Honor 700 series reaches China on 13 November, rear screen shows heart rate
Honor confirmed the date and showed official images of a square rear screen with heart rate and blood oxygen; prices are not out yet.
Honor will launch new phones in China on 13 November. The back has a small screen that shows your heart rate and more, but the price is not out yet.
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Coming your way?
In China for now
The launch is confirmed in China only so far; Honor has not given a date for other markets.
Why it matters
The rear screen goes from decoration to an information display, but Honor has not said how accurate the health readings are.
Watch: the idea of a rear screen that shows health data.
The details
- Honor confirmed on Weibo that the 700 series (700, Pro and S) launches in China on 13 November.
- Official images show a square rear screen with heart rate and blood oxygen readings; it also works as a selfie viewfinder for the rear camera and shows flight reminders.
- Honor says every model has an “AI Dynamic Rear Screen” with custom content and themes and an AI electronic pet.
- Honor has not said which sensor takes the health readings or how accurate they are, and prices and full specifications are not announced.
- Unconfirmed leaks: Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 in the 700 and Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 in the Pro, a 200MP camera and a battery of about 9,000mAh.
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