HONOR Launches the Advanced AI Smartphone HONOR Magic8 Series in China

On October 17, 2025, HONOR, a prominent player in the global AI device ecosystem, announced the launch of its flagship smartphone series, the HONOR Magic8, in China. This series represents a significant step forward in smartphone technology, as it is positioned as HONOR's first self-evolving AI smartphone, featuring the next-generation AI agent named YOYO. With breakthrough AI camera capabilities and unmatched performance, HONOR aims to redefine the concept of flagship smartphones in the age of AI.

Introducing the YOYO Agent

The HONOR Magic8 series is characterized by its focus on hardware performance, system interaction, and an ecosystem of applications powered by AI. The YOYO agent boasts the ability to automatically execute over 3,000 scenarios. This means whether addressing daily routine tasks like “Find all my screenshots and delete the blurry ones” or managing complex professional assignments such as “Summarize this week’s work expenses and email them to my manager,” the agent can be activated contextually to perform a series of operations, effectively freeing users from repetitive manual actions.

Additionally, the HONOR Magic8 series introduces a new AI button designed to enhance the user experience and provide immediate access to the YOYO assistant. Pressing and holding this button initiates a video call with YOYO, enabling it to quickly provide information related to any directed content. A double-click activates the camera shutter for instant access to photography. Moreover, users can customize the AI button for direct access to specific functions, promoting a more efficient lifestyle.

The YOYO Memories feature creates a secure personal knowledge base with full privacy protection. This capability safely analyzes personal data, such as photos, chat information, and documents, utilizing deep semantic understanding to interpret content meaning.

Photographic Excellence

HONOR redefines nighttime photography with its latest AiMAGE camera system, enhancing smartphone photography to unprecedented levels of clarity, stabilization, and creative control through next-generation AI technology. The HONOR MAGIC8 Pro, the leading model in the series, features a pioneering 200-megapixel night ultra-camera with an impressive 1/1.4-inch sensor and f/2.6 wide aperture. This advanced setup significantly improves light absorption, ensuring sharper details even from great distances.

Thanks to HONOR’s AI-based anti-shake technology, users achieve stunning zoom photographs seven times more often, even without a tripod or stabilizer. With unmatched adaptive stabilization touted to be the best in the industry, the HONOR MAGIC8 Pro reaches an industry-leading CIPA score of 5.5 while boasting four times the shake detection accuracy and improved dynamic response.

Color and Creativity with Magic Color

The series also introduces Magic Color, the industry’s first AI-based color engine. Using advanced deep learning algorithms, Magic Color can extract 16.77 million colors. It provides seamless collaboration between device and cloud for effective color tracking and adjustment, allowing users to replicate cinematic styles, apply professional film tones, or create personalized templates directly in the camera application or via the Magic Portal.

Unmatched Performance and Efficiency

Built on the Snapdragon® 8 Elite Gen 5 mobile platform, the HONOR Magic8 series features the first in the industry AI-driven ultra-high-resolution technology capable of transforming low-resolution and low-frame-rate gameplay into high-res experiences. This upgrade can significantly enhance frame rates up to 120 fps at 1080p, compared to the original output of just 60 fps at 850p.

Supported by a next-generation 7,200 mAh silicon-carbon battery, the HONOR MAGIC8 Pro utilizes three HONOR E2 power management chips to intelligently optimize voltage, monitor temperature, and enhance battery longevity. With wired charging capabilities of 120W and wireless charging at 80W via HONOR SuperCharge, the device promises all-day usage paired with rapid charging speeds.

MagicOS 10: Seamless Connectivity

The HONOR Magic8 series embraces an open ecosystem through the leading-edge MagicOS 10, providing unprecedented cross-platform and cross-device functionality. The device connects effortlessly with Android, HarmonyOS, iOS, and Windows, allowing users to share files, synchronize tasks, and maintain seamless operation across their essential tools.

MagicOS 10 emphasizes translucent visual design, characterized by its lightweight, transparent, and breathable feel, enhancing user comfort and experience.

Durability and Innovation

HONOR has enhanced durability standards with SGS-certified fall resistance and IP68/69/69K protection ratings, ensuring the series can withstand demanding usage conditions. Collectively, these innovations illustrate HONOR’s vision for a flagship model defined not only by specifications but by the confidence it instills in daily user experiences.

In addition, during the launch event, HONOR teased a new exciting form factor — the HONOR ROBOT Smartphone. This device is set to revolutionize human-machine interactions, cementing HONOR’s position at the forefront of AI device innovations.

Availability and Pricing

The HONOR Magic8 series will be available in various colors, including Sunrise Gold, Sky Cyan, Black, and Glacier White. Pre-orders will commence on October 15, 2025, in China, with pricing starting at 4,499 yuan for the HONOR MAGIC8 and 5,699 yuan for HONOR Magic8 Pro. These devices are also set to launch in international markets later this year. For further details, visit HONOR’s official website at www.honor.com.

About HONOR

HONOR stands as one of the leading global companies in the AI device ecosystem, seeking to transform human-device interactions and integrate the AI ecosystem seamlessly with consumers. With an innovative portfolio that includes AI smartphones, PCs, tablets, wearables, and more, HONOR aims to empower individuals, allowing everyone to immerse in a new intelligent world.