Launch report · Honor
Honor Magic: A 2016 concept-style flagship with curved 4D glass and a tiny battery.
SpecEagle Editorial·Dec 2016·$600·Score 52/100
Original Honor Magic was a "concept" flagship — curved 4D glass, AI-driven Magic Live UI and pioneering 40 W charging. The tiny battery and China-only availability limited it, but it forecast where the line would head.
Key specs at launch
Display
5.1" AMOLED
Chipset
Kirin 950
Memory
4 GB · 64 GB
Main cam
12 MP + 12 MP
Battery
2,900 mAh
Weight
145 g
What stands out
- Striking curved 4D glass design.
- Honor's first AI Magic Live UI.
- 40 W fast charging — very early.
- IR face recognition.
What to watch
- Tiny 2,900 mAh battery.
- No microSD.
- Limited markets and updates.
- Mono speaker.
The phone it has to beat
Pixel 2 (2017)
$649 · score 88/100