Honor 500 Series Teased: New Camera Shutter Button, Slim Design, and Snapdragon Chipsets Revealed

Honor is preparing to introduce its upcoming Honor 500 series, following the release of new teaser images on Weibo. The teasers reveal two models in the lineup — the Honor 500 and Honor 500 Pro — both showcasing modern design elements and upgraded hardware features.
The images highlight a slim and refined back panel. A new side-mounted button is also visible, which many observers believe to be a dedicated camera shutter key, aiming to enhance the photography experience. The rear camera module appears to draw inspiration from the iPhone Air’s rounded camera design.
Honor shares first official teasers of the Honor 500 and 500 Pro, hinting at a refreshed design and upgraded performance.
Key Points:
- Honor teases the Honor 500 and Honor 500 Pro on Weibo.
- A new side-mounted camera shutter button is visible in the design.
- Honor 500 may feature a dual-camera setup; Honor 500 Pro may include a triple-camera system.
- Expected processors: Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 (Honor 500) and Snapdragon 8 Elite (Honor 500 Pro).
- Both devices rumored to offer a 6.5-inch display.
- Official launch date not revealed, but expected soon.
According to industry leaks, the Honor 500 may include a dual rear camera setup, while the Honor 500 Pro could be equipped with a triple rear camera system for improved imaging capabilities.
In terms of performance, the standard Honor 500 is rumored to feature the Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 chipset. The Pro model is expected to come with the more powerful Snapdragon 8 Elite, offering enhanced speed and efficiency. Both models are also reported to include a 6.5-inch display.
Although Honor has not officially confirmed the launch date, industry analysts believe the series will debut soon, especially after the teaser release on social media.