Honor 500 Smart: specifications and verdict
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Honor

500 Smart

5.2 NeoScore #887 of 1029

Launched April 2026

Overview

NeoScore

5.2

#887 of 1029

Design & display
4.8
Performance & hardware
6.5
Camera
5.1
Connectivity
4.6
Battery & charging
5.3

Strengths

  • 256 GB of expandable storage and 8 GB of RAM
  • 5,260 mAh battery with reverse charging
  • Supports 5G, NFC and Dual Nano-SIM

Weak points

  • TFT LCD display with 720 × 1,600 pixel resolution and 450-nit peak brightness
  • Fast charging is limited to 15 W
  • The main rear camera has no optical image stabilization
Display
6.75 inTFT LCD720 × 1,600 px90 Hz
Design
186 g77 mm167 mm7.9 mm
Performance
MediaTek Dimensity 6300Octa-Core8 GB RAM256 GB
Battery
5,260 mAh15 W
Cameras
50 Mpx · f/1.8selfie 5 Mpx · f/2.2
Network
5G4G3G2G
Software
Android 16

Honor

Technical specifications

Performance

Processor Model
MediaTek Dimensity 6300
Processor Process Size
6 nm
Graphics GPU
Mali-G57 MC2
Storage Type
UFS 2.2
Maximum CPU Clock
2.4 GHz
Maximum Storage Capacity
256 GB
Geekbench 6 Single-Core
782
Geekbench 6 Multi-Core
2,012
CPU Description
Octa-core CPU with 2 Cortex-A76 cores at 2.4 GHz and 6 Cortex-A55 cores at 2.0 GHz
Processor Type
Octa-Core
64-Bit Processor
Yes
RAM Capacity
8 GB
RAM Type
DDR4
Expandable Storage
Yes

Battery

Battery Capacity
5,260 mAh
Battery Type
Li-Polymer
Fast Charge Power
15 W
Battery Features
Reverse Charging, Battery Level Indicator, Charger Included, Fast Charging, Rechargeable

Design

Body Colors
Black, Cyan
Body Thickness
7.9 mm
Body Width
77 mm
Body Height
167 mm
Weight
186 g
Usable Surface
85.5 %
Resistance Features
IP54, Dust Resistant, Water Resistant
Waterproof Depth
54 m
Foldable
No
Rugged Build
No

Display

Display Aspect Ratio
20:9
Peak Display Brightness
450 nits
Display Technology
TFT LCD
Display Diagonal
6.75 in
Display Horizontal Resolution
720 px
Display Vertical Resolution
1,600 px
Display Pixel Density
260 ppi
Display Refresh Rate
90 Hz
Display Features
Aluminosilicate Glass, TFT LCD, Capacitive Touch
Integrated Projector
No

Sensors

Fingerprint Sensor Placement
Side

Sensor

Sensor Features
Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Compass

Software

Operating System
Android 16
OS Family
Android
OS Version
16
Direct OS Updates
No

Connectivity

SIM Configurations
Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM
Cellular Bands
2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE bands unspecified, 5G NR bands unspecified
Cellular Technologies
GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G
Wi-Fi Standards
Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g
Wi-Fi Features
Dual Band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth Version
Bluetooth 5.3
Bluetooth Profiles
A2DP, LE, aptX HD
Navigation Systems
GPS, Galileo, GLONASS, BeiDou, QZSS
Connectivity Features
3.5 mm Audio Jack, NFC, USB Type-C, USB 2.0, USB OTG
USB Version
USB 2.0

Audio

Audio Features
aptX HD

Technical

Launch price
240 €

Automated technical index

NeoScore

NeoScore is an automated technical index based on verified specifications. It does not represent hands-on testing unless NeoTeo publishes a separate review.

5.21 /10

Selected variant

500 Smart

Design & display
4.8
Performance & hardware
6.45
Camera
5.07
Connectivity
4.63
Battery & charging
5.3
NeoScore rank
#887 / 1029

Evidence-based overview

500 Smart technical sheet

The Honor 500 Smart pairs a MediaTek Dimensity 6300 with an octa-core CPU reaching 2.4 GHz, 8 GB of RAM and 256 GB of expandable storage. That specification suits users who want 5G connectivity and plenty of room for files. Bluetooth 5.3, NFC, dual-band Wi-Fi, a 3.5 mm audio jack and Dual Nano-SIM add useful connection options. The phone runs Android 16.

Its 6.75-inch TFT LCD uses a 20:9 aspect ratio and a 90 Hz refresh rate. The documented resolution is 720 × 1,600 pixels, with peak brightness listed at 450 nits. A 5,260 mAh Li-Polymer battery supports 15 W fast charging and reverse charging, while the battery features list includes a charger. The 186 g body is 7.9 mm thick and has documented IP54 resistance.

The 50 MP rear camera has an f/1.8 aperture, manual controls and video recording up to 1080p at 50 fps. The 5 MP front camera records 1080p at 30 fps. Optical image stabilization is not provided on the main rear camera. Overall, the Honor 500 Smart is better suited to people prioritizing battery capacity, 5G, expandable storage and broad connectivity than to buyers seeking a high-resolution display or especially fast charging.

Highlights

  • 1256 GB of expandable storage and 8 GB of RAM
  • 25,260 mAh battery with reverse charging
  • 3Supports 5G, NFC and Dual Nano-SIM
  • 4The display has a 90 Hz refresh rate

Things to consider

  • 1TFT LCD display with 720 × 1,600 pixel resolution and 450-nit peak brightness
  • 2Fast charging is limited to 15 W
  • 3The main rear camera has no optical image stabilization
  • 4Direct operating-system updates are not supported

500 Smart

Camera system

Every physical camera module is shown separately, with its sensor, lens and capture capabilities.

1

50 MP rear main camera

Resolution
50 Mpx
Video Recording
1080p at 30 fps, 1080p at 50 fps
Slow Motion Video
Yes
Slow Motion Frame Rate
30 fps
Optical Zoom
0 x
Aperture
f/1.8
Sensor
Resolution
50 Mpx
Video
Video Recording
1080p at 30 fps, 1080p at 50 fps
Slow Motion Video
Yes
Slow Motion Frame Rate
30 fps
Lens
Optical Zoom
0 x
Aperture
f/1.8
Optical Image Stabilization
No
Flash
Flash Type
LED
Flash LED Count
1 LEDs
Features
Camera Features
LED Flash, Burst Mode, Manual Exposure, Manual Focus, Manual White Balance, Panorama, Touch Focus
2

5 MP front camera

Resolution
5 Mpx
Video Recording
1080p at 30 fps
Aperture
f/2.2
Sensor
Resolution
5 Mpx
Video
Video Recording
1080p at 30 fps
Lens
Aperture
f/2.2
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