The Honor Magic 8 Pro is a high-end phone that offers top-tier performance, a stunning display, and superb battery life. However, it comes with a bulky camera module, disappointing low-light camera performance, and fussy software with lots of bloatware. The phone continues Honor’s trend of pushing the camera experience to the next level and adding an AI button similar to Apple’s Camera Control.
Design & Build
The Honor Magic 8 Pro features a unique design with a huge camera module on the back. The phone is 8.4mm thick and weighs 213g, with an aluminum frame and curved edges for easier handling. It also comes with an AI button that offers various app launch options. The phone has IP69K protection and a factory-fitted screen protector.
Screen & Speakers
The device boasts a 6.71-inch 120Hz LTPO OLED display with 6000 nits peak brightness. The display offers accurate colors and great vibrancy, with excellent auto brightness. The phone also features superb stereo speakers with options to enhance bass and provide immersive listening experiences.
Specs & Performance
Powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 processor, the Magic 8 Pro delivers smooth and responsive performance. It comes with 12GB of RAM and 512GB of storage, making it a true flagship device. The phone handles multitasking and gaming with ease, offering fast app installation and data downloading.
Cameras
The Magic 8 Pro boasts a 50MP main camera, a 200MP 3.7x telephoto camera, and a 50MP ultrawide camera. The phone’s camera performance is generally good, with detailed daylight shots and decent low-light performance. The device also offers impressive zoom capabilities and good color consistency across lenses.
Battery Life & Charging
With a 6270mAh battery, the Magic 8 Pro offers excellent battery life. It supports 100W wired charging and 80W wireless charging, allowing for fast recharging. The phone’s battery performance is commendable, lasting through long days of heavy usage.
Software & AI
The device runs on MagicOS 10 with Android 16 and comes with seven years of OS and security updates. The software includes AI features like Honor AI and Google’s Gemini, offering various customization options. However, the phone comes with some bloatware and unnecessary duplication of tools.
Price & Availability
The Honor Magic 8 Pro is priced at £1,099.99 but is currently available for £899 with a limited-time coupon. The phone is available from Honor direct and Amazon UK. While the Magic 8 Pro offers a comprehensive flagship experience, there are better alternatives like the OnePlus 15 and Google Pixel 10 Pro available in the market.
