Though it may seem like a blend between the iPhone 17 and Pixel 10, the upcoming Honor 500 series is set to outshine both Apple and Google’s flagship phones in some impressive ways. Scheduled for release on November 24 in China, the Honor 500 and 500 Pro models bring notable advancements, especially for battery life enthusiasts.
Massive 8,000 mAh Batteries Lead the Charge
Leaked specs reveal that both Honor 500 devices will boast enormous 8,000 mAh batteries, a clear leap ahead of many leading smartphones on the market. The Honor 500 Pro will also be powered by the powerful Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset and equipped with an advanced camera array consisting of a 200 MP main sensor, a 12 MP ultra-wide lens, and a 50 MP 3x telephoto camera.
The Honor 500 Pro showcases a design that looks like a fusion of the Pixel 10 and iPhone 17. | Image credit – Honor
Setting New Standards for Smartphone Battery Capacity
While Honor isn’t new to large batteries, the 8,000 mAh cells in the new 500 series are notably bigger than those found in other recent flagship phones from Chinese brands. For instance, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max carries a 7,500 mAh battery, and the Vivo X300 Pro features one with 6,510 mAh capacity. Samsung, Apple, and Google’s latest models still offer significantly smaller batteries in comparison.
The OnePlus 15, available in the US, comes equipped with a 7,300 mAh battery and already outperforms the Galaxy S25 Ultra, Pixel 10 Pro XL, and iPhone 17 Pro Max in battery endurance tests—setting a benchmark few have reached so far.
Will Industry Giants Respond with Bigger Batteries?
Current poll results: 38.46% Yes, 30.77% Maybe, 30.77% No (13 votes)
A Signal for Change in the Smartphone Market
The Honor 500 series’s remarkable battery capacity is a challenge to manufacturers like Apple, Samsung, and Google to reconsider their power strategies. Long-lasting battery life remains a critical factor for consumers, and Honor’s bold move could trigger a new wave of innovation in this space.
