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Launch report · Honor

Honor Magic8: A compact Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 flagship with a triple 50 MP camera.

SpecEagle Editorial·Oct 2025·$800·Score 85/100

Magic8 delivers a full triple-50 MP camera, next-gen Snapdragon and IP68/IP69 in a 193 g, 6.58" body. With 80 W wireless and a 5,000-nit panel it is a no-compromise compact flagship. Software and availability are the only caveats.

Key specs at launch

Display
6.58" LTPO 120 Hz
Chipset
Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
Memory
12 GB · 256 GB
Main cam
50 MP · OIS
Battery
6,000 mAh
Weight
193 g
What stands out
  • Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 in a compact 193 g body.
  • Triple 50 MP including periscope.
  • IP68 + IP69 + 80 W wireless.
  • 5,000-nit display.
What to watch
  • No jack.
  • MagicOS gesture quirks.
  • Curved-free design splits opinion.
  • China-first availability.
The phone it has to beat
iPhone 18 Pro Max
$1199 · score 94/100