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Honor will continue his push in the flagship telephone market with the long -awaited Magic 8 series.
After the success of the Magic 7 -Line -up, the upcoming Magic 8 series is expected to produce significant upgrades in design, performance and battery technology.
Although official details remain scarce, industrial speculation and earlier trends give a look at what we can expect from the Honor Magic 8 series.
When is the Honor Magic 8 series released?
Given the release pattern of earlier models, it is likely that the Magic 8 series will first debut in China, followed by a global launch.
The Magic 7 and Magic 7 Pro were officially launched in October 2024, with global availability that started with the Magic 7 Lite in January 2025.
If a similar timeline follows, the Magic 8 series could be announced October or November 2025with international availability starting Early 2026.
However, official details remain scarce, so these are speculative timelines based on earlier launches.
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As usual, we expect four models: Standard, Lite, Pro and ultimate. However, we can also see the Magic 8 RSR Porsche design.
Moreover, according to a Chinese Leaker Digital Chat Station (via the notebook check), this time also works on a new compact flagship, possibly the Magic 8 Mini Pro.
Previous generations were launched here in Europe:
However, it is unclear whether the regular Magic 8 will arrive in Europe, because both the Magic 6 and the Magic 7 are not available so far.
Moreover, do not expect that one of these phones will ever be available in Noord -America – Honor will not sell his devices there.
How much does the Honor Magic 8 series cost?
The pricing of the Magic 8 series does not remain confirmed, but we can make well -trained predictions based on the previous generation.
The Magic 7 Pro launched £ 1,099.99 in the UK, while the RSR Porsche edition was priced at € 1,799 (about £ 1,514.61).
Given the urge of Honor for Premium flagship machines, it is reasonable to expect that the Magic 8 Pro will be priced in the same way or a little higher, and possibly reaches £ 1,200 for the basic model.
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The standard Magic 8 can be priced closer at £ 900 £ 1,000, while each Porsche design variant would probably exceed £ 1500.
If the rumors of Magic 8 Pro Mini model is real, it can offer a more affordable alternative, possibly less than £ 900.
What specifications and functions does the Honor Magic 8 series have?
Design
The EEA is expected to continue its premium design approach with the Magic 8 series, with high-quality materials and sleek aesthetics.
The company has pushed ultra-thin and lightweight designs, especially in the foldable line-up, and we could see further refinements in the Magic 8 Pro and Ultimate Models.
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The introduction of a Magic 8 Pro Mini can indicate a more compact design, catering for users who prefer smaller smartphones without endangering flagship performance.
Reproduction
The Magic 7 Pro contained a 6.8-inch LTPO Amoled display with a refresh rate of 120Hz and a peak clearance of 5,000 nits.
Given this, the Magic 8 series will probably retain or even improve these specifications.
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If a Magic 8 Pro Mini is launched, it can have a more compact display in the 6.3-inch range, making it a unique offer in the flagship telephone market.
Performance
According to the notebook check, Honor is heavily tipped to equip all flagship Magic 8 -series models with the Snapdragon 8 Elite processor. This would place it one of the most powerful Android phones from 2025.
Given the expected release date, the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 2 may already be available. If Honor decides to use the same chipset for the second time in a row, it can fall behind the competition.
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In combination with a maximum of 16 GB of RAM and storage configurations that reach 1 TB, the Magic 8 series will be expected to deliver the top performance.
AI-driven improvements via Honor’s Magicos 9.0 (or his 2025 successor) can also optimize power efficiency, gaming performance and multitasking options.
Cameras
EEA has invested heavily in camera technology and the Magic 8 series will probably continue this trend.
The Magic 7 Pro contained a 50MP main camera with a variable aperture, a 200MP periscope zoom lens and a 50Mp ultrawide sensor.
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We can expect that before these functions will further refine, which may be introduced a larger sensor for improved performance with little light and improved AI processing.
The front camera system is likely to retain its pill-shaped notch with a high-resolution selfie sensor and 3D face scan technology for safe face recognition.
Battery and charging
According to Digital Chat Station, Honor is said to be exploring ultra-large batteries, with a few devices in 2025 expected to be 7,000 MAH capacities.
If this extends to the Magic 8 series, we would see a significant increase in the battery life compared to earlier models.
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Fast charging is expected to remain a priority, with 100 W wired and possibly 80 W or higher wireless loading speeds.
EEA can also introduce improved battery efficiency through software optimizations in Magicos.
Software
The Magic 8 series is almost certainly launched with Magicos 9 or Magicos 10, based on Android 15 or Android 16.
Improved security and longer software support (possibly five years of updates) is expected to be important functions of the software experience.
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This is all we currently know. In the meantime, view the best upcoming telephones to find out where the Magic 8 series will be.