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Honor Magic 8 flagship series rumoured to feature its first mini model and new processor

According to a leaker, the follow-up to the Honor Magic 7 series may feature a relatively compact model. (Image source: Honor)
According to a leaker, the follow-up to the Honor Magic 7 series may feature a relatively compact model. (Image source: Honor)
A well-known leaker suggests that three Honor Magic 8 models may be on the horizon. Unlike the Honor Magic 7 series, this new lineup is expected to offer greater variety in terms of size. The third model, powered by the Dimensity 9500, could be especially appealing to fans of compact phones like the Samsung Galaxy S25 and Xiaomi 15.

Recently, there has been a wealth of information regarding what could potentially be the first flagship this year to feature the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 2 – the Xiaomi 16 and 16 Pro. Now, well-known leaker Digital Chat Station has also revealed details about the follow-up to the Honor Magic 7 series, led by the Honor Magic 7 Pro. In a brief exclusive post on Weibo, the leaker claims that three models are currently in development for Honor Magic 8 lineup. It is unclear whether this rumoured lineup already accounts for the RSR Porsche Edition, though this seems doubtful.

The Honor Magic 8 series will reportedly include a 6.7-inch pro model, a 6.58-inch standard version and, surprisingly, a 6.3-inch mini variant. The smallest model is likely comparable in size to the Xiaomi 15 or Samsung Galaxy S25. For comparison, all Honor Magic 7 models are almost of the same size, sharing the same 6.78-inch screen diagonal. Whilst Digital Chat Station hasn’t provided extensive details on specifications, they did reveal which processors might power the respective phones.

The two larger Honor Magic 8 phones will apparently be equipped with the Snapdragon 8 Elite 2 (model number: SM8850), set to launch in late September, whilst the supposed Honor Magic 8 Mini will likely feature the MediaTek Dimensity 9500. We expect the Honor Magic 8 series to debut in China this year, with a global release to follow only in 2026, though possibly before Mobile World Congress in early March. Recent reports also indicate that at least one device in the Magic 8 lineup may receive a new camera sensor.
 

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Alexander Fagot, 2025-05-22 (Update: 2025-05-29)