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What to expect from the Honor Magic 8 Pro
Honor is widely expected to unveil its Magic 8 series in October, and fresh leaks cast the Magic 8 Pro as a camera-focused flagship that also prioritizes premium security and performance. Rumors point to a Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chipset, advanced biometric hardware including 3D ToF face recognition and an ultrasonic in-display fingerprint sensor, plus a high-resolution periscope camera setup that rivals recent offerings from Vivo and Oppo.
Key features and specifications (rumored)
Performance and biometrics
The Magic 8 Pro is tipped to be the lone Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 handset to combine 3D Time-of-Flight (ToF) face recognition with an ultrasonic under-display fingerprint scanner — a dual-biometric layout similar to last year’s Magic 7 Pro. This pairing aims to deliver faster, more secure unlocking and better AR depth-sensing than optical face unlock alone.
Camera system
Camera rumors suggest a triple-camera array led by a 50MP 1/1.3-inch main sensor and a 50MP ultra-wide lens. The headline is a 200MP periscope telephoto with a large 1/1.4-inch sensor, wide aperture and an estimated ~85mm focal length — positioning the Magic 8 Pro as a strong contender in computational photography and long-range zoom. This puts it in direct competition with the Vivo X300 Pro and Oppo Find X9 Pro, though Honor’s choice of Qualcomm silicon differentiates it from their Dimensity 9500-powered models.
Display, battery and charging
Leaked specs indicate a 6.7-inch flat OLED panel for the Pro, with the standard Magic 8 using a 6.58-inch flat OLED. The Magic 8 Pro reportedly carries a battery capacity starting around 7,000mAh and has been sighted in China’s 3C database with support for a 90W fast charger (model numbers BKQ-AN00 / AN80).
Comparisons and advantages
Compared with rivals that pair 200MP telephoto modules with Dimensity processors, Honor’s Magic 8 Pro aims to deliver flagship-level performance thanks to the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. The combination of large camera sensors, periscope zoom, and dual biometrics offers advantages in low-light photography, portrait depth capture, and secure unlocking — features attractive to power users and mobile photographers.
Use cases and market relevance
For content creators, mobile photographers, and prosumers, the Magic 8 Pro’s camera hardware promises improved detail, range, and flexibility for travel and social media content. The rumored long-lasting battery and fast charging profile address heavy daily use, while the premium chipset supports demanding games and AI-enhanced imaging workflows. The wider Magic 8 lineup, including a Mini with Dimensity silicon and an Ultra flagship with even larger sensors, rounds out Honor’s strategy to cover mainstream to ultra-premium segments in China and global markets.
Bottom line
If these leaks prove accurate, the Honor Magic 8 Pro will stand out in late-2025 as a Snapdragon-powered camera flagship that balances high-resolution imaging, robust biometrics, and flagship performance. Expect official details when Honor confirms the October launch.
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