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Honor Magic8
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Honor Magic8

Released: 2025, October 15Price: About 540 EURStatus: Available. Released 2025, October 23

Root Support Available

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

Full Specifications

OSAndroid 16, up to 7 major Android upgrades, MagicOS 10
CPUOcta-core (2x4.6 GHz Oryon V3 Phoenix L + 6x3.62 GHz Oryon V3 Phoenix M)
GPUAdreno 840
NFCYes
SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
USBUSB Type-C 2.0, DisplayPort 1.2, OTG
Size6.58 inches, 105.3 cm, 2, (~90.6% 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
ModelHonor Magic8
PriceAbout 540 EUR
RadioNo
SpeedHSPA, LTE, 5G
Video4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps, gyro-EIS
ColorsBlack, White, Gold, Mint
ModelsBKQ-AN80, BKQ-AN00
Single50 MP, f/2.0, 21mm (wide), 1/2.93", 0.6µm
StatusAvailable. Released 2025, October 23
Triple50 MP, f/1.9, 24mm (wide), 1/1.56", 1.0µm, multi-directional PDAF, OIS, 64 MP, f/2.5, (telephoto), PDAF, OIS, 3x optical zoom, 50 MP, f/2.0, 12mm, 122˚ (ultrawide), 1/2.88", 0.61µm, dual pixel PDAF
Weight205 g (7.23 oz)
ChipsetQualcomm SM8850-AC Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (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
Charging90W wired, 90W PPS, 40W UFCS, 80W wireless, Reverse wireless, 5W reverse wired
FeaturesColor spectrum sensor, LED flash, HDR, panorama
Internal256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 16GB RAM, 1TB 16GB RAM
Released2025, October 15
Announced2025, October 15
Bluetooth6.0, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, aptX Lossless, LHDC 5, Auracast, ASHA
Card slotNo
3.5mm jackNo
Dimensions157.1 x 74 x 8 mm (6.19 x 2.91 x 0.31 in)
ProtectionGiant Rhino Glass
Resolution1256 x 2760 pixels (~461 ppi density)
TechnologyGSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G
LoudspeakerYes, with large amplitude stereo speakers
PositioningGPS (L1+L5), BDS (B1I+B1c+B2a+B2b), GALILEO (E1+E5a+E5b), QZSS (L1+L5), NavIC (L1+L5), GLONASS
Infrared portYes

Honor Magic8 Overview

About Honor Magic8 Honor Magic8 is another flagship from Honor's popular line of first class Android phones, released in the 2025. Honor Magic8 has a wide variety of great specifications such as 256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 16GB RAM, 1TB 16GB RAM with Qualcomm SM8850-AC Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (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 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?

The Honor Magic8 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 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 void warranty?

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

What Android version does Honor Magic8 run?

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