At the launch event yesterday, Honor introduced the Magic 8 Pro Air alongside the Watch GS 5. The headline device, however, was the Honor Magic 8 RSR Porsche Design.

Featuring a bold design, the smartphone packs the absolute best hardware of 2026. And it’s also the first Honor phone to support a professional imaging kit.

However, a company official has now confirmed that it will be the last device born from Honor’s partnership with Porsche Design.

Shortly after the launch event, Chen Ligeng, a performance development engineer at Honor, confirmed on Weibo that the newly launched device is “the final pinnacle of the Porsche Design series.” In other words, the Magic8 RSR Porsche Design will be the last Honor phone to carry the iconic sports car brand’s name.

A quick recap of the Honor and Porsche collaboration

The announcement effectively closes a collaboration that began just over two years ago. Honor first revealed its long-term strategic partnership with Porsche Design in December 2023. Throughout 2024, the two companies released several high-end devices under the joint branding.

The lineup started with the Honor Magic V2 RSR Porsche Design, a luxury foldable launched in January 2024 with 16GB of RAM and 1TB of storage for a hefty 15,999 yuan. 

It was followed by the Magic 6 RSR Porsche Design in March 2024, priced at 9,999 yuan for a 24GB+1TB configuration. Later in December, Honor introduced the Magic7 RSR Porsche Design, at a starting price of 7,999 yuan.

Honor hasn’t explained why the partnership is ending, and Porsche Design hasn’t commented publicly either. Brand collaborations in the smartphone industry tend to be cyclical, often driven by marketing goals rather than long-term product strategy. 

Still, the Porsche Design series helped Honor establish a more premium image during a critical growth period after its split from Huawei.

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Honor has launched the Magic 8 RSR Porsche Design, its latest flagship smartphone created in partnership with Porsche Design. The device will go on sale in China at 10:08 AM on January 23.

The Magic 8 RSR Porsche Design follows the design direction seen in earlier RSR models, with a strong focus on materials and visual identity. Honor says the phone takes inspiration from Porsche’s flowing lines, particularly around the rear camera area. It will be available in Slate Gray and Moonstone finishes. The back panel uses a microcrystalline nano-ceramic material, which the company claims is more durable than conventional glass, with a Mohs hardness rating of 8.5. Honor also says the device is about 10% lighter than previous RSR models.

Honor Magic 8 RSR Porsche Design specifications:

Under the hood, the phone is powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chipset. Configurations go up to 24GB of LPDDR5X RAM and 1TB of storage. On the durability side, the phone features Honor’s Giant Rhino glass on the front, along with IP68 and IP69K ratings for dust and water resistance.

As for imaging, the Magic 8 RSR Porsche Design includes a 50MP 1/1.3-inch main sensor with OIS, a 50MP ultra-wide, and a 200MP 1/1.4-inch telephoto sensor offering 3.7x optical zoom and up to 100x digital zoom. Honor’s AiMAGE system handles color processing and sensor fusion, while stabilization is rated at CIPA 6.5, aimed at improving handheld shots in low light.

Honor is also offering an optional photography kit, which adds a magnetic grip, a filter adapter, and an external telephoto lens designed for longer-range shooting.

Other features include satellite communication support, ultrasonic fingerprint recognition, 3D face unlock, and a 7,200mAh battery with 120W wired and 80W wireless charging. The phone runs MagicOS 10, with Porsche Design-specific themes and interface elements.

Pricing starts at 7,999 yuan for the 16GB + 512GB variant, rising to 8,999 yuan for the 24GB + 1TB model.

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