HONOR Launches AI-Flagship HONOR Magic8 Series in China

Introducing next-generation YOYO agent intelligence, revolutionary AI imaging, and record-breaking performance

SHENZHEN, China, October 15, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — HONOR, a global AI device ecosystem company, today announced the launch of the HONOR Magic8 series in China. Positioned as HONOR’s first self-evolving AI smartphone, the series launches the most advanced generation of HONOR’s YOYO agent, revolutionary AI camera capabilities and cutting-edge performance. Leading the lineup is the HONOR Magic8 Pro, which incorporates a host of cutting-edge AI innovations designed to redefine the flagship smartphone experience of the AI ​​era.

Flagship intelligence: live smarter with the YOYO agent

HONOR introduces the HONOR Magic8 series, its first self-evolving AI smartphone, defined by advancements across three main pillars: hardware performance, system interaction and application ecosystem. HONOR AI Agent has auto-run capabilities in over 3,000 scenarios^[1]. This means that whether it’s routine daily tasks (e.g., “Find all my screenshots and delete the blurry ones”) or managing complex work assignments (e.g., “Summarize this week’s work expenses and email them to my manager”), YOYO Agent can be activated in the appropriate context to automatically perform a series of operations, freeing users from repetitive manual actions.

The HONOR Magic8 series features an all-new AI button, designed to provide a more convenient and intelligent user experience by making YOYO Assistant instantly accessible. By default, a long press of the button activates YOYO video call, allowing YOYO to immediately provide information on any content it is pointed at. A double-click instantly activates the camera shutter for direct access to photography. Additionally, users can customize the dedicated AI button to enable one-touch access to specific functions, promoting an efficient lifestyle. YOYO Memories creates a secure personal knowledge base with end-to-end privacy protection. This feature securely analyzes personal data, such as photos, chat recordings, and documents, and uses deep semantic understanding to interpret the meaning of the content.

Flagship Imaging: Redefining Ultra-Night Telephoto Excellence with AI

HONOR takes smartphone photography to new heights with the latest advancements in its AiMAGE camera system, delivering unprecedented clarity, stability and creative control powered by next-generation AI.

The HONOR Magic8 Pro features the industry’s most advanced AI telephoto system to date, featuring a 200MP ultra night telephoto camera.^[2] with a large 1/1.4-inch sensor and a wide f/2.6 aperture. This configuration significantly improves light intake, providing clearer details even at long distances. Powered by HONOR’s AI anti-shake technology, users are seven times^[3] more likely to produce great zoomed images even without a tripod or gimbal. With the industry-leading AI adaptive stabilization model, HONOR Magic8 Pro achieves the most stable CIPA 5.5 level in the industry. It offers 4x improved shake detection accuracy and 1x improved dynamic response.

The HONOR Magic8 series also launches Magic Color, the industry’s first AI-powered color engine. Relying on advanced deep learning algorithms, it can intelligently extract 16.77 million colors. With collaborative cross-device and cloud color migration technology, it enables efficient color tracking and processing for global tone and local adjustment, ensuring both high-quality output and smooth real-time preview. With Magic Color, users can recreate cinematic styles, apply professional film tones, or create custom templates from any reference image and use them directly in-camera or through Magic Portal. Magic Color simplifies the grading process, making professional-level results effortless.

Endurance and speed: performance optimized by AI

Powered by the Snapdragon® 8 Elite Gen 5 mobile platform^[4]The HONOR Magic8 series introduced the industry’s first GPU-NPU heterogeneous AI super-resolution and image generation technology, designed to transform low-resolution, low frame rate gameplay into high-resolution, high frame rate experiences. This allows demanding open-world titles to achieve 120fps at 1080p compared to the original 60fps at 850p, delivering both super resolution and ultra-high frame rates.

This speed is powered by a next-generation 7,200 mAh silicon-carbon battery.^[5] featured in the HONOR Magic8 Pro, supported by three HONOR E2 power management chips that work with AI to optimize voltage, thermal control and long-term battery health. With HONOR SuperCharge 120W wired and 80W wireless^[6]The HONOR Magic8 Pro combines all-day endurance with ultra-fast charging.

Key experience: trust in every interaction

The HONOR Magic8 series embraces an open ecosystem, leveraging cutting-edge MagicOS 10 to deliver unparalleled cross-platform and cross-device functionality. The device seamlessly connects to Android, HarmonyOS, iOS, and Windows, allowing users to easily share files, sync tasks, and easily maintain continuity of their most important tools.

HONOR MagicOS 10 introduces the translucent visual design philosophy, defined by its lightness, clarity and breathable feel. The translucent visual design covers scenes such as lock screen, desktop, icons and weather. The system simulates realistic lighting effects to ensure content readability, dynamically adjusts colors to complement different wallpapers, and allows users to customize the level of transparency for their optimal visual comfort.

HONOR Boosts Durability with SGS Certified Standards for 10x Better Drop Resistance and IP68/69/69K Protection^[7]ensuring that the HONOR Magic8 series can withstand even the most demanding environments. Together, these innovations reflect HONOR’s vision of a flagship product defined not only by its specifications, but also by the confidence it brings to everyday life.

At the end of the launch event, HONOR also introduced an exciting new form factor: the HONOR ROBOT PHONE. This represents a significant milestone in the HONOR ALPHA PLAN, announced earlier this year, as the company advances its goal of becoming a global leader in the AI ​​device ecosystem. This innovative device will seamlessly integrate AI-powered multimodal intelligence, robotic features and advanced wearable imaging capabilities. Positioned as a new breed of AI device, the HONOR ROBOT PHONE is poised to redefine the human-machine interaction and coexistence of the future, firmly placing HONOR at the forefront of AI device innovation.

Color, price and availability

The HONOR Magic8 series is available in a range of color options including Sunrise Gold, Sky Cyan, Black and Glacier White. Starting October 15, 2025, the HONOR Magic8 series will be available for pre-order in China, with the HONOR Magic8 starting from RMB 4,499 and the HONOR Magic8 Pro starting from RMB 5,699. The devices will also soon be released in international markets later this year.

For more information, please visit the HONOR online store at www.honor.com.

About HONOR

HONOR is one of the global leaders in the AI ​​device ecosystem. The company is committed to revolutionizing human-device interactions to connect the AI ​​ecosystem to all consumers in the age of agentic AI and beyond. The company strives to open industry frontiers through open and transparent collaboration to co-create a value-sharing ecosystem with industry partners. With an innovative product portfolio including phones, PCs, tablets, wearables and more, HONOR aims to empower every human being, enabling everyone to embrace the new intelligent world.

For more information, please visit HONOR online at www.honor.com or email [email protected]