Honor is preparing to release the Magic9 and Magic9 Pro Max smartphones on September 28 in China, bringing significant battery and camera upgrades to the market. Buyers looking for extended endurance and high-resolution imaging will find these leaks particularly relevant, as the new models prioritize power capacity and sensor size over incremental design changes. The specifications suggest a clear split between a standard performance tier and a flagship-tier variant.
Honor Magic9 Pro Max specifications leaked ahead of September 28 launch
The standard Magic9 features a 6.37-inch 2664 x 1236 LTPS display with a 120 Hz refresh rate. It runs on the previous-generation Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 processor. This configuration targets users who want reliable daily performance without the premium cost of the latest chip. The device includes an ultrasonic fingerprint scanner for security.
Spec comparison
| Spec | Magic9 | Magic9 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.37-inch 1.5K+ LTPS, 120 Hz | 6.8-inch 1.5K+ LTPO, 120 Hz |
| Processor | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 |
| Battery | 8,000 mAh (80W wired, 50W wireless) | 8,800 mAh (100W wired, 80W wireless) |
| Main Camera | 200 MP 1/1.4-inch f/1.9 | 200 MP 1/1.28-inch f/1.57 |
| Telephoto | 200 MP 1/1.56-inch f/2.6 (3.5x) | 200 MP 1/1.4-inch f/2.6 |
The Magic9 Pro Max steps up to a larger 6.8-inch 2868 x 1320 LTPO display, also at 120 Hz. It is powered by the upcoming Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 chipset. This model adds 3D facial recognition and symmetrical speakers to its feature set. Both phones share a 55 MP square-format selfie camera and a 50 MP ultrawide lens.
Battery capacity increases substantially across the lineup, with the base Magic9 holding 8,000 mAh and the Pro Max reaching 8,800 mAh. Charging speeds scale accordingly, offering 80 W wired and 50 W wireless for the standard model, while the Pro Max supports 100 W wired and 80 W wireless. Both models include IP68, IP69, and IP69K water and dust resistance ratings.
Camera systems receive major sensor upgrades, with both models utilizing 200 MP main lenses. The standard Magic9 uses a 1/1.4-inch f/1.9 sensor, while the Pro Max moves to a larger 1/1.28-inch f/1.57 sensor. Telephoto capabilities also improve, with the Pro Max featuring a 200 MP 1/1.4-inch periscope lens compared to the base model's 1/1.56-inch variant. Color options include Popcorn Yellow, Olive Green, Morning White, and Curtain Black for the standard model, and Moss Green, Silver, and Shadow Black for the Pro Max.
These specifications come from leaks and may differ from the final retail units available to consumers. Honor has confirmed the September 28 launch date in China, but final configurations remain subject to change. We looked at previous Honor launches while tracking these developments.
Source: NotebookCheck
