Internet of Things

January 10, 2026, 5:46 AM EST. Honor's Magic8 Pro hits global markets as a top-tier flagship built around the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 and a larger battery. The phone packs a 200 MP telephoto, a 50 MP main, and a 50 MP ultrawide, with a 6.71-inch LTPO OLED display and 120 Hz. Honor leans into AI in software, touting a seven-year Android upgrade window and distinctive features in MagicOS. Unusual traits include 3D face scanning for authentication and a dual large-driver speaker in an open-cavity design, plus an AI button for quick camera controls. In Europe, battery capacity trails other regions by 1000 mAh, a discrepancy that narrows in the rest of the world. IP68/IP69K protection rounds out the package. Overall, a bold flagship with heavy AI integration.