Honor is building serious anticipation for its upcoming flagship smartphones, the Honor Magic 8 Pro Air and the ultra-premium Magic 8 RSR Porsche Design, both set to launch in China on January 19. Ahead of the official unveiling, the company has confirmed several key specifications, including battery details, camera upgrades, colour options, and even a unique external camera accessory.
Honor Magic 8 Pro Air Gets a 5,500mAh High-Density Battery
Honor has officially confirmed that the Magic 8 Pro Air will feature a 5,500mAh “Qinghai Lake” battery, a new-generation battery technology with an impressive energy density of 917Wh/L.
Despite the large battery, the phone will remain extremely slim at just 6.1mm thickness and weigh 155 grams, making it one of the lightest premium smartphones in its category.
This combination strongly suggests Honor is targeting users who want long battery life without a bulky design.
Camera Setup Focuses on Photography Enthusiasts
On the camera front, the Magic 8 Pro Air is shaping up to be a serious imaging device. Honor has teased a 1/1.3-inch main camera sensor, which is larger than many competitors in the flagship space.
Alongside this, the phone will feature a 64-megapixel periscope telephoto camera, promising strong zoom performance and better low-light photography. This setup clearly positions the device for users who prioritise photography but still want a slim and elegant phone.
Multiple RAM and Storage Variants Confirmed
Honor’s official store listing has confirmed four memory configurations for the Magic 8 Pro Air:
12GB RAM + 256GB storage
12GB RAM + 512GB storage
16GB RAM + 512GB storage
16GB RAM + 1TB storage
These options ensure the phone caters to both everyday users and power users who need high storage and smooth multitasking.
MediaTek Dimensity 9500 Chipset Expected
While Honor hasn’t explicitly named the processor yet, reports suggest the Magic 8 Pro Air will be powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 9500 chipset. If true, this would mark a significant performance upgrade, delivering flagship-level efficiency, gaming performance, and AI capabilities.
. Magic 8 RSR Porsche Design Gets External Camera Lens Ki
The Honor Magic 8 RSR Porsche Design is where things get truly exciting.Honor has stated that this model will come with a specialized photography package, which includes an external telephoto lens and a camera grip.
The additional lens is said to feature a 2.35x teleconverter and image stabilization rated at CIPA 6.5, positioning it as a strong contender against devices such as the Vivo X300 Pro, Xiaomi 15 Ultra, and Oppo Find X9 Pro, all of which also provide support for external lenses.
. Premium Design, Colours, and Massive RAM
The Magic 8 RSR Porsche Design will be available in Moonstone and Slate colour options and is confirmed to support up to 24GB RAM, making it one of the most powerful Android phones on paper.
The device is expected to run on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chipset, ensuring top-tier performance across gaming, photography, and AI tasks.
Colour Options and Launch Timeline Confirmed
Honor has confirmed that the Magic 8 Pro Air will launch in four colours:
Fairy Purple
Light Orange
Feather White
Shadow Black
Both smartphones will debut in China on January 19, with global availability details expected late
