Honor Magic8 Pro Air Launched With a Focus on Slim 6.1mm Body and Powerful Cameras
HonorTuesday, 20 January 2026 at 03:46
Honor has officially introduced its tale on the "Air" trend with the Honor Magic8 Pro Air. The brand's new flagship puts size and weight front and center. According to the company, this is its lightest premium phone to date, and the numbers largely support that claim. The brand follows the trend that started with the likes of Galaxy S25 Edge, and gained momentum with the iPhone Air. While these two weren't the most succesful, Honor will try to convince its consumers with great specifications and much better batteries than both Apple and Samsung's thin phones.
Honor Magic8 Pro Air - One of the Slimmest Flagships Around
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air weighs just 155g and measures 6.1mm thick. This puts this phone easily among the slimmest flagship phones currently available. It features a 6.31-inch OLED display with very narrow bezels. The bezels are listed at 1.08mm on all sides. Honor is clearly targeting users who want a compact, lightweight phone without stepping down to a mid-range lineup.
On the back, the phone uses a metallic satin-style finish created through a multi-layer coating process. Honor compares the look and feel to automotive paint. Color options include Fairy Purple, Light Orange, Feather White, and Shadow Black. The frame is made from aluminum, and Honor claims it offers improved strength despite the ultra-thin profile.
Honor Magic8 Pro Air Specifications
Under the hood, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air carries MediaTek’s Dimensity 9500 chipset. Despite the slim body, the phone packs a 5,500mAh battery, which is relatively large for its size. These numbers might not be jaw-dropping when looking at the current numbers of Chinese flagships. However, this is still beyond regular smartphones that have twice the thickness of the Honor Magic8 Pro Air.
The phone comes with 80W wired and 50W wireless charging. Honor also mentions an energy density rating of 917Wh/L, though real-world battery life will depend on usage.
Camera Setup With AI Enhancements
The camera system is also a key element in this smartphone, bringing a balanced experience with advanced zoom. It includes:
- A 50MP 1/1.3-inch main sensor with optical image stabilization
- A 50MP ultra-wide camera with a 112-degree field of view
- A 64MP periscope telephoto with 3.2x optical zoom
Honor is also introducing an AI-assisted flash system that adjusts light output based on zoom level. There is also a new strobe-style portrait mode designed to improve low-light photos.
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Other features include IP68 and IP69 water and dust resistance, stereo speakers, a 3D ultrasonic fingerprint sensor, and support for both physical SIM and eSIM. The display reaches a listed 6000 nits peak HDR brightness.
Pricing and Availability
Pricing starts at 4,999 yuan, with sales scheduled to begin on January 23, 2026, following the current pre-order period. You can check the pricing details below.
- 12GB + 256GB: 4,999 yuan (~$717)
- 12GB + 512GB: 5,299 yuan (~$760)
- 16GB + 512GB: 5,599 yuan (~$803)
- 16GB + 1TB: 5,999 yuan (~$860)
Key Specs
- Honor launches the Magic8 Pro Air with a slim and lightweight design
- Weighs 155g and measures 6.1mm thick
- 6.31-inch OLED display with ultra-thin bezels
- Dimensity 9500 chipset with a 5,500mAh battery
- 80W wired and 50W wireless charging
- Triple camera setup with AI-assisted flash system
- IP68/IP69 ratings and ultrasonic fingerprint sensor
- Sales begin January 23, 2026
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air comes to show its capabilities in an emerging trend that didn't have the best performance with the iPhone Air or the S25 Edge. Let's see what the Pro Air can achieve with its impressive thickness and solid specs.
In related news, the brand also introduced a new Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design and a Special Edition Honor 500 Pro.
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