Honor has started teasing its next phone series, set to debut later this week. The phones feature a familiar rear display, but with a health feature many didn't expect.
Over on Weibo, tipster Digital Chat Station (DCS) posted a few alleged details regarding the Honor 700 series (via Huawei Central). DCS claims the Honor 700 features a 6.5-inch display and extremely thin bezels. However, the biggest feature that's turning heads is the phone's rear display. While the likes of Xiaomi feature a rear display (the 17 Pro series and the 18 Pro series), Honor's version is a bit smaller.
The tipster alleges Honor will host mini-games, "dynamic notifications," and an "industry-exclusive" (machine-translated) feature, alongside a 200MP camera. It wasn't clear what this exclusive feature could be, but Huawei Central spotted another 700 series teaser that could give us an idea.
Honor's latest teaser shows the rear screen displaying a user's heart rate (BPM) and blood oxygen. However, everything beyond this is speculation. Honor hasn't confirmed how this feature works. Currently, there's a theory that an in-display sensor on the rear display would capture a user's BPM and blood oxygen content, similar to a smartwatch.
We'll know for sure once the series debuts on November 13 in China.
Another round
Honor is following the 600 series quickly after its spring debut. The 600 series launched in April, and it wasn't particularly groundbreaking. It's worth reminding you that the Honor 600 series is a mid-range series. The 700 series will likely bring more of the same vibes. The 600 and 600 Pro feature a 200MP primary camera and a 12MP ultrawide lens. However, the Pro tacks on another lens: a 50MP telephoto lens.
Honor opted for Qualcomm's Snapdragon 8 Elite SoC for the 600 Pro; however, the base model settled for the mid-range Snapdragon 7 Gen 4. This upcoming series is confirmed to feature three models: the Honor 700, 700 Pro, and 700S. Regarding specs, those are in a weird spot. Honor hasn't confirmed anything, and the publication believes it could vary depending on which model you're talking about. Right now, it's best to wait until November 13 to know for sure.
Android Central's Take
I'm a little surprised to see Honor following up so quickly after the 600 series. The base model wasn't intriguing enough, but the Pro was. These are mid-range phones, so they're never really seen as something amazing or enticing. Honor made it work, at least for one model. A concern that I've seen mentioned in other reports—similar to what we mentioned in our review—is the price. Our take was purely based on what the 600 offered. Considering how the phone market is (RAM, memory shortages), the price could get wild.
