Honor Magic8 Full Specs Features Prices & Pros & Cons Revealed
Release Date
Exp. release 2025, October 23
Camera
64MP
Battery
7000mAh
Battery Type
90W80W
Processor
Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
Screen
6.58"
Storage
256GB/512GB/1TB
Ram
12/16GB RAM
Operating System
Android 16, up to 7 major upgrades
Main Features of Honor Magic8
Supports advanced network technologies: GSM, HSPA, LTE, and 5G (SA/NSA)
Beautiful 6.58-inch LTPO OLED display with 1 billion colors, 120Hz refresh rate, Dolby Vision, HDR Vivid, and extremely high brightness up to 6000 nits (peak)
Durable Giant Rhino Glass protection for the screen
Powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (3 nm) chipset with octa-core CPU and Adreno 840 GPU for top-tier performance
Runs Android 16 with MagicOS 10, promising up to 7 major Android upgrades
Large internal memory options up to 1TB storage and up to 16GB RAM (no microSD card slot)
Triple rear camera system:
50 MP wide sensor with OIS and multi-directional PDAF
64 MP telephoto with 3x optical zoom and OIS
50 MP ultrawide with dual pixel PDAF
Advanced video recording capabilities including 4K at up to 60fps, 10-bit video, gyro-EIS, and OIS stabilization
High-resolution 50 MP front camera with 4K video recording and gyro-EIS for stable selfies and video calls
Massive 7000 mAh battery with fast 90W wired charging, 80W wireless charging, and reverse wireless charging support
Stereo speakers with large amplitude for immersive sound experience
Comprehensive connectivity features including Wi-Fi 6/7, Bluetooth 6.0 with aptX and lossless audio codecs, NFC, infrared port, and USB Type-C with DisplayPort support
Fingerprint sensor under the display (ultrasonic) plus accelerometer, gyro, proximity, and compass sensors
Available in stylish colors: Black, White, Gold, and Mint
Compact and lightweight design with dimensions 157.1 x 74 x 8 mm and weight of 205 g
Key Drawbacks of Honor Magic8
Hefty Weight: At 205 g, the device is relatively heavy, which may affect one-handed usage and long-term comfort.
Limited USB Version: Uses USB Type-C 2.0 instead of a faster USB 3.x standard, potentially limiting data transfer speeds.
No microSD Card Slot: Storage expansion is not possible, relying solely on internal storage options.
No 3.5mm Headphone Jack: Lacks a standard audio jack, requiring wireless or USB-C audio solutions.
No FM Radio: Built-in radio functionality is missing, which could matter to some users.
High PWM Frequency but Potential Eye Strain: Although the display uses 4320Hz PWM, which is high frequency, some users sensitive to PWM flicker might still experience discomfort.
Relatively Low Screen-to-Body Ratio: At around 90.6%, it is good but not leading in the flagship category where some competitors exceed 94%.