The HONOR Magic 9 Series officially debuted in China, introducing the standard HONOR Magic 9, the performance-focused Magic 9 Super Edition, and the flagship Magic 9 Pro Max. Engineered to elevate mobile photography standards and battery endurance, this high-end flagship lineup targets demanding digital content creators and modern smartphone enthusiasts seeking top-tier specs.
HONOR Magic 9
The standard HONOR Magic 9 sports a compact 6.31-inch OLED display running at 120Hz with 2,000 nits brightness. Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 processor drives the hardware alongside an Adreno 840 GPU, offering up to 16GB RAM and 1TB storage. Its standout imaging configuration delivers a dual 200MP camera setup, combining a 200MP primary sensor with a 200MP periscope telephoto lens and a 50MP ultrawide shooter, all processed via the dedicated HONOR H1 image chip. An 8,000mAh battery provides reliable daily battery power with 80W wired and 50W wireless charging, secured within an IP68/IP69/IP69K certified water-resistant body.
HONOR Magic 9 Super Edition
Prioritizing thermal stability and extended runtime, the HONOR Magic 9 Super Edition features a larger 6.81-inch OLED screen with 2,000 nits peak brightness. Powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chipset, it integrates an active cooling fan operating at 30,000 rpm combined with a vapor chamber capable of dissipating 12W of internal heat. The handset is backed by an enormous 11,000mAh battery with 80W fast charging. Its triple rear camera configuration features a 200MP primary sensor, a 50MP telephoto camera, and a 12MP ultrawide lens.
HONOR Magic 9 Pro Max
At the summit sits the HONOR Magic 9 Pro Max, highlighted by a premium 6.8-inch LTPO OLED panel with an adaptive 1–120Hz refresh rate and an impressive 10,000 nits HDR peak brightness. Internal processing relies on Qualcomm’s upgraded Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 platform alongside an Adreno 850 GPU. Its professional camera package incorporates a 200MP primary sensor, a 50MP ultrawide shooter, and a 200MP periscope telephoto lens with 3.5x optical zoom. Hardware specifications conclude with an 8,800mAh battery offering 100W wired fast charging, 80W wireless charging, cutting-edge Wi-Fi 8 connectivity, and Android 17-based MagicOS 11.
Technical Specifications & Pricing Comparison
| Specification | HONOR Magic 9 | HONOR Magic 9 Super Edition | HONOR Magic 9 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.31-inch OLED (1236 x 2664), 120Hz, 2,000 nits | 6.81-inch OLED (1280 x 2788), 120Hz, 2,000 nits | 6.8-inch LTPO OLED (1320 x 2868), 1–120Hz, 2,000 nits (10,000 nits HDR peak) |
| Processor & GPU | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (Adreno 840) | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (Adreno 840) | Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 (Adreno 850) |
| RAM & Storage | 12GB / 16GB RAM 256GB / 512GB / 1TB |
12GB / 16GB RAM 256GB / 512GB |
12GB / 16GB RAM 256GB / 512GB / 1TB |
| Rear Cameras | • 200 MP (Main) • 200 MP (Periscope Telephoto, dual-prism) • 50 MP (Ultrawide) |
• 200 MP (Main) • 50 MP (Telephoto, 3x zoom) • 12 MP (Ultrawide) |
• 200 MP (Main) • 200 MP (Periscope Telephoto, 3.5x zoom) • 50 MP (Ultrawide) |
| Front Camera | 55 MP | 50 MP | 55 MP |
| Battery & Charging | 8,000 mAh 80W wired, 50W wireless, 27W reverse wired |
11,000 mAh 80W wired, 50W wireless, 27W reverse wired |
8,800 mAh 100W wired, 80W wireless (50W standard wireless), 27W reverse wired |
| Cooling System | Standard thermal dissipation | 30,000 rpm active cooler + 12W vapor chamber | Advanced vapor chamber |
| Durability | IP68 / IP69 / IP69K | IP68 / IP69 / IP69K | IP68 / IP69 / IP69K |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 6.0, NFC | Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 6.0, NFC | Wi-Fi 8 / Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 6.3, NFC |
| Dimensions & Weight | 151.0 x 72.28 x 8.49 mm 209 g |
161.78 x 76.72 x 8.10 mm 277 g |
161.64 x 76.98 x 8.59 mm 233 g |
| Operating System | MagicOS 11 (Android 17) | MagicOS 11 (Android 17) | MagicOS 11 (Android 17) |
| Pricing | • 12/256GB: 4,999 CNY (~$745 USD) • 12/512GB: 5,499 CNY (~$819 USD) • 16/512GB: 5,999 CNY (~$894 USD) • 16GB/1TB: 6,999 CNY (~$1,043 USD) |
• 12/256GB: 4,499 CNY (~$670 USD) • 12/512GB: 4,999 CNY (~$745 USD) • 16/512GB: 5,499 CNY (~$819 USD) |
• 12/256GB: 6,499 CNY (~$968 USD) • 12/512GB: 6,999 CNY (~$1,043 USD) • 16/512GB: 7,499 CNY (~$1,117 USD) • 16GB/1TB: 8,499 CNY (~$1,266 USD) |
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