Earlier this month, Honor had launched its much awaited Magic3 series. The lineup was the latest flagship grade smartphones from the brand, and now, the company has put up a massive advertisement for the Magic3 series on the Burj Khalifa to promote the new devices.

The world’s tallest tower celebrated the #HONORMagic3Series launch on 12 Aug. Did you? Retweet to show others this #BeyondEpic light show. pic.twitter.com/i7ffYdelD4

— HONOR (@Honorglobal) August 16, 2021

The former budget sub brand shared a video of this major promotional ad on its official Honor Global Twitter handle as well. In the video, we can see the world’s tallest building, Burj Khalifa, in Dubai being light up with an advertisement for the Magic3 series. The ad starts with a countdown that stops at ‘3’ and goes on to showcase the new smartphones. This was quite impressive as the massive promotional light show even illuminated the night sky around the building.

For those unaware, the Honor Magic3 series was officially announced back on 12th August 2021 and is set to go on sale starting from 20th August 2021. Talking a bit about their specifications, the base model features the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 SoC while the two Pro models sport the Snapdragon 888+ chipset. Similarly, memory options for the Magic3 includes 8GB RAM and 128GB/256GB storage while the Pro variants offer 8GB/12GB RAM and 128GB/256GB/512GB storage.

All three smartphones sport a 6.76 inch 10-bit 89°curved OLED display with a resolution of 2772×1344 pixels (FHD+), 1.07 billion colors, 100% DCI P3 color gamut, 120Hz refresh rate, and a pill shaped cutout for front facing cameras. The series is also the world’s first IMAX Enhanced certified handsets as well.

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HONOR has officially launched the HONOR Magic3 series as scheduled. These new devices are the company’s first flagship smartphone lineup after being sold off by HUAWEI. The series includes a total of three models, namely HONOR Magic3, HONOR Magic3 Pro, and HONOR Magic3 Pro+ (aka HONOR Magic 3 Zhen Edition). Let’s take a look at what these HUAWEI Mate40 series lookalike phones have to offer.

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HONOR Magic3, Magic3 Pro, Magic3 Pro+ Specifications and Features

All three smartphones sport a 6.76-inch 10-bit 89°curved OLED display with a resolution of 2772 × 1344 pixels (FHD+), 1.07 billion colors, 100% DCI-P3 color gamut, 120Hz refresh rate, and a pill-shaped cutout for front-facing cameras.

Their design is similar to that of the HUAWEI Mate40 series with a circular camera ring. In fact, the HONOR Magic3 Pro+ reminds us off PORSCHE DESIGN HUAWEI Mate40 RS.

The vanilla model is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 SoC paired with 8GB RAM and 128GB/256GB storage. Whereas, the two Pro models feature a Qualcomm Snapdragon 888+ chipset and it is coupled with 8GB/12GB RAM and 128GB/256GB/512GB storage.

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The standard HONOR Magic3 comes in four colors (Golden Hour, Blue Hour, Black, White), while the Pro comes in three (Golden Hour, Black, White), and the Pro Plus in only two color options (White, Black). The colors with ‘Hour’ in their names feature a leather finish, whereas the Pro Plus has a ceramic back and the remaining have a glass back.

These phones run Magic UI 5.0 based on Android 11. In global markets, they will ship with GMS (Google Mobile Services). Hence, buyers need not worry about the availability of apps and services.

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Talking about cameras, all three phones feature a 13MP front-facing camera. Additionally, the Pro and the Pro Plus also come with a 3D camera for a face authentication system.

On the other hand, the handsets arrive with the following rear cameras.

• HONOR Magic3

  • 50MP 1/1.56-inch sensor (wide)
  • 13MP sensor (ultra-wide)
  • 64MP sensor (monochrome)

• HONOR Magic3 Pro

  • 50MP 1/1.56-inch sensor (wide)
  • 13MP sensor (ultra-wide)
  • 64MP sensor (monochrome)
  • 64MP sensor (3.5x optical zoom)

• HONOR Magic3 Pro+

  • 50MP 1/1.28-inch sensor (wide)
  • 64MP sensor (ultra-wide)
  • 64MP sensor (monochrome)
  • 64MP sensor (3.5x optical zoom)

Apart from the above-listed cameras, the Pro models also sport an 8×8 dTOF laser focusing system, multispectral color temperature sensor, and a flicker sensor.

