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European shoppers expecting the Honor Magic 8 Pro to match its China counterpart might be in for a surprise: the EU model reportedly ships with a notably smaller battery. Performance and cameras appear unchanged, but battery capacity and charging speeds could differ.
What changed for the EU model?
According to a GSMArena report citing “first‑hand” confirmation, Honor’s EU-bound Magic 8 Pro will pack a 6,270 mAh battery — roughly 930 mAh (about 13%) less than the 7,200 mAh cell offered in China. A global variant is said to sit between the two with a 7,100 mAh pack.
Battery and charging: the numbers that matter
- China: 7,200 mAh battery, 120W wired and 80W wireless charging reported.
- Global (reported): ~7,100 mAh battery.
- EU: 6,270 mAh battery with 100W wired charging reportedly.
While the EU version loses headline battery capacity, it still offers a substantial upgrade over last year’s Magic 7 Pro (5,270 mAh). In real-world use, expect perhaps an hour or two less screen-on time compared with the Chinese edition — but daily endurance should still be strong for most users.
Why might Honor downsize the battery for Europe?
Honor hasn’t publicly explained the difference. Industry observers point to EU-specific rules on safety, transport, and battery recycling that can affect battery design and shipping approval. Regulatory constraints sometimes force manufacturers to alter battery capacity, charging hardware, or packaging for specific markets.
Everything else stays top-tier
Beyond the battery and a potential tweak to wired charging speed, the rest of the phone reportedly mirrors the Chinese spec sheet:
- 6.71-inch OLED display, 120 Hz, 1256 × 2808 resolution
- Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chipset
- Triple main camera: 50 MP main, 200 MP periscope (85mm), 50 MP ultrawide
- 50 MP front-facing camera
So if you prioritize raw performance and flagship imaging, the Magic 8 Pro still checks those boxes. The trade-off is mainly about battery capacity and potentially slower wired charging in Europe.
Should EU buyers be worried?
Not necessarily. If you’re coming from older flagships or midrange phones, the Magic 8 Pro’s battery — while smaller than the Chinese unit — will often feel like an upgrade. Power users who demand the absolute longest runtimes or fastest wired charging should weigh the reported differences before buying.
Ultimately, the EU still gets the Magic 8 Pro, but without quite as much battery muscle as the version sold in China.
Source: gizmochina
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