Magic 8 Pro Air launched in China: Ultra-Slim Flagship with Dimensity 9500 and OLED panel
Honor has officially launched the Magic 8 Pro Air in China, expanding its premium Magic lineup with a strikingly slim and lightweight flagship. The new model focuses on a compact form factor without compromising on performance, display quality, or camera hardware.
Premium Design and Display
The Honor Magic 8 Pro Air features a 6.31-inch flat OLED display with a resolution of 2640×1216 pixels. It supports LTPO adaptive refresh rates from 1Hz to 120Hz, ensuring smooth visuals while optimizing power efficiency. The panel delivers HDR support, an impressive 6,000 nits of local peak brightness, and 4,320Hz PWM dimming to reduce eye strain.
Despite its flagship hardware, the phone remains exceptionally slim with 1.08mm uniform bezels, a 6.1mm thickness, and a lightweight 155g body, making it one of the slimmest premium smartphones in its segment.
Performance and Software
Under the hood, the Magic 8 Pro Air is powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 9500 chipset, paired with LPDDR5X RAM and fast UFS storage. On the software side, it runs Android 16 with MagicOS 10, bringing the latest AI features and system optimizations from Honor.
Triple Rear Camera
Honor has equipped the Magic 8 Pro Air with a versatile flagship-grade camera system:
- Front Camera: 50MP OmniVision OV50M
- Rear Cameras:
- 50MP OmniVision OV50Q (main, OIS)
- 50MP OV50M (ultra-wide with macro support)
- 64MP OV64B (periscope telephoto, 3.2× optical zoom, OIS)
This setup targets users who want strong photography performance in a compact, lightweight device.
Battery and Connectivity
The device packs a 5,500mAh battery, supporting 80W wired and 50W wireless charging, ensuring fast top-ups despite its slim profile. Additional features include:
- 3D ultrasonic fingerprint sensor
- Solid-state AI Key
- Stereo speakers
- IR blaster and NFC
- IP68/IP69 dust and water resistance
- Glass-fibre back with an aluminium frame
Magic 8 Pro Air Price in China
The Honor Magic 8 Pro Air is available in multiple configurations, with official prices listed in Chinese Yuan (CNY) and approximate converted prices shown in Bangladeshi Taka, Indian Rupee, and US Dollar for reference.
- 12GB + 256GB: 4,999 CNY (~৳85,600, ~₹61,800, ~$700)
- 12GB + 512GB: 5,299 CNY (~৳90,500, ~₹65,500, ~$740)
- 16GB + 512GB: 5,599 CNY (~৳95,000, ~₹69,200, ~$780)
- 16GB + 1TB: 5,999 CNY (~৳1,02,000, ~₹74,200, ~$835)
Color options: Fairy Purple, Light Orange, Feather White, and Shadow Black.
Final Thoughts
With its ultra-slim design, OLED display, Dimensity 9500 performance, and a powerful triple-camera, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air positions itself as a unique compact flagship in the Chinese market. Global availability has not yet been announced, but the device is already drawing attention for redefining how slim a premium smartphone can be without major compromises.
