Honor Unveils Launch of MagicOS 8.0
January 10, 2023
The introduction of MagicOS 8.0 by Honor has been revealed, the most recent iteration of its mobile OS, in China. Embedded with advanced AI functionalities, the system is set to make its debut on the Magic 6 series, slated for release on the following day (January 11). Furthermore, Honor has verified that the update will extend to various older devices.
Smartphones Eligible for MagicOS 8.0 Update
Honor disclosed the roster of smartphones that qualify for the MagicOS 8.0 update during the announcement:
- Honor Magic 5
- Honor Magic 4
- Honor Magic V2
- Honor Magic Vs
- Honor Magic V
- Honor Magic 3
- Honor 100
- Honor 90
- Honor 80
- Honor 70
- Honor 60
- Honor 50
- Honor X50
Commencement of Open Beta Timeline
The roll-out of the open beta program for MagicOS 8.0 will initiate in January, with beta versions being first released for the Magic 5 and Magic 4 models. The beta scheme is projected to continue until May, with the budget-friendly Honor X50 series devices being the final recipients of the beta firmware.
January
- Honor Magic 5 Ultimate
- Honor Magic 5 Pro
- Honor Magic 5
- Honor Magic 4 Ultimate
- Honor Magic 4 Pro
- Honor Magic 4
February
- Honor Magic V2 Ultimate
- Honor Magic V2
- Honor Magic Vs 2
- Honor Magic Vs 2 Ultimate
- Honor Magic Vs
- Honor Magic V
- Honor V Purse
- Honor Magic 3 Ultimate
- Honor Magic 3 Pro
- Honor Magic 3
- Honor 100 Pro
- Honor 100
- Honor 90 GT
March
- Honor 90 Pro
- Honor 90
- Honor 80 Pro Flat
- Honor 80 Pro
- Honor 80
April
- Honor 70 Pro Plus
- Honor 70 Pro
- Honor 70
- Honor 60 Pro
- Honor 60
- Honor 50 Pro
- Honor 50
May
- Honor X50 GT
- Honor X50 Pro
- Honor X50
- Honor X40 GT Racing
- Honor X40 GT
- Honor X50i Plus
- Honor X50i
These smartphones are anticipated to receive the stable MagicOS 8.0 update within a short duration post the beta version. Expect enhanced AI capabilities and general enhancements with the latest version of the mobile OS for Honor users.
