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 just launched its latest flagship lineup of smartphones with the Magic 3 series, which marked its return to the premium segment of handsets. Now, the brand’s CEO stated that the company will seek to compete and grab market share from Apple in the high end smartphone market.

Zhao Ming, CEO of the Chinese smartphone maker, made the statement during a press conference. He stated that the company managed to boost its market share in China from a historical low of 3 percent to 14.6 percent in just three months. This also enabled it to become one of the leading smartphone brands in its home market during this time. Back in July 2021, Zhao Ming had also stated that Honor will compete with the Cupertino based giant, with its products rivaling or even surpassing Apple.

The executive believes that the company will be even able to snatch market share from Apple in the high end smartphone market. Furthermore, the news also arrives as its former parent company Huawei is witnessing a decline in the global and Chinese market. This has also led to various Chinese vendors launching their own high end flagship handsets to take advantage of the void left behind by Huawei.

Notably, the senior official also added that its not simply pursuing after market share alone and aims on investing in the market and its research and development to better compete in the global market as well. In other words, the company also aims n focusing on overseas market outside of China.

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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’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 is scheduled to have an extended launch of several products on August 12. This has seen the release of several official teasers and specs sheet for some of these devices, as the company ups the tempo leading to the event. We expect to see more of these teasers and new details ahead of the scheduled August 12 event.

The Honor Magic 3 is one of the devices primed for launch on August 12, and Honor has released an announcement via Weibo that it is partnering with proprietary camera solutions provider IMAX Corporation in conjunction with DTS.

The partnership is to offer superior video and audio experiences for smartphones via IMAX Enhanced. The new arrangement will see the Honor Magic 3 having 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.

The Weibo page also showed a circular camera set up looking like a film reel. This could indicate the circular cam design for the Honor Magic 3. The Honor Magic 3 is powered by the new Qualcomm Snapdragon 888+ chipset, which could provide an indication of an increasing partnership between Honor and chipmaker Qualcomm.

Speculation surrounding the price of the Honor Magic 3 indicates that it could be sold at 4,000 Yuan (~$616), although we expect official pricing information and global availability details before the launch event proper. We also expect the unveiling of a few more devices from the Magic 3 series on August 12.

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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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HONOR smartphones run Magic UI based on HUAWEI’s EMUI. Since the brand is now no longer owned by the telecom company, it is expected to use different software. But looks like it won’t be the case, at least in China.

HONOR is all set to launch its first premium smartphone series after being sold off by HUAWEI. These devices called the HONOR Magic3 series are scheduled to go official on August 12.

Ahead of that, a tipster on Weibo says that these phones will arrive with Magic UI 5.0, a new version of the company’s mobile software. As per him, the latest Magic UI 5.0 will be based on HUAWEI’s HarmonyOS.

For those unaware, Chinese Android OEMs are being rumored to use HarmonyOS on their smartphones for the past few months. Hence, it’s not surprising to learn that HONOR could be one of them.

It also makes sense for the brand to continue using its ex-parent company’s software. Because it was also responsible for the improvements in that software through its very own R&D department, which it still has access to as part of the sale.

If it was not the case, then HONOR would have let go of features like Multi Screen Collaboration, which it still uses on its smartphones to connect with its laptops, TVs, and tablets.

Also, it is worth noting that HarmonyOS on smartphones and tablets in its current form is merely AOSP. In other words, it’s just a new version of EMUI with a different name. Hence, even if HONOR uses HarmonyOS as the base for its Magic UI 5.0, it will be able to run Android applications.

That said, we expect to learn more about the software on the HONOR Magic3 series when it goes official next week.

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While Honor is gearing up for the August 12 launch of the Magic 3 series, the company has just shared another teaser for the upcoming lineup. In a new video, the brand has teased the water and drop resistance capabilities of the Magic 3 smartphones.

This video was shared on the company’s official Weibo account, a Chinese microblogging website, earlier today (5th August 2021). Looking at this video, the Magic 3 model can be seen dropping from the atmosphere of Mars down to the surface and landing on one of its corners without any damage. In other words, the Chinese smartphone maker has basically teased the anti drop/shock resistance of the Magic 3 lineup.

At the moment, the brand has yet to specify any IP certification grade apart from teasing its fall resistance. Similarly earlier this week, Honor had also teased the water resistance of the upcoming Magic 3 series in another teaser video. In this, the device was dropped into water while still playing a video to showcase the company’s water proofing efforts. This is all the information we have to go as of right now. So stay tuned for more as we will be covering any new teasers and the launch event on August 12.

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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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Honor has released another teaser of its new Magic 3 series of smartphones. The company’s CEO has just recently participated in an upcoming conference regarding new technologies with one of the highlighting topics being about the AI technologies that will arrive with the Magic 3 series.

