Honor Magic 8 Pro Air debuts with 6.3-inch display, triple 50MP cameras; Porsche-inspired RSR tags along

Honor unveiled the Magic 8 series, powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chipset, back in October 2025 in China. Now, the brand has expanded the lineup by introducing two new models: the Magic 8 Pro Air and the Magic 8 RSR.

The Pro Air positions itself as a compact flagship with a Dimensity chipset, a large battery, and capable cameras. Meanwhile, the Magic 8 RSR arrives as an enhanced version of the Magic 8 Pro, offering performance upgrades and a design inspired by Porsche aesthetics.

Honor Magic 8 Pro Air: Specs and features

The Honor Magic 8 Pro Air focuses on a slim and lightweight form factor without compromising on premium build quality. Measuring just 6.1mm in thickness and weighing between 155 and 158 grams, it ranks among the thinnest flagship-grade smartphones in its segment.

On the front, the device features a 6.31-inch flat OLED display with a 1.5K resolution and a 120Hz refresh rate. At its core is the MediaTek Dimensity 9500 chipset, paired with LPDDR5x RAM and UFS 4.1 storage. Powering the device is a 5,500mAh battery, which is impressive given its slim profile, and it supports 80W wired fast charging.

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The Magic 8 Pro Air runs Android 16 with MagicOS 10 on top. For imaging, it features a 50MP front camera using the OmniVision OV50M sensor for selfies and video calls. On the back, the phone sports a triple-camera setup, including a 50MP main camera with OIS using the OmniVision OV50Q sensor, a 50MP ultra-wide camera based on the OV50M sensor, and a 64MP periscope telephoto camera with OIS using the OV64B sensor.

Honor Magic 8 RSR: Specs and features

The Honor Magic 8 RSR features a quad-curved display on the front, giving it a seamless and premium appearance. On the rear, it sports a distinctive squircle-shaped camera module, complemented by a Porsche-inspired design strip positioned below it.

The camera lens layout mirrors the matrix headlight design of the Porsche 911, reinforcing its collaboration-led styling. Adding to its premium appeal, the back panel is made from ultra-microcrystalline nano-ceramic, enhancing both durability and finish.

Internally, the Magic 8 RSR shares most of its core specifications with the Magic 8 Pro but stands out by offering configurations of up to 24GB RAM and 1TB storage. It is powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, paired with LPDDR5x RAM and UFS 4.1 storage. The device features a 6.71-inch OLED LTPO micro-quad-curved display with a 1.5K resolution, a 120Hz adaptive refresh rate, and up to 6000 nits of peak brightness.

The phone packs a large 7,200mAh battery, making it well-suited for heavy users. It supports 120W wired fast charging and 80W wireless charging, helping reduce downtime significantly. On the camera front, it offers a 50MP front camera with 3D depth sensing, along with a rear setup comprising a 50MP main camera, a 50MP ultra-wide camera, and a 200MP Samsung S5KHP9 telephoto camera with 3.7x optical zoom and OIS.

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Additional features include stereo speakers, an in-display fingerprint sensor (ultrasonic on the RSR), 5G, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, NFC, an IR blaster, and IP68, IP69, and IP69K ratings for dust and water resistance.

As a premium flagship, the RSR edition also adds 3D facial recognition, a dedicated physical camera button for quick access and shutter control, and satellite connectivity. Like the Oppo Find X9 Pro and Vivo X300 series, the RSR also comes with a professional teleconverter photography kit, featuring a 200mm telephoto converter.

Honor Magic 8 Pro Air, Magic 8 RSR: Price and availability

In China, the Honor Magic 8 Pro Air is available in 12GB+256GB, 12GB+512GB, 16GB+512GB, and 16GB+1TB configurations. It is offered in colour options such as Fairy Purple, Light Orange, Feather White, and Shadow Black, with pricing yet to be detailed. It carries a starting price of 4,999 CNY (~Rs 65,480)

The Magic 8 RSR, positioned as the premium model, is available in 16GB+512GB and 24GB+1TB variants, with colour options including Moonstone and Slate Grey. These variants are priced at 7,999 CNY (~Rs 1,04,300) and 8,999 CNY (~Rs 1,17,350).

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