Design:
| water resistance |
Waterproof |
| weight |
219 g |
| thickness |
8.3 mm |
| width |
75 mm |
| height |
161.2 mm |
| volume |
100.347 cm³ |
| Ingress Protection (IP) rating |
IP69 |
| waterproof depth rating |
1.5 m |
| has a rugged build |
✕ |
| can be folded |
✕ |
The design of the Honor Magic 8 Pro combines durability and a comfortable form factor. It features a sleek build with a weight of 219 g and a slim thickness of 8.3 mm, making it easy to handle despite its substantial size. The device has an IP69 water resistance rating, ensuring it is waterproof up to 1.5 meters, providing added protection against dust and water. However, it does not have a rugged build or the ability to fold.
Display:
| Display type |
OLED/AMOLED |
| screen size |
6.71" |
| pixel density |
458 ppi |
| resolution |
1256 x 2808 px |
| refresh rate |
120Hz |
| brightness (typical) |
1800 nits |
| has branded damage-resistant glass |
✓ |
| supports HDR10 |
✓ |
| supports HDR10+ |
✓ |
| Always-On Display |
✓ |
| supports Dolby Vision |
✓ |
| Has a secondary screen |
✕ |
| has a touch screen |
✓ |
The Honor Magic 8 Pro features a vibrant 6.71″ OLED/AMOLED display with a high resolution of 1256 x 2808 px and a pixel density of 458 ppi, delivering sharp and detailed visuals. The display supports advanced technologies like HDR10, HDR10+, and Dolby Vision, ensuring an enhanced viewing experience. Additionally, it offers a 120Hz refresh rate for smooth scrolling and interactions, and is protected by Gorilla Glass for durability.
Performance:
| internal storage |
1024GB |
| RAM |
12GB |
| AnTuTu benchmark score |
4027702 |
| Chipset (SoC) name |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 |
| GPU name |
Adreno 830 |
| CPU speed |
2 x 4.6 & 6 x 3.62 GHz |
| Geekbench 6 result (multi) |
10059 |
| Geekbench 6 result (single) |
3234 |
| GPU clock speed |
1200 MHz |
| Has integrated LTE |
✓ |
| RAM speed |
5300 MHz |
| semiconductor size |
3 nm |
| Supports 64-bit |
✓ |
| DirectX version |
DirectX 12 |
| Has integrated graphics |
✓ |
| OpenGL version |
3.2 |
| OpenGL ES version |
3.2 |
| Uses big.LITTLE technology |
✓ |
| CPU threads |
8 threads |
| Uses HMP |
✓ |
| Has TrustZone |
✓ |
| maximum memory bandwidth |
85.1 GB/s |
| OpenCL version |
3 |
| memory channels |
2 |
| L2 cache |
12 MB |
| Supports ECC memory |
✓ |
| L1 cache |
192 KB |
| maximum memory amount |
24GB |
| uses multithreading |
✓ |
| Thermal Design Power (TDP) |
8.2W |
| DDR memory version |
5 |
| shading units |
1536 |
| supported displays |
2 |
| L3 cache |
8 MB |
The Honor Magic 8 Pro delivers exceptional performance with its powerful Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chipset, paired with 12GB of RAM and a massive 1024GB of internal storage. It boasts an impressive AnTuTu benchmark score of 4027702, demonstrating its high processing power. The device also features a fast CPU with speeds up to 4.6 GHz and a GPU clocked at 1200 MHz, ensuring smooth performance for demanding tasks and gaming.
Cameras:
| megapixels (main camera) |
200 & 50 & 50 MP |
| wide aperture (main camera) |
2.6 & 1.6 & 2f |
| Has a dual-lens (or multi-lens) main camera |
✓ |
| megapixels (front camera) |
50MP |
| has built-in optical image stabilization |
✓ |
| video recording (main camera) |
2160 x 60 fps |
| Has a dual-tone LED flash |
✕ |
| number of flash LEDs |
2 |
| has a BSI sensor |
✕ |
| has a CMOS sensor |
✕ |
| has continuous autofocus when recording movies |
✓ |
| Has phase-detection autofocus for photos |
✓ |
| supports slow-motion video recording |
✓ |
| has a built-in HDR mode |
✓ |
| has manual exposure |
✓ |
| has a flash |
✓ |
| optical zoom |
3.7x |
| has manual ISO |
✓ |
| has a serial shot mode |
✓ |
| has manual focus |
✓ |
| has a front camera |
✓ |
| Has laser autofocus |
✓ |
| Shoots 360° panorama |
✕ |
| has manual white balance |
✓ |
| shoots raw |
✕ |
| has touch autofocus |
✓ |
| has manual shutter speed |
✕ |
| can create panoramas in-camera |
✓ |
| wide aperture (front camera) |
2f |
| Has timelapse function |
✓ |
| Has a front-facing LED flash |
✕ |
| has a dual-lens (or multi-lens) front camera |
✕ |
| supports HDR10 recording |
✕ |
| supports Dolby Vision recording |
✕ |
| has a front-facing camera under the display |
✕ |
| Has a RGB LED flash |
✕ |
| has 3D photo/video recording capabilities |
✕ |
The Honor Magic 8 Pro features a versatile multi-lens main camera setup with a 200 MP, 50 MP, and 50 MP configuration, offering impressive photo quality and a 3.7x optical zoom. It supports advanced features like optical image stabilization, phase-detection autofocus, and continuous autofocus for smooth video recording. The front camera has a 50 MP resolution and a wide aperture, making it great for selfies, while additional camera functionalities include manual exposure, HDR, and slow-motion video recording.
