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Honor Magic 9 Series Gets 100W Charging and 2nm Snapdragon

Owen Carter 2 min read

Honor Magic 9 series certification confirms 100W charging, 2nm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, and Arri camera partnership ahead of September 28 launch.

Honor Magic 9 series smartphone
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Honor is preparing to release the Magic 9 series, bringing significant hardware upgrades to its flagship smartphone lineup. Mobile gamers and photography enthusiasts should take note, as the new models introduce dedicated cooling and advanced camera partnerships. The certification for 100W fast charging confirms that power delivery will keep pace with the increased performance demands of the new silicon.

Honor Magic 9 series smartphone
Honor Magic 9 series smartphone

Flagship lineup adds Arri cameras and active cooling

The series relies on Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 chipset to drive its operations. This processor is built on TSMC’s N2P 2nm process, which promises better power efficiency and improved support for on-device AI tasks. These architectural improvements are expected to enhance performance without draining the battery as quickly as previous generations.

Key Specifications

  • Charging Speed: 100W
  • Chipset: Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6
  • Process Node: TSMC N2P 2nm
  • Main Camera Sensor: 200MP, 1/1.28 inches, F1.57 aperture, 3-degree OIS
  • Telephoto Camera Sensor: 200MP, 1/1.4 inches, F2.6 aperture

Honor has partnered with German cinema equipment maker Arri to develop the camera system for the series. The main camera will use a 200-megapixel sensor measuring 1/1.28 inches with a wide F1.57 aperture and 3-degree optical image stabilization. The telephoto lens is tipped to feature a 200MP sensor with a large 1/1.4-inch size and an F2.6 aperture.

The Magic 9 series will consist of three distinct models, including one variant equipped with a built-in cooling fan. This active cooling solution addresses the thermal challenges posed by the high-performance 2nm processor during intensive gaming sessions. We've been tracking Honor Magic 9 series closely — see our earlier coverage on Honor Magic 9 and Win 2 Series Leaks for more details on the leaked specifications.

Pre-orders are already open in Mainland China, with the official launch scheduled for September 28, 2026. The certification confirms the 100W charging capability, while the specific model lineup and camera details remain based on tipster claims. The series aims to combine cinema-grade photography with high-end mobile gaming performance.

Source: GIZMOCHINA

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