Honor Magic9
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Display 6.37" Flat OLED 120Hz (10,000 nits Peak)
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Processor Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (3 nm) + H1 AI
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Camera Dual 200MP + 50MP ARRI Cinema Optics (CIPA 7.5)
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Battery 8000 mAh Si/C (80W Wired / 50W Wireless)
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Honor Magic9: At a Glance
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Specs
Network
| Technology | GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G |
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| 2G Network GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2 (dual-SIM) CDMA 800 / 1900 | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2 |
| 3G Network | HSDPA 800 / 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 |
| 4G Network | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 66 |
| 5G Network | 1, 3, 5, 8, 28, 38, 40, 41, 77, 78 SA/NSA |
| Speed | HSPA, LTE-A, 5G |
LAUNCH
| Announced | 2026, September 28 |
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| Status | Available. Released 2026, October 08 |
BODY
| Dimensions | Not specified |
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| Weight | Not specified |
| Build | Not specified |
| SIMs SIM (Subscriber Identity Module) is a small card that contains mobile network subscriber's account information. This allows the phone using the card to attach to a mobile network. The SIM card is most commonly associated with GSM and UMTS mobile networks. Moving a SIM card from one phone to another allows a subscriber to switch mobile phones without having to contact their mobile network carrier. SIM cards can also be used by a phone to store limited amounts of data, such as phone numbers and text messages. | Not specified |
| Water Resistant | Not specified |
Display
| Display Type Display Technology => A number of display technologies and types used in mobile phones => TFT (Thin Film Transistor), IPS (In-Place Switching), OLED (Organic Light Emitting Diode), AMOLED (Active-Matrix Organic Light-Emitting Diode), Super AMOLED (an even advanced version of AMOLED), Resistive Touchscreen (Resistive touchscreens contain two layer of conductive material with a very small gap between them which acts as a resistance), Capacitive Touchsceen (Capacitive touchscreen technology consists of a layer of glass coated with a transparent conductor) | Not specified |
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| Size | OLED, 1B colors, 120Hz, HDR Vivid, Dolby Vision, 3840Hz PWM dimming, 2000 nits (HBM), 10000 nits (peak) |
| Resolution | Not specified |
| Protection Display Protection => Gorilla Glass is a special alkali-aluminosilicate glass shield with exceptional damage resistance that helps protect mobile displays from scratches, drops, and bumps of everyday use, It is always better to go for a smartphone with Gorilla Glass for that added protection and peace of mind. | Not specified |
PLATFORM
| Operating System OS => Every computer system run on a base software called Operating System (OS). Operating System controls all basic operations of the computer (such as smartphone, PDAs, tablet computers and other handheld devices). The Operating System allows the user to install and run third party applications (apps), apps are used to add new functionality to the device. | Not specified |
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| Chipset Chipset is a group of integrated circuits designed to perform one or a more dedicated functions, often with real time computing constraints, Popular smartphones are equipped with more advanced embedded chipsets that can do many different tasks depending on their programming. | Qualcomm SM8850-AC Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (3 nm) |
| CPU CPU (Central Processing Unit) mostly known as processors, CPU processes instructions in order to carry out certain functions that make your device operate properly. Processors are often described as the brain of computers, smartphones and tablets, Smartphones and tablets rely on processors to carry out their every task, Processors are an incredibly important factor in selecting any type of computing device, including your smartphone. | Adreno 840 (with dedicated Honor H1 AI imaging co-processor) |
| GPU GPU (Graphics Processing Unit) is a single-chip processor designed to rapidly manipulate and alter memory to accelerate the creation of images in a frame buffer intended for output to a display, This includes things such as lighting effects, object transformations, and 3D motion. | Not specified |
MEMORY
| Card Slot Memory Card Slot is a special slot for inserting a memory card. Memory cards allow you to expand the phone's built-in memory, A memory card (sometimes called a flash memory card or a storage card) is a small storage medium used to store data such as text, pictures, audio, and video, for use on small, portable or remote computing devices such as mobile phones, mp3 players, digital cameras. | Not specified |
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| Internal | 256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 16GB RAM, 1TB 16GB RAM (UFS 4.0) |
MAIN CAMERA
| Cameras Specs Today’s smartphones come equipped with a very comprehensive set of camera related specifications. Our smartphone, for many of us, has become our primary camera due to it being the one we always have with us. |
200 MP, f/1.9, 24mm (wide), 1/1.4", 0.56µm, multi-directional PDAF, OIS (CIPA 7.5) 200 MP, f/2.6, 85mm (periscope telephoto), 1/1.56", dual-prism, PDAF, OIS (CIPA 7.5), 3.5x optical zoom 50 MP, f/2.0, 12mm, 122˚ (ultrawide), dual pixel PDAF |
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| Camera Features | 4K@30/60/120fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps, gyro-EIS, OIS, 10-bit HDR, HDR Vivid |
| Video | Not specified |
SELFIE CAMERA
