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Honor Sets China Launch for Magic9 Flagship With Dual 200MP Cameras

The September 28 unveiling signals a push into cinema-style imaging through ARRI features with new long-range teleconverter accessories.

Overview

  • Honor confirmed a China debut for the Magic9 series on September 28 and has opened pre-orders through its Chinese store.
  • Official teasers show a Moss Green finish, a large rounded-rectangular rear camera island with three cutouts, and a pill-shaped front cutout housing the selfie camera and 3D ToF sensor.
  • Honor published camera specs that confirm two 200MP rear sensors — a 1/1.28-inch f/1.57 primary and a 1/1.4-inch f/2.6 telephoto — plus a new 500mm teleconverter alongside an existing 200mm unit.
  • Honor said it will continue its collaboration with cinema camera maker ARRI for Magic9 Pro Max features such as LogC3, ARRI Wide Gamut 3, and ARRI Looks to support cinematic color and post-production workflows.
  • MagicOS 11 is scheduled for a near-term reveal while reports that the phones will use Qualcomm’s next-generation Snapdragon remain unconfirmed and are tied to upcoming announcements and separate leaks about model variants and large‑battery 'Super' editions.