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Honor Magic8

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Honor Magic8
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Android
Qualcomm
5G
NFC
Fingerprint
  • Released Available. Released 2025, October 23
  • OS Android 16, up to 7 major Android upgrades, MagicOS 10
  • Display 6.58" 1256x2760 pixels
  • Camera 50MP 2160p
  • RAM 12/16GB RAM Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
  • Battery 7000mAh 90W

Our Rating

A feature-rich device that stands out with its display, a huge 7000mAh 90W battery, fast charging and modern connectivity. The Qualcomm chipset offers dependable daily performance.

8.5
Score: 8.5 / 5
  • Design 9 / 10
  • Display 8 / 10
  • Performance 9 / 10
  • Camera 7 / 10
  • Connectivity 9 / 10
  • Features 9 / 10
  • Battery 10 / 10
  • Usability 7 / 10

Pros

  1. IP68/IP69 dust/water resistant.
  2. 6.58-inch LTPO OLED, 120Hz refresh.
  3. Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, 12/16GB RAM.
  4. Triple rear camera with 64MP, 50MP selfie.
  5. 7000mAh battery with 90W charging.

Cons

  1. Qualcomm offers mid-range performance
  2. Secondary camera has limited functionality
  3. No 3.5mm headphone jack
  4. No microSD card slot
  5. USB Type-C 2.0 instead of USB 3.x

Specifications

General

Brand
Honor
Model
Honor Magic8
Device
Smartphones
Added
October 15, 2025
Updated
January 23, 2026

Prices

Unofficial
12GB 256GB ₦1,187,500

Launch

Announced The official date or month when the manufacturer publicly announced and introduced the product to the global market.
2025, October 15
Status Current market availability status of the device (e.g. Available, Released, Coming Soon, or Discontinued).
Available. Released 2025, October 23

Network

5G bands 5G (Fifth Generation) cellular technology offering ultra-high data speeds, ultra-low latency, and massive device connectivity across Sub-6GHz and mmWave frequencies.
SA/NSA
Speed Maximum theoretical cellular download and upload data speeds supported by the device's modem (e.g. HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE-A, 5G SA/NSA).
HSPA, LTE-A, 5G
Technology Network technology refers to the type of cellular connectivity supported by the mobile device, such as GSM, HSPA, LTE (4G), or 5G Sub-6/mmWave.
GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G
2G bands 2G (Second Generation) digital cellular network frequencies (typically GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 MHz) used for basic voice calls, SMS, and low-speed data.
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G bands 3G (Third Generation) cellular frequencies (such as UMTS/HSDPA/WCDMA) providing faster data transfer speeds, video calling, and improved internet browsing over 2G.
HSDPA 800 / 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100
4G bands 4G LTE (Long-Term Evolution) frequency bands that provide high-speed mobile broadband internet access, HD voice calling (VoLTE), and low latency.
LTE

Body

Dimensions Physical dimensions (Height × Width × Thickness in millimeters and inches) defining the outer size and form factor of the phone or tablet.
157.1 x 74 x 8 mm (6.19 x 2.91 x 0.31 in)
Weight Total physical weight of the device in grams (g) and ounces (oz), including the internal battery.
205 g (7.23 oz)
SIM Type and number of SIM card slots supported (e.g., Nano-SIM, Dual SIM with dual standby, eSIM support, hybrid slots).
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Others
IP68/IP69 dust tight and water resistant (high pressure water jets; immersible up to 1.5m for 30 min)

Display

Features Special screen features like high refresh rate (90Hz, 120Hz, 144Hz), HDR10+, Dolby Vision, peak brightness in nits, PWM dimming, or always-on display.
Color spectrum sensor, LED flash, HDR, panorama
Protection Scratch-resistant protective glass covering the display screen (such as Corning Gorilla Glass Victus, Gorilla Glass 5, Ceramic Shield, or Dragontrail) or ingress protection rating.
Giant Rhino Glass
Type Display panel technology (such as AMOLED, Super AMOLED, OLED, IPS LCD, LTPO, or TFT) determining color vibrancy, contrast ratios, and viewing angles.
Non-removable Si/C Li-Ion
Size Diagonal measurement of the display screen measured in inches (″) or centimeters (cm) and screen-to-body percentage ratio.
6.58 inches, 105.3 cm2 (~90.6% screen-to-body ratio)
Resolution Total number of pixels displayed horizontally and vertically (e.g., FHD+ 1080 × 2400 pixels), aspect ratio, and pixel density in pixels per inch (ppi).
1256 x 2760 pixels (~461 ppi density)

Platform

OS Operating System and custom user interface software installed on the device (such as Android 14 with HyperOS, One UI, OxygenOS, iOS, or HarmonyOS).
Android 16, up to 7 major Android upgrades, MagicOS 10
Chipset System on a Chip (SoC) combining the central processor, graphics processor, neural engine, and modem (e.g., Qualcomm Snapdragon, MediaTek Dimensity, Apple Bionic, Google Tensor).
Qualcomm SM8850-AC Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (3 nm)
CPU Central Processing Unit architecture, core count (e.g., Octa-core), and clock speeds in GHz handling all primary computing tasks.
Octa-core (2x4.6 GHz Oryon V3 Phoenix L + 6x3.62 GHz Oryon V3 Phoenix M)
GPU Graphics Processing Unit (such as Adreno, Mali, or Immortalis) responsible for 3D graphics rendering, video decoding, and smooth gaming.
Adreno 840