| Cameras Specs Today’s smartphones come equipped with a very comprehensive set of camera related specifications. Our smartphone, for many of us, has become our primary camera due to it being the one we always have with us. | Not specified |
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| Features | Not specified |
| Video | Not specified |
SOUND
| Loudspeaker | Not specified |
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| 3.5mm jack | Not specified |
COMMS
| WLAN | Not specified |
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| Bluetooth Bluetooth is a wireless communications technology for exchanging data between mobile phones, headsets, computers and other network devices over short distances without wires, Bluetooth technology was primarily designed to support simple wireless networking of personal consumer devices. | Not specified |
| Positioning | Not specified |
| NFC NFC (Near field communication) is a set of standards for smartphones and similar devices to establish peer-to-peer radio communications with each other by touching them together or bringing them into proximity, usually no more than a few inches. | Not specified |
| Infrared Infrared connectivity is an old wireless technology used to connect two electronic devices. It uses a beam of infrared light to transmit information and so requires direct line of sight and operates only at close range. | Not specified |
| Radio | Not specified |
| USB | Yes |
Features
| Sensors Sensors are electronic components that detects and responds to some type of input from the physical environment. The specific input could be light, heat, motion, moisture, pressure and location, The output is generally a signal that is converted to use in computing systems, a location sensor, such as a GPS receiver is able to detect current location of your electronic device. | Not specified |
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BATTERY
| Battery Type Battery Type => Cell phones run on various kinds of batteries depending on the manufacturer, phone size or shape and features. There are basically four types of cell phone batteries => Lithium Polymer, Lithium Ion, Nickel Metal Hydride and Nickel Cadmium. | 8000 mAh |
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| Capacity Battery Capacity is a measure (typically in Amp-hr) of the charge stored by the battery, and is determined by the mass of active material contained in the battery. The battery capacity represents the maximum amount of energy that can be extracted from the battery under certain conditions. | Silicon-Carbon (Si/C) |
| Placement | Not specified |
| Charging The functionality responsible for recharging batteries in portable devices, such as mobile phones, significantly influences both battery lifespan and the practicality of daily product usage.The charging process, encompassing factors like voltage, current, and completion actions, is contingent upon the battery's size and type.Contemporary battery chargers dynamically adjust charging parameters based on the battery's current charging state. Charging an empty battery poses no safety risk, allowing for a quicker charging process. Consequently, many charging speed benchmarks, including ours, specify the battery level achieved after a 30-minute session on an empty battery.Standard chargers with a power output of 5V/1A, equivalent to 5W, serve as a baseline, with anything surpassing this speed classified as quick or fast charging. | Not specified |
MISC
| Colors | Not specified |
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| Model | Honor Magic9 |
| SAR SAR (Specific absorption rate): Each GSM handset has a radio transmitter and receiver in order to operate in the wireless GSM network. That transceiver is manufactured so that when used next to the ear and when worn on the belt, it won't exceed the limits for exposure to radio frequency energy set by the authorities.The authorities in question here are the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) of the U.S. Government, Industry Canada of the Canadian Government (IC), and the Council of the European Union. | 0.98 W/kg (head) / 1.22 W/kg (body) |
| SAR EU Each GSM handset has a radio transmitter and receiver in order to operate in the wireless GSM network. That transceiver is manufactured so that when used next to the ear and when worn on the belt, it won't exceed the limits for exposure to radio frequency energy set by the authorities.The authorities in question here are the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) of the U.S. Government, Industry Canada of the Canadian Government (IC), and the Council of the European Union. | Not specified |
| Price | $749.99 / €799.00 / £699.00 / CNY 4,999 |
TESTS
| Performance | AnTuTu: 3,180,000+ (v10) | GeekBench: 10,450 (v6 multi-core) |
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| Display | 1,980 nits HBM (measured), 10,000 nits local peak |
| Loudspeaker | Not specified |
| Battery (new) | -24.6 LUFS (Very good) |
Reasons to Buy (Pros)
- Groundbreaking 8,000 mAh silicon-carbon battery in an agile 6.37-inch compact flagship form factor
- Co-engineered ARRI cinema optics featuring dual 200MP main and periscope telephoto sensors with CIPA 7.5 OIS
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 silicon paired with dedicated Honor H1 AI image co-processor
- Vibrant 10,000-nit peak OLED display with eye-friendly 3,840Hz high-frequency PWM dimming
Reasons to Avoid (Cons)
- No microSD expandable storage slot
- 80W wired charging is slower than the Pro Max 100W tier
- Compact 8.5mm chassis carries slight density at 209 grams
The Honor Magic9 is a Honor smartphone that pairs a 6.37 inches, 99.8 cm2 (~91.4% screen-to-body ratio) (OLED, 1B colors, 120Hz, HDR Vivid, Dolby Vision, 3840Hz PWM dimming, 2000 nits (HBM), 10000 nits (peak)) display with the Qualcomm SM8850-AC Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (3 nm) processor. Announced in 2026, September 28 (Available. Released 2026, October 08), the device is positioned for buyers looking for a competitive option around 749.99.
