HONOR Magic8 Pro Launches in Malaysia, Offering Unique Consumer Value Different From iPhone

Pre-order now to enjoy exclusive free gift bundle including a Insta360 Ace Pro camera total worth RM3,090 and RM300 instant rebate!

 

Global AI device ecosystem company HONOR today launched the highly anticipated Master-Grade Imaging Flagship, the HONOR Magic8 Pro, in Malaysia. With its powerful next-generation camera, upgraded software, enhanced hardware, and new cutting-edge AI features, the HONOR Magic8 Pro is designed to elevate user’s smartphone experience. Priced from RM4,599, it offers exceptional value, maintaining the same price as its predecessor while delivering even more advanced capabilities.

 

 

Pre-order now to receive a FREE Insta360 Ace Pro camera and enjoy a RM300 instant rebate!

Pre-orders for the HONOR Magic8 Pro are open from now till 4 December 2025. Buyers who secure their device during this period will receive a free gift bundle worth RM3,090 which includes a Insta360 Ace Pro action camera. The gift bundle also includes a 365-day Front and Back Crack Protection, 1-Year Extended Warranty, 1-Year Liquid Damage Protection Warranty, plus 3 months complimentary Google AI Pro Higher Access worth RM294.

 

Adding to the excitement, buyers will also enjoy a RM300 instant rebate upon full payment of the HONOR Magic8 Pro. So place your pre-order now to enjoy this incredible, limited-time exclusive free gift! Pre-orders can be done via HONOR Online Store, HONOR Experience Stores and official flagship stores on Shopee, Lazada and TikTok Shop, as well as through Harvey Norman, Senheng, SenQ, and Urban Republic.

 

 

Solving what iPhone can’t with 5 unique consumer value

The HONOR Magic series is designed to deliver unmatched consumer value, standing out from the iPhone by tackling challenges that it doesn't address and catering to diverse consumer needs. The all-new HONOR Magic8 Pro takes this to the next level, offering five key advantages: an exceptional camera, longer battery life, better network connectivity, advanced eye-comfort display, and enhanced durability.

 

 

 

1.     Top Notch Photography – Powerful camera system, delivering exceptional night shots

The HONOR Magic8 Pro comes equipped with the industry’s most advanced AI telephoto system to date, a 200MP Ultra Night Telephoto Camera featuring a large 1/1.4-inch sensor, f/2.6 aperture, Optical Image Stabilization (OIS), and 3.7x optical zoom to capture stunning details, even at long distances. This advanced system dramatically improves light intake, ensuring exceptional clarity in all lighting conditions. Complementing the telephoto camera, the 50MP Ultra Night Main Camera paired with a large 1/1.3-inch sensor (f/1.6 OIS) and 50MP Ultra-Wide Camera (122°, 2.5cm HD macro) expand creative possibilities, delivering vibrant color accuracy, natural portrait rendering, and immersive landscape shots.

 

For the first time, the HONOR Magic8 Pro introduces the Ultra Night Telephoto technology, powered by three exclusive HONOR Image Engines. The Night Engine excels in low-light photography by preserving rich color gradation, clearer visual and preventing overexposure, making it perfect for blue hour shots. The Stability Engine features advanced five-axis stabilisation, ensuring steady shots, even with subtle tilts or in motion. With CIPA 5.5-level stabilisation—comparable to that of DSLR cameras—users can capture crisp, clear images of distant or moving subjects in low light. Whereas the Portrait Engine further elevates the experience, enhancing skin texture, shadows, and facial details for portraits that truly come to life with a premium, 3D-like quality.

 

This cutting-edge flagship camera setup positions the HONOR Magic8 Pro as the Selected Photography Equipment for Visit Malaysia 2026 to capture the essence of Malaysia.

 

Achieve master-level color grading with Magic Colour

The HONOR Magic8 Pro takes photo editing to the next level with Magic Colour, the industry’s first AI-powered color engine, offering professional-level editing with just one tap. Powered by advanced deep learning algorithms, Magic Colour intelligently analyses and extract 16.77 million colors, allowing users to effortlessly recreate cinematic looks, apply film-grade tones, or craft custom color templates from any reference image. Magic Colour simplifies the grading process, delivering stunning, professional-level results with minimal effort.

