Honor has officially confirmed key hardware details of the Magic 8 RSR Porsche Design, offering an early look at what the brand positions as its most advanced flagship yet. For those who are unaware, this ultimate flagship phone from Honor is scheduled to launch along with the Honor Magic 8 Pro Air on Jan. 19 in China. Here’s a look at what the new RSR edition will offer.
Honor Magic 8 RSR’s chipset and RAM confirmed
The Honor Magic 8 RSR Porsche Design has been confirmed to feature a combination that remains unmatched in the smartphone industry so far. It pairs the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chipset with 24GB of LPDDR5X RAM, making it the only confirmed flagship in 2026 to offer such a memory configuration.
While this combination of chip and RAM is already available on the Red Magic 11 Pro+, which is a gaming-focused phone, the Magic 8 RSR is the only camera-centric offering with such a powerful hardware.
With DRAM and NAND prices rising sharply, many manufacturers have stepped away from 24GB RAM variants altogether, making Honor’s decision notable. Industry analysis suggests memory costs now account for nearly one-fifth of a smartphone’s total manufacturing expense, which could influence the final pricing of the Magic 8 RSR.
This hardware approach positions the device as a performance-focused flagship aimed at demanding tasks such as AI workloads, advanced imaging, and long-term multitasking stability. The phone will be offered in 16GB RAM with 512GB storage and 24GB RAM with 1TB storage options, both using UFS 4.1 storage.
Beyond raw performance, the Magic 8 RSR continues Honor’s collaboration with Porsche Design. The phone features a refined rear design with flowing contours inspired by sports car aerodynamics, paired with a redesigned camera module that improves grip and visual distinction. It will be available in Moon Gem and Slate Grey Neo colour options.
As per other reports, the Honor Magic 8 RSR features a 6.71-inch LTPO OLED micro-quad-curved display with a 1.5K resolution, 120Hz refresh rate, and peak brightness reaching 6000 nits. The display supports high-frequency PWM dimming and circular polarisation for eye comfort. Imaging is handled by a triple rear camera system with a 50-megapixel main sensor with OIS, a 50-megapixel ultra-wide macro camera, and a 200-megapixel telephoto sensor with OIS. A 50-megapixel front camera is paired with a 3D depth sensor.
The Magic 8 RSR runs Android 16 with MagicOS 10, packs a 7,200mAh battery with 120W wired and 80W wireless charging, and includes features such as ultrasonic fingerprint scanning, 3D face recognition, satellite connectivity, stereo speakers, and IP68, IP69, and IP69K ratings. The device is scheduled to launch on January 19, with pricing expected to be revealed at the event.
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