Honor quietly added a new model to the 600 series. The device, named Honor 600 Smart, draws attention especially with its large battery and durable body structure. The phone, which appeared on operator and retail listings in France, appeared before users without official price information yet. However, the technical specifications show that the device is positioned between the entry and middle segment.
While the other members of the series in the European market, the Honor 600 and Honor 600 Pro models, come with batteries with a capacity of 7,000 mAh, the Honor 600 Smart carries this value to 7,700 mAh. Despite this, the thickness of the phone is stated as 8.3 mm. For comparison, the Honor 600 and 600 Pro models have a thickness of 7.8 mm. According to the data shared by operator SFR, the device can play video for up to 28 hours without interruption on a single charge and the total usage time can be up to 93 hours. It is also stated that the phone offers 45 W fast charging support.
One of the elements that supports long battery life is the large screen. Honor 600 Smart comes with a 6.87 inch LCD panel. The brightness value of this screen can reach up to 1,020 nits. On the other hand, there is a more modest picture on the resolution side. Offering a resolution of 720 x 1,592 pixels, the panel has a relatively low pixel density for a screen of this size. While it is expected to meet basic needs in daily use, it may be limiting for users looking for high resolution.
Honor 600 Smart comes with Snapdragon 4 Gen 4 processor
On the hardware side of the device, Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 4 Gen 4 platform is included. This chipset, developed with a 4 nm manufacturing process, offers 5G connection support. The same processor was previously used in the Honor Play 80 Plus model. However, it is in a more modest position in terms of performance compared to the Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 found in the Honor 600 and Honor 600 Pro models.
On the memory side, there is one of the most notable limitations of the phone. Honor 600 Smart comes with 4 GB RAM. The company states that this capacity can be expanded virtually up to 12 GB, thanks to RAM Turbo technology. However, it is known that the virtual memory solution does not offer the same performance as physical RAM. On the storage side, 128 GB capacity is offered and microSD card support is not mentioned.
Camera features have not been fully disclosed yet. Despite this, it has been confirmed that there is a 50-megapixel main camera on the back of the device. The phone can record up to 1080p video within the limits of the Snapdragon 4 Gen 4 platform. Still, this system looks more assertive than the single 13-megapixel rear camera on the Honor Play 80 Plus model.
One of the highlights of the Honor 600 Smart is its durability features. According to the information provided by the company, the device was tested against drops from a height of 2.5 meters. In addition, it is stated that the phone can survive in water at a depth of 1.5 meters for up to 30 minutes. It is stated that the durability performance is confirmed by the Premium Performance certificate issued by Switzerland-based SGS.
In addition, the stereo speaker system is also included in the hardware list of the device. Honor says the speakers have a 400 percent volume boost mode. The phone also has a special AI button that provides quick access to artificial intelligence features. It seems that such physical shortcuts have become more common recently, as many manufacturers have started to offer similar solutions.
The phone is currently listed as “coming soon” on the Honor France website. It is understood that SFR, one of France’s largest operators, will also offer the device for sale. However, price information has not been shared yet. When the current technical features are evaluated, it seems that the Honor 600 Smart is positioned as a model targeting users who prioritize long battery life and attach importance to durability. While the large screen and high battery capacity are among the most obvious advantages of the device, the low screen resolution and 4 GB RAM capacity may raise a question mark for some users.