 

2.     Top Notch Network - Worry free about weak coverage

Often smartphone users complain of weak network and the HONOR Magic8 Pro features a new, self-developed five‑chip signal enhancement design that boosts Wi‑Fi performance by 15%, while the six‑antenna system significantly improves both transmission and reception capabilities, ensuring users stay fully connected, even in the most challenging coverage areas.

 

3.     Top Notch Battery – Ultra-long usage with 7100mAh battery capacity

Battery life remains a persistent concern for many smartphone users, but HONOR continues to lead the industry in battery and endurance technology. The HONOR Magic8 Pro addresses this worry equipped with a massive 7100mAh Silicon-Carbon Battery that is nearly 40% larger than the iPhone 17 Pro Max. This extraordinary capacity is paired with lightning-fast charging 100W Wired SuperCharge, which achieves a full charge in just 47 minutes with turbo charging. The HONOR Magic8 Pro further enhances convenience by also supporting 80W Wireless SuperCharge. With the HONOR Magic8 Pro, users can enjoy almost 6 hours of video playback with just 5 minutes of charging.

 

 

 

4.     Top Notch Display - Multiple advanced eye comfort technologies

The HONOR Magic8 Pro delivers a top-tier display experience, integrating advanced eye comfort technologies that truly set it apart from iPhone. The screen boasts an unprecedented peak brightness of 6,000 nits, ensuring exceptional visibility even under bright sunlight while remaining remarkably gentle on the eyes.

 

The device takes protection to the next level by being the industry's first to achieve the demanding TÜV Rheinland Full Care Display 5.0 Certification, ushering in a new era of personalized, full-scope eye protection. This comprehensive eye comfort suite is built on multiple exclusive technologies including the Chip-Level AI Defocus Display, Dynamic Dimming, Circular Polarized Display 2.0, and Circadian Night Display. This is further supported by the industry-leading 4320 Hz PWM Dimming, which ensures superior, low-flicker eye comfort.  Beyond optimizing the screen itself, the device introduces a new Flicker Detection feature, helping users identify non-eye-friendly external environments, offering invaluable peace of mind, especially for families with children.

 

5.     Low Maintenance Cost - First flagship smartphone with IP69K rating and worry-free service

When it comes to durability, the HONOR brings improvements in the Magic8 Pro so that maintenance cost can be minimised. The device’s screen is crafted from the renowned NanoCrystal Shield glass and achieved SGS Five-Star Drop-Test Certification across multiple scenarios, setting a new benchmark for durability among flagship smartphones.

 

Not only that, the HONOR Magic8 Pro becomes the first flagship smartphone to achieve a IP69K rating plus IP68 and IP69 rating for water and dust resistance, making it fully waterproof, dustproof and resistant to high pressure and high temperature water jets. But beyond just upgraded durability, the HONOR Magic8 Pro give users true peace of mind with industry-leading service benefits 365-day Front and Back Crack Protection, 1-Year Extended Warranty, 1-Year Liquid Damage Protection Warranty.

 

Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 processor, most powerful chipset of the year

The HONOR Magic8 Pro redefines performance with the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 Mobile Platform, the most advanced and powerful chipset of the year. In a world where iPhones are known for their stability and Android flagships for raw power, the HONOR Magic8 Pro masters both. With ground-breaking upgrades in CPU, GPU, and AI capabilities, this chipset delivers unmatched speed, flawless multitasking, and an ultra-responsive experience, no matter how demanding the task.

 

To unleash the smartphone’s full potential, HONOR and Qualcomm partnered to perfecting the synergy between hardware and software, creating the revolutionary Ultra-Fusion Core Architecture that maximizes the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5’s power while maintaining unparalleled efficiency and stability. The HONOR Magic8 Pro also introduces the industry’s first AI Rendering Separation technology, which boosts frame rates and smooths out visual performance. In addition, the GPU–NPU Heterogeneous AI Super-Frame Technology reduces input delay, offering a faster, more responsive gaming experience.

 

Price and availability

The HONOR Magic8 Pro will be available in three elegant colors: Sunrise Gold, Sky Cyan and Black. The smartphone arrives in Malaysia in 12GB+512GB for RM4,599, while the 16GB+1TB retails at RM5,199. The devices will be available for purchase in stores nationwide starting on 5 December 2025.