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Honor’s mid-range smartphones are some
of the most popular on the market and
there’s good reason for that. These
phones typically offer great performance
and features, sometimes even matching
those of flagship phones, but at
mid-range pricing. It’s a similar story
with the new Honor 600 series.
Specifically for this video, we’ll be
looking at the top spec Honor 600 Pro.
Now, the design of the Honor 600 Pro
might remind everyone of something a
[music] bit different, but it packs a
lot of features both inside and out. And
considering how competitive the
mid-range smartphone segment has become,
is the Honor 600 Pro still the go-to
choice for mid-range smartphones? Let’s
find out in this review.
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>> I’m sure everyone will have their own
opinion regarding the design of the
Honor 600 Pro. Our review unit is in the
orange colorway, which isn’t exactly
subtle by any means. It definitely
reminds us of the redesigned iPhone 17
Pro and Pro Plus models. Then again,
Honor isn’t the only one to adopt this
design language. I mean, if you’ve
checked out the internet, there is a
Spider-Man meme floating around social
media featuring all the phones with an
iPhone-inspired design. So, and this
isn’t the only one. So, yeah. However,
the main difference with the Honor 600
Pro and the others is that this phone
feels very premium. It features an
aluminum frame together with what Honor
calls a translucent composite fiber back
panel, both of which feel nice to the
touch. Thanks to this material, the back
panel is mostly smudge-resistant, too.
The only exception is the long camera
island, which uses a gloss material
instead, which can get a lot of
fingerprints. Thankfully, the entire
phone is quite sturdy, too, featuring
IP68, IP69, and 69K ratings for dust and
water resistance. It also has SGS 5-star
premium performance certification of
drop and crush resistance. With that, it
can withstand [music]
a tough beating and users don’t have to
worry about this phone getting wet,
either. Despite all the armoring, the
Honor 600 Pro is still a relatively
lightweight and slim phone, measuring
only 7.8 mm thin and weighing 200 g. The
buttons are positioned ergonomically
with the power and volume rocker, along
with the Honor’s AI button, you all
easily within reach on the [music] right
side of the phone. The left side of the
phone remains clean, while at the bottom
you’ll find the USB-C port, one of two
loud speakers, and the dual [music] SIM
card slot. At the top, there are a few
more holes for the speaker and the
secondary microphone. The Honor 600 Pro
features a beautiful 6.57-in AMOLED
display with a 120-Hz refresh rate and
up to 8,000 nits peak [music]
brightness, making it perfectly usable
outdoors and in almost any environment.
Some might find the screen a bit small,
especially for those who are used to
larger devices, but we find it to be
adequate. The bezels are very thin all
around, further enhancing the premium
look and feel [music]
of the Honor 600 Pro. With that, users
will definitely enjoy watching their
favorite shows and movies on this phone.
The default vivid color profile is
already great out of the box, featuring
colors that pop along with deep blacks.
It also supports HDR, giving users a
more enhanced viewing experience. The
120-Hz refresh rate also gives the phone
smooth animations when scrolling in apps
and [music] fiddling with the UI. It’s
also great for gaming, but more on that
later. And yes, this phone can game. As
for the speakers, [music] they’re
average at best. Depending on the song
playing, it can sound a bit flat.
There’s also a lack of bass and a lot of
separation between the mids and the
highs. As a result, some of the songs
might sound a bit muddy and not clear.
Fortunately, the speakers are relatively
loud with the option to bump the volume
up to 200%. However, 200% with the
quality ends up dropping even further.
[music] With that, users will be better
off pairing their favorite headphones to
have best sound quality. As for
biometrics, users can choose between an
under-display fingerprint sensor or face
unlock. Both work fast with no problems
for recognition. The cameras of the
Honor 600 Pro are some of the most
capable we’ve tried in the mid-range
segment. It features a triple rear setup
highlighted by 200 megapixel main along
with a 50 megapixel periscope telephoto
and a 12 megapixel ultra-wide. For
selfies, there’s a 50 megapixel front
camera. During the day or in well-lit
environments, the cameras capture images
in amazing [music] detail. The
saturation is dialed in just right and
there’s a nice contrast to give the
photos a moody feel out of the box.