During the conference , Zhao Ming, CEO of the Chinese smartphone maker, will work with former CCTV host Zhang Quanling and Chess Grandmaster Nie Weiping to discuss the future of AI and the various benefits it can offer the world. So far, the brand has already teased its Magic series of flagship handsets a couple of times in the past few days. And now, the most recent hints at the new artificial intelligence tech that will be featured in the new lineup.

At the moment, the company did not reveal any finer details regarding these AI systems. Although, we can likely expect it to be related to the device’s camera system, battery, and more as well. For those unaware, the series will sport the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888+ processor, along with other top notch specs and features. The Pro variant is also teased to feature more than one primary rear 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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HONOR Magic3 series is all set to launch on August 12. Ahead of that, the company has been teasing the phones’ design as well as features on social media. The latest teaser video dropped today shows off the curves of the camera module.

As per multiple teasers released by the brand so far, the HONOR Magic3 series will come with a giant camera module, which could be either circular or squircle. The exact rear design of the phones is a mystery as of now. But we know that the front will include a dual punch-hole display.

It is said that these smartphones will be identical to the HUAWEI Mate40 series but with Qualcomm chipsets. However, we think the design will be slightly different even if the handsets come with a circular camera design on their back.

Further, their exact specifications are also known at the moment. Different sources mention different specs. As per official information, at least one of the models will be powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 888+ SoC.

Just like the HONOR 50 series, these phones will likely run Android 11 with support for GMS (Google Mobile Services). Since the launch event is labeled as ‘global’, the devices should be available outside mainland China as well.

As per rumors, the HONOR Magic3 series will comprise the following four smartphones.

• HONOR Magic3
• HONOR Magic3 Pro
• HONOR Magic3 Pro+
• HONOR Magic3 SE

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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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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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Honor will be launching the Honor Magic 3 series of smartphones on Aug. 12. A fresh leak by Digital Chat Station has revealed the key specs of the Magic3. In addition, a leaked render that is a glimpse of the Magic3’s rear design has also appeared.

The tipster revealed that the upcoming Magic 3 series of smartphones could be codenamed as Elizabeth. It appears that the ELZ-AN00, ELZ-AN10, and ELZ-AN20 phones that have emerged in the database of the TENAA certification platform belong to the Magic 3 family. Shown below is a rear render of the alleged Magic 3, which shows that a quad-camera setup is placed at the center of the top half of the phone’s back.

The tipster claimed that the engineering prototype of the Magic3 features a 6.76-inch OLED waterfall screen that has extremely curved edges. The screen will feature a pill-shaped cutout, which indicates that it will come equipped with dual front-facing cameras. The screen is expected to offer a resolution of 2772 x 1344 pixels.

It could one of the first smartphones to feature the Snapdragon 888 Plus chipset, which is overclocked version of the Snapdragon 888 SoC. The standard model in the Magic 3 lineup may come with a 66W charger, whereas the higher model could be equipped with a 100W charger and 50W wireless charger.

MATRIX CAMERA
48MP 1/1.5” | 100X ZOOM pic.twitter.com/dpzNp7FewM

— Ben Geskin (@BenGeskin) July 15, 2021

Shown above is a designer and tipster Benjamin Geskin’s render of the Magic 3. It shows that the camera setup has a 48-megapixel camera with a 1/1.5-inch sensor and it carries support or 100x zoom.

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Honor has a global event scheduled for August 12, and while it didn’t say what it will be unveiling, we are expecting the launch of the Honor Magic3 phone. Today, the manufacturer has confirmed that the Magic3 series will indeed launch on that day.

A tweet by the Honor Global Twitter account has revealed that the Honor Magic3 Series 5G will be announced at the global event on August 12. Seeing as it used the word “series”, we should expect more than one model will be unveiled at the online event.

Earlier leaks have revealed that there will be more than one Magic phone this year including a foldable too. Several Chinese leakers have revealed that there are three models in the Magic3 series. The reliable leaker that goes by @RODENT950 on Twitter also disclosed in a tweet earlier this week that there are three models in the Magic3 series with model numbers ELZ-AN00, ELZ-AN10, ELZ-AN20, so we should expect a standard version as well as pro and pro+ variants. We believe the foldable Honor Magic isn’t among the aforementioned devices.

All three phones will be powered by the Snapdragon 888 Plus according to an official statement by Qualcomm last month.

The teaser image shows the main camera of one of the Honor Magic3 models, and while it is a close-up image, it does appear it will take up significant space on the device which means it is a large sensor.

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Now that Huawei‘s dominance in the global market has diminished significantly, Honor is eyeing to take its place internationally. Ever since it broke up with Huawei, Honor has been trying to make it big outside China.

Today, Honor confirmed its Global conference is scheduled for August 12. Considering the aggressive leaks of the Honor Magic 3, we can expect the phone to debut at the August event in the global market.