All three handsets are the world’s first IMAX Enhanced-certified smartphones. They not only support LOG format recording but also support eight professional 3D LUT color grading profiles.

On the connectivity front, the devices come with dual-SIM, 5G, WiFi 6, Bluetooth 5.2, NFC, and a USB Type-C port (USB 3.1 Gen1, DP1.2). The handsets also sport software features like OS Turbo X, GPU Turbo X, and Link Turbo X.

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Other features include three microphones, dual stereo speakers, a 4,600mAh battery, and 66W wired fast charging. The Pro models also have support for 50W wireless charging.

Last but not least, the HONOR Magic Pro and HONOR Magic Pro+ are IP68-certified for dust and water resistance, while the HONOR Magic3 is only IP54-certified.

HONOR Magic3, Magic3 Pro, Magic3 Pro+ Price and Availability

The HONOR Magic3 series will retail for the following price tags.

• HONOR Magic3
  • 8GB + 128GB – ¥4,599 / N/A
  • 8GB + 256GB – ¥4,999 / €899
• HONOR Magic3 Pro
  • 8GB + 256GB – ¥5,999 / €1,099
  • 12GB + 512GB – ¥6,799 / N/A
• HONOR Magic3 Pr0+
  • 12GB + 512GB – ¥7,999 / €1,499

The smartphones are already up for pre-order in China and will go on sale from August 20. However, the brand is yet to reveal the availability of these handsets outside its home country.

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Honor is gearing up for the announcement of the Magic 3 series, which is just hours away. But prior to the launch event, live images of a high end Magic 3 model has surfaced online that showcases the device with five cameras on the rear and a design similar to an older Huawei flagship.

The news arrives from a report from AnTuTu and known Weibo blogger DigitalChatStation. Looking at the images, a smartphone can be seen with a penta camera setup on the rear. If this is true, it is probably the higher end Pro variant of the Magic 3 lineup that will be launching in a few hours. However, the most notable aspect of this leaked handset isn’t its five camera module, rather, its design which is oddly similar to the Huawei Mate 40 RS Porsche Design.

The leaked images reveal a rear panel that carries a design that features lines which are placed in manner similar to the limited edition of the Mate 40. The only thing missing is the Huawei branding on the rear. Although, even if the design is similar, the specs of the camera module on the rear will be different. As per DigitalChatStation, the high end Magic 3 model will sport a 50 megapixel primary lens, along with a 64MP periscope camera that has a 3.5X optical zoom which is also capable of 100x digital zoom.

However, the report did not mention any details regarding the other lenses. But we can assume the likes of an ultra wide angle lens, macro camera, and even a depth sensor as well. Unfortunately, this is still an unconfirmed leak so take it with a pinch of salt for now, and stay tuned as we will be covering the launch event in a few hours.

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Honor Magic 3 series is scheduled to launch on August 12 in the global market. Weeks before its arrival, leaks for its renders, live images, and specs reached the internet. Now, just a few days ahead of its launch, the smartphone series is touted to go on omnichannel appointments.

According to sources, the first batch of Honor Magic 3 series with Snapdragon 888+ has already gone on reservations in the offline stores. The series is also riffed to go up for reservations in major e-commerce stores soon. Buyers will be able to get appointments for both the Honor Magic 3 and the Honor Magic 3 Pro smartphones from the nearby authorized stores.

However, the exact details about the reservations are unknown. It is unclear that which outlets are offering the reservations. Once, we receive more information on the same, we’ll update the article.

Honor Magic 3 series Specifications(Expected)

An Honor Magic 3 series phone recently appeared on Geekbench with model number HONOR ELZ-AN10. It is believed to be the vanilla Magic 3 smartphone. The listing revealed that the device scored 3,556 single-core points and 10,257 multi-core points on the Geekbench 4.

These scores were possible, thanks to the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 Plus chipset. It was paired with 8GB of RAM, which we are expecting to be a base configuration.

Moreover, the Honor Magic 3 Pro with model number ELZ-AN20 arrived on the AnTuTu benchmarking portal. It revealed that the phone has 12GB of LPDDR5 RAM and 512GB of UFS 3.1 internal storage. The device scored 749,223 points on the AnTuTu benchmarks.

