The Chinese company HONOR continues to bet heavily on the premium segment with the new generation of your Magic family. HONOR Magic8 and Magic8 Pro are now official in China e They arrive full of new thingswith a much more refined design, premium cameras and strong AI integration thanks to the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, Qualcomm’s most powerful chip to date.
In conjunction with the leak of the Honor Magic8 Mini, We already know all the features, the release date and the prices of these two premium editions. If you want to know all this information we invite you to continue reading the article.
Technical specifications of HONOR Magic8 and Magic8 Pro
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Specifications |
HONOR Magic8 |
HONOR Magic8 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Size and weight | 157.1 x 74 x 8mm. 205 grams. | 161.2 x 75 x 8.3mm. 219 grams. |
| Screen | 6.58 » QHD+ (2760 x 1256) with LTPO OLED panel, 120Hz refresh rate and Giant Rhino glass protection. | 6.71″ QHD+ (2808 x 1256) with LTPO OLED panel, Cooling speed 120 Hz and Giant Rhino glass protection. |
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 with Adreno 840 graphics. | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 with Adreno 840 graphics. |
| RAM | 12/16GB. | 12/16GB. |
| Warehousing | 256/512GB Yes 1TB. | 256/512GB Yes 1TB. |
| Rear camera | Main of 50MP conf/1.9. Telephoto lens from 50MP conf/2.5. Ultra wide angle 50MP with f/2.0. PDFAF and OIS. Flashing LED. |
Main of 50MP conf/1.6. Telephoto lens from 200MP conf/2.6. Ultra wide angle 50MP with f/2.0. PDFAF and OIS. Flashing LED |
| Front camera | 50MP with f/2.0. | 50MP with f/2.0. |
| Connectivity | Dual band WiFi 6Dual SIM 5G, Bluetooth 6.0NFC, GPS and USB-C. | Dual band WiFi 6Dual SIM 5G, Bluetooth 6.0NFC, GPS and USB-C. |
| Drums | 7000mAh with fast charging 90W80W wireless charging and 5W reverse charging. | 7200mAh with fast charging 120W80W wireless charging and 5W reverse charging. |
| Operating system | Android 16 based on MagicOS 10. | Android 16 based on MagicOS 10. |
| Precious | From €543. | From €688. |
HONOR bets on artificial intelligence and personalization
As reported by HONOR, both models share one of the brand’s great additions: a button dedicated to AIwhich allows you to call up the YOYO assistant or configure shortcuts for different functions.
This new approach shows how HONOR wants to differentiate itself not only through hardwarebut also for a more intelligent and adaptable user experience.
The MagicOS 10 interface, based on Android 16, integrates new AI functions capable of recognizing contexts, suggesting actions or even summarizing information on the screen.
HONOR Magic8 Pro: professional-level power and photography
The Magic8 Pro is the flagship of this new family. This terminal mounts a 6.71 inch LTOP OLED displaywith a resolution of 2808 x 1256 pixels, adaptive refresh rate of 120 HZ and an impressive maximum brightness of 6000 nits. Furthermore, incorporates a 3D ultrasound reader under the panel and a 50MP front camera, accompanied by a 3D depth sensor for more secure face unlock.
In the back, HONOR threw the house out the window: The photo module includes a 200MP telephoto lens with 3.7x optical zoom and stabilization of the OIS, a 50 MP/1.6 main sensors and a 50MP ultra wide angle with a field of view of 122 degrees.
In terms of autonomy, the model in question integrates a 7200 mAh battery based on new silicon-carbon technology, with a 100W fast charging and 80 W wireless. All this in a body just 8.4 mm thick and with IP68/IP69/IP69K resistance.
HONOR Magic8: same power, balanced approach
For his part, The standard version retains the powerful Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5but reduces the screen size to 6.58 inches with LTOP OLED panel and 120 Hz refresh rate. The camera system is also not far behind, although it is a little more moderate: a 50 MP main sensorAND 50MP ultra wide angle and a 64MP telephoto lens with 3X optical zoom.
The battery drops to 7000 mAhalthough it defends itself quite well with 90 W fast charging and 80 W wireless charging, this guarantees excellent autonomy and Full charge from 0 to 100 in just 30 minutes.
Prices and availability of Honor Magic8 and Magic8 Pro
The new Magic8 can now be pre-ordered in China and They will be officially available from October 23rd. Prices are as follows:
- HONOR Magic8: from 4499 yuan (approx €543 at the current exchange rate) up to 5499 yuan (€664) depending on the configuration (12 GB/ 256 GB up to 16 GB/ 1 TB).
- HONOR Magic8 Pro: from 5699 yuan (€688) and up to 6699 yuan (€810) in its most complete version.
HONOR confirmed it The Magic8 series will arrive on international markets very soonalthough the exact date has not yet been revealed. If this presentation clarifies anything, it is that the brand wants to consolidate itself as one of the references in the premium Android sector in 2025.
