Honor 50
The first post-Huawei Honor flagship — Google services finally back.
The Honor 50 is a mid-range Honor smartphone released Jun 2021, with a launch price of $549. It pairs the Snapdragon 778G with a 6.57" AMOLED 120 Hz display, a 108 MP main camera and a 4,300 mAh battery. In SpecEagle's editorial review it scores 72/100 — Honor's comeback flagship. Standout strengths: first post-split honor with full google services. and curved 120 hz amoled, 175 g, 66 w charging. Main trade-off: snapdragon 778g is dated.
Honor's comeback flagship.
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.
Read the full review- 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.
Full specifications
Benchmarks
How the Honor 50 compares
| Honor 50 | Galaxy S25 Ultra | Honor 20 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| SpecEagle score | 72 | 89 | 72 |
| Chipset | Snapdragon 778G | SD 8 Elite | Kirin 980 |
| Display | 6.57" AMOLED 120 Hz | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | 6.26" LCD |
| Main camera | 108 MP | 200 MP · f/1.7 | 48 MP · f/1.4 |
| Battery | 4,300 mAh | 5,000 mAh | 4,000 mAh |
| Launch price | $549 | $1,299 | €599 |
Frequently asked questions
When was the Honor 50 released?
The Honor 50 was released in Jun 2021.
How much does the Honor 50 cost?
The Honor 50 launched at $549 (manufacturer suggested price at release; street and second-hand prices vary by region, storage tier and time since launch).
What is the Honor 50 screen size and type?
The Honor 50 has a 6.57" AMOLED 120 Hz display.
What chipset does the Honor 50 use?
The Honor 50 is powered by the Snapdragon 778G chipset.
How much RAM and storage does the Honor 50 have?
The Honor 50 ships with 8 GB · 128 GB (RAM · base storage); higher configurations may be available.
What is the Honor 50 battery capacity?
The Honor 50 has a 4,300 mAh battery.
How fast does the Honor 50 charge?
The Honor 50 supports 66 W wired charging.
What is the Honor 50 main camera?
The Honor 50 has a 108 MP main camera.
Does the Honor 50 have a headphone jack?
The Honor 50 does not have a 3.5 mm headphone jack.
How long will the Honor 50 get software updates?
The Honor 50 update policy: support ended.
How much does the Honor 50 weigh?
The Honor 50 weighs 175 g.
What colours does the Honor 50 come in?
The Honor 50 is available in 4 colours: Emerald Green, Frost Crystal, Midnight Black, Honor Code.
Is the Honor 50 worth buying?
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. SpecEagle gives the Honor 50 an editorial score of 72/100.
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