C: HONOR 600, R699 x 36 months and HONOR 600 Pro, R899 x 36 months

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The best inventions adapt seamlessly from day to night. The HONOR 600 Series brings a focus on capturing moments in low light, led by a powerful AI-driven camera system with the upgraded Image to Video 2.0, a 200MP With AI Ultra-Clear AI Night Camera and a 7000mAh Long-life Battery, the newly launched HONOR 600 and HONOR 600 Pro are showcasing innovation always ready to amaze. They’re built for real moments, mixed light and scenes that rarely arrive under perfect conditions.

200MP Ultra-Clear AI Night Camera

The experience revolves around a 200MP Ultra-Clear AI Night Camera, combined with a 1/1.4-inch sensor that quietly handles the heavy lifting in the background. Instead of chasing dramatic effects or exaggerated brightness, the HONOR 600 Series focuses on something simpler: maintaining the moment’s true appearance and feel. Dimly lit streets retain texture. Café lighting remains warm. Small details do not disappear after the sun goes down, preserving the authenticity of each moment.

A larger sensor lets more light into each frame, allowing the camera to record scenes with better clarity while reducing noise. You lift the phone, take the shot, and trust that the product will hold.

Impressive Night Portrait Every time 

The HONOR 600 Series thrives in night portraits. Evening gatherings, indoor dinners, and spontaneous shots with friends often mix lighting elements – street lamps, warm bulbs, and neon reflections – creating an environment in which portraits can lose natural skin tones. 

The HONOR 600 Series’ smart night portrait processing carefully balances light and shadow, keeping faces distinct and realistic without flattening features or softening textures. The background fades gradually, producing a perception of depth that feels intentional rather than forced.

This results in images that feel personal; photos of people, not images filtered beyond recognition.

When the light changes, the story changes

Some photos matter most when the lighting is least cooperative. A birthday dinner runs later than planned, the Jozi skyline starts glowing through restaurant windows, a concert shifts from blue light to red, or the Cape Town Waterfront turns into that familiar mix of water, reflections, movement and people trying to get one more picture before heading home.

Night photography is not only about making a darker scene brighter. It is about helping a mixed-light moment keep its colour, depth and feeling. A restaurant may have warm bulbs, candles and neon signs all competing for attention, while a stadium can jump between floodlights, shadows and movement. The HONOR 600 Series is built to help users capture those scenes with more clarity, depth and confidence.

A camera made for mixed light, movement and real life

The HONOR 600 Pro features a 200MP Ultra-Clear AI Main Camera with a large 1/1.4-inch flagship image sensor, helping capture more light and detail before AI enhancement begins. From there, AI Enhanced Night Photography helps adjust exposure and reveal richer detail, while the AI Color Engine supports more accurate colour reproduction across tricky lighting conditions.

In simpler terms, the camera system is designed to help the final image feel closer to the moment people actually saw. Skin tones should look more natural, colours should feel less distorted and details should hold better in scenes where ordinary phone cameras often struggle. For portraits, the 200MP Ultra-Clear AI Night Camera supports clearer low-light detail, while Ultra-clear Night Portrait helps enhance facial detail in darker scenes. That makes it especially useful for dinners, parties, evening events, weddings, nightlife, outdoor gatherings and those quick group photos taken when everyone is finally together, but nobody is standing still for long.

The HONOR 600 Pro adds even more flexibility with its 50MP 3.5X Periscope Telephoto Camera, giving users stronger reach when they want to capture details from further away. The HONOR 600 Pro also features CIPA 6.5 professional-grade stabilisation on its telephoto camera, helping handheld night photography feel steadier and clearer, especially in moments where there is movement, distance or low light involved.

A clear shot when the moment refuses to pose

For most in Mzansi, the possible uses are everywhere, from concerts and weddings to skyline shots, stadium moments, street scenes, food photos, late family gatherings and evening portraits. It is the kind of camera story that makes sense in a simple before-and-after way: the scene is darker, the lighting is mixed, the subject is moving and the phone still needs to find the detail.

Imagine a family celebration where the best photo is not the posed one, but the laugh just after it, when someone leans out of frame, the lights are warm, and the table is still full of plates, glasses and half-finished stories. That is exactly the kind of imperfect but meaningful moment a stronger night camera is built to protect.

“Night photography is where many real memories happen, but it is also where people often struggle to get the shot, they wanted,” said Fred Zhou, CEO of HONOR South Africa. “With the HONOR 600 Series, we wanted to give South Africans a camera system that feels more confident in real conditions, from low-light portraits and city scenes to sport, music, ready for every moment, even in changing light.”

HONOR 600 Pro available in Golden White and Orange for a RRP of R19 999 or from R799x36 months and The HONOR 600 will be available in Orange and Black for a RRP of R14 999 or from R549x36 months.

Consumers who purchase the HONOR 600 Series you will be able to receive free redeemable gifts worth up to R8287 – Consumers who purchase and HONOR 600 Series will receive an HONOR CHOICE Earbuds Clip Valued at R1999 and an HONOR CHOICE Watch 2i Valued at R999.

This also includes a 365-days accidental damage protection for HONOR 600 Series Devices worth R3999. And lastly a Free Google AI Pro with 5TB of cloud storage for 3 months (This is for first time users only) – that is worth R429.99. The gift promotional offer is limited to the HONOR 600 Pro and HONOR 600 valid from 8 June until 8 July 2026.

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