Highlights
- Honor Magic8 Lite launch at £399.99, offering a 6.79″ OLED display, Snapdragon 6 Gen 4 chip, 108MP camera and 7,500mAh battery with 66W charging.
- Honor Magic8 Pro unveiled at £1,099.99 with Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, 6.71″ LTPO OLED, 200MP telephoto camera and 6,270mAh battery with 100W wired + 80W wireless charging.
- Both models debut in the UK with early bird discounts and free accessories.
- Wider EU rollout is expected later with pre‑orders possibly starting January 15.
Honor has officially introduced the Magic8 Pro and Magic8 Lite in the UK, marking the European debut of its latest flagship and mid-range smartphones. While this is not considered a full EU launch due to the UK’s exit from the European Union, an official EU release timeline is still awaited. Some industry hints suggest that pre-orders in select markets could begin as early as January 15. In any case, here’s all you should know about both models.
Honor Magic8 Lite – Key Features
Honor has rolled out the Magic8 Lite globally, expanding the Magic8 lineup following the launch of the Magic8 Pro. The smartphone measures 161.9 × 76.1 × 7.76mm, weighs around 189g, and is available in Reddish Brown, Forest Green, and Midnight Black colour options. It features aluminosilicate glass construction and is the first smartphone to earn SGS Triple-resistant Premium Performance certification for drop, water, and dust resistance.
The device is certified for 2.5m drop resistance and carries IPX8 and IPX9K water resistance, IP6X dust protection, and IEC 62262 impact resistance certification. It also includes IP68 and IP69K ratings, a six-layer cushioning glass structure, one-tap dust and water ejection, rain-responsive touch input, and glove-friendly touch controls.
On the front, the Honor Magic8 Lite sports a 6.79-inch OLED display with 1.5K resolution, up to 6,000 nits peak brightness, and a 120Hz adaptive refresh rate. The panel supports the DCI-P3 colour gamut and features slim 1.3mm bezels. Eye-care technologies include 3840Hz PWM dimming, dynamic dimming, AI Circadian Night Display, hardware-level low blue light, and AI Defocus Display.
For photography, the Magic8 Lite is equipped with a 108-megapixel primary rear camera with OIS, a 5-megapixel ultra-wide sensor, up to 10x digital zoom, and a 16-megapixel front-facing camera. Imaging features include an underwater photo mode, 4K HD Moving Photo Collage creation, and AI tools such as AI Eraser, AI Face Tune, reflection removal, AI Cutout, and AI Upscale.
The smartphone is powered by the Snapdragon 6 Gen 4 (4nm) chipset and uses Honor’s VC Ice Cooling System, which includes a 3,490mm² stainless steel vapour chamber and a total cooling area of 29,500mm². It packs a 7,500mAh silicon-carbon battery with support for 66W Honor SuperCharge, reverse charging, and reliable operation in temperatures ranging from –30°C to 55°C.
The Magic8 Lite runs MagicOS 9.0 based on Android 15 and brings AI features such as Google Gemini live interaction, AI Writing Tools, and Magic Portal. Audio is handled by dual stereo speakers with Honor Sound 7.3, and NFC support is included. Globally, the phone is available in an 8GB + 512GB configuration, with an 8GB + 256GB variant offered in select regions.
Honor Magic8 Lite – Price and Availability in the UK
In the UK, the Honor Magic8 Lite is priced at £399.99 (EUR 459 / USD 535 / Rs. 48,191 approx.) across all colour options.
As part of early bird offers from Honor UK, buyers can get a £50 launch discount, a free Honor CHOICE Watch 2 Pro, and a free Honor SuperCharge Power Adapter 2 (66W). These offers are available on a first-come, first-served basis exclusively through Honor UK.
The smartphone is also expected to arrive in other European markets.
Honor Magic8 Pro – Key Features
Honor has also officially launched the Magic8 Pro in the UK, following its GCC debut in December. The smartphone measures 162 × 76 × 7.76mm, weighs 189g, and comes in Sunrise Gold, Sky Cyan, and Black colour options. It is offered in a single 12GB RAM + 512GB storage configuration.
