Honor Magic8

Name: Honor Magic8
Brand: Honor

The Honor Magic8 is a upper-mid-range device, powered by the Qualcomm SM8850-AC Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (3 nm), delivering top-tier performance for its class, backed by a large 7,000 mAh battery for multi-day use (2025).

2025 · Upper-mid-range · Android 16

Overall

A+

Performance

A+

Display

Battery

Camera

Charging

Software

B+

ⓘ Grades compare this device against others in its own market segment (Flagship), not against every device on the site.

⚡ Quick Specs

Size6.58" · 157.1 x 74 x 8 mm (6.19 x 2.91 x 0.31 in)

ChipsetQualcomm SM8850-AC Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (3 nm)

RAM12GB | 16GB

Storage1TB | 256GB | 512GB

Main Camera50 MP · Color spectrum sensor

⚖️ Compare With

✓︎ Pros

✓Exceptional 7,000 mAh battery — lasts 2+ days with typical use

✓Flagship-grade Qualcomm SM8850-AC Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (3 nm) — handles any app or game

✓12GB of RAM — plenty for heavy multitasking and keeping many apps open

✓Sharp 461 PPI screen

✓6.58" OLED/AMOLED display with deep blacks and vibrant colours

⊗ Cons

✗No headphone jack — requires wireless or USB-C audio

ℹ️ Overview

Status

Available

Announced

2025, October 15

⚙️ Performance

Chipset

Qualcomm SM8850-AC Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (3 nm)

Flagship performance tier — top of the line

CPU

Octa-core (2x4.6 GHz Oryon V3 Phoenix L + 6x3.62 GHz Oryon V3 Phoenix M)

GPU

Adreno 840

Android 16, up to 7 major Android upgrades, MagicOS 10

RAM

12GB | 16GB

Heavy multitasking without slowdowns

Storage

1TB | 256GB | 512GB

Memory Card

💻 Display

Size

6.58"

Resolution

1256×2760

Sharpness

461 ppi

Sharp and comfortable to read

Panel

LTPO OLED, 1B colors, 120Hz, 4320Hz PWM, Dolby Vision, HDR Vivid, 1800 nits (HBM), 6000 nits (peak)

OLED: perfect blacks, vivid colours, power-efficient

Protection

Giant Rhino Glass

📷 Camera

Main Camera

50 MP

Good detail in daylight conditions

Multi-Camera Setup

50 MP, f/1.9, 24mm (wide), 1/1.56", 1.0µm, multi-directional PDAF, OIS 64 MP, f/2.5, (telephoto), PDAF, OIS, 3x optical zoom 50 MP, f/2.0, 12mm, 122˚ (ultrawide), 1/2.88", 0.61µm, dual pixel PDAF

Main Video

4K@24/30/60fps, 1080p@24/30/60/120/240fps, gyro-EIS, OIS, HDR, 10-bit video

Main Camera Features

Color spectrum sensor, LED flash, HDR, panorama

Selfie

50 MP

Selfie Video

4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps, gyro-EIS

🔋 Battery

Capacity

7,000 mAh

Excellent endurance — easily lasts a full day

Type

Si/C Li-Ion 7000 mAh

Charging

90W wired, 90W PPS, 40W UFCS 80W wireless Reverse wireless 5W reverse wired

📱 Design & Build

Weight

205g

On the heavier side — noticeable in pocket

Dimensions

157.1 x 74 x 8 mm (6.19 x 2.91 x 0.31 in)

SIM

Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM

Colors

Black, White, Gold, Mint

Sensors

Fingerprint (under display, ultrasonic), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass

📶 Network

Technology

GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G

Speed

HSPA, LTE, 5G

2G Bands

GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900

3G Bands

HSDPA 800 / 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100

📡 Connectivity

WiFi

Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6/7, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct

Bluetooth

6.0, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, aptX Lossless, LHDC 5, Auracast, ASHA

NFC

Yes

GPS

GPS (L1+L5), BDS (B1I+B1c+B2a+B2b), GALILEO (E1+E5a+E5b), QZSS (L1+L5), NavIC (L1+L5), GLONASS

USB

USB Type-C 2.0, DisplayPort 1.2, OTG

🔊 Sound

3.5mm Jack

Loudspeaker

Yes, with large amplitude stereo speakers

Radio

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, the Honor Magic8 supports 5G connectivity.

Yes, the Honor Magic8 has NFC for contactless payments and pairing.

Yes, the Honor Magic8 supports wireless charging (90W wired, 90W PPS, 40W UFCS 80W wireless Reverse wireless 5W reverse wired).

Yes, the Honor Magic8 can wirelessly charge other devices.

Yes, up to 90W (90W wired, 90W PPS, 40W UFCS 80W wireless Reverse wireless 5W reverse wired).

The Honor Magic8 is rated IP68/IP69 — IP68/IP69 dust tight and water resistant (high pressure water jets; immersible up to 1.5m for 30 min).

No, the Honor Magic8 does not support a memory card.

The Honor Magic8 SIM configuration: Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM.

No, the Honor Magic8 does not have a 3.5mm headphone jack.

Yes, the Honor Magic8 has stereo speakers.

The Honor Magic8 ships with Android 16, up to 7 major Android upgrades, MagicOS 10.

The Honor Magic8 uses USB Type-C 2.0, DisplayPort 1.2, OTG.

The Honor Magic8 supports Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6/7, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct.

The Honor Magic8 has 6.0, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, aptX Lossless, LHDC 5, Auracast, ASHA.

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