Honor’s New Magic 8 Lite Continues The Brand’s Trend of Giant Batteries

Honor has expanded its Magic8 lineup with the official launch of the Magic8 Lite. The device serves as the most affordable model in the series and arrives as the follow-up to the Magic7 Lite, which debuted in January. Honor had already showcased the phone in an early unboxing back in November.

Design and Display

The Magic8 Lite features a 6.79-inch OLED display with a resolution of 1200 x 2640 and a 120Hz refresh rate. The panel supports 3,840Hz PWM dimming and reaches a peak brightness of 6,000 nits.

The device carries IP66, IP68, and IP69K ratings for dust and water resistance, and Honor notes it can withstand drops from heights of up to 2.5 meters on specific surfaces such as marble. It will be offered in Forest Green, Midnight Black, and Reddish Brown. The phone measures 161.9 x 76.1 x 7.76 mm and weighs 189 g.

Internals and Software

The Magic8 Lite is powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 6 Gen 4 chipset and comes with 8GB of RAM. Storage options include 256GB and 512GB. The phone launches with Android 15 and Honor’s MagicOS 9, despite Android 16 having been released six months earlier.

Cameras

Honor has equipped the Magic8 Lite with a 108MP main camera and a 5MP ultrawide lens. On the front, the device includes a 16MP camera for selfies and video calls.

Battery and Pricing

A large 7,500 mAh battery powers the device, and it supports 66W wired charging. Honor has not yet announced pricing details, but the Magic8 Lite is confirmed to arrive in Europe in January 2026.

Honor Magic8 Lite Specifications