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Honor 500
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Honor 500

Released: 2025, November 24Price: About 330 EURStatus: Available. Released 2025, November 27

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General

Brand
Honor
Model
Honor 500
Released
2025, November 24
Status
Available. Released 2025, November 27
Price
About 330 EUR
OS
Android 16, MagicOS 10
Dimensions
155.8 x 74.2 x 7.8 mm (6.13 x 2.92 x 0.31 in)
Weight
198 g (6.98 oz)
Build
Glass front, aluminum frame
SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM

Display

Type
AMOLED, 1B colors, 120Hz, 3840Hz PWM, HDR Vivid, 6000 nits (peak)
Size
6.55 inches, 105.4 cm, 2, (~91.2% screen-to-body ratio)
Resolution
1264 x 2736 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~460 ppi density)
Protection
Aluminosilicate glass

Performance

Chipset
Qualcomm SM8735 Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 (4 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (1x3.21 GHz Cortex-X4 & 3x3.0 GHz Cortex-A720 & 2x2.8 GHz Cortex-A720 & 2x2.0 GHz Cortex-A720)
GPU
Adreno 825
Internal
256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 16GB RAM
Card slot
No

Camera

Single
50 MP, f/2.0, (wide)
Dual
200 MP, f/1.9, (wide), 1/1.4", 0.56µm, PDAF, OIS, 12 MP, f/2.2, 117˚ (ultrawide), AF
Features
HDR
Video
4K, 1080p, gyro-EIS

Battery

Charging
80W wired, 5W reverse wired

Network

Technology
GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G
2G bands
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G bands
HSDPA 800 / 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100
4G bands
LTE
5G bands
SA/NSA
Speed
HSPA, LTE, 5G

Connectivity

WLAN
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6/7, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
6.0, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, aptX Lossless, LHDC 5, Auracast, ASHA
Positioning
GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS (L1), BDS (B1I+B1c+B2a+B2b), GALILEO (E1+E5a+E5b), QZSS (L1+L5), NavIC (L5)
NFC
Yes
Radio
No
USB
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
3.5mm jack
No

Sensors

Sensors
Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass (ultrasound)

Other

Colors
Black, Silver, Blue, Pink
Models
MEY-AN00
Announced
2025, November 24
Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers
Infrared port
Yes

Honor 500 Overview

About Honor 500 Honor 500 is another flagship from Honor's popular line of first class Android phones, released in the 2025. Honor 500 has a wide variety of great specifications such as 256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 16GB RAM with Qualcomm SM8735 Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 (4 nm) , as well as ultrasonic fingerprint sensor. The thing that makes this decent smartphone special is its sleek design and an amazing all-screen design with no notches at all.

Rooting Information

A verified root guide for Honor 500 is not published yet. Avoid flashing files from unrelated variants.

Bootloader Information

Most Android rooting methods begin with bootloader unlock. Unlocking may wipe data, affect warranty, and disable some security features.

Recovery Information

Custom recovery support depends on chipset, kernel source availability, and community builds. Fastboot-based Magisk installation can work even when TWRP is unavailable.

Pros and Cons

  • Pros: deeper customization, module support, bloatware removal, and advanced backup options.
  • Cons: warranty risk, possible update issues, and security trade-offs if root permissions are mismanaged.

FAQ

Can I root the Honor 500?

The Honor 500 supports rooting through Magisk. You'll need to unlock the bootloader first, then flash a patched boot image. Check the rooting status card on this page for availability.

Does Honor 500 support custom recovery (TWRP)?

Many Honor devices support TWRP. Check our device page for recovery compatibility. If TWRP isn't available, you can still use Magisk through fastboot method.

Will rooting Honor 500 void warranty?

Yes, rooting the Honor 500 will void the manufacturer warranty. However, you can unroot using the stock firmware to potentially restore warranty coverage.

What Android version does Honor 500 run?

Check the specifications section above for the current OS version and upgrade history of your Honor 500.

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