Operating system:
| Android version |
Android 16 |
| has clipboard warnings |
✓ |
| has location privacy options |
✓ |
| has camera/microphone privacy options |
✓ |
| has Mail Privacy Protection |
✕ |
| has theme customization |
✓ |
| can block app tracking |
✓ |
| blocks cross-site tracking |
✕ |
| has on-device machine learning |
✓ |
| has notification permissions |
✓ |
| has media picker |
✓ |
| Can play games while they download |
✓ |
| has dark mode |
✓ |
| has Wi-Fi password sharing |
✕ |
| has battery health check |
✓ |
| has an extra dim mode |
✓ |
| has focus modes |
✕ |
| has dynamic theming |
✓ |
| can offload apps |
✓ |
| Has customizable notifications |
✓ |
| has Live Text |
✓ |
| has full-page screenshots |
✓ |
| supports split screen |
✓ |
| gets direct OS updates |
✕ |
| has PiP |
✓ |
| Can be used as a PC |
✕ |
| Has sharing intents |
✓ |
| has a child lock |
✓ |
| Supports widgets |
✓ |
| Is free and open source |
✓ |
| Has offline voice recognition |
✓ |
| has voice commands |
✓ |
| Tracks the current position of a mobile device |
✓ |
| is a multi-user system |
✓ |
| has Quick Start |
✕ |
The Honor Magic 8 Pro runs on Android 16 and offers a variety of useful features to enhance user experience, including customizable notifications, dark mode, and on-device machine learning. It supports privacy options such as location privacy and camera/microphone access control, and provides functionalities like split screen, PiP mode, and offline voice recognition. Additional features include the ability to block app tracking, create full-page screenshots, and use Wi-Fi password sharing, though some features like Mail Privacy Protection and direct OS updates are not included.
Battery:
| battery power |
7200 mAh |
| has wireless charging |
✓ |
| Supports fast charging |
✓ |
| charging speed |
120W |
| wireless charging speed |
80W |
| has reverse wireless charging |
✓ |
| reverse wireless charging speed |
5W |
| comes with a charger |
✓ |
| has a removable battery |
✕ |
| has a battery level indicator |
✓ |
| has a rechargeable battery |
✓ |
The device is powered by a robust 7200 mAh rechargeable battery, supporting fast charging at a speed of 120W, ensuring quick power-ups. It also features wireless charging with a speed of 80W and reverse wireless charging at 5W, allowing you to charge other devices. A battery level indicator keeps you informed, and the included charger ensures you’re always ready to power up. However, it does not have a removable battery.
Audio:
| has a socket for a 3.5 mm audio jack |
✕ |
| has stereo speakers |
✓ |
| has aptX |
✓ |
| has LDAC |
✕ |
| has aptX HD |
✓ |
| has aptX Adaptive |
✓ |
| has aptX Lossless |
✓ |
| Has a radio |
✕ |
The device offers a rich audio experience with stereo speakers and supports advanced Bluetooth audio codecs such as aptX, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, and aptX Lossless, ensuring high-quality wireless sound. However, it does not feature a 3.5mm audio jack or support LDAC, and there is no built-in radio.
Connectivity & Features:
| release date |
October 2025 |
| has 5G support |
✓ |
| Wi-Fi version |
Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) |
| SIM cards |
2 SIM |
| Bluetooth version |
6 |
| has an external memory slot |
✕ |
| Has USB Type-C |
✓ |
| USB version |
3.2 |
| has NFC |
✓ |
| download speed |
10000 MBits/s |
| upload speed |
3500 MBits/s |
| Has a fingerprint scanner |
✓ |
| has emergency SOS via satellite |
✕ |
| has crash detection |
✕ |
| is DLNA-certified |
✕ |
| has a gyroscope |
✓ |
| supports ANT+ |
✕ |
| Has a heart rate monitor |
✕ |
| has GPS |
✓ |
| has a compass |
✓ |
| supports Wi-Fi |
✓ |
| Has an infrared sensor |
✓ |
| has an accelerometer |
✓ |
| has a cellular module |
✓ |
| Has a barometer |
✕ |
| has an HDMI output |
✕ |
| Uses 3D facial recognition |
✓ |
| Has an iris scanner |
✕ |
| Stylus included |
✕ |
| supports Galileo |
✓ |
| Has motion tracking |
✕ |
| Has optical tracking |
✕ |
| Has a built-in projector |
✕ |
This device offers robust connectivity with 5G support, Wi-Fi 6 (backward compatible with earlier versions), and Bluetooth 6. It features dual SIM card slots, a USB Type-C port with USB 3.2 support, and NFC capabilities. For location services, it includes GPS and Galileo support, as well as a compass. Additionally, it supports a variety of sensors including a fingerprint scanner, accelerometer, gyroscope, infrared sensor, and facial recognition. However, it does not include an external memory slot or several advanced features such as satellite SOS, crash detection, or heart rate monitoring.
Miscellaneous:
| has a video light |
✓ |
| Has sapphire glass display |
✕ |
| Has a curved display |
✕ |
| Has an e-paper display |
✕ |
This device features a video light for enhanced video recording or photography in low-light environments. However, it does not include a sapphire glass display, a curved display, or an e-paper display, offering a more traditional screen experience.