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Honor Magic 9 seriesRelease date, price, specs and rumors

Every claim about Honor's Magic 9 series in one place: what Honor launched in China and said about Europe, plus credible reports and leaks on global batteries, prices and other models, each labeled and dated.

Updated Oct 15, 2026, 12:38 a.m. ET · 18 confirmed · 2 reported · 16 rumors

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Oct 14Honor’s China store prices hold; there is still no global price and no US sale.
Oct 5A retailer’s video shows a global Pro Max with a 7,030mAh battery.
Oct 3Honor’s UK store says the Magic9 series is due “from January 2027”.

Out?Confirmed Yes, in China. The Magic9, Magic9 Pro Max and Magic9 Super Power went on sale there on Sept. 28, 2026. They are not out anywhere else yet.
Release dateConfirmed Honor’s UK store says the series arrives “from January 2027”, and its Italian and Spanish stores also say January. Honor has not given a day or said which models.
PriceConfirmed In China, from CNY 4,499 (Super Power), CNY 4,999 (Magic9) and CNY 6,499 (Pro Max). No global price yet.
US availabilityConfirmed No. Honor does not sell phones in the US, and its Magic9 launch plans do not name the US.
Global batteryRumor A retailer’s video shows a global Pro Max with 7,030mAh, against 8,800mAh in China. Honor also cut the UK Magic8 Pro’s battery.
Magic9 Pro and RSRConfirmed There is no Magic9 Pro, and an Honor executive said “No RSR”: no Porsche Design edition this year.

Confirmed The company said it, or a store or rating board lists it
Reported A credible trace: supply chain, filings, code or benchmarks; not confirmed
Rumor A leak or a claim nobody has confirmed

Confirmed so far

Only what the company has said, filed or listed.

Oct 15, 2025Honor launched the Magic8 from CNY 4,499 and the Magic8 Pro from CNY 5,699 in China. Sales began Oct. 23, 2025.Honor’s China newsroom
Jan 8, 2026The Magic8 Pro went on sale in the UK at £1,099.99 in one 12GB/512GB model. Its UK battery is 6,270mAh, against 7,200mAh in China.Honor’s UK store and spec page
Mar 1, 2026At MWC in Barcelona, Honor and German cinema camera maker ARRI announced a strategic imaging partnership. Honor said its first results would come to its Robot Phone.Honor’s newsroom
Aug 12, 2026At its Robot Phone launch, Honor said the Magic9 series launches in September, showed a first look at the camera design and opened blind pre-orders.Honor’s Robot Phone launch event
Sep 9, 2026Honor set the launch for Sept. 28 in Beijing and opened pre-orders. It teased two 200MP cameras for the Pro Max: a 1/1.28-inch main and a 1/1.4-inch telephoto.an Honor post on Weibo
Sep 15, 2026Honor launched MagicOS 11 at its developer conference and said the Magic9 would be the first phone with it. It plans an “Agentic OS” preview for Magic9 owners in October.Honor’s newsroom
Sep 22, 2026Qualcomm announced the Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 and Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, both on a 2nm process.Qualcomm’s newsroom
Sep 24, 2026CEO Li Jian gave the first price for the Magic9 with 16GB/512GB: CNY 6,499 as the “industry’s lowest”, CNY 5,999 as a Magic 10th anniversary price, and CNY 5,499 after China’s subsidy.Honor’s CEO on social media
Sep 28, 2026Honor launched three phones in Beijing and put them on sale the same day: Magic9 Pro Max from CNY 6,499, Magic9 from CNY 4,999 and Magic9 Super Power from CNY 4,499.Honor’s China newsroom
Sep 28, 2026Magic9 Pro Max: Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6, 6.8-inch LTPO OLED (1-120Hz, 10,000 nits peak), two 200MP cameras with 3.5x optical zoom, 8,800mAh battery, 100W wired and 80W wireless charging, metal body, 233 g.Honor’s China spec page and newsroom
Sep 28, 2026Magic9: 6.37-inch OLED at up to 120Hz, Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, a 200MP main and a 200MP 3.5x telephoto, 8,000mAh battery, 80W wired and 50W wireless charging, 209 g, 8.49 mm thin.Honor’s China spec page
Sep 28, 2026Magic9 Super Power: 6.81-inch OLED, Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, a 30,000 rpm cooling fan and an 11,000mAh battery, Honor’s biggest in a flagship. It has a 200MP main and a 50MP 3x telephoto.Honor’s China product page and newsroom
Sep 28, 2026All three run MagicOS 11 based on Android 17, carry IP68, IP69 and IP69K ratings and have a dedicated AI key. Honor sells a 500mm-equivalent clip-on lens, the G500, for CNY 1,999.Honor’s China newsroom
Sep 28, 2026Honor’s global newsroom covered only the Pro Max and said rollouts in Europe, the Middle East and Africa, Southeast Asia and other markets “will be announced shortly”. No US market was named.Honor’s global newsroom
Oct 1, 2026Honor China executive Lin Lin answered a fan’s question with “No RSR”: the Magic9 series will not get a Porsche Design RSR edition.an Honor executive’s public post
Oct 1, 2026Honor’s global chief marketing officer Guan Haitao said some versions are out of stock, but day-three activations were still more than 70% above the Magic8 series.an Honor executive’s public post
Oct 3, 2026By Oct. 3, Honor’s UK store had opened sign-ups with an early-bird discount. It says the Magic9 series release date is “from January 2027”. No price.Honor’s UK store
Oct 14, 2026Honor’s China store lists the Pro Max at CNY 6,499 to 8,499, the Magic9 at CNY 4,999 to 6,999 and the Super Power at CNY 4,499 to 5,499. Its UK, Italian and Spanish stores still say January, and its US address sends visitors to the global site.Honor’s China, UK, Italian and Spanish stores

