Honor has officially introduced two new smartphones in the UK. The Magic 8 Pro and Magic 8 Lite have just debuted in that region, offering the UK buyers a choice between flagship-level photography and a more affordable yet capable mid-range option. So let’s check them out.
1. Honor Magic 8 Pro: The Premium Flagship Phone
The Honor Magic 8 Pro arrives in the UK as a top-tier smartphone focused on high-end photography, cutting edge performance performance, and impressive battery capacity. It sports a 6.71-inch LTPO OLED panel with up to 120Hz refresh rate, 1.5K resolution, and an impressive 6000 nits of peak brightness. Under the hood, this model is equipped with Qualcomm’s latest and greatest Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 SoC, which is coupled with 12GB of RAM and 512GB of storage.
A large 6,270mAh battery pack powers the Magic 8 Pro, which supports 100W wired fast charging and 80W wireless fast charging. Photography is another strong aspect of this phone, thanks to its advanced camera system that consists of a 50MP main (1/1.3″, OIS, f/1,6) + 200MP telephoto (1/1.4″, f/2.6, OIS, 3.7x optical zoom) + 50MP ultra wide (f/2.0, 122 degree FOV, 2.5cm macro) on the rear.
Meanwhile, the front houses another 50MP shooter for selfies and video calls, along with a 3D depth sensor for 3D face unlock. Out of the box, Honor’s new flagship runs on the Android 16 OS based MagicOS 10 custom skin/ Other notable features include 4K@120fps recording, WiFi 6/6E, Bluetooth 6, an IR blaster, stereo speakers, dual SIM + eSIM support, and NFC.
2. Honor Magic 8 Lite: The Affordable Model with a Huge Battry
The Honor Magic 8 Lite brings a more accessible option to the UK while retaining compelling features for everyday users. It skips the flagship level chip for a Snapdragon 6 Gen 4, which is paired with 8GB of RAM and 512GB of internal storage. This model sports a tall 6.79-inch OLED display with a 1.5K resolution, a 120Hz refresh rate, 1.3mm uniform bezels, up to 6000 nits of peak brightness, and 3840Hz PWM dimming. Moving to the rear, you get a 108MP primary shooter along with a 5MP ultra wide angle lens, with selfies being handled by a 16MP shooter.
The Honor Magic 8 Lite dwarfs even its more expensive sibling with the gigantic 7,500mAh battery pack with 66W wired fast charging. Other notable features include Android 15 OS based MagicOS 9, NFC, stereo speakers, dual SIM, WiFi 6, Bluetooth 5.2, and IP66 + IP68 + IP69K rating for water and dust resistance. Honor is emphasizing durability with an SGS triple resistant certification that can survive a 2.5 meters drop thanks to its six layer cushioning glass. The brand uses Aluminosilicate glass on this phone.
3. Pricing and Availability
Both Honor Magic 8 series were announced in the UK in multiple color options. The Magic 8 Lite arrives in Reddish Brown, Forest Green, and Midnight Black, while the Magic 8 Pro will be available in Sunrise Gold, Sky Cyan, and Black colorways. Honor’s Magic 8 Pro is going on sale in the UK for £1,099.99, with an official introductory offer bringing a £200 discount.
Early buyers are also getting an Honor Pad X9a as well for free, along with the Honor SuperCharge Power Adapter GaN charger, and Honor Choice Magic 8 Pro case. You also get a one time screen damage protection with Honor Care+. On the other hand, the Honor Magic 8 Lite was just launched for £399.99, with early bird offers including a £50 launch discount, free Honor Choice Watch 2 Pro and a free Honor SuperCharge Power Adapter 2.
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