Honor has officially launched the Magic 9 flagship smartphone, featuring a 6.37-inch OLED display with a peak brightness of 10,000 nits and 3840 Hz PWM dimming. The device is powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 processor and includes the proprietary Honor C3 RF chip for wireless connectivity.
The camera system is the primary highlight, consisting of two 200-megapixel sensors for the main and telephoto modules. It supports portrait zoom in full resolution and cinematic 2.39:1 aspect ratio. Additionally, Honor introduced an 88-gram external 200mm teleconverter accessory for long-range photography.
The smartphone is equipped with an 8,000 mAh battery and offers IP68, IP69, and IP69K protection ratings. The front-facing camera features a 55-megapixel sensor with a 1:1 aspect ratio. The device runs on MagicOS 11, which integrates an AI agent developed in collaboration with Alibaba, accessible via a dedicated physical button.
In China, the Honor Magic 9 is available in four storage configurations. The 12/256 GB model is priced at $745, while the 12/512 GB version costs $820. The 16/512 GB variant is priced at $895, and the top-tier 16 GB/1 TB model retails for $1,040. Customers can choose from yellow, white, black, and olive green colors.
