Honor Magic 8 Pro Review
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Editor's ChoiceThe Honor Magic 8 Pro stands out with its impressive 1800 nits peak brightness and 120Hz LTPO OLED display, making it a strong contender against the Samsung Galaxy S26, offering a seamless viewing experience, especially with its support for Dolby Vision and HDR Vivid, you can enjoy your favorite shows with vibrant colors and deep blacks during your daily commute, but consider the Google Pixel 10 for its exceptional camera capabilities
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Outstanding check_circle Pros
- The large 6.71-inch display provides an immersive experience, perfect for gaming and watching videos, with a high pixel density of 458 ppi, you can enjoy crisp and detailed visuals
- The phone's long-lasting 7100 mAh battery, with 100W wired charging, allows you to get from 0 to 50% during a quick 15-minute coffee break, and with its power-efficient Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chipset, you can enjoy a full day of use without worrying about running out of power
- The Honor Magic 8 Pro's advanced camera system, featuring a 50MP primary sensor and 200MP secondary sensor, captures stunning photos with excellent detail and color accuracy, making it a great choice for photography enthusiasts
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- The phone's design, although premium, may feel bulky to some users, especially with its large 108.3 cm2 screen size, which can make it difficult to handle with one hand
- The device's high price point may be a barrier for some buyers, especially when compared to more affordable options like the Nothing Phone 3, which offers similar features at a lower cost
- The Honor Magic 8 Pro's software update support, although promised for 7 major Android upgrades, may not be as comprehensive as some users would like, potentially leaving it vulnerable to security risks in the long term
Technical Specifications
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NETWORK
| Technology | GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G |
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| 2G bands | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 |
| 3G bands | HSDPA 800 / 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 |
| 4G bands | LTE |
| 5G bands | SA/NSA |
| Speed | HSPA, LTE, 5G |
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LAUNCH
| Announced | 2025, October 15 |
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| Status | Available. Released 2025, October 23 |
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BODY
| Dimensions | 161.2 x 75 x 8.3 mm (6.35 x 2.95 x 0.33 in) |
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| Weight | 219 g (7.72 oz) |
| Build | Glass front (NanoCrystal Shield), fiber-reinforced plastic back, aluminum frame |
| SIM | · Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM + eSIM + eSIM (max 2 at a time) - International · Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM - China |
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DISPLAY
| Type | LTPO OLED, 1B colors, 120Hz, 4320Hz PWM, Dolby Vision, HDR Vivid, 1800 nits (HBM), 6000 nits (peak) |
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| Size | 6.71 inches, 108.3 cm2 (~89.6% screen-to-body ratio) |
| Resolution | 1256 x 2808 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~458 ppi density) |
| Protection | NanoCrystal Shield (INT); Giant Rhino Glass (China), Mohs level 4 |
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PLATFORM
| OS | Android 16, up to 7 major Android upgrades, MagicOS 10 |
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| Chipset | Qualcomm SM8850-AC Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (3 nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core (2x4.6 GHz Oryon V3 Phoenix L + 6x3.62 GHz Oryon V3 Phoenix M) |
| GPU | Adreno 840 |
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MEMORY
| Card slot | No |
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| Internal | 256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 16GB RAM, 1TB 16GB RAM |
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MAIN CAMERA
| Triple | 50 MP, f/1.6, 23mm (wide), 1/1.3", 1.2µm, multi-directional PDAF, OIS 200 MP, f/2.6, 85mm (periscope telephoto), 1/1.4", 0.56µm, multi-directional PDAF, OIS, 3.7x optical zoom 50 MP, f/2.0, 12mm, 122˚ (ultrawide), 1/2.88", 0.61µm, dual pixel PDAF |
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| Features | Laser AF, color spectrum sensor, LED flash, HDR, panorama |
| Video | 4K@24/30/60/120fps, 1080p@24/30/60/120/240fps, gyro-EIS, OIS, HDR, 10-bit video |
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SELFIE CAMERA
| Single | 50 MP, f/2.0, 21mm (wide), 1/2.93", 0.6µm TOF 3D, (depth/biometrics sensor) |
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| Video | 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps, gyro-EIS |
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SOUND
| Loudspeaker | Yes, with large amplitude stereo speakers |
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| 3.5mm jack | No |
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COMMS
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6/7, dual-band or tri-band, Wi-Fi Direct |
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| Bluetooth | 6.0, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, aptX Lossless, LHDC 5, Auracast, ASHA |
| Positioning | GPS (L1+L5), BDS (B1I+B1c+B2a+B2b), GALILEO (E1+E5a+E5b), QZSS (L1+L5), NavIC (L1+L5), GLONASS |
| NFC | Yes |
| Infrared port | Yes |
| Radio | No |
| USB | USB Type-C 3.2, DisplayPort 1.2, OTG |
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FEATURES
| Sensors | Fingerprint (under display, ultrasonic), Face ID, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass |
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BATTERY
| Type | Si/C Li-Ion 7100 mAh (Global); 6270 mAh (Europe); 7200 mAh (China) |
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| Charging | 100W wired (Global) 120W wired, 100W PPS, 40W UFCS (China) 80W wireless Reverse wireless 5W reverse wired |
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MISC
| Colors | Sunrise Gold, Sky Cyan, Black, White |
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| Models | BKQ-N49, BKQ-AN90, BKQ-AN10 |
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