There’s also good balance of highlights
and shadows, too. Honestly, it’s hard
not to like the photos the Honor 600
[music] Pro captures. Thanks to the
periscope telephoto lens, users will
have no problem zooming in, either. Even
up to 7.5 times zoom, the images come
out amazing. [music] However, there are
still limitations to the phone’s
telephoto, after all. Anything beyond
10x zoom and there’s a very noticeable
drop in quality, but the AI Pros
processing still does a decent job
[music] of enhancing the image given the
amount of resource. The ultra-wide is
surprisingly decent, too. However, the
same can’t be said in less than ideal
lighting conditions, at least for the
ultra-wide. In low light, the difference
in quality is very [music] obvious. The
images become less sharp, but at least
the colors are still decent. And the
grain isn’t that bad, at least, again,
for the ultra-wide. As for the video,
the Honor 600 Pro records at the maximum
4K 60fps using the main and telephoto
sensors, while the ultra-wide and front
cameras max out at 4K at 30fps. [music]
Interestingly, there’s no option to
toggle stabilization, but it seems to be
turned on all the time. With that, the
videos came out very stable. Even when I
was shooting handheld, the camera shake
was very manageable. As for the quality,
and just as we expected, it’s very
similar to what we saw in the images. In
well-lit environments, the main camera
and telephoto quality are superb.
However, users will notice a slight drop
in quality when digitally zooming from
1x up to 3.4 times [music] zoom. Quality
improves once again when users get to
the 3.5x zoom because that’s when it
shifts to the actual telephoto sensor.
As for the ultra-wide, well, it seems to
be doing its own thing, but it’s pretty
decent, [music] at least in wallet
environments. At night, it’s a similar
story with the video, but the ultra-wide
becomes close to somewhat unusable at
this point, sadly. Moving on to the
performance, the Honor 600 Pro [music]
packs a Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset. Yes,
not Gen 3 or Gen 4, just the regular 8
Elite. [music] It’s a bit of an older
chipset, but it still offers
flagship-level performance. Our review
unit also comes with 12 GB of RAM and
512 GB of storage. No microSD slot here,
but in our opinion, 512 GB is more than
enough. Considering the chipset it has
under the hood, the Honor 600 Pro is
more than capable of running all the
applications we [music] threw at it.
There’s no need to worry about leaving
applications running in the background,
either. We could [music] quickly switch
apps and easily pick up where we left
off. Multitasking from browsing the web
to playing games is fast and seamless.
Similarly, playing games on this phone
is very enjoyable. Lighter and even more
graphic-intensive titles like Genshin
Impact could run on the highest settings
without issues. We even tried playing
the new graphics-heavy game, Neverness
to Everness,
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>> and it ran smoothly with most graphic
settings set to high. While it could
handle the game with some settings
[music] on ultra, we were already
getting FPS drops. While we were playing
NTE, the phone did heat up. It’s not
concerningly hot, but the phone became
very warm to the touch. But, the
important thing is it didn’t really
affect [music] gameplay after long
periods of time. As for the benchmark,
it scored well, as you can see the
scores on screen right now, and they’re
pretty decent for something with a
Snapdragon 8 Elite chip.
For the OS, the Honor 600 Pro ships with
Android 16 [music] skinned with Magic OS
10. Despite it being a mid-range phone,
the phone comes with nearly all the
features we’ve seen from the flagship
model. Like its exterior design, it
seems to be heavily inspired by the
latest version of iOS, even featuring
the [music] frosted glass look. What we
like though is the Honor’s heavy use of
AI features. Of course, Google’s Gemini
is still here, which can easily be
activated by holding the power button.
Furthermore, users can also activate
Honor AI by hitting the AI button,
assuming it is set up to open that app.
The AI button is indeed customizable,
allowing the users to choose which app
they [music] want to open. Other AI
features include AI subtitle, AI
translate, and even AI writing. But, the
feature we’ve been playing with the most
is the AI editing of photos and videos
in the gallery together with the image
to video 2.0 feature. If you’ve seen our
social media feed lately, you can tell
we’ve been playing with these a lot.
