Launch report · Honor
Honor 50: The first post-Huawei Honor flagship — Google services finally back.
SpecEagle Editorial·Jun 2021·$549·Score 72/100
Honor 50 was the moment the brand re-entered Google's ecosystem after the Huawei split — same sleek hardware, full GMS. The Snapdragon 778G was modest for the price; for buyers who had wanted to leave Huawei without leaving the design language, this was the door.
Key specs at launch
Display
6.57" AMOLED 120 Hz
Chipset
Snapdragon 778G
Memory
8 GB · 128 GB
Main cam
108 MP
Battery
4,300 mAh
Weight
175 g
What stands out
- First post-split Honor with full Google services.
- Curved 120 Hz AMOLED, 175 g, 66 W charging.
- 108 MP camera and 32 MP autofocus selfie.
- Independence from Huawei restored the global lineup.
What to watch
- Snapdragon 778G is dated.
- Two filler 2 MP lenses.
- No IP rating, single speaker design.
- Support ended.