Although the other specs of the series are scarce, we do know that the phones will feature a large OLED panel with curved edges. According to a tipster, the Magic 3 prototype features a 6.76-inch display panel with 2772 x 1344 pixels resolution. The series is expected to have multiple camera sensors at the rear. But, the exact megapixel numbers are unknown.

Nonetheless, the series is launching next week and until then we expect to see some more rumors about the smartphones.

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It is no longer news that Huawei‘s former brand Honor will be launching the Honor Magic 3 smartphone in China on August 12. The company has released several promotional teasers of the product including a video teaser. The Magic 3 has also appeared on the database of benchmark outfit GeekBench. The Honor Magic 3 has now been sotted by AnTuTu on its database, with the outfit sharing some of the key specs of the device extracted from the benchmarked models.

The Honor Magic 3 is a flagship smartphone that will be powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 Plus chipset. This is confirmed by the AnTuTu listing where it appeared with the model number ELZ-AN20, different from the Geekbench model number ELZ-AN10. The earlier GeekBench listing revealed an 8GB RAM but this model features a 12GB LPDDR5 RAM. Thus, the GeekBench model is likely the Magic 3 while it is the Magic 3 Pro that just hit AnTuTu.

The AnTuTu listing also shows that the Magic 3 will have up to 512GB of UFS 3.1 flash storage. The display size and resolution are still elusive but the display will come with support for a 120Hz refresh rate. The device is also confirmed to run on Android 11 out of the box which we are certain is stock Android.

In terms of the benchmark performance, the Honor Magic3 recorded a total score of 749,223 points. This is notably lower than the score of the Snapdragon 888-powered smartphone. However, since this is likely an engineering unit, the score may be higher when the final model runs through AnTuTu.

The detailed specifications of the Magic3 are still unknown but a leaked video teaser showed it will feature a pill-shaped dual-selfie camera opening while the rear aspect will house five camera sensors.

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Honor has just shared a new teaser for its upcoming Magic 3 series. The new teaser offers us a glimpse of the device’s rear camera module and showcases that the handset will feature more than one primary lens

For those unaware, the Magic 3 series is the company’s latest flagship smartphone lineup and will be officially unveiled on 12th August 2021 with its “BeyondEpic” slogan. But prior to its launch, the Chinese smartphone maker has released a new promotional teaser video to highlight that the device will have more than one primary camera on the back. The teaser was shared on Weibo, a Chinese microblogging website, earlier today (28th July 2021).

Furthermore, the teaser also hints at the improved photographic capabilities of the Magic 3 series. Previously, the brand had also teased the front side of the smartphone, which had revealed a dual punch hole selfie shooter. On the other hand, a few recent leaks had also revealed some information regarding the Magic 3 Pro’s rear camera module. The high end variant will apparently sport a 48 megapixel sensor along with support for 100x zoom.

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The Honor Magic 3 series launch is just around the corner, with the company set to announce its latest flagship lineup on 12th August 2021. Now, a new report has revealed a few details regarding the higher end Pro variant of the series.

While the Magic 3 series of flagship handsets are confirmed to arrive with dual punch hole selfie cameras, multiple sources (Via MyDrivers) have recently revealed that the Magic 3 Pro will feature a hyperboloid screen with a more powerful sensor configuration on the front. Reportedly, the Pro model could possibly adopt a structured light based solution for 3D face scanning. In other words, the device will feature a facial recognition system through an additional sensor.

The report also added that this new system would enable it to offer an advanced facial recognition solution that maps the users’ faces in real time and could be one of the better implementations of this technology. Keep in mind that this is still an unconfirmed report so take this report with a pinch of salt for now.

At the moment, we know that the Magic 3 Pro will arrive with Qualcomm Snapdragon 888+ SoC and could also support 100W wired fast charging support along with 50W wireless fast charging, and 100x zoom lens similar to the Magic 3 Pro+. So stay tuned for more updates regarding this flagship phone.

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Earlier today (19th July 2021), the Honor Magic 3 was teased in a new advertisement in China. This ad revealed the front design of the upcoming smartphone, which features dual punch hole selfie cameras.

