The revival of Honor to the high-end market has been gradual and the hype surrounding its new releases indicates that the brand is rediscovering its beat. Following the positive response to the Honor 200 series and the buzz that it has received because of its camera capabilities, the company is currently going even further with the Honor Magic8 Pro. 

I was able to spend some time with this new flagship and soon it became obvious that Honor is targeting higher than ever. The Magic8 Pro is sleek, strong and well-constructed so that the end user can experience the full high-end experience without being overly flashy. 

In case you are asking yourself what makes this phone stand out among the common flagship crowd, this review will take you through all that makes it different.

An In-Depth Review on Honor Magic8 Pro

Honor has also unveiled its new high-end gadget, the Honor Magic8 Pro, a flagship made to suit those who desire power, longevity and smooth experience. It has a bright LTPO OLED screen, a flexible triple-camera system with a high-resolution telephoto lens and one of the largest silicon-carbon batteries ever seen in a modern phone. It has a powerful performance with the support of the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chipset and quick charging and good construction. This review encompasses its design, display, camera, performance, battery life and price in Bangladesh.

Box Content

This is what you get inside the Honor Magic8 Pro box:

• Honor Magic8 Pro Smartphone
• 100W fast charger
• Protective Case
• USB Type-C cable
• SIM ejector tool
• User manual

The Honor Magic8 Pro is packaged with a basic yet practical range of accessories that include the essentials. The phone itself, a transparent protective case, the official 100W fast-charger adapter and a USB-C cable are included in the box. Honor also has the standard documentation and a SIM ejector tool. The packaging is clear and simple, providing you with all you need to begin using the device immediately without searching to find the additional add-ons.

Design & Build Quality

The Honor Magic8 Pro is available in four colours, Black, White, Gold and Mint and each one of them is visually appealing. The version of the Mint I tested has a clean, refreshing appearance that is not flashy. Its back panel is smooth with a matte finish and it does not get fingerprints easily and provides a steady hold when used on a daily basis. It makes the phone feel high-end and at the same time makes it usable during extended durations of photography, games or reading.

The camera module occupies a significant portion of the rear which has become commonplace in the current flagship models. Honor has made the triple cameras in a triangular formation in a polished metal frame that fuses well with the phone edges. It is well-composed, symmetrical and balanced, and it does not seem overwhelming. The phone is not very large, but its sides are rounded making it fit well in the hand.

Regarding durability, the Magic8 Pro is prepared to be used in the real world. It is 161.2 mm tall, 75 mm wide and 8.3 mm thick weighing 219 grams. The weight distribution is good, and therefore, it is not top-heavy or slippery. The gadget is IP68 and IP69, which implies that it is not only dustproof but can withstand being under 1.5 metres of water for approximately 30 minutes. The construction makes you have confidence when you are using it outside, on the beach or in the rain when it is raining occasionally.

Honor has made a good combination of style and endurance. The Magic8 Pro is well-balanced in terms of a high-end appearance, ergonomics and durability, which is why it is hard not to trust it as your daily ride.

Display

The Magic8 Pro has an 6.71-inch LTPO OLED display, which is curved and is one of the brightest and most responsive displays in its category. The resolution is 1256 x 2808 which makes the text crisp and the colours clear, and the 120Hz refresh rate makes scrolling and animations seem smooth. It also promotes HDR, thus films and darker scenes have more depth and contrast. The most remarkable thing is brightness. 

The outdoor visibility is also high with the highest readings of 6000 nits, even in the direct sunlight. The panel is not washed out and makes the phone easy to use and navigate outside to check social media or play games.

Giant Rhino Glass provides the screen with some durability without interfering with touch responsiveness. The punch-hole design has ensured the bezels are kept thin and the overall viewing experience is immersive due to the high screen-to-body ratio.

The performance of biometrics is trustworthy. The optical fingerprint scanner is slightly below the expected level and needs a little more time than some other competing flagships, yet it is precise. The face unlock 3D, on the other hand, is very fast. It operates in the dark and it was the more convenient method of accessing the device on a daily basis.

Camera

The Honor Magic8 Pro has a camera system that is designed to be used by individuals who desire the flexibility and high-performance in all lighting settings. It has a 50MP primary camera with OIS, a 200MP periscope telephoto with optical zoom, and a 50MP ultrawide sensor. Paper wise it appears great, and in the real world, it provides a reliable flagship experience with some shining lights.

Daylight Photo: Daylight images are sharp, clean and the natural colour of the main camera. Dynamic range is also well balanced with bright skies and shadowed areas being able to contain detail without appearing overprocessed. The ultrawide camera remains in line with the primary sensor, providing it with a broad field of view and with a minimal edge distortion. It maintains the noise levels and the colours are a good match and thus the lens is a good companion in the landscapes and group shots.

The Magic8 Pro is special in the telephoto camera. The 200MP sensor enables you to zoom in a lot more and maintain textures and fine details. The shots made at 2.5x to 5x zoom are rich and crisp, and even more than that, the images are usable due to intelligent processing. The phone has a digital zoom with a maximum 100x, and the images at that point are more of a novelty, but it is amazing how well the images are stabilized.

