Updated
Updated · Technetbook · Nov 4
Honor Rolls Out Magic9 Series Globally With 11,000 mAh Batteries and Snapdragon 8 Chips
Updated
Updated · Technetbook · Nov 4

Honor Rolls Out Magic9 Series Globally With 11,000 mAh Batteries and Snapdragon 8 Chips

3 articles · Updated · Technetbook · Nov 4

Summary

  • Three Magic9 models are heading to international markets, with regional launches starting in Hong Kong and a broader Europe rollout planned for early next year.
  • 11,000 mAh is the series' top battery size, while the lineup pairs large cells with Snapdragon 8 processors and, on two models, dual 200 MP rear cameras.
  • 6.37-inch Magic9 uses a Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chip, an 8,000 mAh battery, dual 200 MP cameras and a 55 MP front camera.
  • 6.8-inch Magic9 Pro Max steps up to Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6, an 8,800 mAh battery and 100W wired charging, plus ARRI Cinema mode for 4K/60fps video.
  • Global pricing is still unconfirmed as Honor uses the series to push flagship performance and unusually large batteries beyond its home market.

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