Honor unveils global version of Magic 9 Pro Max
The global version of the Honor Magic 9 Pro Max was unveiled in Hong Kong. The smartphone features a powerful Snapdragon processor and an advanced camera system. However, some specifications differ from the Chinese version.
Display and performance
The Magic 9 Pro Max features a 6.8-inch OLED display with a resolution of 2868 × 1320 pixels and a refresh rate of up to 120 Hz. Peak brightness reaches 10, 000 nits.
Performance is powered by the 2 nm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 processor with Adreno 850 graphics.
ARRI cameras
The rear camera system includes three cameras:
- 200 MP – main sensor;
- 200 MP – periscope telephoto lens with 3.5× optical zoom and up to 200× digital zoom;
- 50 MP – ultra-wide lens.
The proprietary Honor H1 chip handles image processing. Thanks to its collaboration with German company ARRI, the smartphone supports 4K video recording at 60 frames per second in ARRI Cinema mode, the LogC3 profile, and ARRI Look color settings. The front camera has a resolution of 55 MP.
Battery and other features
The Hong Kong version has an 8,000 mAh battery. By comparison, the Chinese version has an 8,800 mAh battery. It supports 100 W wired charging and 80 W wireless charging.
The body is water- and dust-resistant, with IP68, IP69, and IP69K ratings. The smartphone runs Android 17 with the MagicOS 11 interface. It is 8.59 mm thick and weighs around 233 grams.
Availability and price
Preorders for the Honor Magic 9 Pro Max in Hong Kong will run from November 5 to 18. Sales of the new smartphone will begin on November 19. It will be available in three colors: black, silver, and green.
Prices in Hong Kong:
- 12 GB RAM and 512 GB storage – 10, 999 Hong Kong dollars (about $1402);
- 16 GB RAM and 1 TB storage – 14, 999 Hong Kong dollars (about $1912).
