Honor 700 Series Rear Screen May Track Heart Rate and SpO2

How the rear display might work

Measuring heart rate and blood oxygen normally requires dedicated sensors, and it is unclear whether Honor has built them into the camera module. One possibility is that a sensor sits near the oval multi-LED flash, but the company has not confirmed its location or explained how users will access the readings.

Chinese tipster Digital Chat Station says the screen could act as a viewfinder, letting users frame selfies with the main rear cameras. It is also tipped to support notifications and mini-games, and earlier reports put its size at about 1.72 inches.

Expected specs and pre-orders

Previous leaks point to a Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 chip for the standard Honor 700 and a Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 for the Pro. Both are expected to have periscope telephoto cameras, possibly with teleconverter support. The Pro is also tipped to have a 6.57-inch display and a 9,000mAh battery, none of which Honor has confirmed.

Honor says the phones will come in Blue Tone, Cold White, Clear Sky and Pink Mist. Pre-orders are open through its online retail channels in China. The Honor 700 Pro is listed with 12GB/256GB, 12GB/512GB and 16GB/512GB options. The Honor 700 adds a 16GB/256GB version, and the 700S is expected with 12GB of RAM and 256GB or 512GB of storage.

On November 3, Honor Global Chief Marketing Officer Guan Haitao said the digital series would focus on flagship-level imaging and appeal to younger users. The launch date, pricing and the full capabilities of the rear display have yet to be announced.