Honor 700 Series Launch Date Set for 13 November, All Three Get a Rear Screen

The Honor 700 series launch date is set: Honor will launch the Honor 700, 700 Pro and 700S in China on 13 November 2026. The company confirmed the date in a teaser on its official Weibo account, and pre-orders are already open on Honor's China store with a ¥100 deposit. Prices will only be announced at the event.

Honor 700 Series Launch Date and Pre-Orders

Honor's teaser video carries a short caption that roughly reads "New friends, see you on November 13." Reservations went live on 6 November 2026, and Honor's own pre-order page lists a few sweeteners for early buyers.

• 365-day replacement: a faulty phone is swapped rather than repaired during the first year.
• Screen cover: one year of breakage cover for both the front display and the rear screen.
• Pre-order gift: a "dual-screen blind box" accessory, plus a Bluetooth speaker for higher-tier Honor members.

Honor has said nothing about India, Europe or the US. Like the OPPO Reno 17, which arrives in China three days later, this looks like a China-first launch.

A Second Screen on Every Model

The most visible change is a square display set into the camera island of all three phones. Honor's promotional images show it running a clock, playful animations and a live preview, so you can frame a selfie with the main rear cameras instead of the weaker front one.

Honor has confirmed four colours: Cold White, Clear Sky, Blue Tone and Pink Mist. The standard Honor 700 comes in 12GB+256GB, 12GB+512GB, 16GB+256GB and 16GB+512GB versions. All three models have also passed China's 3C certification with chargers rated up to 80W, according to Notebookcheck and Techloy.

What We Know So Far

Leaked Specs: Take Them With a Pinch of Salt

The rest comes from leaks, not Honor. The 700 Pro is tipped to use the Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 with a 50MP periscope telephoto and 50W wireless charging. The regular 700 reportedly gets the Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 and a 6.57-inch 1.5K OLED screen, while the 700S is said to drop to the Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 and two rear cameras.

How It Compares With the Honor 600

The Honor 600 series launched in China on 25 May 2026. According to Notebookcheck, the Honor 600 carries an 8,600mAh battery and the 600 Pro an 8,000mAh cell, so a 9,000mAh pack would be a modest step up. On 9 November 2026, Honor's China store listed the 600 Pro at ¥3,799 after a ¥500 discount, which gives a rough idea of where the 700 Pro may land.

Our Opinion

A rear screen used to be a gimmick reserved for odd flagships. Honor putting one on all three models, including the cheaper 700S, makes it a mainstream feature. The selfie preview alone is useful, because the main sensor beats any front camera, and a glanceable clock saves you flipping the phone over. The real test is price. If the 700 stays near the 600's launch price while adding a second screen and a bigger battery, it will be one of the most interesting mid-range phones in China this year. If the screen pushes prices up, most buyers will be happier with a plain phone and a bigger discount. We would wait for the 13 November pricing before deciding.

Would you use a small screen on the back of your phone? Tell us in the comment section below, and stay tuned to Phone Opinions for full prices and specs after the launch.

Source: Honor, Notebookcheck

FAQ

When is the Honor 700 series launching?

Honor will launch the Honor 700, 700 Pro and 700S in China on 13 November 2026. Pre-orders opened on 6 November with a ¥100 deposit.

Does the Honor 700 have a rear screen?

Yes. Honor has confirmed that all three Honor 700 models have a small square display inside the rear camera island.

Will the Honor 700 launch in India?

Honor has not announced any launch outside China yet. We will update this story if a global or India date is confirmed.