Honor's iphone 17 pro copycats surface with massive battery

Honor is poised to challenge Apple's design dominance with the leaked renders of the Honor 600 and 600 Pro, phones that bear an uncanny resemblance to the upcoming iPhone 17 Pro models. The similarities are striking: a redesigned camera plateau on the rear and a side-mounted camera control button.

Honor's 600 series mimics iphone 17 pro design

The leaked images showcase devices that appear nearly identical to Apple's latest iPhone Pro lineup. While the Honor 600 differs slightly in its rear camera arrangement, the 600 Pro closely mirrors the iPhone 17 Pro in appearance. This isn't a first for Honor; the brand previously released the Honor Power 2, a device with a 10,080 mAh battery, also strongly resembling the iPhone 17 Pro series. Xiaomi has also been observed adopting similar design cues.

Beyond aesthetics, the Honor 600 series boasts impressive specifications. Both phones are expected to feature a 6.57-inch OLED display with 1.5K resolution and a 120 Hz refresh rate, powered by a Snapdragon 8 series processor. A 200MP main camera is standard, with the Pro model adding telephoto and ultra-wide capabilities, while the non-Pro variant sticks to a main and ultra-wide lens.

However, the real headline is the battery. Both phones are rumored to pack a staggering 9,000 mAh battery – significantly larger than the combined batteries of the iPhone 17 Pro and iPhone 17 Pro Max. This puts Honor squarely in the realm of powerhouses, potentially offering days of use on a single charge.

Apple’s approach to battery size remains conservative. Even their most expensive iPhones hover under 5,000 mAh, achieving respectable battery life through chip optimization. Samsung is reportedly exploring 20,000 mAh cells, hinting at a potential shift towards larger batteries in future Galaxy devices. The iPhone Fold is expected to offer a 5,500 mAh battery, a notable increase from previous models.

The Honor 600 and 600 Pro are slated for release in Europe within weeks. While details beyond the leaked specifications remain scarce, the resemblance to iPhones is undeniable. This strategy highlights how easily recognizable Apple’s design language has become, and how other manufacturers are eager to capitalize on that familiarity. The competition is intensifying, and consumers are poised to benefit from the resulting innovation.