Last week, Honor unveiled the eagerly awaited Magic 7 series in China, which builds on the achievements of the earlier Magic 6 series. This latest collection showcases improved AI functionalities and the robust Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset, marking it as a major improvement.
Sales Records Shattered
The new series has already gained traction, with Honor revealing that the Magic 7 series shattered all prior first-day sales records for new Honor gadgets. It officially became available yesterday, November 8, at 10:08 AM, and swiftly caught the eyes of buyers.
Color Options and Pricing
The Honor Magic 7 comes in five striking colors: Sunrise Gold, Moon Shadow Grey, Snowy White, Sky Blue, and Velvet Black. On the other hand, the Honor Magic 7 Pro is offered in four stylish shades: Moon Shadow Grey, Snowy White, Sky Blue, and Velvet Black. The starting price for the base model is 4,499 yuan ($626) and it reaches 5,499 yuan ($765) for the highest model that includes satellite communication. The Pro version starts at 5,699 yuan ($793), with the premium version costing 6,699 yuan ($933), which also supports satellite communication.
Display and Performance Specs
In terms of specifications, the Magic 7 features a 6.78-inch flat OLED display, while the Pro variant boasts a 6.8-inch quad-curved OLED, both capable of 1-120Hz LTPO adaptive refresh rates and peak HDR brightness of 5000 nits. Powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset alongside an Adreno 830 GPU, these devices deliver impressive performance, particularly in gaming, supported by Honor's liquid cooling technology. They operate on MagicOS 9.0 based on Android 15, offering AI functionalities like the YOYO Smart Assistant and improved privacy settings.
Advanced Camera Features
The Magic 7 series is equipped with high-quality cameras: the Magic 7 has a 50MP triple-lens configuration, while the Pro version features a 200MP periscope telephoto lens that supports 100x zoom. Both models come with sophisticated AI photography options, including a 50MP front camera and the Pro's ToF sensor for 3D facial recognition.
Battery Life and Additional Features
The Magic 7 houses a 5650mAh battery, while the Pro variant has a 5850mAh battery. Both models support 100W wired and 80W wireless charging, and Honor’s Qinghai Lake battery technology enhances durability. Additionally, they feature IP68/69 ratings, 3D ultrasonic fingerprint scanners, 5G capability, Wi-Fi 7, satellite messaging, and 10x drop resistance.
