Our verdict
The Honor 600 Pro is built around its cameras. TechRadar lists a 200MP main camera, a 50MP telephoto with 3.5x optical zoom (a real zoom lens, so distant subjects keep more detail than a digital crop) and a 12MP ultrawide for fitting more into a shot. The 6.57-inch OLED screen refreshes up to 120 times a second (120Hz), so scrolling looks smooth, and Honor quotes 8,000 nits of peak brightness, a headline figure for short bright highlights. A 6,400mAh battery gives it room for a long day, with 80W wired and 50W wireless charging. It has 512GB of storage for photos and video. The catch is the price: £899.99 on 8 August 2026 puts it beside the very best phones.
Buy it if
- You take many portraits and want a real telephoto lens as well as a main camera
- 512GB of storage removes worry about photos and video
- A discounted price brings it well below leading flagships
Skip it if
- You are paying the full £899.99 launch price
- You want the cleanest and simplest menus
- Consistent point-and-shoot results matter more than creative modes
How it would fit your home
Portraits and zoomed photos
The 50MP telephoto with 3.5x optical zoom lets you frame a face or a distant detail without cropping. It is the main reason to pick this phone.
Long days away from a charger
The 6,400mAh battery is large for a phone this size, and 80W wired charging tops it up quickly with a compatible charger. Check what is in the box.
Before paying
Confirm the exact 512GB version and final basket price. A different storage size is a different value decision.
The details, in plain English
Cameras
TechRadar lists a 200MP main camera (f/1.9), a 50MP telephoto (f/2.8) with 3.5x optical zoom, and a 12MP ultrawide. The main sensor captures a lot of detail, and the telephoto is the one that matters most for portraits and distant subjects because it zooms with a real lens. The ultrawide fits in groups or buildings. Some camera processing can look overdone, so check sample photos of the subjects you shoot.
Screen
The display is a flat 6.57-inch OLED with a 120Hz refresh rate, which means the picture updates up to 120 times a second and scrolling and games look smoother. OLED lights each pixel separately, giving deep blacks. Honor quotes 8,000 nits peak brightness. That is a short-burst figure for bright highlights, not a constant level, but it points to a screen that copes well with daylight.
Performance and storage
Inside is a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite chip with 12GB of memory (RAM, used for running and switching between apps). That is a high-end combination, so apps, games and photo editing should feel quick. The 512GB of storage holds a large photo and video library. We price only this 512GB version, so the £899.99 applies to it alone.
Battery and charging
The battery is 6,400mAh, which is larger than most phones this size. Honor lists 80W wired charging and 50W wireless charging, so a compatible charger refills it quickly. The largest numbers depend on the right charger and wireless pad, and we have not tested real-world battery life. Independent tests give the best guide to how long it lasts.
Strengths and drawbacks
What it does well
- 200MP main, 50MP telephoto with 3.5x optical zoom and 12MP ultrawide: three lenses for portraits, zoomed shots and wide scenes
- 6.57-inch flat 120Hz OLED screen, with Honor quoting 8,000 nits of peak brightness for outdoor use
- 6,400mAh battery, with 80W wired and 50W wireless charging
- 512GB of storage: plenty of room for photos, video and downloads without deleting
- Snapdragon 8 Elite chip with 12GB of memory for demanding apps and games
What to watch out for
- £899.99 is more than its overall polish justifies when set beside leading flagships
- Some camera processing can look overdone
- Honor's menus include more prompts and extras than the simplest rivals
- 8,000 nits is a peak figure; it is not brightness you will see across the whole screen all the time
At £899.99 the Honor 600 Pro competes with the leading flagships, so it is easier to justify when discounted. Compare the exact 512GB price against rivals with similar storage before you buy.
Alternatives we have reviewed
| Product | Our verdict | Price | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
 Honor 600 Pro (this one) | A capable, camera-led phone with a big battery, but £899.99 is hard to justify against the leading flagships unless you find it discounted. | £899.99RRP · 512GB storage, RRP recorded 12 Oct 2026 | Check price |
 HONOR Magic8 Pro | A capable camera-led flagship with excellent night and zoom photography, long battery life and very fast charging. | £1,099.99RRP · 12GB RAM, 512GB storage, 6,270mAh UK battery, RRP recorded 31 Oct 2026 | Check price |
 Apple iPhone 17 | The easiest current iPhone to recommend if you want a smooth 120Hz screen, dependable cameras and 256GB of storage without paying for a Pro model. | £899RRP · 256GB, RRP recorded 12 Oct 2026 | Check price |
 Google Pixel 11 | A sensible choice for anyone who wants a useful 5x zoom and seven years of updates without paying Pro prices. | £879RRP · 256GB, RRP recorded 12 Oct 2026 | Check price |
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Where our findings come from
Research-based review: we did not test this phone ourselves. Specifications come from TechRadar's review and Honor UK's product information, and everyday strengths and weaknesses were cross-checked against TechRadar. Any measurements quoted are the named source's, not ours.