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Honor Magic8 Pro Air
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Honor Magic8 Pro Air

Released: 2026, January 19Status: Available. Released 2026, January 23

Root Support Available

Bootloader unlock, Magisk root, recovery notes, and expert support are available for this device family.

Full Specifications

OSAndroid 16, MagicOS 10
CPUOcta-core (1x4.21 GHz C1-Ultra & 3x3.5 GHz C1-Premium & 4x2.7 GHz C1-Pro)
GPUArm G1-Ultra
NFCYes
SIM· Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM +, eSIM, (max 2 at a time)
USBUSB Type-C 2.0, OTG
Size6.31 inches, 97.6 cm, 2, (~90.2% screen-to-body ratio)
TypeLTPO OLED, 1B colors, 120Hz, 4320Hz PWM, Dolby Vision, HDR Vivid, 1800 nits (HBM), 6000 nits (peak)
WLANWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6/7, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
BrandHonor
BuildGlass front, aluminum frame
ModelHonor Magic8 Pro Air
RadioNo
SpeedHSPA, LTE, 5G
Video4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps, gyro-EIS
ColorsBlack, White, Purple, Orange
ModelsLDY-AN00
Single50 MP, f/2.0, 21mm (wide), 1/2.93", 0.6µm
StatusAvailable. Released 2026, January 23
Triple50 MP, f/1.6, 23mm (wide), 1/1.3", 1.2µm, multi-directional PDAF, OIS, 64 MP, f/2.6, 74mm (periscope telephoto), 1/2", PDAF, OIS, 3.2x optical zoom, 50 MP, f/2.2, 16mm, 112˚ (ultrawide)
Weight155 g (5.47 oz)
ChipsetMediatek Dimensity 9500 (3 nm)
SensorsFingerprint (under display, ultrasonic), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
2G bandsGSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G bandsHSDPA 800 / 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100
4G bandsLTE
5G bandsSA/NSA
Charging80W wired, 50W wireless, 5W reverse wired
FeaturesColor spectrum sensor, LED flash, HDR, panorama
Internal256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 16GB RAM, 1TB 16GB RAM
Released2026, January 19
Announced2026, January 19
Bluetooth6.0, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, LHDC 5.0
Card slotNo
3.5mm jackNo
Dimensions150.5 x 71.9 x 6.1 mm (5.93 x 2.83 x 0.24 in)
Resolution1216 x 2640 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~461 ppi density)
TechnologyGSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G
LoudspeakerYes, with stereo speakers
PositioningGPS (L1+L5), BDS (B1I+B1c+B2a+B2b), GALILEO (E1+E5a+E5b), QZSS (L1+L5), NavIC (L5), GLONASS

Honor Magic8 Pro Air Overview

About Honor Magic8 Pro Air Honor Magic8 Pro Air is another flagship from Honor's popular line of first class Android phones, released in the 2026. Honor Magic8 Pro Air has a wide variety of great specifications such as 256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 16GB RAM, 1TB 16GB RAM with Mediatek Dimensity 9500 (3 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

Honor Magic8 Pro Air can generally be rooted with a bootloader unlock and Magisk patched boot image workflow. Always match firmware build numbers before flashing.

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.

FAQ

Can I root the Honor Magic8 Pro Air?

The Honor Magic8 Pro Air 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 Pro Air 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 Pro Air void warranty?

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

What Android version does Honor Magic8 Pro Air run?

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