Honor Magic 8 Pro Rumored to Feature Snapdragon 8 Elite 2 Chip and Upgraded Triple Camera Setup
Following the launch of the Honor Magic 7 Pro in China last October and its subsequent release in European markets earlier this year, Honor appears to be preparing for its next flagship entry—the Magic 8 Pro. Although an official announcement is yet to be made, early leaks suggest the device may debut around October 2025, continuing the company’s annual release pattern. Despite the lack of confirmation, the rumor mill is already providing insight into what we might expect from this highly anticipated smartphone.
According to a recent post by tipster Digital Chat Station on Weibo, an upcoming Honor device—presumed to be the Magic 8 Pro—is expected to be powered by Qualcomm’s next-gen Snapdragon 8 Elite 2 chipset. This new SoC is anticipated to launch later this year as a successor to the Snapdragon 8 Elite, positioning it as one of the most powerful processors available in Android smartphones by the time the Magic 8 Pro hits the market.
Camera upgrades are also in the spotlight. The Magic 8 Pro is rumored to include a triple rear camera setup, led by a 50-megapixel OV50Q main sensor with a 1/1.3-inch size and LOFIC technology aimed at enhancing dynamic range. It could be paired with a 50-megapixel ultrawide lens and a 200-megapixel periscope telephoto camera. This new configuration is said to improve frame transitions and power efficiency, suggesting that Honor is not only focused on performance but also on optimizing energy use for camera-intensive tasks.
For context, the Honor Magic 7 Pro currently sports a similar triple-lens system with a 50-megapixel main sensor and a 200-megapixel periscope unit capable of 100x digital zoom. The expected changes in the Magic 8 Pro signal iterative, yet meaningful upgrades to both hardware and imaging capabilities. With the previous model priced at EUR 1,099.99 (roughly Rs. 97,000) in Europe for the 12GB + 512GB variant, the Magic 8 Pro may fall within a similar premium price range once officially launched.
