Honor is adding an unusual accessory to its upcoming Honor 600 series, and it is probably one of the more interesting smartphone add-ons the company has shown in a while. Ahead of the May 25 launch event, Honor officially teased a small magnetic secondary display called the Magic Mini “Yao” Screen, designed to attach to the back of the phone.
At first glance, it looks a bit like a tiny smart badge mixed with a camera accessory.
The small circular display can function as a rear preview monitor, allowing users to frame selfies or group shots using the main rear cameras instead of the front camera. Honor is also including a four-level fill light system, which should help in darker environments or indoor shooting situations.
The accessory goes beyond photography too. According to the company, it can also work as a remote control for the phone, supporting functions like remote shooting and even scrolling through apps such as Douyin without directly touching the handset.
But Honor clearly is leaning into the lifestyle angle here as well. The display can show animated wallpapers, custom images, and decorative visuals, essentially turning the accessory into a small electronic badge or fashion accessory attached to the back of the phone. Promotional material heavily targets younger users with playful designs and decorative charms.
As for the phones themselves, the Honor 600 series is shaping up to be fairly ambitious for the segment. The standard Honor 600 is expected to feature a 1.5K flat display, Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 chipset, large 8,600mAh battery, and a 200MP main camera. The Pro version reportedly upgrades to a Dimensity 8550 processor and adds a dedicated telephoto camera alongside wireless charging support.
Honor is also pushing heavily into AI-enhanced photography and what it calls full-focal-length 4K live shooting.
Smartphone hardware has become fairly predictable lately, so unusual add-ons like this help brands stand out. The Honor 600 series and the new magnetic mini display accessory are both expected to launch officially on May 25.
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