HONOR Win 2 to feature Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, 10,000mAh battery, active cooling fans

HONOR is set to reveal a new gaming-focused line this coming October with updated, powerful internals.

File photo: HONOR Win

The next flagship gaming killer?

HONOR is reportedly developing its next-generation Win series flagship, following last year's debut of the original lineup. 

According to tipster Digital Chat Station, the HONOR Win 2 series could launch as early as October—roughly two months ahead of the first Honor Win, which arrived in December 2025.

The series is expected to center on performance and battery life. Reported specifications include a 10,000mAh battery and a 6.89-inch OLED display with 2K+ resolution and a 185Hz refresh rate.

The lineup may be among the first to use Qualcomm's upcoming Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, built on a 2nm process. 

To manage heat from the new chipset, the phones are tipped to include an active cooling fan aimed at reducing thermal throttling during gaming and other demanding tasks.

Reports suggest two variants: an Honor Win 2 Pro Max with the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, and an Honor Win 2 Pro with the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. Given the cost of next-generation components, pricing is expected to rise compared to the original model.

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Source: GizmoChina