This year’s smartphone industry is highly competitive. In October, many manufacturers released new models featuring the Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 Ultra or the Dimensity 9500 chipset, and Xiaomi even launched the Xiaomi 17 series as early as September. The main reason manufacturers pushed new models so quickly is the strong competitiveness of the iPhone 17 standard version, which has often been in short supply since launch. We originally thought domestic smartphones would collectively drop in price, yet Xiaomi, OPPO, vivo, and Honor did not do so—Huawei, instead, reduced its prices.

Honor Magic 8 Pro Review

Perhaps due to the pressure from the iPhone 17, Huawei’s Mate 80 standard version, Mate 80 Pro, and Mate 80 Pro Max all saw varying price reductions this year. The Mate 80 standard version dropped by 800 yuan compared with its predecessor, leading many users to call it a great deal, and it sold out almost instantly. After Huawei’s launch, other domestic flagship phones were also impacted, prompting many high-end models to drop in price— including the Honor Magic8 Pro shown here.

Honor Magic 8 Pro Review

The Magic8 Pro launched on October 15 this year with an initial price of 6199 yuan for the 16GB+512GB model. Now, even without government subsidies, the price on JD.com has already dropped to 5699 yuan, and it even includes a free smart band—essentially reaching a new low. Considering it has only been out for just over a month, the significant reduction makes it appealing for fans of the Honor ecosystem. Compared with the Huawei Mate 80 Pro, the price difference exceeds 1000 yuan, yet the Honor Magic8 Pro does not feel inferior in specifications or user experience.

In terms of core performance, the Honor Magic8 Pro is equipped with the Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 Ultra, one of the top chipsets in the Android camp. Compared with the Mate 80 Pro’s Kirin 9030 Pro, the Magic8 Pro holds a clear advantage, achieving a total benchmark score of 4.28 million. With MagicOS 10.0 optimization, it easily handles demanding 3D games. If you prioritize high performance and want a phone that stays smooth for five to six years, this device is worth considering.

Honor Magic 8 Pro Review

For imaging, the Honor Magic8 Pro features a professional rear triple-camera system: a 50MP main camera, a 50MP ultra-wide lens, and a 200MP periscope telephoto lens. The periscope camera has a 1/1.4-inch sensor size, while the main camera uses the H9000 sensor with a 1/1.3-inch sensor—delivering highly reliable image quality, especially for night scenes, which can rival the Huawei Mate 80 series.

Honor even labels it as a “Night God” because of its impressive low-light performance. It is highly suitable for users with professional photography needs, supporting 3× optical zoom, 100× digital zoom, and dynamic Eagle-Eye AI fast capture with excellent image results.

The Magic8 Pro also surpasses the Mate 80 Pro in battery capacity, featuring a massive 7200mAh battery with 120W wired fast charging and 80W wireless charging. It can easily last a full day of heavy use, and charging from empty to full takes just over 30 minutes. The 6.71-inch OLED flat display uses a subtly curved design, supports 1–120Hz LTPO adaptive refresh rate, and has received TÜV Rheinland eye protection certification for reduced visual fatigue during nighttime use.

Honor Magic 8 Pro Review

Build quality is also top-tier, featuring a metal frame and glass back. The front uses Gorilla-Glass-grade protection and has passed SGS Gold 10-side drop resistance certification. The device supports full-level IP68 + IP69K dust and water resistance.

In terms of basic features, it is not inferior to the Mate 80 Pro. It includes 3D facial recognition and a more advanced ultrasonic 3D fingerprint sensor, offering very convenient unlocking. Infrared remote control, stereo dual speakers, and an X-axis linear motor are all standard. What do you think about this major price drop?