Honor Magic4
The flagship that re-launched the Magic line as a global brand.
The Honor Magic4 is a flagship Honor smartphone released Apr 2022, with a launch price of $799. It pairs the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 with a 6.81" LTPO OLED 120 Hz display, a 50 MP · OIS main camera and a 4,800 mAh battery. In SpecEagle's editorial review it scores 80/100 — Honor goes global, properly. Standout strengths: ip68 + 50 w wireless + ltpo 1.5k panel at $799 — flagship ticked. and triple 50/50/64 mp camera with 2.5× tele. Main trade-off: 8 gen 1 ran hot.
Honor goes global, properly.
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.
Read the full review- 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.
Full specifications
Benchmarks
How the Honor Magic4 compares
| Honor Magic4 | iPhone 13 Pro Max | Magic 5 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| SpecEagle score | 80 | 80 | 80 |
| Chipset | Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | Apple A15 Bionic | Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 |
| Display | 6.81" LTPO OLED 120 Hz | 6.7" LTPO OLED | 6.73" curved AMOLED 120 Hz |
| Main camera | 50 MP · OIS | 12 MP · f/1.5 | 50 MP · f/1.9 |
| Battery | 4,800 mAh | 4,352 mAh | 5,100 mAh |
| Launch price | $799 | $1,099 | €899 |
Frequently asked questions
When was the Honor Magic4 released?
The Honor Magic4 was released in Apr 2022.
How much does the Honor Magic4 cost?
The Honor Magic4 launched at $799 (manufacturer suggested price at release; street and second-hand prices vary by region, storage tier and time since launch).
What is the Honor Magic4 screen size and type?
The Honor Magic4 has a 6.81" LTPO OLED 120 Hz display.
What chipset does the Honor Magic4 use?
The Honor Magic4 is powered by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 chipset.
How much RAM and storage does the Honor Magic4 have?
The Honor Magic4 ships with 8 GB · 256 GB (RAM · base storage); higher configurations may be available.
What is the Honor Magic4 battery capacity?
The Honor Magic4 has a 4,800 mAh battery.
How fast does the Honor Magic4 charge?
The Honor Magic4 supports 66 W wired charging.
Does the Honor Magic4 have wireless charging?
The Honor Magic4 supports 50 W wireless charging.
What is the Honor Magic4 main camera?
The Honor Magic4 has a 50 MP · OIS main camera.
Does the Honor Magic4 have a telephoto zoom camera?
Yes — the Honor Magic4 includes a dedicated telephoto camera: 64 MP, 2.5× optical.
Does the Honor Magic4 have a headphone jack?
The Honor Magic4 does not have a 3.5 mm headphone jack.
How long will the Honor Magic4 get software updates?
The Honor Magic4 update policy: support winding down.
How much does the Honor Magic4 weigh?
The Honor Magic4 weighs 209 g.
What colours does the Honor Magic4 come in?
The Honor Magic4 is available in 3 colours: Black, White, Cyan.
Is the Honor Magic4 worth buying?
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. SpecEagle gives the Honor Magic4 an editorial score of 80/100.
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