Honor Magic9 Pro may feature 3D face unlock, dual 200 MP cameras and huge battery

Early leaks about the successor to the Honor Magic8 Pro paint a highly promising picture, suggesting a major upgrade over the previous-gen model. Several weeks ago, a leaker hinted at a redesign and significantly improved video capabilities developed in collaboration with camera-equipment specialist Arri. China-based leaker Digital Chat Station has now shared more potential specs and features of this Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro flagship. Likely to be called the Honor Magic9 Pro, the device is expected to debut first in China around October 2026, followed by a European launch in early 2027.

According to the leaker, the flagship phone powered by a 2 nm chipset will feature a flat 6.8-inch 1.5K LTPO AMOLED display, which is larger than the 6.71-inch panel on the Magic8 Pro. One particularly exciting addition mentioned by Digital Chat Station is 3D facial recognition à la Apple’s Face ID. This secure biometric unlock method could be based on Metalenz’s Polar ID technology, which is reportedly nearing market readiness. The leaker also claims the phone will include an in-display 3D ultrasonic fingerprint scanner.

There is also camera-related news: Similar to the Xiaomi 18 Pro, the Magic9 Pro is rumored to feature two 200 MP sensors. The main camera is apparently based on a 1/1.28-inch sensor, while the “standard” periscope telephoto lens will likely use a 1/1.3- to 1/1.4-inch sensor. Furthermore, battery capacity will reportedly see a substantial jump, increasing from the current 7,100 mAh to at least 8,000 mAh. Since all this information stems from early test units, the flagship’s final specifications may still change.