Honor is preparing to expand the color lineup for its Magic 9 smartphone series with a new red finish. This update matters to buyers who prefer bold aesthetics over the current neutral palette, which includes shades like Olive Green and Glacier Silver. The new red color option expands the aesthetic choices available for the Honor Magic 9 series in China.
New red color and photography kit expand Honor Magic 9 series options
The Magic 9 series currently comprises three distinct models: the standard Magic 9, the Magic 9 Pro Max, and the Magic 9 Super Edition. Each device runs MagicOS 11 and features a 6.37-inch display on the base model. The hardware stack includes dual 200MP ARRI main and telephoto cameras, a 50MP ultrawide lens, and a 55MP square selfie camera.
- Camera: Dual 200MP ARRI main and telephoto, 50MP ultrawide, 55MP square selfie
- Battery: 8,000mAh
- Display: 6.37-inch
- OS: MagicOS 11
Battery capacity remains a key differentiator for the series, with the Magic 9 housing an 8,000mAh cell. The Magic 9 Pro Max model is reported to feature an 8,800mAh battery, as detailed in previous coverage. The substantial battery capacity is designed to support the high power requirements of the Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme processor in the top-tier devices.
Honor launched the original color options in Beijing on September 28, starting at 4,999 YUAN (around $748) CNY (around $748). The company is also releasing a new photography master kit to accompany the color update. Tipster Digital Chat Station reports that a red unit is already in hand, though the specific model receiving the finish remains unconfirmed.
The Magic 9 series has reportedly sold over 500,000 units in China, ranking first among Android phones. Digital Chat Station stated that new color options are planned for release. We previously covered the Honor Magic9 Pro Max Leaked in our earlier Honor coverage. The new red variant and accessory kit will likely arrive in the near future.
Source: GIZMOCHINA
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