Honor Magic 8 Pro Global Launch: Full Specs, Features, Price & Upgrades Over Chinese Model
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Honor has officially launched the Magic 8 Pro globally, following its initial release in China last month. The international variant remains almost identical to the original Chinese version, with the only differences appearing in battery capacity and wired charging speed. Everything else — from performance to design — stays true to the flagship formula.
Design & Display: Ultra-Bright LTPO OLED With 6,000-Nit Peak Brightness
The Honor Magic 8 Pro sports a stunning 6.71-inch LTPO OLED display offering a crisp 1.5K resolution (1,256 × 2,808 pixels) and a smooth 120Hz refresh rate. Honor claims the screen can hit an industry-leading 6,000 nits of peak HDR brightness, making it one of the brightest displays in any smartphone.
The device carries IP68, IP69, and IP69K certifications, ensuring advanced dust and water resistance. It measures 161.15 × 75 × 8.32 mm, weighs 219g, and is available in Black, Sunrise Gold, and Sky Cyan.
Performance & Software: Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 Powerhouse
Running on MagicOS 10 based on Android 16, the Magic 8 Pro is powered by Qualcomm’s flagship Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chipset, paired with the Adreno 840 GPU for top-tier gaming and AI performance.
Storage and RAM options include:
- Up to 16GB RAM
- Up to 1TB internal storage
Connectivity features:
- 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 6.0
- GPS, AGPS, Galileo, GLONASS, Beidou
- NFC, OTG, and USB-C
The phone also includes an ultrasonic fingerprint scanner, along with essential sensors such as gyro, accelerometer, ambient light, proximity, compass, gravity sensor, and infrared sensor.
Camera System: 200MP Flagship Triple Setup + 50MP Front Camera
Honor equips the Magic 8 Pro with a powerful triple rear camera system consisting of:
- 200MP main sensor (1/1.4-inch)
- 3.7x optical zoom
- Up to 100x digital zoom
- 50MP secondary camera (1/1.3-inch) with CIPA 5.5 stabilization
- 50MP ultra-wide-angle lens
On the front, the device features a 50MP selfie camera paired with a 3D depth sensor, ideal for portraits, facial recognition, and secure unlock.
Battery & Charging: Global vs Chinese Model
The global Magic 8 Pro includes a:
- 7,100mAh battery
- 100W wired fast charging
- 80W wireless charging
Meanwhile, the Chinese variant features:
- 7,200mAh battery
- 120W wired charging
- Same 80W wireless charging
Aside from battery and wired charging differences, all other specifications remain identical.
Pricing: Global vs China
Malaysia (Global Variant)
- 12GB + 512GB — ~$973
- 16GB + 1TB — ~$1,099
China
- 12GB + 256GB — ~ $840
This makes the Chinese model more affordable, as expected, while the global variant carries slight premium pricing.