Magic 9
Honor 2026 mainline.
The Magic 9 is a flagship Honor smartphone released Oct 2026, with a launch price of $750. It pairs the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 with a 6.78" 1.5K 120 Hz LTPO display, a capable main camera and a 6,500 mAh silicon battery. In SpecEagle's editorial review it scores 86/100 — Honor Magic 9. Standout strengths: tri 50 mp rear with 3x telephoto. and 50 mp imx709 selfie. Main trade-off: magicos bloat.
Honor Magic 9.
Magic 9 mainline pairs SD 8 Elite Gen 5 with 50 MP IMX709 selfie and tri 50 MP rear — Honor's 2026 China flagship.
Read the full review- Tri 50 MP rear with 3x telephoto.
- 50 MP IMX709 selfie.
- 6,500 mAh Si-C + 80 W wireless.
- IP68 + IP69.
Full specifications
Benchmarks
How the Magic 9 compares
| Magic 9 | iPhone 16 | Honor Magic 6 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| SpecEagle score | 86 | 86 | 87 |
| Chipset | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Apple A18 | SD 8 Gen 3 |
| Display | 6.78" 1.5K 120 Hz LTPO | 6.1" OLED 60 Hz | 6.8" LTPO OLED |
| Main camera | — | 48 MP · f/1.6 | 50 MP · f/1.4-2.0 |
| Battery | 6,500 mAh silicon | 3,561 mAh | 5,600 mAh |
| Launch price | $750 | $799 | $1,099 |
Frequently asked questions
When was the Magic 9 released?
The Magic 9 was released in Oct 2026.
How much does the Magic 9 cost?
The Magic 9 launched at $750 (manufacturer suggested price at release; street and second-hand prices vary by region, storage tier and time since launch).
What is the Magic 9 screen size and type?
The Magic 9 has a 6.78" 1.5K 120 Hz LTPO display.
What chipset does the Magic 9 use?
The Magic 9 is powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chipset.
How much RAM and storage does the Magic 9 have?
The Magic 9 ships with 16 GB (RAM · base storage); higher configurations may be available.
What is the Magic 9 battery capacity?
The Magic 9 has a 6,500 mAh silicon battery.
Does the Magic 9 have wireless charging?
The Magic 9 supports 80 W wireless charging.
Does the Magic 9 have a telephoto zoom camera?
Yes — the Magic 9 includes a dedicated telephoto camera: 50 MP 3x.
Does the Magic 9 have 5G?
The Magic 9 supports 5G (Sub-6).
What colours does the Magic 9 come in?
The Magic 9 is available in 3 colours: Black, Silver, Lake Blue.
Is the Magic 9 worth buying?
Magic 9 mainline pairs SD 8 Elite Gen 5 with 50 MP IMX709 selfie and tri 50 MP rear — Honor's 2026 China flagship. SpecEagle gives the Magic 9 an editorial score of 86/100.
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