Design and Display
On the outside, the Honor Magic9 measures 151.0 x 72.3 x 8.5 mm (5.94 x 2.85 x 0.33 in) and weighs 209 g (7.37 oz), featuring a Glass front (Honor NanoCrystal Shield), aluminum flat frame, glass back construction. The front is built around a 6.37 inches, 99.8 cm2 (~91.4% screen-to-body ratio) OLED, 1B colors, 120Hz, HDR Vivid, Dolby Vision, 3840Hz PWM dimming, 2000 nits (HBM), 10000 nits (peak) panel with a resolution of 1236 x 2664 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~460 ppi density), giving users sharp text rendering and smooth scrolling for everyday browsing and media playback.
Performance, Software, and Memory
Powering the Honor Magic9 is the Qualcomm SM8850-AC Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (3 nm) SoC (Octa-core (2×4.60 GHz Oryon V3 Phoenix L + 6×3.62 GHz Oryon V3 Phoenix M)) paired with the Adreno 840 GPU. Memory configurations include 256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 16GB RAM, 1TB 16GB RAM (UFS 4.0) (Card slot: No). Out of the box, the phone runs Android 17, MagicOS 11 (Up to 7 major Android OS upgrades).
Camera Configuration
For photography, the rear camera setup consists of: 200 MP, f/1.9, 24mm (wide), 1/1.4", 0.56µm, multi-directional PDAF, OIS (CIPA 7.5) 200 MP, f/2.6, 85mm (periscope telephoto), 1/1.56", dual-prism, PDAF, OIS (CIPA 7.5), 3.5x optical zoom 50 MP, f/2.0, 12mm, 122˚ (ultrawide), dual pixel PDAF. Video capture on the main system supports 4K@30/60/120fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps, gyro-EIS, OIS, 10-bit HDR, HDR Vivid. On the front, selfie duties and video calls are handled by a 55 MP, f/2.0, 22mm (wide), 1/2.74", 1:1 square sensor, PDAF camera.
Battery Life, Charging, and Connectivity
Battery capacity is rated at 8000 mAh (Silicon-Carbon (Si/C)), with charging support rated at 80W wired, 50W wireless, 27W reverse wired, 5W reverse wireless. Connectivity options include Wi-Fi (Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6/7, tri-band, Wi-Fi Direct) and USB Type-C 3.2 Gen 1, DisplayPort 1.2, OTG.
Honor Magic9 — Frequently Asked Questions
What processor and storage options does the Honor Magic9 have?
The Honor Magic9 is powered by the Qualcomm SM8850-AC Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (3 nm) chipset with an Adreno 840 (with dedicated Honor H1 AI imaging co-processor) CPU. Memory and storage configurations include 256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 16GB RAM, 1TB 16GB RAM (UFS 4.0).
What is the battery capacity and charging speed of the Honor Magic9?
The Honor Magic9 comes with a Silicon-Carbon (Si/C) battery (8000 mAh).
How good is the Honor Magic9 camera setup?
On the rear, the Honor Magic9 features 200 MP, f/1.9, 24mm (wide), 1/1.4", 0.56µm, multi-directional PDAF, OIS (CIPA 7.5) | 200 MP, f/2.6, 85mm (periscope telephoto), 1/1.56", dual-prism, PDAF, OIS (CIPA 7.5), 3.5x optical zoom | 50 MP, f/2.0, 12mm, 122˚ (ultrawide), dual pixel PDAF.
Does the Honor Magic9 support 5G, NFC, and a headphone jack?
Yes, the Honor Magic9 supports 5G networks (1, 3, 5, 8, 28, 38, 40, 41, 77, 78 SA/NSA).
What is the price and release status of the Honor Magic9?
The estimated retail price of the Honor Magic9 is around $749.99. Market status: Available. Released 2026, October 08.
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