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Honor Magic8 Lite
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Honor Magic8 Lite

Released: 2025, December 08Price: £ 399.00 / € 339.00Status: Available. Released 2025, December

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General

Brand
Honor
Model
Honor Magic8 Lite
Released
2025, December 08
Status
Available. Released 2025, December
Price
£ 399.00 / € 339.00
OS
Android 15, Magic OS 9
Dimensions
161.9 x 76.1 x 7.8 mm (6.37 x 3.00 x 0.31 in)
Weight
189 g or 193 g (6.67 oz)
Build
Glass front, plastic frame, plastic back
SIM
· Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM +, eSIM, (max 2 at a time), · Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM

Display

Type
AMOLED, 1B colors, 120Hz, 3840Hz PWM, HDR, 800 nits (typ), 1800 nits (HBM), 6000 nits (peak)
Size
6.79 inches, 112.1 cm, 2, (~90.9% screen-to-body ratio)
Resolution
1200 x 2640 pixels (~427 ppi density)
Protection
Scratch-resistant glass

Performance

Chipset
Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 4 (4 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (1x2.3 GHz Cortex-A720s & 3x2.2 GHz Cortex-A720s & 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A520s)
GPU
Adreno 810
Internal
256GB 8GB RAM, 512GB 8GB RAM
Card slot
No

Camera

Single
16 MP, f/2.5, 24mm (wide)
Dual
108 MP, f/1.8, 24mm (wide), PDAF, 1/1.67", 1.0µm, OIS, 5 MP, f/2.2, 17mm (ultrawide), 1/5.0", 1.12µm
Features
LED flash, panorama, HDR
Video
1080p@30fps

Battery

Battery
Active use score 17:58h
Charging
66W wired, 7.5W reverse wired

Network

Technology
GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G
2G bands
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G bands
HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100
4G bands
LTE
5G bands
SA/NSA
Speed
HSPA, LTE, 5G

Connectivity

WLAN
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
5.2, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive
Positioning
GPS, GALILEO, GLONASS, BDS
NFC
Yes (market/region dependent)
Radio
No
USB
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
3.5mm jack
No

Sensors

Sensors
Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, compass, gyro, proximity

Other

Colors
Midnight Black, Forest Green, Reddish Brown
Models
MTN-NX1M
Display
1771 nits max brightness (measured)
Announced
2025, December 08
Loudspeaker
-24.2 LUFS (Very good)
Performance
AnTuTu: 754210 (v10), GeekBench: 3089 (v6), 3DMark: 982 (Wild Life Extreme)

Honor Magic8 Lite Overview

About Honor Magic8 Lite Honor Magic8 Lite is another flagship from Honor's popular line of first class Android phones, released in the 2025. Honor Magic8 Lite has a wide variety of great specifications such as 256GB 8GB RAM, 512GB 8GB RAM with Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 4 (4 nm) , as well as ultrasonic fingerprint sensor. The thing that makes this decent smartphone special is its sleek design and an amazing all-screen design with no notches at all.

Rooting Information

A verified root guide for Honor Magic8 Lite is not published yet. Avoid flashing files from unrelated variants.

Bootloader Information

Most Android rooting methods begin with bootloader unlock. Unlocking may wipe data, affect warranty, and disable some security features.

Recovery Information

Custom recovery support depends on chipset, kernel source availability, and community builds. Fastboot-based Magisk installation can work even when TWRP is unavailable.

Pros and Cons

  • Pros: deeper customization, module support, bloatware removal, and advanced backup options.
  • Cons: warranty risk, possible update issues, and security trade-offs if root permissions are mismanaged.

FAQ

Can I root the Honor Magic8 Lite?

The Honor Magic8 Lite supports rooting through Magisk. You'll need to unlock the bootloader first, then flash a patched boot image. Check the rooting status card on this page for availability.

Does Honor Magic8 Lite support custom recovery (TWRP)?

Many Honor devices support TWRP. Check our device page for recovery compatibility. If TWRP isn't available, you can still use Magisk through fastboot method.

Will rooting Honor Magic8 Lite void warranty?

Yes, rooting the Honor Magic8 Lite will void the manufacturer warranty. However, you can unroot using the stock firmware to potentially restore warranty coverage.

What Android version does Honor Magic8 Lite run?

Check the specifications section above for the current OS version and upgrade history of your Honor Magic8 Lite.

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