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Honor's busy end-of-year roadmap
Honor appears to be gearing up for a stacked product push in late 2025 and into early 2026. After reports that the Magic 8 family will arrive in October and the GT 2 series will follow in China, a fresh leak from reliable tipster Digital Chat Station (DCS) suggests Honor is also planning an Honor 500 series launch before year-end. The leaks sketch out display sizes, camera upgrades and battery-focused devices that could shape Honor's lineup in the months ahead.
Honor 500 and 500 Pro — design, display and camera
According to the leak, Honor plans two new mid-to-premium models, likely to be called the Honor 500 and Honor 500 Pro. The models appear to continue Honor's recent design direction — a slim, lightweight chassis with an iPhone-inspired aesthetic — while prioritizing camera performance. Key rumored specs include a roughly 6.5-inch AMOLED display and a 200-megapixel primary sensor, echoing the camera strategy Honor used on the China-only Honor 400 series that debuted in June 2025 with a 6.55-inch panel and a 200MP main camera. Sources indicate a potential December 2025 launch window for the Honor 500 lineup.
Product features
- 6.5-inch display (approx.) for a balance of one-handed use and immersive media.
- 200MP main camera aimed at high-resolution imaging and cropping flexibility.
- Slim, lightweight design with premium finishes and an iPhone-inspired look.
- Camera-centric software optimizations likely to complement hardware upgrades.
Honor GT 2 series — large display and performance focus
DCS's leak also mentions the Honor GT 2 prototypes sport a large 6.83-inch screen and emphasize performance with beefy batteries. Prior rumors point to flagship-level chipsets: the standard GT 2 could ship with either the Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 or Snapdragon 8 Elite, while a GT 2 Pro may adopt the Snapdragon 8 Elite 2. Extra details suggest the standard GT 2 might include an enormous 8,800mAh battery, up to 24GB of RAM and as much as 1TB of internal storage, making it a contender for power users and gamers.
Advantages and use cases
- Large display and massive battery — ideal for extended gaming sessions, long-form video and productivity on the go.
- High RAM and storage configurations — suitable for power users, creators and multitaskers.
- Top-tier SoC options — deliver sustained performance for demanding apps and AI-assisted features.
Honor Power 2 — battery champion coming in 2026 (rumored)
In the comments to the same post, DCS hinted that the Honor Power 2 is penciled in for Q1 2026. The Power 2 is described as having an "invincible" battery: a 6.79-inch display, a MediaTek Dimensity 8500 chipset and a massive 10,000mAh battery. That configuration targets users who prioritize all-day (or multi-day) runtime without frequent charging, such as heavy travelers, field workers and mobile-first professionals.
Market relevance and comparison
If these leaks are accurate, Honor's late-2025 and early-2026 portfolio will span camera-focused mid-premium hardware (Honor 500), performance-oriented large-screen devices (GT 2 series) and ultra-long-life battery models (Power 2). This diversified approach helps Honor compete across multiple segments — from social-media shooters and mobile photographers to gamers and users who need extreme battery endurance — and positions the brand to capture a wider slice of the global smartphone market.
How the new models stack up
- Honor 500 vs Honor 400: Slightly larger 6.5-inch screen but same 200MP camera focus, with an emphasis on slimmer design.
- GT 2 vs GT 2 Pro: Expect tiered chipset upgrades (Snapdragon 8 Gen 5/8 Elite vs 8 Elite 2) and larger batteries for the standard GT 2.
- Power 2 vs mainstream rivals: Its 10,000mAh battery would set it apart for endurance-focused buyers.
As always with leaks, treat these specifications and timelines as provisional until Honor confirms official details. Still, if verified, the Honor 500 family, GT 2 lineup and Power 2 could make 2025–2026 a significant period of product expansion for the company.
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