Magic8
A compact Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 flagship with a triple 50 MP camera.
The Honor Magic8 is a flagship Honor smartphone released Oct 2025, with a launch price of $800. It pairs the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 with a 6.58" LTPO 120 Hz display, a 50 MP · OIS main camera and a 6,000 mAh battery. In SpecEagle's editorial review it scores 85/100 — The compact 8 Elite Gen 5 flagship. Standout strengths: snapdragon 8 elite gen 5 in a compact 193 g body. and triple 50 mp including periscope. Main trade-off: no jack.
The compact 8 Elite Gen 5 flagship.
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.
Read the full review- 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.
Full specifications
Benchmarks
How the Magic8 compares
| Magic8 | Galaxy S25 | Honor Magic V2 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| SpecEagle score | 85 | 85 | 85 |
| Chipset | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | SD 8 Elite | SD 8 Gen 2 |
| Display | 6.58" LTPO 120 Hz | 6.2" LTPO AMOLED | 7.92" foldable OLED |
| Main camera | 50 MP · OIS | 50 MP · f/1.8 | 50 MP · f/1.9 |
| Battery | 6,000 mAh | 4,000 mAh | 5,000 mAh |
| Launch price | $800 | $799 | $1,699 |
Frequently asked questions
When was the Magic8 released?
The Magic8 was released in Oct 2025.
How much does the Magic8 cost?
The Magic8 launched at $800 (manufacturer suggested price at release; street and second-hand prices vary by region, storage tier and time since launch).
What is the Magic8 screen size and type?
The Magic8 has a 6.58" LTPO 120 Hz display.
What chipset does the Magic8 use?
The Magic8 is powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chipset.
How much RAM and storage does the Magic8 have?
The Magic8 ships with 12 GB · 256 GB (RAM · base storage); higher configurations may be available.
What is the Magic8 battery capacity?
The Magic8 has a 6,000 mAh battery.
How fast does the Magic8 charge?
The Magic8 supports 90 W wired charging.
Does the Magic8 have wireless charging?
The Magic8 supports 80 W wireless charging.
What is the Magic8 main camera?
The Magic8 has a 50 MP · OIS main camera.
Does the Magic8 have a telephoto zoom camera?
Yes — the Magic8 includes a dedicated telephoto camera: 50 MP, f/2.5 (3× periscope), OIS.
Does the Magic8 have a headphone jack?
The Magic8 does not have a 3.5 mm headphone jack.
How long will the Magic8 get software updates?
The Magic8 update policy: 4 OS + 5 yr security.
How much does the Magic8 weigh?
The Magic8 weighs 193 g.
What colours does the Magic8 come in?
The Magic8 is available in 3 colours: Phantom Black, Glacier White, Sky Blue.
Is the Magic8 worth buying?
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. SpecEagle gives the Magic8 an editorial score of 85/100.
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