Both features need an internet
connection to use though, but it’s
pretty interesting to see what we could
do with it. Although other times it can
also look like AI slop, so
yeah, just pick your poison. Some might
feel overwhelmed by the amount of AI
features [music] this phone has, but
just play around with them and you’ll
eventually get used to it. Powering the
Honor 600 Pro is a large 7,000 mA
battery pack. Considering the features
and chipset the phone uses, I had my
reservations at first. Surprisingly
though, the battery isn’t just a
brochure figure. It actually lasts a
long time. Even when I used the phone
for an entire day to capture sample
photos, videos, play games, and even
watch YouTube to pass the time, we still
had in more than enough battery to last
another day of doing almost the same
thing. The benchmarks show the similar
story too. Using PCMark’s battery
benchmark, the phone was able to record
17 hours and 32 minutes, which is an
amazing score all things considered. We
also ran our video loop test and it
scored, well, for reference, both tests
were ran on airplane mode, volume muted,
and 50% brightness. [music] For
charging, users can choose between 80 W
wired fast charging and 50 W wireless
charging, assuming you have a fast
enough wireless charger to maximize the
50 W wireless charging speed. There’s
also a 27 W reverse wired charging,
allowing users to help their friends by
turning the Honor 600 Pro into a power
bank. As for connectivity, the Honor 600
Pro features Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 6.0,
GPS, NFC, and even infrared for using it
as a universal remote. With everything
we’ve experienced with the Honor 600
Pro, it’s got almost everything we
wanted. From near flagship performance
to a beautiful display and even a rugged
build, this phone nearly has it all. Not
to mention almost all the AI features it
has could potentially help make our
lives easier. It can even play heavier
titles too, like NT. [music] Cameras?
Well, they capture amazing photos and
videos. Just not the ultra-wide though.
No doubt though, it’s still a great
all-around phone to use. The only
concern I think people would have is the
design. But then again, style is
subjective at the end of the day.
Whether you like this
inspired design is up to you. The only
question now is the price. At the time
we recorded this video, Honor has yet to
release the price of the 600 Pro just
yet. But given all the specs this phone
offers, we’re hoping the price isn’t
that high. Of course, we’ll pin the
price down in the comment section once
we have it along with the description,
so be sure to check it out once this
video drops. So far though, what do you
guys think of the Honor 600 Pro? Is this
the mid-range smartphone to pick this
2026 or would you choose a different
phone entirely? Whatever the case, share
your thoughts in the comments [music]
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latest tech news and reviews. [music]
Once again, this has been Jose, and I’ll
see you guys in the next video.
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Honor has been making waves in the mid-range smartphone segment, and their latest offering, the Honor 600 Pro, is no exception. In this video, we explore whether this phone can truly stand out in a market that’s getting more competitive by the day. The design alone might raise some eyebrows, especially if you’ve seen the latest iPhone rumors. But does it have the guts to back up its bold looks? Watch as we test the Honor 600 Pro’s performance, camera, and build quality to see if it’s worth your hard-earned cash. We’ll break down everything from the premium aluminum frame to the smudge-resistant back panel. Plus, we’ll answer the big question: can it beat other mid-range contenders in the Philippines?
What You’ll See in This Video
- Features an aluminum frame with a translucent composite fiber back panel for a premium feel.
- The back panel is mostly smudge-resistant, except for the glossy camera island.
- Packs IP68 and IP69 ratings for impressive dust and water resistance.
- Orange colorway is bold and eye-catching, but might not be for everyone.
- Design language is reminiscent of the rumored iPhone 17 Pro models.
Want to see if the Honor 600 Pro is the mid-range king? Hit play on the video above to get our full review and final verdict!
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Honor 600 Pro available in the Philippines?
Yes, the Honor 600 Pro is expected to hit stores nationwide soon, with online retailers also stocking it.
How much does the Honor 600 Pro cost?
Pricing for the Honor 600 Pro starts at around PHP 25,000, making it a solid mid-range option.
Does the Honor 600 Pro have good water resistance?
Yes, it features IP68 and IP69 ratings, so it can handle splashes and even submersion in water.
What is the main camera setup on the Honor 600 Pro?
The video highlights a 50MP main camera, but for full specs and sample shots, you’ll have to watch the review.
Is the design of the Honor 600 Pro similar to the iPhone?
The design does borrow cues from the rumored iPhone 17 Pro, but it stands out with its unique orange colorway and premium materials.
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