Rumors and reports

Not confirmed. Each line shows where the claim comes from, when it first appeared and where it stands today.

Release date

RumorThe series would launch at the end of September, most likely on Sept. 28, earlier than the Magic8’s mid-October launch.a Chinese leaker with a strong track record · first seen Aug 2026Confirmed On Sept. 9 Honor set the launch for Sept. 28 in Beijing.

Display

RumorThe standard Magic 9 would shrink to a small screen of about 6.3 inches, with a battery of about 8,000mAh.a Chinese leaker with a strong track record · first seen Mar 18, 2026Confirmed On Sept. 28 Honor launched the Magic9 with a 6.37-inch screen and an 8,000mAh battery.
RumorThe top model would get a flat 6.8-inch 1.5K LTPO screen.a Chinese leaker with a strong track record · first seen May 8, 2026Confirmed The Pro Max launched with a 6.8-inch 1320x2868 LTPO OLED screen.
RumorThe Super edition would have a 6.8-inch screen at 165Hz.a Chinese leaker · first seen Sep 11, 2026Changed It launched with a 6.81-inch screen, but Honor lists a top refresh rate of 120Hz.

Specs

RumorHonor was testing two chips for the standard Magic 9: the 2nm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 and the 3nm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5.a Chinese leaker with a strong track record · first seen Apr 21, 2026Confirmed Honor chose the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for the Magic9 it launched on Sept. 28.
RumorThe top model would use a 2nm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 series chip.a Chinese leaker with a strong track record · first seen May 8, 2026Confirmed The Pro Max uses the 2nm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6.

Performance

ReportedA Pro Max test unit, model WKL-AN20, ran with a Qualcomm SM8975 chip, 16GB of memory and Android 17, scoring 3,448 single-core and 9,353 multi-core.a Geekbench listing · first seen Sep 15, 2026Confirmed Its clock speeds (two cores at 5.01GHz) match Honor’s Pro Max spec page.

Charging

ReportedTwo Magic 9 model numbers, WKL-AN20 and WKL-AN80, passed China’s 3C certification with 100W charging. A leaker added that one of three models would have a built-in fan.a 3C certification listing and a Chinese leaker with a strong track record · first seen Aug 29, 2026Confirmed WKL-AN20 is the Pro Max’s model number, and the Pro Max charges at 100W. The fan model launched as the Super Power. The Magic9 and Super Power top out at 80W.
RumorThe Magic 9 would charge at 80W wired and 50W wireless, with a 3.5x periscope telephoto.a Chinese leaker with a strong track record · first seen Sep 14, 2026Confirmed Honor’s spec page lists 80W wired, 50W wireless and 3.5x optical zoom.

Camera

RumorThe standard Magic 9 would pair a 200MP main camera with a 64MP periscope telephoto.a Chinese leaker with a strong track record · first seen Mar 18, 2026Changed The Magic9 launched on Sept. 28 with a 200MP main camera and a 200MP 3.5x telephoto.
RumorThe top model would have two 200MP cameras: a main camera with a 1/1.28-inch sensor and a periscope telephoto.a Chinese leaker with a strong track record · first seen May 8, 2026Confirmed Honor teased both cameras on Sept. 9 and launched them in the Magic9 Pro Max on Sept. 28.

