While Honor is preparing to officially introduce the Magic 9 series on September 28, price information for the standard model of the series was shared before the launch. According to the information announced by the company’s CEO, Li Jian, the 16 GB RAM and 512 GB storage option of Honor Magic 9 will be offered in China at a normal sales price of 6,499 yuan (47,450 TL). Honor plans to sell the same model at a special price of 5,999 yuan (43,800 TL) due to the tenth anniversary of the Magic series. If the national support program implemented in China comes into play, the price of the phone may drop to 5,499 yuan (40,150 TL). Thus, Honor will position its version with high memory and storage capacity at a lower starting level than some of its competitors in the same segment.
It seems that the announced price has become more meaningful, especially when compared to direct competitors in the Chinese market. The recently introduced Vivo On the other hand, 7,999 yuan (58,400 TL) is requested for Vivo X500 Pro with 16 GB RAM and 512 GB storage. While the same memory and storage configuration of Xiaomi 18 Pro is at 7,999 yuan (58,400 TL), Oppo Find X10 is positioned at the same point as the normal sales price of Honor Magic 9 with its price of 6,499 yuan (47,450 TL). Considering Honor’s anniversary special discount and government support, it seems possible that Magic 9 will become a more competitive price option in China.
Honor Magic 9 may come with powerful camera hardware and 8000 mAh battery
The technical specifications of Honor Magic 9 have not yet been confirmed in full detail by the company. Despite this, according to the information revealed so far, a 6.37-inch LTPS OLED screen is expected to be used on the phone. It is stated that this panel will offer 1236 x 2664 pixel resolution and 120 Hz refresh rate. On the processor side of the phone, it is claimed that Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 platform will work. This hardware structure shows that Magic 9 is prepared to compete directly with high-end Android phones. In addition, the fact that the price of the version with 16 GB RAM and 512 GB storage has already been announced suggests that Honor is planning to highlight the high-capacity model in particular.
The camera system may also be one of the striking parts of Magic 9. According to rumors, the phone’s main camera will have a 200-megapixel unit using a 1/1.4-inch sensor. It will be accompanied by a 50-megapixel ultra-wide-angle camera and a 200-megapixel periscope telephoto camera offering 3.5 times optical zoom. It is stated that a 1/1.56 inch sensor will be used in the telephoto camera. It is stated that there will be a square format camera sensor with a resolution of 55 megapixels on the front. It will become clear with the official launch how Honor will handle this hardware on the software side, and especially to what extent the two high-resolution rear cameras will contribute to low light, portrait and zoom performance.
The claim on battery capacity is also among the details that can distinguish Magic 9 from its competitors. The phone is expected to come with an 8,000 mAh battery and offer 80W wired fast charging support. In addition, it is stated that there will be 50W wireless charging support. Such a capacity seems consistent with Chinese manufacturers’ move towards higher energy density thanks to silicon carbon-based battery technologies in recent years. However, how the battery capacity will affect daily usage time will depend on factors such as screen, processor optimization and software management. The impact that the large battery will have on the device thickness and weight will be understood after Honor’s official launch on September 28.
For now, the announced price only covers the Magic 9 version with 16 GB RAM and 512 GB storage. It is not yet clear whether there will be different memory options in the series, the sales price of Magic 9 in other markets, and how high-end models such as Magic 9 Pro will be positioned. However, the anniversary price of 5,999 yuan shows that Honor wants to offer a competitive package in China, especially to users who want performance, camera and high battery capacity in a single device. The real evaluation of Magic 9 can be made by seeing how the announced hardware features respond to daily use.