Honor Sells 500,000 Magic 9 Phones in 6 Weeks, Teases Global Surprises
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Updated · The Gadgeteer · Nov 11
Honor Sells 500,000 Magic 9 Phones in 6 Weeks, Teases Global Surprises
1 articles · Updated · The Gadgeteer · Nov 11
Summary
More than 500,000 Magic 9 phones have sold in China since the Sept. 28 launch, CEO Li Jian said, calling the early run a payoff from building the series around user feedback.
Li tied demand to the camera, battery, audio and upgraded YOYO agent, while hinting that more "surprises" are coming soon without naming them.
Global launch details look like the clearest near-term gap: the phones already ship with much of the hardware now rumored, including dual 200MP cameras on the Pro Max and an 8,800mAh battery.
A red colorway and expanded camera accessories are seen as plausible refreshes, but a broader YOYO rollout in English or wider release of Honor's robot-camera hardware would mark the more meaningful surprise.
The strong six-week start contrasts with the slower-selling Magic 8 generation and could help Honor as it tries to rebuild momentum outside China.