It looks like Honor is getting very close to unveiling its next top-tier flagship. A new Honor device has appeared on China’s 3C certification website under the model number BKQ-AN20, and the listing describes it as a “satellite mobile terminal (5G).” It also shows support for 120W fast charging. The model number has already been linked to the upcoming Magic8 Ultra in recent leaks.
Well-known leaker Digital Chat Station claims the phone is only the second Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5-powered model to clear China’s network approvals. Like other recent premium Chinese flagships, it should support Tiantong satellite communication, allowing calls and texts to go through even when there’s zero cellular coverage.
DCS also mentioned that the main camera development remains the biggest factor determining when the phone will actually launch. The Magic8 Ultra is expected to feature the OmniVision OV50R LOFIC sensor, and Honor is reportedly pushing hard to get the hardware and image tuning ready in time to go head-to-head with the Xiaomi 17 Ultra. As for the recent spike in storage and memory prices, he noted that higher-capacity variants of this device shouldn’t see massive increases — at least for now.
Another Chinese tipster, Smart Pikachu (Yes, that’s the name as translated from Chinese), chimed in too. According to that leak, the 120W fast charging system could power a 7,000 mAh battery. That’s a notable jump—last year’s Magic7 RSR topped out at 5,850 mAh.
As IT Home pointed out, tipster Smart Pikachu directly used the hashtag #HonorMagic8Ultra in the Weibo leak — a pretty strong clue that this is indeed the product name.
Right now, the Magic8 lineup includes the standard Magic8 and Magic8 Pro, both running the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. The regular model pairs a 50MP main camera with a 64MP, 3x periscope, while the Pro bumps things up with a slightly larger main sensor and a 200MP telephoto.
With satellite messaging, aggressive charging speeds, a much larger battery than its predecessor, and a camera setup aimed directly at the ultra-premium segment, the Magic8 Ultra has all the makings of Honor’s most ambitious phone yet. The 3C certification suggests a launch isn’t far off — now it’s just a matter of when Honor decides to take the wraps off.
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