Memory

Card slot Support for external memory expansion (such as microSDXC) through a dedicated memory slot or shared hybrid SIM tray.
No
Internal Built-in onboard flash storage capacity (ROM) and operating memory (RAM) configurations (e.g. 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 12GB RAM) using UFS or eMMC flash standards.
256/512 GB / 1TB UFS 4.0
Variant Storage and RAM combinations available for this specific product model.
12GB 256GB / 12GB 512GB / 16GB 512GB / 16GB 1TB

Main camera

Triple Triple camera sensor array providing versatile shooting modes including wide, ultra-wide, and telephoto / periscope zoom.
50 MP, f/1.9, 24mm (wide), 1/1.56", 1.0µm, multi-directional PDAF, OIS64 MP, f/2.5, (telephoto), PDAF, OIS, 3x optical zoom50 MP, f/2.0, 12mm, 122˚ (ultrawide), 1/2.88", 0.61µm, dual pixel PDAF
Video Maximum video recording resolutions and frame rates supported (such as 8K@24/30fps, 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps, HDR, gyro-EIS, OIS).
4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps, gyro-EIS

Selfie camera

Single Single camera sensor configuration with megapixel count, aperture, and sensor details.
50 MP, f/2.0, 21mm (wide), 1/2.93", 0.6µm

Sound

Loudspeaker Audio output speaker system (e.g. stereo dual speakers, bottom-firing speaker, Dolby Atmos tuning, Hi-Res audio certification).
Yes, with large amplitude stereo speakers
3.5mm jack Presence of standard 3.5mm stereo headphone / audio jack for connecting wired headphones or external microphones without an adapter.
No

Connectivity

GPS Satellite positioning and geolocation navigation systems supported (such as GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS, NavIC) with dual-band precision.
GPS (L1+L5), BDS (B1I+B1c+B2a+B2b), GALILEO (E1+E5a+E5b), QZSS (L1+L5), NavIC (L1+L5), GLONASS
WLAN Wi-Fi networking standards supported (e.g., Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6/6e/7), dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, and mobile hotspot functionality.
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6/7, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth Short-range wireless technology version (e.g., Bluetooth 5.3, 5.4) with supported audio codecs (A2DP, LE, aptX HD, LDAC, LHDC).
6.0, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, aptX Lossless, LHDC 5, Auracast, ASHA
NFC Near Field Communication technology used for wireless contactless payments (Google Pay, Apple Pay), transit cards, and instant pairing.
Yes
FM radio Built-in FM radio receiver for listening to broadcast radio stations over the air (often requiring wired earphones as an antenna).
No
USB Universal Serial Bus connector type and specification (e.g. USB Type-C 2.0 / 3.2 Gen 1), supporting OTG (On-The-Go) data transfer and DisplayPort.
USB Type-C 2.0, DisplayPort 1.2, OTG

Features

Sensors Built-in hardware sensors (such as fingerprint scanner under-display/side-mounted, accelerometer, gyro, proximity sensor, compass, barometer, color spectrum).
Fingerprint (under display, ultrasonic), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compassEmergency SOS via satellite (messages and calls) - China only

Battery

Capacity Battery energy storage capacity measured in milliampere-hours (mAh) indicating total power reserve.
7000 mAh
Charging Wired and wireless fast charging wattage and protocols (e.g., 67W Turbo Charge, USB Power Delivery 3.0, Quick Charge, MagSafe wireless, reverse wireless charging).
90W wired, 90W PPS, 40W UFCS80W wirelessReverse wireless5W reverse wired

More

Models Manufacturer model code identifiers (e.g. SM-S928B, A3106, 23117RK66C) representing regional variants.
BKQ-AN00
Made by
China
Color Official color finishes and aesthetic variants released by the manufacturer for this device.
Black, White, Gold, Mint

General Specs

Display
6.58″ 1256×2760 pixels
RAM Random Access Memory capacity used by the operating system and running apps for multitasking, caching, and fast app switching.
12/16 GB
Price Official retail launch price or current market pricing across official and unofficial channels.
₦1,187,500
Released
2025, October
ROM
256/512 GB / 1TB

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Honor Magic8 Price in Malaysia September 2026

Model Honor Magic8
Price Coming soon
Display 6.58″ 1256×2760 pixels
RAM 16 GB
ROM 256/512 GB
Released 2025, October 23

Questions and opinions about the Magic8

When be it will be released?

It will launch in October 2025.

What is the price of Honor Magic8?

The price of the Honor Magic8 is ₦1,187,500.

How much RAM and ROM does it contain?

It has two variants with 12/16GB in RAM and 256/512GB/1TB in ROM. The market offers four variants (256GB/12GB, 512GB/12GB, 512GB/16GB, 1TB/16GB).

Which type of display panel is used?

It has a 6.58″ LTPO OLED Display panel with a 1256 x 2760 pixels resolution.

How are the processor and chipset?

It contains Qualcomm SM8850-AC Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (3 nm) chipset and Android 16.

What are the camera and video capabilities?

The three-camera setup on the back is 50MP+64MP+50MP and a 50MP selfie camera. The video recording capability is 4K@24/30/60fps, 1080p@24/30/60/120/240fps, gyro-EIS, OIS, HDR, 10-bit video.

Does it support a 5G network?

It supports a 5G network with 2G, 3G, and 4G.

What is the battery capacity?

The battery capacity is a 7000mAh Li-Polymer battery with 90W fast charging.

What sensors does this phone have?

Fingerprint, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass.

Which country and company manufactured it?

Honor manufactured it and this phone is made in China.

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