The Magic8 Pro features Honor NanoCrystal Shield glass and has received SGS 5-Star Drop Resistance Certification, covering drops, water, and dust. It carries IP68, IP69, and IP69K ratings and supports up to 10x drop resistance. The device sports a 6.71-inch LTPO OLED display with a 1–120Hz adaptive refresh rate and HDR peak brightness of up to 6,000 nits (global peak 1,800 nits).
Display technologies include Dolby HDR Vivid, eight AI Eye Comfort innovations, Chip-Level AI Defocus Display, Dynamic Dimming, Circular Polarized Display 2.0, Circadian Night Display, and 4320Hz PWM dimming. The panel is TÜV Rheinland Full Care Display 5.0 certified.
The Honor Magic8 Pro is powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 Mobile Platform, delivering enhanced CPU, GPU, and AI performance. It introduces GPU-NPU heterogeneous AI super-resolution and frame-generation technology, enabling demanding games to run at 120fps at 1080p from 60fps at 850p sources.
The device packs a 6,270mAh battery with support for 100W wired and 80W wireless Honor SuperCharge. Honor’s AI Power Management System uses a millivolt-level voltage stabilization algorithm, reducing typical power consumption by 13%.
Its AiMAGE Camera System includes a 200-megapixel Ultra Night telephoto camera with f/2.6 aperture, 1/1.4-inch sensor, 3.7x optical zoom, and OIS, a 50-megapixel Ultra Night main camera with f/1.6 aperture, 1/1.3-inch sensor, OIS, and 4-in-1 2.4μm pixel output, and a 50-megapixel ultra-wide camera with f/2.0 aperture, 122-degree field of view, and 2.5cm HD macro support. A single rear LED flash is included. On the front, the phone features a 50-megapixel camera paired with a 3D depth sensor, enabling 3D face unlock.
Stabilisation is handled via AI Adaptive Stabilisation, achieving CIPA 5.5-level performance. Imaging features include the Magic Colour AI engine, AI Photos Agent with AI Eraser, AI Outpainting, AI Colour, AI Cutout, and a dedicated AI Button for instant camera or AI feature access.
The Magic8 Pro runs MagicOS 10, combining on-device Honor AI with Google Gemini for cloud-based reasoning. AI features include AI Screen Suggestions, AI Settings Agent, AI Photos Agent, Gemini Live for real-time visual understanding and live translation, and Nano Banana, Veo 3, and Connected Apps for task and project management.
Honor Magic8 Pro -Price and Launch Offers in the UK
The Honor Magic8 Pro is priced at £1,099.99 (EUR 1,266 / USD 1,477 / Rs. 1,32,792 approx.) in the UK. As part of launch offers from Honor UK, a discount code “AM8PUK200” reduces the price to £899.99.
Early buyers also receive free gifts including the Honor Pad X9a for the first 1,000 units, a Honor SuperCharge GaN Power Adapter (up to 100W), and a Honor CHOICE Magic8 Pro Case.
Additionally, Honor Care+ provides one-time screen damage protection within 12 months.
FAQs
Q1. What models did Honor launch in the UK?
Anwer. Honor introduced the Magic8 Pro and Magic8 Lite in the UK, marking their European debut, though a full EU rollout is still pending.
Q2. What are the key features of the Honor Magic8 Lite?
Answer. The Magic8 Lite offers a 6.79″ OLED display, Snapdragon 6 Gen 4 chipset, 108MP main camera, 7,500mAh battery with 66W charging, and SGS triple‑resistant durability certifications.
Q3. What makes the Honor Magic8 Pro stand out?
Answer. The Magic8 Pro features Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, a 6.71″ LTPO OLED display, 200MP telephoto camera, 6,270mAh battery with 100W wired + 80W wireless charging, and advanced AI imaging and security tools.
Q4. How are the Honor Magic8 Pro and Lite models priced in the UK?
Answer. The Honor Magic8 Lite is priced at £399.99, while the Magic8 Pro costs £1,099.99 (discounted to £899.99 with a launch code).
Q5. What launch offers are available for UK buyers for Honor Magic8 Pro and Lite models?
Answer. Early buyers of the Magic8 Lite get a £50 discount, a free Honor Watch 2 Pro, and a 66W charger. Magic8 Pro buyers receive gifts like the Honor Pad X9a, a 100W GaN adapter, and a protective case, along with Honor Care+ screen protection.