The Honor 600 and Honor 600 Pro Arrive in South Africa

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HONOR South Africa launched its new HONOR 600 Series – including the HONOR 600 Pro and HONOR 600 – today at an event held at the Gallagher Convention Centre in Midrand.

The new HONOR 600 series features a top-of-the-line 200MP camera with advanced AI for stunning nighttime photos, plus unique AI technology that turns images into videos. It also boasts a long-lasting 7,000mAh battery and powerful Snapdragon processors, all in a beautifully designed phone. The HONOR 600 delivers excellent AI-powered photography and reliable performance for everyday use, while the HONOR 600 Pro steps things up with improved zoom, enhanced telephoto features, and even faster Snapdragon 8 Elite processing.

Redefining Mobile Creativity with Industry-Exclusive AI Image to Video 2.0

The HONOR 600 Series features a unique tool called AI Image to Video 2.0, which easily turns photos into short videos. Simply type what you want to happen, and the phone uses built-in templates to create a dynamic video. You can combine up to three images and even choose the start and end points of the video to tell your story exactly how you want. With just one tap, you can add cinematic effects for a professional look. For even more creativity, a free-style mode lets you describe the video you envision, and the AI will create it for you.

The AI Button provides instant access to powerful AI tools like AI Image to Video and AI Photos Agent. AI Photos Agent lets you edit photos simply by telling it what to do – for example, you can remove unwanted people or reflections – all without switching between different apps.

The Segment’s Most Powerful Night Camera System

The HONOR 600 Series features a powerful 200MP camera designed for incredibly clear and detailed photos, especially in low light. Building on the success of the HONOR 400 Series, this new phone excels at night photography – one of the most difficult areas for smartphone cameras. Using HONOR’s advanced AiMAGE technology and smart AI algorithms, the camera captures natural-looking skin tones, realistic lighting, and depth even in challenging conditions.

The HONOR 600 Pro improves image stability with CIPA 6.5 stabilization on its telephoto lens. It also boasts a 50MP periscope telephoto camera with 3.5x optical zoom, letting you zoom up to 120x to capture clear details from far away.

The HONOR 600 is designed for people who want great photos powered by AI, a long-lasting battery, and a smooth experience for everyday tasks. The HONOR 600 Pro takes things further with an even better camera, more features, and a top-of-the-line processor for users who want maximum control and performance from their phone.

Flagship-level Performance with Exceptional Battery Life and Built-In Resilience

The HONOR 600 Series isn’t just about great photos – it’s also incredibly fast and has a long-lasting battery. Equipped with powerful Snapdragon processors, including the top-of-the-line Snapdragon 8 Elite in the HONOR 600 Pro, this series handles everything smoothly, from juggling multiple apps to gaming, streaming videos, editing photos, and creating content.

This phone boasts a massive 7,000mAh battery – the biggest ever in the HONOR Number series. Plus, with 80W SuperCharge technology, it charges quickly, minimizing downtime and keeping you powered up all day long.

The HONOR 600 Series features a stunning 6.57-inch display that gets incredibly bright, reaching up to 8,000 nits. Even in direct sunlight, the screen remains clear thanks to a special Sunlight Mode that adjusts brightness and manages heat efficiently. This mode can maintain up to 4,000 nits of brightness while still preserving image quality. Plus, HONOR’s Eye Comfort Display technology intelligently optimizes brightness and color to make viewing comfortable for extended periods.

This powerful device needs equally strong protection, and it delivers. With IP68, IP69, and IP69K ratings, it’s completely protected from water and dust. Plus, it’s been rigorously tested and certified with SGS 5-star Premium Performance for drop and crush resistance, meaning it can handle the bumps and spills of daily use.

The HONOR 600 Pro boasts a cutting-edge Snapdragon 8 processor built on 3nm technology, delivering a significant 45% boost in CPU performance and a 44% jump in GPU power. This ensures a smooth and responsive experience, even with demanding apps and when multitasking. For everyday use and gaming, the HONOR 600 is powered by the Snapdragon 7 Gen 4, offering 27% faster CPU performance and a 30% improvement in GPU capabilities for a powerful and fluid experience.

Seamless Apple Ecosystem Integration and Intelligent Google Gemini Assistant

The HONOR 600 Series works seamlessly with Apple devices. It offers improved connectivity for easy file sharing with iPhones and Macs, hotspot access, and even displays messages from your Apple Watch.

The HONOR 600 series, now powered by Google Gemini, lets you easily get help using text, voice, or even images, wherever you are. This is a big leap forward in creating an AI assistant that feels natural to talk to, understands what you need, and is actually useful.

Fred Zhou, CEO of HONOR South Africa said:

The HONOR 600 Series represents the latest advancements in smartphone technology, offering helpful artificial intelligence, a camera system that inspires creativity, and performance that fits modern lifestyles. HONOR recognizes that South Africans are increasingly active online, and the 600 Series delivers top-tier camera quality, extended battery life, and smart features in a phone that’s both powerful and easy to use.

All-scenario products

  • HONOR Watch6: HONOR Watch 6 features over 120 professional sports modes, including Soccer Mode, Trail Running Mode, etc. It can also facilitate health monitoring with blood pressure, heart rate testing, cardiac health screening. The HONOR Watch 6 can ensure 35 days usage. HONOR Watch6 is priced at R4499, available from July.
  • HONOR CHOICE Mousebuds Pro: This is an innovative 2-in-1 device that combines a wireless mouse with built-in charging for true wireless earbuds, bringing productivity and mobility into one compact design. HONOR MouseBuds will be available from June onwards at R699.
  • HONOR Earbuds 4: The HONOR Earbuds 4 adopts an in-ear design for wear comfort. It features AI Translation and a 46-hr battery life, 50dB Hybrid Active Noise Cancellation with Dual Ti-coated drivers. The HONOR Earbuds 4 will be available from July priced at R999.
  • HONOR Choice Headphones: The HONOR CHOICE Headphones deliver an authentic, studio-grade listening experience powered by certified Hi-Res Audio and a premium 40mm driver unit. It will be available from June onwards at R699.

The HONOR 600 Series combines smart AI technology, a sleek design, and powerful features to create phones that easily fit into your everyday life. Whether you’re taking photos at night, creating videos, or need a phone that lasts all day and runs quickly, the HONOR 600 Pro and HONOR 600 are designed for South Africans who demand more from their technology.

The HONOR 600 Pro comes in Golden White and Orange and retails for R19,999, or you can get it for R799 per month for 36 months. The HONOR 600 is available in Orange and Black, priced at R14,999, or R549 per month for 36 months.

Customers who buy a phone from the HONOR 600 Series will receive free gifts worth up to R8287. This includes a pair of HONOR CHOICE Earbuds Clip (valued at R1999) and an HONOR CHOICE Watch 2i (valued at R999).

You’ll also receive a full year of accidental damage protection for your HONOR 600 Series device, valued at R3999. Plus, new users get a free 3-month trial of Google AI Pro with 5TB of cloud storage – a R429.99 value. This special offer applies to the HONOR 600 Pro and HONOR 600 and is available from June 8th to July 8th, 2026.

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2026-05-21 18:51