Honor Introduces Ultra Slim Magic8 Pro Air with Periscope Camera and 5500mAh Battery
Honor has unveiled the Magic8 Pro Air, an ultra-slim and ultra-light model that is the flagship of the Magic8 series. It weighs only 155 grams and has a thickness of just 6.1 mm, yet it boasts a powerful processor, an ultra-capacity battery, and a camera system with a periscope telephoto module.
Display Specifications Features
The frontal part of the Magic8 Pro Air is a 6.31-inch LTPO OLED display with the slightest 1.08 mm bezels.
- Resolution: 1.5K
- Refresh Rate: Dynamic 1 to 120 Hz
- Peak Brightness: Up to 6000 nits in HDR mode
- Protection: Giant Rhino Glass
- Security: In-display 3D ultrasonic fingerprint scanner
Core Hardware and Performance
Flagship MediaTek Dimensity 9500 processor powers this mobile device. It runs on Magic UI 10 based on Android 16. The handset configuration varies by memory and storage options, capable of handling up to 16 GB of LPDDR5X RAM and up to 1 TB of UFS 4.0 storage.
Advanced Camera System
Comprises of three high-resolution modules, accompanied by an advanced flash system.
- Main Camera: 50 MP with a 1/1.3" sensor and optical image stabilization.
- Ultra-Wide Camera: 50 MP with macro photography support.
- Telephoto Camera: 64 MP periscope lens with 3.2x optical zoom.
- Flash: An "AI zoom flash" with five LEDs and adjustable light output.
Battery and Charging
High-density 5500 mAh silicon-carbon battery encased within the 6.1 mm chassis. Its battery technology allows 917 Wh/L of density. It gets supported through 80W wired fast charging and 50W wireless charging.
Build and Connectivity
The phone's case is made up of aircraft-grade aluminum, also rated for IP68 and IP69 dust and water resistance. Its support for eSIM made the phone standout from other Chinese market smartphones.
Price and Configurations in China
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air is available in China now in four different versions:
- 12GB + 256GB: 4999 yuan (~$717)
- 12GB + 512GB: 5299 yuan (~$760)
- 16GB + 512GB: 5599 yuan (~$803)
- 16GB + 1TB: 5999 yuan (~$860)
