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Honor 500
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Honor 500

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

Root Support Available

Bootloader unlock, Magisk root, recovery notes, and expert support are available for this device family.

Full Specifications

OSAndroid 16, MagicOS 10
CPUOcta-core (1x3.21 GHz Cortex-X4 & 3x3.0 GHz Cortex-A720 & 2x2.8 GHz Cortex-A720 & 2x2.0 GHz Cortex-A720)
GPUAdreno 825
NFCYes
SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
USBUSB Type-C 2.0, OTG
Dual200 MP, f/1.9, (wide), 1/1.4", 0.56µm, PDAF, OIS, 12 MP, f/2.2, 117˚ (ultrawide), AF
Size6.55 inches, 105.4 cm, 2, (~91.2% screen-to-body ratio)
TypeAMOLED, 1B colors, 120Hz, 3840Hz PWM, HDR Vivid, 6000 nits (peak)
WLANWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6/7, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
BrandHonor
BuildGlass front, aluminum frame
ModelHonor 500
PriceAbout 330 EUR
RadioNo
SpeedHSPA, LTE, 5G
Video4K, 1080p, gyro-EIS
ColorsBlack, Silver, Blue, Pink
ModelsMEY-AN00
Single50 MP, f/2.0, (wide)
StatusAvailable. Released 2025, November 27
Weight198 g (6.98 oz)
ChipsetQualcomm SM8735 Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 (4 nm)
SensorsFingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass (ultrasound)
2G bandsGSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G bandsHSDPA 800 / 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100
4G bandsLTE
5G bandsSA/NSA
Charging80W wired, 5W reverse wired
FeaturesHDR
Internal256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 16GB RAM
Released2025, November 24
Announced2025, November 24
Bluetooth6.0, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, aptX Lossless, LHDC 5, Auracast, ASHA
Card slotNo
3.5mm jackNo
Dimensions155.8 x 74.2 x 7.8 mm (6.13 x 2.92 x 0.31 in)
ProtectionAluminosilicate glass
Resolution1264 x 2736 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~460 ppi density)
TechnologyGSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G
LoudspeakerYes, with stereo speakers
PositioningGPS (L1+L5), GLONASS (L1), BDS (B1I+B1c+B2a+B2b), GALILEO (E1+E5a+E5b), QZSS (L1+L5), NavIC (L5)
Infrared portYes

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

Honor 500 can generally be rooted with a bootloader unlock and Magisk patched boot image workflow. Always match firmware build numbers before flashing.

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.

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.