HONOR Magic8 Pro Launch: HONOR has eventually released its new flagship smartphones HONOR Magic8 and HONOR Magic8 Pro in China. These phones offered new standards of design, performance, and quality of the camera they have and that is what occurred. Fourteen highlights of this launch event that you need to know about these phones. Let us begin with 10 highlights of this launch event.
1. Premium Display Technology
The HONOR Magic 8 Pro has a 6.71-inch 1.5K LTPO OLED display with a curved display whereas the traditional Magic 8 has a 6.58-inch LTPO OLED display. The two phones have the refresh rate of 1-120Hz, support of HDR10+, and maximum brightness of 6000 nits. Moreover, they are also characterized by high-frequency PWM dimming (4320Hz) and HONOR Rhino Glass, which is also eye protection.
2. Powerful Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 Processor
The smartphones both have the recent Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chipset, which is produced using a 3nm process. HONOR boasts of an AnTuTu 11 mark of 4.28 million to be one of the fastest phones in the market. It features a memory of up to 16GB LPDDR5X RAM and 1TB UFS 4.0.
3. New Magic UI 10.0 (Android 16-based)
The HONOR Magic8 series runs on Magic UI 10.0, which is based on Android 16. It offers a great cross-platform and cross-device connectivity experience. This means you can easily sync files and tasks between Android, HarmonyOS, iOS, and Windows.
4. Smart AI Agent YOYO
This time HONOR has given particular emphasis on AI. The Magic8 series boasts of the HONOR AI Agent that can automatically react in more than 3,000 scenarios. Moreover, the YOYO Agent will automatically work when it is required and automatically finish tasks. It is also interesting that a nutrition value of food can be scanned with only a single press of the AI button on the phone.
5. 200MP Telephoto Camera – Pro-Level Photography
The Magic 8 Pro has an outstanding 200MP Ultra Night Telephoto Camera with a 1/1.4 inch large sensor and an aperture of f/2.6. It comes with a 50MP main camera and a 50MP ultra-wide camera. It also has a 50MP selfie camera on the front. The company claims that its AI Adaptive Stabilization Model enables it to be the most stable camera in the industry.
6. Magic Color Engine – New Color Recognition Technology
The HONOR Magic 8 series is the first one to introduce the Magic Color Engine. It is a deep learning color engine with 16.77 million colors that it can identify and process with its AI-powered color engine. This is technology that provides natural and saturated colors in all photographs and videos.
7. IP68 + IP69K Rating – All-Weather Protection
Both phones are dust and water resistant. They are rated IP68, IP69 and IP69K ratings ensure complete protection against sweat, dust, and water splashes. This feature is especially suitable for users who use their phones everywhere.
8. Large Battery and Fast Charging
The Magic8 Pro is equipped with a 7200mAh silicon-carbon battery that can be charged at 100W wired while 80W wireless charging is also supported. The regular Magic8 comes with a 7000mAh battery that supports 90W SuperCharge and 80W wireless charging. So, with such a high-capacity battery, you can keep your phone running for an entire day, quite comfortably.
9. Excellent Sound and Connectivity
The duo of Honor Magic8 series stereo speakers are complemented by DTS:X Ultra sound effects and Wi-Fi 7 support. To supplement the advanced features of the device, the HarmonyOS 6-powered smartphone incorporates modern connectivity features such as Bluetooth 6.0, 5G SA/NSA, and NavIC dual-band GPS.
10. Price and Availability
The Honor Magic8 and Magic8 Pro come with four different color options – Sunrise Gold, Sky Cyan, Black, and White.
Here are the prices:
- Honor Magic8 (12GB + 256GB) – 4,499 yuan (approx. ₹55,440)
- Honor Magic8 Pro (12GB + 256GB) – 5,699 yuan (approx. ₹70,220)
- Top variant Honor Magic8 Pro (16GB + 1TB) – 6,699 yuan (approx. ₹82,540)
The phones will be available for purchase in China starting October 23rd. Moreover, the company has also confirmed that the series will soon be released in the international markets.
Conclusion
The flagship of the company is quite evidently the most powerful one from the Honor Magic8 series, the features are just impressive. The phones are the best in the business concerning camera, battery, or even performance – they firmly occupy the first position in every class. With its 200MP camera, Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chipset, and AI features, it can be called a “future-ready” smartphone.
If you want a premium phone that offers the perfect combination of style, performance, and innovation, the HONOR Magic 8 Pro could be the perfect choice for you.
