New Affordable Model Expected to Join Honor Magic 8 Series, Key Features Revealed in Icecat Listing
Chinese smartphone maker Honor recently launched the Honor Magic 8 series, featuring the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chipset. Now, reports suggest that the Honor Magic 8 Lite could soon be added to this series. While the company has not yet officially confirmed this smartphone, a new report has unveiled its key specifications.
A report from Xpertpick indicates that the Honor Magic 8 Lite has been listed on the product syndication platform Icecat. This listing has revealed several important specifications of the Honor Magic 8 Lite, hinting at its potential launch.
Expected Specifications of Honor Magic 8 Lite:
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Operating System: This dual-SIM (nano) smartphone will run on MagicOS 9.0, Honor’s proprietary user interface.
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Display: It will feature a 6.79-inch flat 1.5K AMOLED display, promising a splendid visual experience.
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Processor and Storage: The smartphone is expected to come with a Snapdragon chipset, paired with 8 GB of RAM and 512 GB of storage, which would be ample for multitasking and storing large files.
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Camera: The Honor Magic 8 Lite may feature a dual rear camera unit. This includes a 108-megapixel primary camera and a 5-megapixel ultra-wide camera, allowing users to capture excellent photos. For selfies and video calls, a 16-megapixel front camera might be present.
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Connectivity: The listing states that the Honor Magic 8 Lite will offer connectivity options such as 5G, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, GPS, and a USB Type-C port.
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Sensors: The smartphone may also include various sensors like an ambient light sensor, gyroscope, gravity sensor, and proximity sensor.
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Security: A fingerprint sensor could be provided for security, helping to keep data safe.
A Look at the Specifications of Honor Magic 8 Pro and Honor Magic 8:
Discussing other models in the Honor Magic 8 series, the Honor Magic 8 Pro features a 6.71-inch 1.5K (1,256 x 2,808 pixels) LTPO OLED display with a refresh rate of up to 120 Hz and a peak brightness level of up to 6,000 nits. It is powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 processor and runs on MagicOS 10 based on Android 16. The Honor Magic 8 Pro’s triple rear camera unit includes a 50-megapixel primary camera, a 50-megapixel ultra-wide-angle camera, and a 200-megapixel telephoto camera.
Meanwhile, the Honor Magic 8 features a 6.58-inch Full HD+ (1,256 x 2,760 pixels) display with a refresh rate of up to 120 Hz and a peak brightness level of up to 6,000 nits. The triple rear camera unit of this smartphone comprises a 50-megapixel primary camera, a 50-megapixel ultra-wide-angle camera, and a 64-megapixel telephoto camera.
The listing of the Honor Magic 8 Lite makes it clear that Honor plans to introduce a more affordable option to make its Magic 8 series even more appealing, bringing premium features to a wider audience.