Battery

RumorThe top model’s prototype battery would have a capacity starting with 8, meaning 8,000mAh or more, up from 7,200mAh in the Magic8 Pro.a Chinese leaker with a strong track record · first seen May 8, 2026Confirmed The Pro Max launched on Sept. 28 with an 8,800mAh battery.
RumorBattery sizes would be 8,000mAh for the Magic 9, 8,800mAh for the Pro Max and 11,000mAh for a Super edition with active cooling.a Chinese leaker · first seen Sep 11, 2026Confirmed All three figures match Honor’s spec pages.
RumorA global Magic 9 Pro Max unit has a 7,030mAh battery, against 8,800mAh in the China model. It is not clear which market the unit is for.a phone retailer’s hands-on video, unverified · first seen Oct 5, 2026Holding Honor has not given global specs. Its UK Magic8 Pro has 6,270mAh against 7,200mAh in China.

Features

RumorThe top model would unlock with 3D face recognition and a 3D ultrasonic fingerprint sensor.a Chinese leaker with a strong track record · first seen May 8, 2026Confirmed Honor lists both for the Pro Max.

Name

RumorHonor would launch a compact flagship without the “Air” name.a Chinese leaker · first seen May 12, 2026Confirmed The 6.37-inch compact model launched as the plain Magic9.
RumorA Magic 9 Pro would sit between the Magic 9 and the Pro Max.Chinese leakers · first seen May 12, 2026Debunked Honor launched the Magic9, Magic9 Pro Max and Magic9 Super Power. It has no Magic9 Pro page or listing in any market.
RumorThe series would launch with only three models, with no Pro Air and no Porsche Design RSR edition this year.a Chinese leaker · first seen Aug 2026Confirmed Honor launched three models, and on Oct. 1 an Honor executive said “No RSR”. Honor has said nothing about a Pro Air.

Honor Magic 9 Pro Max vs Magic 8 Pro vs Galaxy S26 Ultra

All three phones are out, so their specs are official. Global Magic 9 Pro Max details are not, and the battery line for a global unit is a rumor.

	Honor Magic 9 Pro Max (out in China)	Honor Magic 8 Pro (on sale)	Galaxy S26 Ultra (on sale)
Release	Official: China, Sept. 28, 2026. UK and Europe “from January 2027”	Official: China, Oct. 23, 2025. UK, January 2026	Official: on sale since March 2026, including the US
Price	Official: CNY 6,499 to 8,499 in China. No global price	Official: from CNY 5,699 in China. £1,099.99 in the UK	Official: from $1,399.99 in the US (launched at $1,299.99)
Chip	Official: Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 (2nm)	Official: Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5	Official: Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy
Display	Official: 6.8-inch LTPO OLED, 1320x2868, 1-120Hz, 10,000 nits peak	Official: 6.71-inch OLED, 1256x2808, 6,000 nits peak	Official: 6.9-inch QHD+, up to 120Hz
Rear cameras	Official: 200MP main, 200MP 3.5x periscope, 50MP ultrawide	Official: 50MP main, 200MP 3.7x periscope, 50MP ultrawide	Official: 200MP main, 50MP 5x, 10MP 3x, 50MP ultrawide
Battery	Official: 8,800mAh in China. Rumor: 7,030mAh on a global unit	Official: 7,200mAh in China, 6,270mAh in the UK	Official: 5,000mAh
Charging	Official: 100W wired, 80W wireless	Official: 120W wired in China, 100W in the UK, 80W wireless	Official: 60W wired, 25W wireless
Sold in the US	None: Honor does not sell phones in the US	None: not sold in the US	Official: yes, unlocked and through carriers

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Honor Magic 9 FAQ

Is the Honor Magic 9 out?

Confirmed Yes, in China. Honor launched the Magic9, Magic9 Pro Max and Magic9 Super Power there on Sept. 28, 2026, and sales began the same day.

When does the Honor Magic 9 come to the UK and Europe?

Confirmed Honor’s UK store says the Magic9 series arrives “from January 2027”, and its Italian and Spanish stores also say January. Honor has not given a day, prices or the models it will sell.

Can I buy the Honor Magic 9 in the US?

Confirmed No. Honor does not sell phones in the US, and its US web address sends visitors to the global site. Its global launch plan names Europe, the Middle East and Africa and Southeast Asia, not the US.

How much does the Honor Magic 9 cost?

