Highlights
- Honor unveiled the Win and Win RT gaming phones in China.
- Both models feature 6.83‑inch LTPS OLED 1.5K displays, 185Hz refresh rate, active cooling fans, slim 8.3mm builds, LPDDR5X RAM, UFS 4.1 storage and a massive 10,000mAh battery.
- The Honor Win runs on Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Win RT uses last year’s Snapdragon 8 Elite. Prices start at 2699 yuan (USD 384) for Honor Win RT and 3999 yuan (USD 569) for Honor Win.
Caption – Gaming Phones Honor Win and Honor Win RT launched in China. (Image credit – Honor)
Honor has officially unveiled its new performance-oriented smartphone lineup, the Honor Win series, in China. Aimed at mobile gamers and e-sports enthusiasts, the series includes Honor Win and Honor Win RT. Both devices prioritise sustained gaming performance, long battery endurance, and thermal efficiency. These models feature a massive 10,000mAh Qinghai Lake battery, an in-built active cooling fan, a 185Hz high-refresh-rate display and flagship Snapdragon 8-series processors. Here’s everything you need to know about both models.
Honor Win and Honor Win RT – Key Features
The Honor Win and Win RT share the same design language and physical dimensions, measuring around 8.3mm in thickness. Both phones feature a metal frame combined with a glass-fibre rear panel. On the front, they sport a 6.83-inch flat LTPS OLED display with a 1.5K resolution of 2800 x 1272 pixels.
The panel supports a 185Hz refresh rate and 480Hz touch sampling rate, along with up to 5920Hz PWM dimming to reduce eye strain during long gaming sessions. Additional display enhancements include game-focused anti-dizziness modes and high peak brightness for improved outdoor visibility.
Caption – Gaming Phones Honor Win and Honor Win RT key features. (Image credit – Honor)
Powering the Honor Win is the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 mobile platform, while the Honor Win RT runs on last year’s Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset. Both models are paired with LPDDR5X RAM and UFS 4.1 storage, ensuring fast app launches, smooth multitasking, and stable gaming performance.
A key highlight of the lineup is the large 10,000mAh Qinghai Lake silicon-carbon battery. Both smartphones support 100W wired fast charging. The higher-end Honor Win further adds 80W wireless charging and up to 27W wired reverse charging. To manage heat during extended gaming, the devices come equipped with a built-in cooling fan featuring a rear air intake design.
On the software front, the Honor Win series runs MagicOS based on Android 15 out of the box. Honor has confirmed support for multiple Android version upgrades along with extended security updates. For photography and video calls, both phones feature a 50-megapixel front-facing camera.
The Honor Win is equipped with a triple rear camera setup including a 50-megapixel primary sensor, a 50-megapixel telephoto lens and a 12-megapixel ultra-wide camera. In comparison, the Honor Win RT features a dual rear camera system with a 50-megapixel main sensor and a 12-megapixel ultra-wide lens.
Caption – Honor Win and Honor Win RT colour variants. (Image credit – Honor)
Additional features across the series include a 3D ultrasonic in-display fingerprint sensor, dual stereo speakers with Honor AI surround subwoofer technology, active cooling hardware, and top-tier durability with IP68, IP69, and IP69K dust and water resistance ratings. Connectivity options include 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth, GPS, NFC, USB Type-C, and dual SIM support.
Honor Win and Honor Win RT – Price and Availability in China
The Honor Win series is available in multiple colour options such as fast black, winning silver, and blue-themed finishes.
Caption – Honor Win RT. (Image credit – Honor)
Honor Win RT pricing –
- 12GB + 256GB – 2699 yuan (USD 384 / INR 34,465 approx)
- 16GB + 256GB – 2999 yuan (USD 426 / INR 38,295 approx)
- 12GB + 512GB – 3099 yuan (USD 440 / INR 39,570 approx)
- 16GB + 512GB – 3399 yuan (USD 483 / INR 43,400 approx.)
- 16GB + 1TB – 3999 yuan (USD 569 / INR 51,065 approx.)
Honor Win pricing –
- 12GB + 256GB – 3999 yuan (USD 569 / INR 51,065 approx)
- 12GB + 512GB – 4499 yuan (USD 640 / INR 57,450 approx)
- 16GB + 512GB – 4799 yuan (USD 682 / INR 61,280 approx)
- 16GB + 1TB – 5299 yuan (USD 754 / INR 67,665 approx)
Sales begin today in China via Honor’s official online store and authorised retail channels. As of now, there is no confirmation regarding a global launch.
FAQs
Q1. What are the Honor Win and Win RT smartphones designed for?
Answer. They are performance‑oriented gaming phones aimed at mobile gamers and e‑sports enthusiasts, focusing on sustained performance, battery endurance, and cooling efficiency.
Q2. What display features do Honor Win series phones offer?
Answer. Both models sport a 6.83‑inch LTPS OLED 1.5K display with a 185Hz refresh rate, 480Hz touch sampling, and 5920Hz PWM dimming to reduce eye strain during long sessions.
Q3. What processors power the Honor Win and Win RT?
Answer. The Honor Win runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Win RT uses last year’s Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset, both paired with LPDDR5X RAM and UFS 4.1 storage.
Q4. How large is the battery and what charging options are available on Honor Win series?
Answer. Both phones pack a 10,000mAh Qinghai Lake battery with 100W wired fast charging. The Honor Win also supports 80W wireless charging and 27W reverse wired charging.
Q5. What are the camera setups on the two Honor Win models?
Answer. The Honor Win features a triple rear camera (50MP main, 50MP telephoto, 12MP ultra‑wide), while the Win RT has a dual rear camera (50MP main, 12MP ultra‑wide). Both include a 50MP front camera.