Summary
- Honor's all-new flagship candy bar smartphone, the Magic 7 Pro, is now officially available in Europe.
- The Android-based handset is packed with trailblazing internal specs, and its software package prioritizes AI features.
- In its initial UK rollout, the Honor Magic 7 Pro pre-order listing is set at £1,099.99 (roughly $1,343 USD).
After much anticipation, Honor has officially launched its latest slab-style flagship smartphone within European markets. The Shenzhen, China-based company previously launched its new handset domestically in late October of last year, emphasizing the product's hardware, durability and AI prowess.
Notably, the Honor Magic 7 Pro is one of the very first smartphones to launch with Qualcomm's all-new Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset, which has proven to be a formidable silicon platform in both the computational and the graphical departments.
Honor Magic 7 Pro
- Brand
- Honor
- SoC
- Snapdragon 8 Elite
- Ports
- USB-C
- Operating System
- MagicOS 9.0
- Colors
- Lunar Shadow Grey, Black, Breeze Blue
- Display type
- OLED
Honor's Magic 7 Pro is the company's latest flagship smartphone, arriving with the Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset, IP69 water resistance, and more.
- Charge speed
- 100W wired, 80W wireless
- IP Rating
- IP68 + IP69
- Release
- January 15, 2025
Honor's Magic7 Pro looks to be an Android powerhouse
The phone is one of the first to launch with Qualcomm's new Snapdragon 8 Elite processor
By all accounts, hardware is the name of the game when it comes to the Honor Magic 7 Pro. Aside from the aforementioned Snapdragon 8 processing package running the show, the phone is kitted out with high-end specs across the board. A 120Hz OLED panel, an ultrasonic fingerprint sensor, a large 5270mAh battery pack, and a massive 200MP telephoto camera are all on deck.
Honor is also talking up the device's durability: much like with OnePlus' recent OnePlus 13, the Honor Magic 7 Pro offers an official IP69 water resistance certification. This makes the device resilient to high-pressure jets of fresh water, as well as to high water temperatures. As for the Magic 7 Pros' 6.80-inch display, it's protected by a 'NanoCrystal Shield' tempered glass solution which promises to provide enhanced drop protection and shatter resistance.
Artificial intelligence is another major focus for Honor in its Magic 7 Pro.
Artificial intelligence is another major focus for Honor in its Magic 7 Pro, with a number of AI-powered features available at launch. These include an AI Super Zoom resolution enhancer, a 'Magic Portal' feature for quickly making search inquiries using on-screen awareness, AI-enabled eye comfort tools, and built-in support for Google Gemini.
In terms of pricing and availability, the Honor Magic 7 Pro is starting its roll out in the UK, with a launch window of February for the neighboring Irish market. The device is listed at £1,099.99 (roughly $1,343 USD). At launch, device colorway options include a choice of either lunar shadow grey or black.
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