Confirmed In China, the Magic9 Super Power costs CNY 4,499 to 5,499, the Magic9 CNY 4,999 to 6,999 and the Magic9 Pro Max CNY 6,499 to 8,499. There is no global price yet.

What is the difference between the Magic9, Magic9 Pro Max and Magic9 Super Power?

Confirmed The Pro Max is the top model, with the newest Snapdragon chip, an 8,800mAh battery and 100W charging. The Magic9 is a 6.37-inch compact that also has two 200MP cameras. The Super Power has a 6.81-inch screen, an 11,000mAh battery and a cooling fan.

Is there an Honor Magic 9 Pro?

Confirmed No. Honor launched three models, and none is a plain Magic9 Pro. Its stores list no such phone.

Will there be a Magic 9 RSR Porsche Design?

Confirmed No. An Honor China executive answered a fan’s question on Oct. 1, 2026, with “No RSR”.

Will the global Magic 9 Pro Max have a smaller battery?

Rumor Possibly. A retailer’s hands-on video shows a global unit with 7,030mAh, against 8,800mAh in China. Honor has not given global specs, but it cut the UK Magic8 Pro to 6,270mAh from 7,200mAh.

Honor Magic 9 Pro Max vs Galaxy S26 Ultra: which is better?

Confirmed On paper the Pro Max has a newer chip, an 8,800mAh battery against 5,000mAh and 100W charging against 60W. The Galaxy S26 Ultra is sold in the US. The Pro Max is not, and it has no global price yet.

Should I buy the Magic 8 Pro now or wait?

Confirmed In the UK the Magic8 Pro costs £1,099.99, and an Honor code cuts it to £949.99 until Oct. 27, 2026. The Magic9 series is due from January 2027, with no UK price yet.

Timeline

Oct 15, 2025Confirmed Honor launches the Magic8 series in China; the Magic8 Pro starts at CNY 5,699.
Jan 8, 2026Confirmed The Magic8 Pro goes on sale in the UK at £1,099.99 with a smaller 6,270mAh battery.
Mar 1, 2026Confirmed Honor and ARRI announce an imaging partnership at MWC.
Mar 18, 2026Rumor A leaker says the standard Magic 9 shrinks to about 6.3 inches with an 8,000mAh-class battery.
Apr 21, 2026Rumor A leaker says Honor is testing two Snapdragon chips for the standard Magic 9.
May 8, 2026Rumor A leaker says the top model gets two 200MP cameras, a 6.8-inch LTPO screen and 3D face unlock.
Aug 12, 2026Confirmed Honor says the Magic9 series launches in September and opens blind pre-orders.
Aug 29, 2026Reported A 3C certification listing shows two Magic 9 model numbers with 100W charging.
Sep 9, 2026Confirmed Honor sets the launch for Sept. 28 in Beijing and teases two 200MP cameras.
Sep 11, 2026Rumor A leaker lists three models with 8,000mAh, 8,800mAh and 11,000mAh batteries.
Sep 15, 2026Confirmed Honor launches MagicOS 11 and says the Magic9 will be the first phone with it.
Sep 15, 2026Reported A Geekbench listing shows a Pro Max test unit with a Qualcomm SM8975 chip and 16GB of memory.
Sep 22, 2026Confirmed Qualcomm announces the Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 and 8 Elite Gen 6.
Sep 24, 2026Confirmed CEO Li Jian prices the Magic9 16GB/512GB at CNY 5,999.
Sep 28, 2026Confirmed Honor launches the Magic9 Pro Max, Magic9 and Magic9 Super Power in China, from CNY 4,499.
Sep 28, 2026Confirmed Honor’s global newsroom says rollouts in Europe and other markets will be announced shortly.
Oct 1, 2026Confirmed An Honor executive rules out a Magic9 RSR Porsche Design: “No RSR”.
Oct 1, 2026Confirmed Honor’s marketing chief says some versions are out of stock.
Oct 3, 2026Confirmed Honor’s UK store says the Magic9 series is due “from January 2027”.
Oct 5, 2026Rumor A retailer’s video shows a global Pro Max with a 7,030mAh battery.
Oct 14, 2026Confirmed Honor’s China store prices hold; there is still no global price and no US sale.

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Oct 15, 2026, 12:37 a.m. ETTracker opened: 18 confirmed facts and 18 rumors and reports, each labeled and dated.
Oct 15, 2026, 12:37 a.m. ETChecked Honor’s China and UK stores: China prices run from CNY 4,499 to CNY 8,499; the UK page says “from January 2027” with no price.