Honor has presented the Magic 8 and Magic 8 Pro in China, two high-end mobile phones focused on artificial intelligence, with a specific physical button for invoke YOYO assistant and automate tasks. In addition, they release the processor Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5incorporate high-capacity batteries and present a significant improvement in the photographic section, especially in the Pro model. The brand describes it as a 'self-evolving' phone, thanks to local functions (on-device) and the MagicOS 10 system, based on Android 16.
The launch began in its home country with pre-sales already active and sales by the end of October. Honor confirms a international departure laterso you will have to pay attention to battery and charging changes depending on the region. In China, the Magic8 starts at a price that, converted, is around 540 euroswhile the Magic8 Pro is approximately 690 euros in exchange, figures that could vary upon arrival in Europe.
One of the most notable elements is the customizable AI key located on the side, which wake up YOYO and allows quick actions such as opening the camera, extracting text from the screen or context functions during video calls. In parallel, Honor launches super-resolution and frame generation technologies combining GPU and NPU (neural processing unit) to move games from 60 to 120 Hz and increase the resolution without increasing consumption.
In photography, the Magic8 Pro bet on a 200 megapixel telephoto lens with 3.7x optical zoom and optical stabilization (OIS); In addition, it incorporates a 50 megapixel main sensor with a fixed and bright aperture and a 50 megapixel ultra wide angle. It also adds a 50 megapixel front camera with 3D sensor for advanced facial unlocking. The standard Magic 8 maintains the spirit with a 50-megapixel main sensor, a 64-megapixel telephoto lens, with 3x optical zoom and 50 megapixel ultra wide angle.
Autonomy is another strong point. He Magic8 Pro integrate 7200mAh with ultra-fast charging, available in China, while the Magic8 stays in 7000mAh with 90W wired and 80W wireless. In Europe, a reduced capacity due to regulatory issues, but will continue to be very competitive within its segment.
120 Hz screen and great performance thanks to the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
Both models mount panels LTPO OLED at 120 Hz with resolution of 1256 x 2808 pixels and very high brightness peaks on the Pro. Performance is provided by the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 with up to 12 GB of RAM and 512 GB of storage. There is ultrasonic fingerprint reader under screencertifications IP resistance more demanding in the Pro and improvements in vibration and antennas for gaming and 5G.
What can we expect for a global rollout?
Honor has confirmed that there will be a global launch, although with probable reductions in battery capacity and different charging powers to comply with regulations. Even with these possible variations, the package is still very attractive: a physical AI button with practical functions, cutting-edge hardware, huge batteries and telephoto cameras 200 megapixels capable of capturing images with a high level of detail. If the price remains competitive, the Magic8 Pro can become one of the flagships to beat on Android in the remainder of 2025.
Are you convinced by the commitment to a button dedicated to AI and these giant batteries, or do you prefer a more traditional design without so many new features?