Now that a global press conference is scheduled, a major question that arrives is will the upcoming Honor phones come with Google Play Store and play services pre-installed? Well, Honor recently confirmed that the Honor 50 and the upcoming Honor Magic phones (Honor Magic 3) will come with Google Play store out of the box.

The Honor Magic 3 is confirmed to feature the new Qualcomm Snapdragon 888+ chipset. The Snapdragon 888+ is a more advanced version of the current 888 model with improvements in performance.

Some previous rumors also revealed that there will be two Honor Magic phones, the Magic 3 and a foldable Magic model. Currently, the details of the Honor Magic Fold are unavailable but considering the launch is official, we could also see the leaks about the phone soon.

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A bunch of new leaks from known Weibo bloggers, a Chinese microblogging website, has revealed certain details regarding the upcoming Xiaomi Mi MIX 4 and Honor Magic 3, which will apparently be launching sometime in August 2021.

With Qualcomm recently announcing its latest top end chip, the Snapdragon 888+, various smartphone makers revealed that they would be launching new handsets that feature the flagship processor. This will apparently include the Mi MIX 4, which will reportedly arrive with the new chipset along with an AMOLED display that supports high refresh rate. As per a Weibo tipster @禿然熊猫, the Mi MIX 4 will support over 100W fast charging and will also sport an under display camera on the front.

This chip will also be found in the Honor Magic 3 as well. The tipster further added that the Honor Magic 3 will arrive with an under display camera solution from BOE, while the Mi MIX 4 will feature an AMOLED under display camera screen from China’s Optoelectronics. This will also be a hyperboloid display that has a size of around 6.67 inch and would reportedly support high refresh rates as well. Furthermore, another tipster @数码闲聊站 also stated that the display would most likely feature an FHD+ resolution and will have a screen to body ratio similar to the Mi 11.

At the moment, finer details regarding both devices are currently unknown. However, some of these leaks are in line with a few of our previous reports. Earlier, we had covered that the Mi MIX 4 will support 120W fast charging on its 5000mAh battery pack and will feature an under display camera on the front. The device was also hinted to launch in August along with the MIUI 13.

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Qualcomm has announced a new chipset – the Snapdragon 888 Plus. The chipset will appear in phones launching in the second half of the year, and among the confirmed devices it will power is the Honor Magic 3 series flagship.

The info was confirmed in Qualcomm’s press release along with a statement from an Honor company executive. According to Fang Fei, the president of product line, Honor Device Co., Ltd “…The game-changing advancements we see in the new Snapdragon 888 Plus 5G Mobile Platform make it a perfect fit for HONOR’s upcoming Magic3 series flagship.”

Prior to the launch of the Snapdragon 888 Plus, there were reports that Honor will launch the Magic 3 in August and it will be powered by the Snapdragon 888 Pro. The Snapdragon 888 Plus was originally referred to as the Snapdragon 888 Pro.

Honor plans to announce two Magic phones this year. It has been reported that one will be a foldable device and it is expected to launch as the Honor Magic Fold.

Qualcomm’s press statement also kills the rumor that the chipset will be exclusive to Honor as it confirms that other manufacturers will also announce phones powered by the chipset. ASUS’s general manager of smartphone business, Bryan Chang, has confirmed that the Snapdragon 888 Plus will appear in a ROG phone. Vivo and Xiaomi have also confirmed that they will announce phones powered by the new processor. We also expect other brands not stated above to have a Snapdragon 888 Plus phone in the pipeline.

At the moment, we do not know which phone will launch first but we will update you once we have more details.

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A new leak has revealed that the Honor Magic 3 smartphone will arrive with Snapdragon 888 Pro SoC. The device will apparently launch in August 2021 and will feature the new top end processor from Qualcomm.

The news arrives from a Weibo post, a Chinese microblogging website, from known tipster @数码闲聊站. As per the social media post, the upcoming Magic 3 smartphone will sport the Snapdragon 888 Pro SoC, which is expected to feature the new X1 super core that offers a frequency of 3.0GHz. In other words, it is an overclocked variant of the base Snapdragon 888 processor. Notably, we had previously reported on Honor working on a new smartphones with this chipset, so this handset might be the model in question.

Furthermore, the company’s CEO had also announced recently that its Magic series of smartphones will include high end flagship grade devices. These handsets will also offer iconic physical design, advanced imaging capabilities, and quality assurance as well, among other things. The tipster also added that the company’s first foldable smartphone will also be launching soon, marking the brand’s entry into the foldable smartphone segment.

Keep in mind that this is still an unconfirmed report, so take this news with a pinch of salt for now and stay tuned for more, as we will be providing updates when additional information is available regarding this matter.

