Honor Magic8 and Magic8 Pro: Honor officially launches Magic8 and Magic8 Pro with Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, AI Button, 200MP telephoto camera, and 7,200mAh battery. Prices start at $630 in China.
Honor has launched the Magic8 and Magic8 Pro in China.Both bring a new AI Button, Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 power, and huge batteries.They promise faster performance, longer use, and smarter help every day. Read on to see why they could set the tone for 2025.
Smarter AI with the new YOYO agent
The highlight of the Magic8 series is the AI Button, which gives users quick access to Honor’s upgraded YOYO assistant. A long press launches YOYO Video Call capable of recognizing and analyzing objects in real time while a double press captures photos, and a single tap can trigger any preferred shortcut. YOYO also automates thousands of on-device tasks such as cleaning blurry screenshots, summarizing expenses, or organizing notes without relying on external apps.
Running MagicOS 10 based on Android 16, both phones deliver a sleek interface and seamless integration across Android, iOS, and Windows. YOYO now builds an on-device knowledge base from user interactions to offer smarter suggestions while keeping privacy intact.
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Honor Magic8 Pro: Power and precision
The Magic8 Pro sports a 6.71-inch OLED LTPO display with 1256 x 2808 resolution, a 120Hz refresh rate, and an astonishing 6,000 nits peak brightness. On the front, there’s a 50MP selfie camera paired with a 3D depth camera for secure facial recognition. It also features a 3D ultrasonic fingerprint scanner.
At the back, the Magic8 Pro features a triple camera setup led by a 200MP telephoto unit (1/1.4-inch sensor, f/2.6 aperture, OIS, and 3.7x optical zoom). The setup also includes a 50MP main camera (1/1.3-inch sensor, f/1.6, OIS) and a 50MP ultrawide lens offering a 122° field of view. This combination is supported by Honor’s new Magic Color Engine and AI stabilization that improve night and zoom photography.
The Magic8 Pro runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 SoC paired with up to 16GB RAM and 1TB storage. It packs a 7,200mAh silicon-carbon battery in China (7,100mAh globally and 6,270mAh in the EU), supporting 100W wired and 80W wireless charging. The phone is rated IP68/IP69/IP69K, measures 8.4mm thick, and weighs 213g. It is available in Sunrise Gold, Sky Cyan, and Black colors.
Honor Magic8: The all-rounder
The standard Magic8 shares the same Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chip and YOYO assistant, paired with a slightly smaller 6.58-inch OLED LTPO display. It offers the same 120Hz refresh rate and 6,000-nit brightness, maintaining flagship quality in a more compact size.
On the rear, the Magic8 carries a 50MP main sensor (1/1.56-inch, OIS), a 50MP ultrawide, and a 64MP telephoto camera with 3x optical zoom and OIS. For selfies, there’s a 50MP front camera, though it skips the 3D depth sensor of the Pro model. It also includes an ultrasonic fingerprint scanner for biometric security.
The Magic8 houses a 7,000mAh battery with 90W wired and 80W wireless charging support. It comes in Sunrise Gold, Sky Cyan, and Black color options.
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Performance that matches the hype
Both phones utilize AI-powered GPU-NPU cooperation to enhance performance. The phones can upscale visuals and increase frame rates to 120fps during gameplay, ensuring ultra-smooth motion and efficiency. The combination of large batteries, advanced power management chips, and silicon-carbon technology ensures better thermal control and long battery health.
Display and durability
Honor has reinforced both devices with top-tier build quality. Each model holds IP68/IP69/IP69K certifications, protecting against dust, water immersion, and even high-pressure cleaning. Colors vary by region, with select markets also offering Velvet Black and Glacier White variants.
Pricing and availability
Both Magic8 series phones are available for pre-order in China, with first sales beginning October 23, 2025.
Magic8 pricing:
- 12GB + 256GB – CNY 4,499 ($630)
- 12GB + 512GB – CNY 4,799 ($670)
- 16GB + 512GB – CNY 4,999 ($700)
- 16GB + 1TB – CNY 5,499 ($770)
Magic8 Pro pricing:
- 12GB + 256GB – CNY 5,699 ($800)
- 12GB + 512GB – CNY 5,999 ($840)
- 16GB + 512GB – CNY 6,199 ($870)
- 16GB + 1TB – CNY 6,699 ($940)
Honor has confirmed a global release later this year, with regional variants expected to feature slightly different battery capacities and charging rates.
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The takeaway
The Honor Magic8 series is designed for users who value endurance, photography, and true AI convenience. The Pro’s 200MP telephoto camera and YOYO-powered AI Button stand out as meaningful innovations. With aggressive pricing, premium design, and intelligent features, the Magic8 lineup sets a new standard for 2025’s flagship smartphones.
