Highlights
- HONOR Magic 8 Pro debuts in the UAE with pre-orders from Dec 11, 2025.
- The phone is available in Sunrise Gold, Sky Cyan, and Black, priced at AED 3,999 ($1,089) for 12GB+512GB and AED 4,699 ($1,279) for 16GB+1TB, bundled with Watch5 Ultra and Google AI Pro trial.
- Key specs – a 6.71-inch quad-curved OLED, Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, 7,100mAh battery with 100W wired/80W wireless charging, 200MP AI Ultra Night Telephoto lens plus 50MP wide, ultra-wide sensors, a 50MP front camera and IP68/IP69/IP69K durability.
HONOR has officially introduced the Honor Magic 8 Pro to the UAE market following its global reveal in October. The launch event in Dubai highlighted the smartphone’s AI-driven imaging system, robust battery setup, fast performance, and next-generation connectivity features, marking a major entry in the region’s premium smartphone segment. Here’s more about the newly launched device.
Honor Magic 9 Pro – Pricing and Availability
Pre-orders for the HONOR Magic 8 Pro begin on December 11, 2025, in the UAE. The smartphone will be available in Sunrise Gold, Sky Cyan, and Black colours.
Pricing will be as follows:
- 12GB RAM + 512GB storage – AED 3,999 (approx $1,089)
- 16GB RAM + 1TB storage – AED 4,699 (approx $1,279)
Customers who pre-order will receive a bundle valued at AED 2,299. It includes the HONOR Watch5 Ultra, HONOR VIP Care Plus with 12-month damage protection, and a three-month Google AI Pro trial.
The smartphone can be purchased through the HONOR Online Store and major retailers including Sharaf DG, EMax, Ecity, Jumbo, Virgin Megastore, Amazon, Carrefour, e&, Eros, Noon, and Lulu.
Honor Magic 8 Pro – Key Features
The Magic 8 Pro features a 6.71-inch quad-curved OLED display with a 1.5K resolution (1256 × 2808 pixels). It supports a 1–120Hz LTPO refresh rate, HDR10+, 1,800 nits global peak brightness, 6,000 nits HDR peak brightness, and 4,320Hz high-frequency PWM dimming.
HONOR has equipped the device with Rhino Glass protection.
The Magic 8 Pro becomes the first device in the UAE to run on Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 Mobile Platform. According to HONOR, the chipset offers enhanced processing efficiency and improved thermal performance over previous generations.
Powering the device is a 7,100mAh silicon-carbon battery, coupled with 100W wired SuperCharge and 80W wireless charging support. HONOR also confirmed that the Magic 8 Pro is the UAE’s first 5.5G-ready smartphone, backed by collaborations with operators including Etisalat by e. Connectivity options include Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 6.0, NFC, USB Type-C USB 3.2 GEN1, dual SIM, and extensive navigation support such as eidou, dual-band GPS, GLONASS, triple-band Galileo, dual-band QZSS, dual-band NavIC and A-GNSS.
The device also features AI-assisted tools such as an AI Button, AI Search, and AI Documents designed to streamline productivity tasks.
The Magic 8 Pro’s standout feature is its 200MP AI Ultra Night Telephoto camera engineered for superior long-range and low-light photography. The rear camera array consists of a 50MP wide sensor (f/1.6), a 50MP ultra-wide camera with a 122-degree field of view and 2.5cm macro support, and a 200MP telephoto lens featuring a 1/1.49-inch sensor, f/2.6 aperture, 3.7x optical zoom, 100x digital zoom, and OIS. The setup supports 4K 60fps video recording, paired with a single LED flash.
HONOR’s upgraded AI Ultra Night Portrait algorithms enhance exposure and color accuracy, while AI Magic Color and the new AI Editor offer improved on-device editing. During the launch event, photographer Riadh Maghni showcased the camera’s low-light capabilities. On the front, the phone sports a 50MP camera with an f/2.0 aperture, a 3D depth sensor and support for 4K 60fps video.
Additional hardware highlights include an ultrasonic fingerprint sensor, an infrared sensor, dual stereo speakers with DTS:X Ultra, and IP68/IP69/IP69K ratings for dust and water resistance. The phone measures 161.15 × 75 × 8.32mm and weighs 219g
FAQs
Q1. When will the HONOR Magic 8 Pro be available in the UAE?
Answer. Pre-orders begin on December 11, 2025, with availability through HONOR’s online store and major retailers.
Q2. What are the pricing options for the HONOR Magic 8 Pro?
Answer. The 12GB RAM + 512GB storage variant costs AED 3,999 ($1,089), while the 16GB RAM + 1TB storage model is priced at AED 4,699 ($1,279).
Q3. What is the standout feature of the HONOR Magic 8 Pro’s camera system?
Answer. It features a 200MP AI Ultra Night Telephoto lens with 3.7x optical zoom, 100x digital zoom, OIS, and advanced AI algorithms for superior low-light photography.
Q4. How powerful is the HONOR Magic 8 Pro’s battery and charging setup?
Answer. The device packs a 7,100mAh silicon-carbon battery with 100W wired SuperCharge and 80W wireless charging support.
Q5. What additional features enhance the HONOR Magic 8 Pro’s usability?
Answer. It includes Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, 5.5G readiness, Wi-Fi 7, ultrasonic fingerprint sensor, IP68/IP69/IP69K durability, dual stereo speakers, and AI productivity tools like AI Search and AI Documents.