The Chinese smartphone maker has first shared this ad in China’s CCTV (China Central Television) and even posted the short video on its official Weibo account, a Chinese microblogging website. For those unaware, the company is gearing up for the launch of the new Magic 3 series, with the launch conference set for 12th August 2021. Now, the advertisement is the latest promotion from the brand for its upcoming flagship series of handsets.

Looking at the video, the front side of the device has a high screen to body ratio, with the display being surrounded by thin bezels and negligible notch and chin. It also sports dual selfie cameras that are housed in a punch hole format on the display. Unfortunately, the video only teased the camera of the device and revealed the front design, so finer detail and camera specifications were not revealed in the video.

Although, we have a few prior reports to go on at the moment. In a previous report, we had found that the Magic 3 is essentially the Mate 40 Pro with a Snapdragon 888+ SoC. Furthermore, it is also expected to feature a 6.7 inch QHD+ AMOLED display that apparently will support HDR10+ and 120Hz high refresh rate as well. Notably, the company is also expected to launch Pro variants in the series, with the Magic 3 Pro+ reportedly arriving with a under screen camera and support for 100W fast charging.

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The Honor Magic3 series is coming next month and while we still have a few weeks of waiting to do, details of the phones have started to surface. Today, key specifications of the top model, the Magic3 Pro+ have been revealed and they are top tier.

The Magic3 Pro+ will be the highest model of the series which has four phones and Honor has packed really impressive specs into the device as revealed in a tweet by @RODENT950.

According to the leaker’s tweet, the Magic3 Pro+ will have a 6.76-inch waterfall display. The panel which is supplied by Visionox will not have a notch or holes for a front-facing camera. Instead, Honor will give it an under-display camera like the upcoming ZTE Axon 30 and Samsung Galaxy Fold 3. There is no mention of the refresh rate but we don’t expect it to be less than 120Hz.

Magic 3 Pro(+)
6.76" 1228p visionox waterfall display with UDC
4400mAh battery with 100w charging (wired) and 50w wireless charging
New Honor SuperZoom with 100x digital zoom #HONORMagic3Series pic.twitter.com/s8cSrzMWxg

— Teme (特米) (@RODENT950) July 18, 2021

Still talking about cameras, the Honor Magic3 Pro+ will be capable of up to 100x digital zoom, a feature that is dubbed SuperZoom.

Honor will include a 4400mAh battery in the device. While this is smaller than the 5000mAh battery inside the Galaxy S21 Ultra and the Mi 11 Ultra, the Magic3 Pro+ has the upper hand when it comes to charging. The phone will have support for 100W fast wired charging which blows away the measly 25W Samsung’s flagship offers as well as the 67W of Xiaomi’s 2021 flagship. It will also have support for 50W wireless charging.

No doubt these are impressive specs but we can’t wait to find out what Honor will be charging for the phone when it launches.

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Recently, Honor confirmed that it will be holding a global launch event on Aug. 12 to unveil the Honor Magic 3 series of flagship phones. Reports have claimed that the lineup includes two handsets namely, Magic 3 and Magic 3 Pro. Fresh information has revealed the pricing on both models.

The Honor Magic 3 and Magic 3 Pro are expected to debut as the world’s first flagship phones powered by the Snapdragon 888 Plus chipset. According to My Drivers, a tech blogger revealed that the Magic 3 will be priced around 4,000 Yuan (~$617), whereas the Magic 3 Pro with a more powerful configuration will cost around 5,000 Yuan (~$771).

Recent reports have revealed that the Magic 3 will feature a waterfall screen with a dual punch-hole. It could be a 6.76-inch display that may offer a resolution of 2772 x 1344 pixels. The device may come with up to 12 GB of RAM and it could be fitted with a quad-camera setup. The handset is expected to carry support for 66W fast charging.

On the other side, the Honor Magic 3 Pro is speculated to arrive with an in-screen camera and 1228p high-resolution display. Like the Magic 3, the Pro model could be arriving with Snapdragon 888 Plus SoC. This device is expected to carry support for 100W fast charging and 50W wireless charging.

Rumors have it that the Magic 3 Pro will be equipped with the main camera with a high-pixel sensor and a periscope telephoto lens with 100x zoom. Apart from offering impressive long-distance shooting experience, it is also expected to offer a top-notch low-light photography experience.

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