Honor has officially unveiled the Honor X50 Pro in China, expanding its popular X-series lineup with a smartphone that combines flagship-grade performance and premium design at a competitive price. Powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 chipset, the device also features a 108MP primary camera, a curved OLED display, and a massive 5,800mAh battery.
Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 Powers the Device
The biggest highlight of the Honor X50 Pro is its Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 processor. Although it is not Qualcomm’s latest flagship chip, it still delivers excellent performance for gaming, multitasking, and everyday use.
The handset comes in a single memory configuration:
- 12GB RAM
- 256GB internal storage
Honor also includes a large vapor chamber cooling system to help maintain sustained performance during demanding tasks.
6.78-inch Curved OLED Display
The Honor X50 Pro features a 6.78-inch curved OLED display with:
- 1.5K resolution (2652 × 1200 pixels)
- 120Hz refresh rate
- 10-bit color support
- 1,920Hz PWM dimming
- In-display fingerprint scanner
While the display supports switching between 60Hz and 120Hz refresh rates, it is not an LTPO panel.
108MP Rear Camera
For photography, the smartphone includes a dual-camera setup consisting of:
- 108MP primary camera (f/1.75 aperture)
- 2MP secondary camera
On the front, users get an 8MP selfie camera housed inside a centered punch-hole cutout.
Honor continues to emphasize AI-powered image processing through its camera software, helping improve portrait and low-light photography.
Massive 5,800mAh Battery
Battery life is another strong point of the Honor X50 Pro.
Key battery features include:
- 5,800mAh battery
- 35W wired fast charging
- USB Type-C connectivity
The large battery should comfortably provide all-day usage for most users, while 35W charging ensures reasonably quick top-ups.
Software and Connectivity
The Honor X50 Pro runs MagicOS 7.2 based on Android 13 and offers a range of modern connectivity options, including:
- 5G support
- Wi-Fi
- Bluetooth 5.2
- NFC
- Dual SIM support
The phone is available in Elegant Black and Cangshan Green color options.
Pricing and Availability
Honor has priced the X50 Pro at CNY 2,799 (approximately $390–$400) for the 12GB + 256GB variant. The smartphone initially launched in China, with no official confirmation yet regarding global availability.
Final Thoughts
The Honor X50 Pro delivers an attractive blend of flagship-level processing power, a vibrant 120Hz OLED display, a high-resolution 108MP camera, and a long-lasting 5,800mAh battery. While it skips features such as an ultra-wide camera and LTPO display, it offers impressive value for users seeking premium performance without paying flagship prices.
With the Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 still capable of handling demanding workloads, the Honor X50 Pro is positioned as a compelling option in the upper mid-range smartphone market.
