Honor Magic 8 Series May Feature a 7-Inch Model, Mini Variant Launch Delayed
Magic 8 Lineup to Include Multiple Flagship Options
Honor is preparing to launch its Magic 8 series later this year, with recent leaks hinting at four different models—potentially including a massive 6.9-inch (almost 7-inch) flagship and a compact Magic 8 Mini.
- All models are expected to be powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite 2 chipset,
- The official launch could be late September or early October 2025.
Possible Display Sizes and Camera Features
- Magic 8 Mini: Rumored 6.3-inch screen, but launch may be delayed and won’t debut with the main series,
- Honor Magic 8: Likely a 6.58-inch model, currently being tested with mid-tier periscope cameras such as OmniVision OV64B and Sony IMX882,
- Magic 8 Pro: Could feature a 6.7-inch display and is being tested with a 200MP periscope camera for advanced photography,
- Magic 8 Max/Ultra: Tipster suggests a 6.9-inch screen, which would make it one of the largest Honor phones to date—exact camera and hardware details remain unknown.
Additional Large-Screen Mid-Range Device in Development
In addition to the Magic 8 flagships,
- Honor is reportedly working on a mid-range device with a 6.96-inch display, bringing the mid-tier lineup close to the 7-inch mark as well.
Launch Timeline and Expectations
- Xiaomi 16 series is expected to be the first with the Snapdragon 8 Elite 2, likely debuting by late September,
- Honor Magic 8 series will follow closely, bringing a variety of screen sizes and flagship-level features to the market,
- The Magic 8 Mini may arrive later, after the main launch event.
Honor’s Magic 8 series is set to compete strongly in the flagship space, offering premium specs, advanced cameras, and display sizes for every preference—from compact to nearly tablet-sized smartphones.
