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’s second major launch event after going independent will be live-streamed later today, and we can expect a bunch of products at the event including the new Magic 3 smartphone lineup, Honor X20 phone, Honor Magic 3S watch, and the Honor Tab V7 Pro.

Here’s what to expect from each of the products scheduled to be announced today.

Honor Magic 3 Series: Expected Design, Specs, Price

Honor Magic 3 is expected to come in three variants, a vanilla Honor Magic 3, Honor Magic 3 Pro, and Honor Magic 3 Pro+. There are also rumors about other variants like the Honor Magic 3 SE and Honor Magic 3 Pro Porsche Edition models, but the details are very scarce.

The Honor Magic 3 series will come with a 3D curved waterfall display, similar to what we have seen on Huawei flagships in the past. The screen size hasn’t been confirmed, but it’s expected to be a 6.76-inch display panel with 2772 x 1344 resolution. There will be a dual selfie punch-hole camera setup on the front, with the second camera featuring a structured light 3D face scanning solution.

The high-end Pro+ may feature Visionox’s in-screen camera solution. So, the top-end Magic 3 Pro+ model may feature a true full-screen display unlike the other two with punch-hole selfie shooters.

At the back, the phone is expected to feature a large circular camera housing. The device is likely to come in at least two colors – Blue and Golden. Renders also reveal a white-colored model, but the color variants will likely differ across the entire Magic 3 range.

Earlier today, live images of what looked like the Porsche edition of the Magic 3 were leaked online. The model in the pictures had a striking resemblance to the Huawei Mate 40 Porsche edition, however, it was without the Porsche branding at the back. So it’s possible that Honor may release this model as a special edition without the Porsche partnership.

We also know that the Magic 3 Pro will arrive with Qualcomm Snapdragon 888+ SoC. A recent AnTuTu listing also revealed a 12GB + 256GB UFS 3.1 storage variant, but expect a couple of other lower-end variants for the Pro as well as vanilla models.

The Magic 3 vanilla variant could feature a quad-camera setup, while the Pro and Pro+ models could come with a penta-camera setup at the back. The vanilla Magic 3 could skip the Persicope camera while the one on the Pro models could offer up to 100X zoom.

The Honor Magic 3 will also feature the IMAX Enhanced audio and video experience. IMAX Enhanced brings the IMAX capabilities to consumers via TVs and projectors previously. It supports 4K HDR videos with DTS audio on HDR10+ displays. Honor says the Magic 3 will be the first smartphone to have the IMAX Enhanced feature, offering an expanded aspect ratio and immersive sound.

A tipster on Weibo also said that Magic 3 phones will arrive with Magic UI 5.0, a new version of the company’s OS. Interestingly, the latest Magic UI 5.0 could be based on HUAWEI’s HarmonyOS.

While the battery capacity of the vanilla variant hasn’t been leaked, it’s being said that the Pro+ (and possibly the Pro too) could feature a 4400mAh battery with 100W wired and 50W wireless charging. The Magic 3 may have a slightly slower 66W wired charging solution.

According to an old rumor, the Magic 3 will be priced around 4,000 Yuan (~$617), whereas the Magic 3 Pro will cost around 5,000 Yuan (~$771).

Honor X20 5G: Expected Specs & Price

While the Honor Magic 3 series is the flagship lineup from the brand, there’ll be another smartphone meeting us later today, the Honor X20.

A recent store listing revealed the entire specs of the Honor X20 5G. The phone will be powered by a MediaTek Dimensity 900 chipset and has a 6.67-inch LCD display with a 120Hz refresh rate. There will be two variants of the RAM and internal storage for the device. It has 6GB/8GB RAM and 128GB/256GB internal storage, which is expandable via a microSD slot.

The Honor X20 will feature a quad-camera setup consisting of a 64MP primary camera, a 2MP depth sensor, a 2MP macro, and a 16MP front camera. There’ll be a dual selfie camera setup on the front with a 16MP primary lens. As for the battery, the phone should come with a 4,300mAh battery with 66W fast charging.

As for colors, it should be available in Blue, Silver, and Black.

A recently leaked image of the box revealed that the Honor X20 5G will be priced at 1,699 yuan which roughly converts to $262.

Honor Watch GS 3

Not much is known about the Honor Watch GS 3 but today’s teaser confirms that the watch will feature a round dial and will have an 8-channel Heart Rate (HR) sensor for more accurate HR scanning.

We can expect the watch to feature an AMOLED panel like the GS Pro and even feature a blood oxygen sensor along with other traditional features found in modern-day watches.

Details are scarce about the Watch GS 3, so we’ll have to wait for the official launch for more information.

Honor V7 Pro tablet: Expected Specs, Price, Design

Honor V7 Pro tablet is also confirmed to launch at the event today. The tablet will likely be called the HONOR Tab V7 Pro in the global markets.