Low-Light Photo: The other strength is low-light performance. Dark scenes are tackled by the main camera, and the noise is kept to a minimum, as well as the colours are correct. Highlights do not pop out easily and telephoto lenses work better than one would have anticipated in darker conditions. The ultrawide has a little more noise in the night but it still manages to give out balanced images that are not overly smoothed.

Video records up to 4K and the result is bright with sufficient stabilisation. The primary lens footage is the most powerful as it provides stable frames and exposure. Although the video quality can slightly decrease in low light, particularly in the ultrawide and telephoto, brightness and detail can reduce. Nonetheless, the findings are still applicable in informal documentation.

Performance & Software

The Honor Magic8 Pro has the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chipset, which is one of the most powerful processors currently, and it manifests itself in its daily use. Applications load fast, it is easy to multitask and the phone can even work with heavy loads such as games, recording and processing 4K videos and photos without stutter. Adreno 840 graphics is powerful and therefore, games such as PUBG, Genshin Impact and Asphalt can be played at a steady frame rate even at high settings. The heating is effective and the phone does not get hot after extended use.

The device is released with MagicOS 10 which is based on Android 16. The software of Honor remains to be productivity and smart-oriented, and it contains such features as Air Gestures, Magic Capsule to make quick controls and Magic Portal to drag images or text directly into the apps it supports. These are useful as you get used to them, particularly when you like working more hands-on in multitasking.

Nevertheless, there are some quirks left. The interface comes with a bunch of pre-installed applications, and the home screen may initially be a bit crowded. The majority of these apps are removable or rearrangeable, hence it is not too difficult to clean it up. The general layout of the UI is fluid and user-friendly, but it is not on par with the refined AI-enhanced functions that such brands as Google and Samsung are currently providing.

Honor has a long term support and the Magic8 Pro will get a number of years of updates to the OS and security features which makes the phone reliable in the long term. To the majority of users, the fast hardware and the abundance of features in the software will be more than sufficient to be used every day. The Magic8 Pro offers a flagship level of performance experience that remains consistent, smooth and dependable on all you throw at it.

AnTuTu Benchmark and GeekBench Score

Magic8 Pro scores 42,90,399 points on AnTuTu benchmark which places it far ahead of most smartphones and puts it in the top tiers of performance. Breakdown: CPU 12,63,745, GPU 14,43,960, Memory 4,94,242, UX 10,88,452. 

Its scores on GeekBench 6 are also very positive in CPU performance: approximately 3,675 (single-core) and 10,686 (multi-core). 

These figures imply that Magic8 Pro is in a comfortable position to cope with heavy workloads, including gaming and video editing as well as multitasking and intensive applications and remain one of the fastest devices in the market today.

Battery & Charger

The Honor Magic8 Pro is equipped with a colossal 7,200mAh silicon carbon composite battery, one of the largest in the current flagship smart phones. The technology of this battery does not only enhance the energy density but also efficiency and the phone can easily last a day even when it is heavily used. The standby performance is also remarkable, thus you will not need to reach out to a charger every now and then.

The Magic8 Pro is very fast to charge. It offers 120W wired fast charging that can charge the battery to 100 percent in a matter of 30 to 35 minutes in real-life conditions. Wireless charging is also available at 80W and 5W reverse wired charging to charge up other devices when in need. The phone has a USB Type-C 3.2 with DisplayPort 1.2 which allows fast data transfer and displaying videos in case of necessity.

Although not all benchmark scores will be a true representation of the battery life, when used in normal operation, Magic8 Pro will be reliable and stress-free. Be it gaming, streaming or multitasking, the battery keeps up with the high-end performance of the phone. The Magic8 Pro has such rapid charging and large capacity that it can be said to eliminate the anxiety that comes with battery life, and it is one of the most convenient flagship products to use by heavy users.

Honor Magic8 Pro price in Bangladesh

Honor Magic8 Pro price in Bangladesh is BDT 151,000 (unofficial) in 12GB RAM + 256GB storage. It offers good value to the money with a high-end OLED display, a powerful chipset, a high-end build, an all-round camera, and a massive 7,200mAh battery that charges at a very high rate. 

The Magic8 Pro at this price is comfortably in the flagship range of phones but with features that encompass all the primary use cases: gaming, photography, productivity and everyday use. To individuals who want to have a balance of performance, longevity as well as a full-feature flagship experience, this price is fair and competitive.

Final Word

The Honor Magic8 Pro is a balanced flagship that performs well in almost all the departments. Its bright, highly colorful screen, flexible camera setup, flagship-grade performance, and huge battery make it a sure pick among power users. Although the software might be better and the apps included are more compressed, the overall experience of the device is high-end. The Magic8 Pro is an exemplary model in the current flagship market, especially to those who want a smartphone that is feature-rich, powerful, and has a long life.

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