Honor 700 Series Teases Rear Heart Rate Display
Honor has revealed the design of its 700, 700 Pro, and 700S, which feature a rear display that appears to show health readings.
Updated on Nov. 9, 2026 in Consumer Electronics
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Honor officially revealed the design of the 700, 700 Pro, and 700S, all of which have a rear display inside the camera plateau. The brand's latest teaser image shows heart rate and blood oxygen level on that display, though Honor has not specifically confirmed the health-tracking feature.
Why it matters
A rear-mounted display that could show vital signs and work as a camera viewfinder would give users a secondary screen without flipping the phone over. If confirmed, it would set the series apart in a market where rear displays are still uncommon.
Past leaks put the 700 Pro at a 6.57-inch screen and 9,000 mAh battery, with the base 700 expected to use the Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 and the 700 Pro the Snapdragon 8 Gen 5. Honor has not confirmed these specifications, and the health-sensing capability remains an inference from teaser imagery.
The players
Honor
Honor is a Chinese smartphone manufacturer that competes with Huawei, Xiaomi, and Samsung in the global mid-to-premium Android market.
Digital Chat Station
Digital Chat Station is a Chinese leaker account on Weibo that has a track record of publishing smartphone specifications ahead of official launches.
The details
Digital Chat Station reportedly says the rear display can work as a selfie viewfinder for the rear cameras, play mini games, and show notifications. All three devices are expected in Blue Tone, Cold White, Clear Sky, and Pink Mist colors, and the 700 and 700 Pro are expected to include a periscope telephoto camera with teleconverter support.
Timeline
A few days before November 9, 2026: Honor officially revealed the design of the 700 series.
November 9, 2026: Coverage of the rear display teaser was published.
The Tech Race
Secondary cover screens, long associated with foldables such as the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip, are now appearing on conventional phones. Honor's rear display extends that idea to a standard design, and would put it in direct contest with rival Android makers pursuing similar differentiation.
If the rear display ships with health readings and camera viewfinder support, users could check heart rate or blood oxygen without unlocking the phone. Pricing and regional availability have not been announced, so buyers cannot yet plan for the cost.
The takeaway
Watch for Honor's official specifications before assuming the rear display will include health tracking, since the feature is currently inferred from a teaser image. Confirmed sensor placement and pricing will determine whether the design is practical for everyday use.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by GSM Arena.
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