Qualcomm officially introduced its sixth-generation Snapdragon 8 Extreme Edition mobile platform during the 2026 Snapdragon Summit held on September 22. Honor confirmed that its upcoming Magic9 Pro Max smartphone will be the exclusive device to feature this new processor.
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max is scheduled for release on September 28 at 14:30. According to leaked specifications, the device will be equipped with an 8800mAh battery supporting 100W wired and 80W wireless charging. The hardware includes dual 1216 speakers and IP68, IP69, and IP69K ratings for durability.
The camera system consists of a 55Mp front sensor, a 200Mp main sensor with a 1/1.28-inch sensor size, a 50Mp ultra-wide lens, and a 200Mp periscope telephoto lens with a 1/1.4-inch sensor size. The phone also incorporates 3D facial recognition, 3D ultrasonic fingerprint scanning, and dedicated AI and camera buttons.
