Highlights
- Honor has launched the WIN RT 2 and WIN Turbo 2 in China with massive 12,070mAh batteries, 185Hz 2K OLED displays and Android 17-based MagicOS 11.
- The WIN RT 2 is powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the WIN Turbo 2 features the Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 chipset, with up to 16GB RAM and 512GB storage.
- The pricing starts at 3,199 yuan for the WIN Turbo 2 and 4,199 yuan for the WIN RT 2.
Honor has launched the WIN RT 2 and WIN Turbo 2 smartphones in China. Both phones feature 12,070mAh batteries, 2K OLED displays with a 185Hz refresh rate, and gaming-focused hardware. They also run Android 17 with MagicOS 11 and support wired reverse charging. Both smartphones are now on sale in China with prices starting at 3,199 yuan for the WIN Turbo 2 and 4,199 yuan for the WIN RT 2 before subsidies.
Honor WIN RT 2 and WIN Turbo 2 Price in China
The Honor WIN RT 2 is available in four configurations with prices starting at 4,199 yuan (approximately $627). The Honor WIN Turbo 2 is more affordable, with its base variant priced at 3,199 yuan (approximately $478).
Here are the prices of both smartphones in China:
| Honor WIN RT 2 | Honor WIN Turbo 2 | |
| 8GB RAM + 256GB storage | NA | 3,199 yuan (approx. $478) |
| 12GB RAM + 256GB storage | 4,199 yuan (approx. $627) | 3,499 yuan (approx. $523) |
| 16GB RAM + 256GB storage | 4,599 yuan (approx. $687) | 3,899 yuan (approx. $583) |
| 12GB RAM + 512GB storage | 4,899 yuan (approx. $732) | 4,199 yuan (approx. $627) |
| 16GB RAM + 512GB storage | 4,199 yuan (approx. $627) | 4,499 yuan (approx. $672) |
Now available for purchase in China, both smartphones come in Red and Blue Buff, Designated Win and Quick Black colour options.
12,070mAh Batteries and Fast Charging
One of the main highlights of the Honor WIN RT 2 and WIN Turbo 2 is their large 12,070mAh battery. Both phones also support wired reverse charging at up to 27W, allowing users to charge compatible devices using their phone. The Honor WIN RT 2 supports 90W wired fast charging, while the WIN Turbo 2 supports 80W wired charging.
Despite their large batteries, both phones measure 8.5mm in thickness. The WIN RT 2 weighs 238g, while the WIN Turbo 2 weighs slightly less at 235g.
2K 185Hz OLED Displays and Gaming Features
Both Honor smartphones feature a 6.89-inch flat OLED display supplied by Visionox. The panel offers a 2K resolution and a refresh rate of up to 185Hz. Honor has also listed peak brightness of up to 10,000 nits, 6,000 nits at 20% average picture level (APL), and 2,000 nits in high-brightness mode (HBM).
The displays support 5,920Hz PWM dimming and 5,000Hz instantaneous TSR. Both phones also have narrow 0.93mm bezels, giving them a screen-focused design.
For gaming, the devices include dedicated Honor WIN Display and Honor WIN Touch chips, along with the Honor C3 and Honor E2 chips. They also feature an 800Hz gyroscope and the Honor WIN Game Controller.
Other shared features include symmetrical dual speakers with 1216 specifications, a 3D ultrasonic fingerprint sensor, an infrared blaster, and IP69K, IP69, and IP68 ratings for dust and water resistance. Connectivity options include Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 6.0, and NFC.
Snapdragon Chipsets, RAM and Storage
The Honor WIN RT 2 is powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chipset built on a 3nm process. It is paired with LPDDR5X Ultra RAM running at 9,600Mbps and UFS 4.1 storage.
The WIN Turbo 2 uses the Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 chipset and features LPDDR5X RAM alongside UFS 4.1 storage. Honor has not specified the RAM speed for the Turbo 2 in the provided specifications.
The WIN RT 2 is available with 12GB or 16GB of RAM and 256GB or 512GB of storage. The WIN Turbo 2 offers more configuration choices, including an 8GB RAM option, alongside 12GB and 16GB variants.
Both phones run Android 17 with Honor’s MagicOS 11 interface.
Camera, Cooling and Software Differences
The Honor WIN RT 2 features a 50-megapixel Samsung HP5 primary camera with a 1/1.55-inch sensor and optical image stabilisation. It is accompanied by a 12-megapixel OV13B ultra-wide camera with a 1/3-inch sensor. For selfies and video calls, the phone has a 50-megapixel OV50D front camera with a 1/2.88-inch sensor.
The WIN Turbo 2 also has a 12-megapixel OV13B ultra-wide camera and a 50-megapixel OV50D front camera. However, its primary camera uses a 50-megapixel Sony LYT-600 sensor with a 1/2-inch sensor size and OIS.
Another key difference is the cooling system. The Honor WIN RT 2 has a built-in cooling fan that can reportedly run at up to 31,000rpm. This is designed to help manage heat during demanding tasks such as gaming. The supplied specifications do not mention a built-in cooling fan for the WIN Turbo 2.
Both phones share the same Android 17-based MagicOS 11 software and Honor’s gaming-focused display, touch, C3, and E2 chips. Their shared features also include the 800Hz gyroscope and Honor WIN Game Controller.
Honor WIN RT 2 vs WIN Turbo 2: Key Differences
| Honor WIN RT 2 | Honor WIN Turbo 2 | |
| Display | 6.89-inch 2K OLED, 185Hz | 6.89-inch 2K OLED, 185Hz |
| Processor | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 |
| RAM | 12GB, 16GB | 8GB, 12GB, 16GB |
| Storage | 256GB, 512GB | 256GB, 512GB |
| Primary Camera | 50-megapixel Samsung HP5 primary camera | 50-megapixel Sony LYT-600 sensor |
| Ultra-wide Camera | 12-megapixel OV13B ultra-wide camera | 12-megapixel OV13B ultra-wide camera |
| Front Camera | 50MP | 50MP |
| Battery | 12,070mAh | 12,070mAh |
| Charing | 90W | 80W |
| OS | Android 17, MagicOS 11 | Android 17, MagicOS 11 |
| Weight | 238g | 235g |
| Starting Price | 4,199 yuan | 3,199 yuan |
India Launch and Availability
The Honor WIN RT 2 and WIN Turbo 2 have launched in China, where both phones are available for purchase. However, Honor has not announced an India launch date for either smartphone.
Buyers in India will have to wait for an official announcement from Honor regarding local availability and pricing.
