Honor has just launched its much-awaited Magic 7 series in China, and the response has been electric. Building on the success of the Magic 6, the new Magic 7 lineup is packed with advanced AI capabilities and the powerful Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset, making it a serious contender in the flagship market. Breaking all previous first-day sales records, the Magic 7 series officially hit shelves on November 8 at 10:08 AM, drawing in an enthusiastic crowd of buyers eager to experience its upgrades firsthand.
The Honor Magic 7 lineup arrives in a stunning palette of colors, adding a fresh aesthetic appeal. The standard Magic 7 model offers five vibrant colors: Sunrise Gold, Moon Shadow Grey, Snowy White, Sky Blue, and Velvet Black. Meanwhile, the Pro variant provides a refined selection of four colors, including Moon Shadow Grey, Snowy White, Sky Blue, and Velvet Black. Prices start at 4,499 yuan (approximately $626) for the base Magic 7 model, with the highest-tier model equipped with satellite communication priced at 5,499 yuan ($765). The Pro variant ranges from 5,699 yuan ($793) to 6,699 yuan ($933) for the top model, which also supports satellite connectivity.
In terms of display, the Magic 7 series doesn’t disappoint. The Magic 7 features a 6.78-inch flat OLED display, while the Pro boasts a slightly larger 6.8-inch quad-curved OLED screen. Both displays support LTPO adaptive refresh rates ranging from 1Hz to 120Hz, alongside an impressive HDR peak brightness of 5000 nits, making them ideal for vivid visuals in any lighting.
Under the hood, both models are powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset with an Adreno 830 GPU, promising robust performance for everyday use and gaming alike. Enhanced by Honor’s liquid cooling system, these devices are built to handle intensive tasks smoothly. They run MagicOS 9.0 based on Android 15, which includes AI features like the YOYO Smart Assistant and enhanced privacy controls for a personalized, secure experience.
Camera capabilities are another standout. The Magic 7 sports a 50MP triple-lens camera, while the Pro model ups the game with a 200MP periscope lens, enabling 100x zoom. Both phones feature AI-enhanced photography and a 50MP front camera, with the Pro model adding a ToF sensor for 3D facial recognition.
Both devices support ultra-fast 100W wired and 80W wireless charging, with batteries of 5650mAh for the Magic 7 and 5850mAh for the Pro. Additionally, IP68/69 ratings, Wi-Fi 7, satellite messaging, 3D ultrasonic fingerprint sensors, and a 10x drop resistance complete the package, making the Magic 7 series one of the most feature-rich releases this year.
With cutting-edge specs, beautiful design, and unmatched durability, Honor’s Magic 7 series is set to redefine the flagship experience.
