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Mid-October launch tipped for Honor’s next flagships
A fresh leak suggests Honor will reveal its next flagship phones and a new Pro tablet on October 15, 2025. The Weibo post, shared by tipster Fixed Focus Digital, names the Magic 8 family and the MagicPad 3 Pro as the headliners of the event in Honor’s domestic market — likely accompanied by earbuds and a new smartwatch.
What the leak says
According to the rumor, the October event will introduce:
- Honor Magic 8, Magic 8 Pro and Magic 8 Mini (all reportedly powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5).
- MagicPad 3 Pro, likely using a Snapdragon 8 Elite-class chipset.
- Accessories including a new pair of true wireless earbuds (rumored “EarBuds 4?”) and the Honor Watch 5 Pro.
These details align with Honor’s recent roadmap of pushing high-end silicon and expanded AI capabilities across phones and tablets.
Key rumored specs
- Main camera: 50MP 1/1.3-inch main sensor
- Ultra-wide: 50MP shooter
- Telephoto: 200MP periscope zoom module
- Battery (Pro rumor): up to 7,000mAh with 80W wired charging
- Face unlock: possible 3D Face ID on the Magic 8 Pro
- SoC: Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (Magic 8 lineup), Snapdragon 8 Elite for MagicPad 3 Pro
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AI, imaging and a focus on zoom
Beyond raw hardware, Honor appears to be emphasizing AI-driven photography and system features. The Magic 8 series is expected to include deeper on-device AI for image processing — especially to enhance crops and detail from the 200MP periscope telephoto. Early reports also suggest the Magic 8 Pro could pack 3D Face ID, which would be a notable differentiator among Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 devices.
Market context and implications
If accurate, these upgrades position Honor to compete more aggressively with other Android flagships by blending large sensors and heavy-duty batteries with advanced AI capabilities. A 7,000mAh battery would mark a clear shift toward extended endurance in flagship handsets, while a 200MP periscope aims to push mobile zoom beyond current mainstream offerings.
Quote: “Honor’s next-generation hardware seems focused on imaging and on-device AI,” the Weibo leak summary noted.
What to watch
- Official confirmation of the October 15 date
- Final camera specs and imaging samples
- Whether the MagicPad 3 Pro adopts the same high-end chipset
- Pricing and regional availability
Honor has yet to confirm the lineup or date. Expect more leaks and official teasers as October approaches.
Source: gizmochina
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