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Launch report · Honor

Honor Magic4: The flagship that re-launched the Magic line as a global brand.

SpecEagle Editorial·Apr 2022·$799·Score 80/100

Magic4 was the first Magic that competed seriously outside China — a full 8 Gen 1, IP68, 50 W wireless, a Hasselblad-style triple — at $799. The hot chip and modest peak brightness limited it; as the foundation of every Magic 5/6/7/8 since, it deserves its place.

Key specs at launch

Display
6.81" LTPO OLED 120 Hz
Chipset
Snapdragon 8 Gen 1
Memory
8 GB · 256 GB
Main cam
50 MP · OIS
Battery
4,800 mAh
Weight
209 g
What stands out
  • IP68 + 50 W wireless + LTPO 1.5K panel at $799 — flagship ticked.
  • Triple 50/50/64 MP camera with 2.5× tele.
  • Snapdragon 8 Gen 1, ToF selfie.
  • First Magic to land globally.
What to watch
  • 8 Gen 1 ran hot.
  • Modest 1,000 nits HBM.
  • Magic UI quirks at launch.
  • Support winding down.
The phone it has to beat
Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro
$649 · score 89/100