Honor Magic 8 Pro, one of the first phones to be powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chipset, has finally been released in global markets like Malaysia. Although it was launched in China last month, its arrival in international territories is a significant development for smartphone enthusiasts worldwide.
The global version of the Honor Magic 8 Pro has some notable differences compared to its Chinese counterpart. The most apparent difference lies in the battery capacity, which stands at 7,100mAh in the global variant, slightly lower than the 7,200mAh battery found in the Chinese model. Additionally, the global phone supports 100W wired charging instead of 120W, while both variants share the same fast wireless charging capabilities at 80W.
Honor Magic 8 Pro - Key Specs
The Honor Magic 8 Pro boasts a triple rear camera unit and an impressive IP68, IP69, and IP69K-rated build for dust and water resistance. This flagship device is available in two storage variants: 12GB RAM + 512GB storage and 16GB RAM + 1TB storage. The former is priced at RM 4,599 (roughly Rs. 99,000) in Malaysia, while the latter costs RM 5,199 (roughly Rs. 1,12,000).
Honor Magic 8 Pro Comparison with Chinese Variant
The Honor Magic 8 Pro has been compared to its counterpart in China, which offers a 12GB + 256GB variant starting at CNY 5,999 (approximately Rs. 73,900). The Chinese model comes in a variety of colors: Velvet Black, Snow White, Azure Glaze, and Sunrise Gold Sand. In contrast, the global variant is available in Black, Sunrise Gold, and Sky Cyan hues.
Honor Magic 8 Pro Display and Performance
The Honor Magic 8 Pro features a 6.71-inch 1.5K (1,256×2,808) LTPO OLED display with up to 120Hz refresh rate. This display is touted to deliver up to 6,000nits HDR peak brightness. Under the hood, it runs on a Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 SoC paired with an Adreno 840 GPU and supports up to 16GB of RAM and 1TB of storage.
Honor Magic 8 Pro Camera Capabilities
The Honor Magic 8 Pro boasts a triple rear camera unit, led by a 200-megapixel image sensor with 3.7x optical zoom and 100x digital zoom. The camera setup also includes a 50-megapixel CIPA 5.5 1/1.3-inch sensor and a 50-megapixel ultra-wide-angle camera. On the front, it has a 50-megapixel selfie shooter and a 3D depth sensor.
Honor Magic 8 Pro -Connectivity and Sensors
The Honor Magic 8 Pro offers robust connectivity options, including 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 6.0, GPS/AGPS, Galileo, GLONASS, Beidou, NFC, OTG, and a USB Type-C port. It also boasts an IP68, IP69, and IP69 K-rated build for dust and water resistance. The phone comes equipped with various sensors, such as accelerometer, gravity sensor, infrared sensor, gyroscope, compass, ambient light sensor, proximity sensor, and ultrasonic fingerprint scanner.
Conclusion
The Honor Magic 8 Pro has made its global debut in Malaysia, offering a powerful combination of performance, camera capabilities, and durability. With its Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chipset and impressive display, this device is poised to compete with other high-end smartphones on the market. As more details emerge about this exciting new release, we will be keeping a close eye on its performance and reception from consumers worldwide.