HONOR WIN Series Launched: Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen5 & 10,000mAh Battery

HONOR recently unveiled its latest high-performance smartphone lineup, introducing the HONOR WIN and HONOR WIN RT. These devices feature a refined industrial design characterized by a matte metal frame and a slim profile of 8.3mm.

The rear panel utilizes an ultra-lightweight fiberglass material, shaped with a significant curvature that accounts for 85% of the side profile. This ergonomic focus is intended to provide a more comfortable grip during extended use. The series is available in three distinct colorways: “Guaranteed Win,” “Quick Squad,” and “Anti-Blue.”

The front of the HONOR WIN series is dominated by a 6.83-inch LTPS OLED flat display with a resolution of 2800×1272 and a high refresh rate of 185Hz. This panel is specifically tuned for competitive gaming, supporting GPU super-resolution and frame interpolation for six major mobile titles. Eye comfort is addressed through a 5920Hz zero-risk PWM dimming system and specialized 3D anti-dizziness technology for gaming.

A 50MP front-facing camera is integrated into the display. On the rear, the phones feature a horizontal camera array. The flagship HONOR WIN is equipped with a triple-camera system consisting of a 50MP main sensor, a 50MP telephoto lens, and a 12MP ultra-wide lens, while the WIN RT variant features a dual-camera setup with a 50MP main sensor and a 12MP ultra-wide lens.

Under the hood, the HONOR WIN is powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen5 processor, while the HONOR WIN RT utilizes the Snapdragon 8 Elite. Both models are paired with LPDDR5X Extreme Edition RAM and UFS 4.1 storage.

To maximize performance, the series runs the HONOR Phantom Engine 3.0, which features upgraded AI-driven rendering separation technology. By using AI to predict and optimize dropped frames, the system can improve 1% Low frames by up to 20FPS, ensuring a smoother touch response and more stable frame rates. Connectivity is further enhanced by dedicated side-wing gaming antennas.

Thermal management is a primary focus for this series, highlighted by the HONOR “East Wind” Turbo Cooling system. This setup includes a miniature internal fan—described as the industry’s smallest, lightest, and fastest—with a rotational speed of 25,000 RPM. This is combined with an industry-first direct-drive cooling duct design that allows for dual 360-degree air intake, working alongside a 3D Butterfly VC cooling system.

HONOR reports that this thermal solution allowed the device to achieve a record-breaking AnTuTu benchmark score of 4,409,382 points.

Powering the devices is a massive 10,000mAh Qinghai Lake battery, managed by the HONOR Dujiangyan power management system and the HONOR E2 efficiency chip. The series supports up to 100W wired fast charging, 80W wireless fast charging (exclusive to the HONOR WIN model), and 27W wired reverse charging. Additional features include an HONOR AI surround subwoofer system with dual 1216 speakers and comprehensive durability ratings of IP68, IP69, and IP69K.

To coincide with the launch, HONOR announced a strategic partnership with Delta Force: Hawk Ops. The HONOR WIN series and the new HONOR gaming laptop lineup have been designated as the official hardware for the Delta Force: Hawk Ops Professional League, cementing the brand’s position within the professional esports ecosystem.

Prices of these phones in China are as below:

HONOR WIN RT