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If you missed out on the tech news from last year and want to get yourself up to speed, then you are at the right place. Here are the top stories from last week:

Samsung’s new Galaxy A phones have high refresh rates and are waterproof

Samsung announced the Galaxy A52 and Galaxy A72 4G phones last week. The former comes in both 4G and 5G variants. You get a Snapdragon 720G processor and a 90Hz display for the 4G version while the Galaxy A52 5G gets a Snapdragon 750G 5G chipset and a 120Hz display. Both have 64MP quad rear cameras, an IP67 rating, and run Android 11.

The Galaxy A72 4G also has a 90Hz refresh rate but comes with a Snapdragon 720G processor, 64MP quad rear cameras, and a 5000mAh battery capacity. All three phones are already on sale in Europe.

No new Galaxy Note this year

The CEO of Samsung Mobile has announced that there will be no new Galaxy Note phone(s) this year. Several unconfirmed reports had revealed that Samsung was killing the series but it turns out that is not the case. If you want the latest Samsung phone with a stylus, then the Galaxy S21 Ultra is the device you want.

iQOO Neo 5 – Another Snapdragon 870 phone

The Snapdragon 870 is the chipset of choice for manufacturers that plan to announce a flagship killer smartphone. We already have phones such as the Motorola Edge S, the Xiaomi Mi 10S, and the Redmi K40, and now they have been joined by the iQOO Neo 5.

Aside from the Snapdragon 870 5G, it also has a 120Hz AMOLED screen, 66W fast charging, and a starting price under $400.

Sony shows off new PlayStation VR controllers while Microsoft says VR for Xbox is not in its plans

Sony already revealed it is making a new VR system for the PlayStation 5. While it won’t launch this year, the manufacturer gave us an early look at the controllers that will come with the system.

The new controllers which are shaped like orbs will have the DualSense controller’s Adaptive Triggers feature, and also haptic feedback, and finger touch detection.

In related news, Microsoft announced it won’t be making VR hardware for the new Xbox consoles. The info was released after a bug had shown up on an Xbox Series X that asked a user to update their VR headset after connecting the new Xbox Wireless Headset. Microsoft had to clear the air after several speculations that a VR headset is in development gained traction.

Motorola has another 108MP camera phone in development, this time it’s a Moto G 

The Motorola Edge Plus is one of the 108MP flagships you can get your hands on but if you don’t want a flagship, then you will have to wait for the Moto G60. If a recent leak is to be believed, this phone will have a 108MP main camera in addition to a 120Hz display, a Snapdragon 732G processor, and a massive 6000mAh battery.

Honor wants to give us a double dose of Magic

It has been reported that Honor will be launching two new Honor Magic phones this year. According to a leak, there will be the Honor Magic 3 which will have a Snapdragon 888 processor powering it. The other model will launch as the Magic X, and it may be the rumored foldable phone we have been hearing about.

ZTE drops MiFavor in favor of MyOS

ZTE will be announcing a new Android user interface for its smartphones on March 30. After years of using MiFavor, the manufacturer has announced that its new Android skin, MyOS, will be unveiled on March 30 alongside its new smartphone, the ZTE S30 Pro.

Those are the top stories from last week. If you want to know the big announcements happening this week, our latest post of the Next Week in Tech series should help you plan your calendar.

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It is no longer news that Honor is planning to release a new phone for its Magic series this year. Earlier reports have revealed that this new model will be a foldable smartphone. More details have now surfaced, revealing that we will be getting not one but two models in the Magic series and they will arrive as the Magic 3 and Magic X.

According to a tweet posted earlier today by RODENT950, Honor’s upcoming flagship phones include the Honor 40 series, the Magic 3, and the Magic X. We already know the Honor 40 series is expected to come later this summer. However, this is the first time we are knowing the official names of the new Magic series phones.

I'm looking forward to new Honor flagship products
including Honor 40 series, Magic 3 and Magic X, also new X20 mid-range phone pic.twitter.com/9sU4y1pSt7

— Teme (特米) (@RODENT950) March 17, 2021

In a separate tweet, the leaker revealed that the Magic 3 will have a Snapdragon 888 processor, a classic Magic design, and a single punch hole. He also says the phone will be announced in July of this year.

Seeing as the Magic 3 will have what we believe is a regular candybar design, it is safe to assume that the Magic X will be the foldable phone. Unfortunately, the leaker didn’t reveal which processor the Magic X will have or what foldable design it will adopt

Magic 3
SD888
Classic magic design
Single hole
Coming in July 2021

— Teme (特米) (@RODENT950) March 17, 2021

Another phone mentioned to be in the pipeline is the Honor X20 which will be a mid-range smartphone. This should be the successor to the Honor X10 5G that launched last May. We expect this new model to also have support for 5G and may likely be powered by a MediaTek processor.

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