Honor GT Pro is launched with the Snapdragon 8 Elite

April 24, 2025

Honor has launched the GT Pro smartphone, which comes with the new Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset. Yes, the one we were hearing rumors about as the cheapest 8 Elite phone to come. In this article, we’ll go over everything about the Honor GT Pro, including its features and expected price.

Honor GT Pro Overview

Design and Display

The Honor GT Pro comes in at 162.1 x 75.7 x 8.58mm and weighs about 212 grams. On the front, it packs a 6.78-inch Full HD+ display with a resolution of 1,264 x 2,800 pixels. This is an LTPO OLED screen, and it supports a super-smooth 144Hz refresh rate.

The touch sampling rate peaks at an impressive 2,700Hz, while the PWM dimming frequency is set at 4,200Hz, and brightness tops out at 600 nits. What’s really interesting is the Oasis Polarised Eye Protection Gaming Screen, protected by Honor’s own Giant Rhino Glass.

The phone also carries a self-developed RF-enhanced C1+ chip, which really helps boost signal performance, especially in tough areas. And with an IP68 and IP69 rating, it’s well protected against dust and water. For security, it comes with a 3D ultrasonic fingerprint scanner.

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Performance and Battery

The GT Pro runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset, featuring overclocked Oryon CPU cores that can reach up to 4.47GHz. It is paired with a GPU running at 1.2GHz, making it a top-tier option for gamers and power users. It supports up to 16GB of LPDDR5X RAM and 1TB of fast UFS 4.1 storage.

Powering the phone is a huge 7,200mAh battery, which sounds amazing for long-lasting use. It also supports 90W wired fast charging, so topping up won’t take long at all.

Camera and More

On the back, the Honor GT Pro houses a triple-camera setup. It starts with a 50MP wide-angle sensor (1/1.56-inch, f/1.95) that includes OIS for steadier shots. Next, you get a 50MP ultrawide camera with an f/2.0 aperture. Lastly, there’s a 50MP telephoto sensor with 3x optical zoom, OIS, and 50x digital zoom—seriously, the zoom capability is a standout here.

On the front, it’s got a 50MP selfie camera with an f/2.0 aperture, which should be great for both video calls and high-res selfies.

In terms of connectivity, the phone supports a wide array of options including Bluetooth 5.4, Wi-Fi 7, GPS, Beidou, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS, NavIC, NFC, OTG, and USB Type-C. For sensors, you get an accelerometer, an ambient light sensor, an e-compass, an IR sensor, a gravity sensor, a gyroscope, proximity sensor, and even a strong X-axis linear motor for better haptics.

Honor GT Pro Specifications

Dimensions: 162.1 x 75.7 x 8.58mm
Weight: 212g
Display: 6.78-inch LTPO OLED, FHD+ (1,264 x 2,800 pixels), 144Hz refresh rate, 2,700Hz touch sampling, 600 nits peak brightness
Fingerprint Sensor: 3D Ultrasonic
Resistance: IP68 + IP69 rated
Glass Protection: Giant Rhino Glass
Chipset: Snapdragon 8 Elite (Oryon CPU at 4.47GHz, GPU at 1.2GHz)
RAM & Storage: Up to 16GB LPDDR5X RAM, 1TB UFS 4.1 storage
Battery: 7,200mAh with 90W fast charging
Rear Cameras:
- 50MP wide-angle (f/1.95, OIS)
- 50MP ultrawide (f/2.0)
- 50MP telephoto (f/2.4, OIS, 3x optical, 50x digital zoom)
Front Camera: 50MP (f/2.0)
Connectivity: Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, GPS, Beidou, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS, NavIC, NFC, OTG, USB Type-C
Sensors: Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, e-compass, IR sensor, gravity sensor, gyroscope, proximity sensor, X-axis linear motor

Honor GT Pro Availability and Price in Nepal

The company has launched the GT Pro at a starting price of CNY 3,699 for the 12/256GB version. When it makes its way inside the borders, we can expect the price of the Honor GT Pro to be around NPR 72,000.