Honor looks set to finally debut an Ultra model in its flagship smartphone lineup. According to a new leak on Weibo by reliable tipster Digital Chat Station, the upcoming Honor Magic 8 series will include a Magic 8 Ultra, joining the standard Magic 8 and Magic 8 Pro.
The Ultra variant has been rumored since the Magic 7 generation but never actually launched, until now, it seems.
The Magic 8 Ultra could be the end of the company’s co-branded camera partnership. Instead, the Magic 8 Ultra is expected to feature a self-developed imaging system called AiMage, which will reportedly enable new camera hardware and AI-powered photo features.
Honor Magic 8 Ultra incoming?
Under the hood, the Ultra model is rumored to be powered by Qualcomm’s second-generation Snapdragon 8 Elite chip (SM8850). On the camera front, it could feature an OmniVision LOFIC main sensor, along with a 200-megapixel periscope lens.
While Honor has made it clear the phone won’t use a 1-inch main camera, the company’s imaging chief, Luo Wei, teased that the Ultra model will deliver a camera experience “no one has ever seen before.”
Luo added that Honor will focus on meaningful hardware improvements, especially in areas where AI alone can’t deliver results. He said the company aims to “leave competitors behind” in the next three years by building products that directly benefit users rather than chasing flashy designs.
According to another tipster who goes by the name Factory Manager Guan (via MyDrivers), Honor will first launch the Magic 8 and Magic 8 Pro models before unveiling the Magic 8 Ultra. The full lineup is expected to arrive in October and will use both MediaTek’s Dimensity 9500 and Qualcomm’s latest flagship chips.
For now, details like battery size and display features remain under wraps. We’ll keep you in the loop as more information becomes available.
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