Honor has officially launched two new gaming smartphones in China: the Honor Win and Honor Win RT. Both models come equipped with an enormous 10,000mAh battery and feature an active cooling fan, marking a significant move in the competitive gaming phone market.
The Honor Win is the flagship model, powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chipset paired with the Adreno 830 GPU. Its sibling, the Honor Win RT, uses the Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset. Both phones support up to 16GB of LPDDR5X Ultra RAM and up to 1TB of UFS 4.1 storage, delivering smooth performance for demanding games and applications.
Display and Performance
Both devices feature a 6.83-inch OLED screen with Full HD+ resolution. The displays have a high refresh rate of 185Hz, providing extremely smooth animations during gameplay. Their brightness peaks at an impressive 6,000 nits, and they support HDR10+ along with 5,920Hz PWM high-frequency dimming to reduce eye strain. Security is enhanced through an ultrasonic under-display fingerprint scanner.
Advanced Camera Setup
The Honor Win distinguishes itself with a triple rear camera setup. It includes a 50MP main sensor with optical image stabilization (OIS), a 50MP telephoto lens with 3x optical zoom, and a 12MP ultra-wide lens. The Honor Win RT offers a simplified camera system without the telephoto lens. Both models feature a high-resolution 50MP front camera for detailed selfies and video calls.
Active Cooling System: A Gamer’s Advantage
What sets these phones apart is the inclusion of an active cooling system integrated within the rear camera module. This cooling fan spins at speeds up to 25,000 RPM, efficiently dissipating heat during extended gaming sessions. This innovation helps maintain optimal chipset performance, which is rare in typical smartphones but common in dedicated gaming devices.
Massive Battery with Fast and Wireless Charging
Both Honor Win models carry a large 10,000mAh silicon-carbon battery, which supports 100W fast wired charging. Additionally, the Honor Win supports an impressive 80W wireless charging feature, a rare offering in gaming phones. The large battery capacity ensures long usage without frequent recharging, addressing a critical demand for mobile gamers.
Robust Build and Connectivity
Running on Android 16 with the customized MagicOS 10 interface, these phones are also durable with IP68/IP69/IP69K ratings for dust and water resistance. Connectivity options are comprehensive, including Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 6.0, infrared sensor, stereo speakers with Honor AI Surround subwoofer, NFC, and dual SIM 5G support.
Pricing and Availability
The Honor Win is available in several configurations, with prices starting at approximately $570 for the 12GB/256GB version and going up to about $755 for the top-tier model with 16GB RAM and 1TB storage. Color options include black, white, and blue.
The more affordable Honor Win RT starts at around $385 for the base 12GB/256GB model, with the highest spec version costing close to $570. It shares the same color options as the Win.
Both models are currently available in the Chinese market. Their success there could influence Honor’s decision to expand availability to global markets, including Europe.
With cutting-edge hardware, a huge battery capacity, and a sophisticated cooling system, the Honor Win and Win RT offer strong contenders in the gaming smartphone arena.
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