According to an extensive leak about the tablet, the HONOR V7 Pro will sport an 11-inch 2560 x 1600 pixels LCD panel with 267 PPI, 120Hz refresh rate, and 16:10 aspect ratio. The tablet is expected to measure 252.1mmx163.6mmx7.2mm and weigh 485g.

It will be powered by a MediaTek Kompanio 1300T SoC customized for tablets. Expect storage variants like 6GB + 64GB, 6GB + 128GB, 8GB + 128GB, and 8GB + 256GB. As for software, it will run Magic UI 5.0, and it could be based on HarmonyOS.

The V7 Pro tablet should feature a dual-camera setup on the rear, featuring a 13MP primary sensor and a 2MP macro shooter. There will likely be a 7,250mAh battery with 22.5W fast charging. You should get both LTE as well as WiFi-only variants. Finally, the HONOR V7 Pro tablet is said to feature a USB Type C port and will have support for both stylus and a floating keyboard accessory.

Honor Magic 3 Launch Event: Where to Watch?

Honor Magic 3 launch event will take place in China and globally (online) at 7.30 PM CST / 5 PM IST / 12.30 PM BST.

You can watch the global launch event live stream from the YouTube video below.

We’ll be covering all the products from the Magic 3 launch today, so stay tuned to Gizmochina for more information.

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Honor will be launching the Magic 3 series smartphone on August 12. Ahead of the launch, we have seen a couple of teasers of the smartphone and more keep coming. A leaked image of the Honor Magic 3 has appeared online showing the rear camera design.

The Honor Magic 3 haas already been confirmed to feature five rear cameras. However, this image gives us a clear view of the rear camera design. The rear camera is housed inside a circular housing. There is also a 100X branding which suggests that the device will come with a periscope lens and will likely also have digital zoom output. Other details of the camera setup are still unknown.

An official durability video of the Magic 3 also appeared online giving us a glimpse of its waterproof build. The device was subjected to a series of water submersion tests which it survived unscathed. It was also dropped on various surfaces and the display was subjected to the scratch test. The video also shows the phone’s cooling system in action as it was able to dissipate heat quite effectively.

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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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In the buildup to the scheduled unveiling of the Magic 3 on August 12, Honor has released an official video teaser that highlights several features of the upcoming device. Some of the features showcased in the video include the display and cooling system.

What can be seen from the short video clip is that the screen of the Honor Magic 3 houses a pill-shaped cutout for the dual front camera setup. A sneak peek is also provided in the video of an animation of the cooling system well kitted to optimize the performance of the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 Plus chipset.

Honor has continued to flourish since it exited from Huawei. The outlook remains bright for the company, and it would continue to pursue the delivery of innovative and attractive products in its areas of strength.

The Honor Magic 3 will have 8GB of RAM and it will run on Android 11 from the box. Further specs released indicate that the Honor Magic 3 has a monster 5 rear camera setup consisting of three 64MP sensors, a 50MP main shooter, and a 2MP depth helper.

There are still some details yet to be unfurled for the Honor Magic 3 including pricing and availability details. As we move closer to the August 12 event, we expect some official teasers and leaks for the device.

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A few days ago, a leaker revealed that the Honor Magic3 series will have four models. Alongside the name of these devices, the leaker mentioned the similarities between the upcoming phones and Huawei’s Mate 40 series. Now, the specifications of the Honor Magic3 have surfaced and it sure is a lot like the Mate 40 Pro.

The specs of the phone which were posted on Twitter by Yash Raj (@hereYashRaj), reveal the Magic3 will have a 6.76-inch QHD+ (2772 x 1344) AMOLED display. The screen will be supplied by BOE and will have a pill-shaped camera at the top left corner for two front-facing cameras. It also has a 120Hz refresh rate, HDR10+, and is protected by Gorilla Glass Victus.

As already known, the Magic3 will be powered by the Snapdragon 888 Plus and will be available in four configurations – 8GB RAM + 128GB, 8GB RAM + 256GB, 12GB RAM + 256GB, and 12GB RAM + 512GB. Unfortunately, no camera specs were revealed but from the attached images, we can see that there are four sensors on the back of the phone.

Exclusive – Honor Magic 3 5G specifications

– 6.76" BOE QHD+ AMOLED display
– Curved display
– Dual Hole Punch
– 2772×1344 resolution
– 120Hz refresh rate
– HDR10+
– Corning Gorilla Glass Victus
– Snapdragon 888+
– Android 11
– Magic UI 5.0
– Support GMS#Honor #Honormagic3 pic.twitter.com/0JrrUwT4Gq

— Yash Raj Chaudhary #HuaweiP50Series (@hereYashRaj) July 18, 2021

Honor will ship the phone with a 4500mAh battery that supports 66W fast wired charging and 50W fast wireless charging. It will run Android 11 out of the box with the new Magic UI 5.0 and Google Mobile Services.

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