Honor is preparing to expand its Magic 8 series lineup in China. The brand has been teasing the arrival of the Magic 8 Pro Air, a compact flagship, alongside the Magic 8 RSR, which is expected to be an enhanced version of the Magic 8 Pro. Today, Honor officially confirmed the launch timeline for the Magic 8 Pro Air, offering the first clear indication of when the slim phone will make its debut.
Honor Magic 8 Pro Air launch date, pre-orders
Honor has announced that the Magic 8 Pro Air will be launched in China on Jan. 19. The company positions the device as a balance between premium performance and a slim form factor, with senior executive Fang Fei reiterating Honor’s long-term commitment to the Air category despite industry hesitation around ultra-thin smartphones.
As per recent teasers, the Magic 8 Pro Air measures just 6.3mm in thickness and weighs around 158 grams, placing it among the slimmest flagships expected this year. The phone is also confirmed to arrive in multiple color options, including black, white, purple, and orange. Honor has already opened pre-reservations in China, with storage variants such as 256GB, 512GB, and 1TB.
Honor Magic 8 Pro Air specifications (rumored)
Report have revealed that the Honor Magic 8 Pro Air will feature a 6.3-inch flat OLED display with a 1.5K resolution, targeting users who prefer compact phones without sacrificing screen clarity. The device is expected to run MagicOS 10 based on Android 16.
Powering the phone could be the Dimensity 9500 chipset, paired with a 5,500mAh battery that supports 90W fast charging, though wireless charging may be missing. Camera details are still limited, but reports indicate the presence of a telephoto camera, in line with Honor’s Magic series imaging standards.
Honor has not yet revealed the launch date of the Magic 8 RSR. However, considering the company’s recent teasers, it is likely to debut alongside the Magic 8 Pro Air later this month.
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