Honor Magic8 RSR

Name: Honor Magic8 RSR
Brand: Honor

Display6.71" 1256 x 2808 pixels

ChipsetQualcomm SM8850-AC Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (3 nm)

Main camera50MP

Battery7200 mAh

9.0GoSolo score

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Network

Technology

GSM / CDMA / HSPA / CDMA2000 / LTE / 5G

2G bands

GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900

3G bands

HSDPA 800 / 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100

4G bands

LTE

5G bands

SA/NSA

Speed

HSPA, LTE, 5G

Launch

Announced

2026, January 19

Status

Available

Body

Dimensions

161.2 x 75 x 8.5 mm (6.35 x 2.95 x 0.33 in)

Weight

239 g (8.43 oz)

Build

Glass front, aluminum frame

SIM

· Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM + eSIM + eSIM (max 2 at a time) - INT· Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM - CN

Durability

IP68/IP69K dust tight and water resistant (high pressure water jets; immersible up to 1.5m for 30 min)

Display

Type

LTPO OLED, 1B colors, 120Hz, 4320Hz PWM, Dolby Vision, HDR Vivid, 1800 nits (HBM), 6000 nits (peak)

Size

6.71 inches, 108.3 cm2 (~89.6% screen-to-body ratio)

Resolution

1256 x 2808 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~458 ppi density)

Protection

Honor Jurh Glass

Platform

Android 16, MagicOS 10

Chipset

Qualcomm SM8850-AC Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (3 nm)

CPU

Octa-core (2x4.6 GHz Oryon V3 Phoenix L + 6x3.62 GHz Oryon V3 Phoenix M)

GPU

Adreno 840

Memory

Card slot

Internal

512GB 16GB RAM, 1TB 24GB RAM

Type

UFS

Main Camera

Modules

50 MP, f/1.6, 23mm (wide), 1/1.3", 1.2µm, multi-directional PDAF, OIS 200 MP, f/2.6, 85mm (periscope telephoto), 1/1.4", 0.56µm, multi-directional PDAF, OIS, 3.7x optical zoom 50 MP, f/2.0, 12mm, 122˚ (ultrawide), 1/2.88", 0.61µm, dual pixel PDAF

Features

Laser AF, color spectrum sensor, LED flash, HDR, panorama

Video

4K@24/30/60/120fps, 1080p@24/30/60/120/240fps, gyro-EIS, OIS, HDR, 10-bit video

Selfie Camera

Module

50 MP, f/2.0, 22mm (wide), 1/2.93", 0.6µm, AF TOF 3D, (depth/biometrics sensor)

Features

4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps, gyro-EIS

Comms

WLAN

Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6/7, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct

Bluetooth

6.0, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, LHDC 5.0

Positioning

GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS, BDS (B1I+B1c+B2a), GALILEO (E1+E5a+E5b), QZSS (L1+L5), NavIC (L1+L5)

NFC

Yes

Radio

USB

USB Type-C 3.2, DisplayPort 1.2, OTG

Features

Sensors

Fingerprint (under display, ultrasonic), Face ID, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass

Battery

Type

Si/C Li-Po 7200 mAh

Charging

SuperCharge up to 120 W, Wireless: Charger power 80 W

Misc

Colors

Violet, Gray

Models

BKQ-AN20

GoSolo Read / what it means7 takeaways

display

6000 nits peak, 120Hz LTPO OLEDAt 6000 nits (HBM peak), the screen remains legible in direct sunlight even with high brightness content, and the 120Hz refresh with LTPO adapts frame rate to save battery during static text.

performance

Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, 3nmThe 8-core processor (Oryon V3 with Adreno 840 GPU) handles demanding mobile games at high settings and demanding professional apps without throttling, and supports real-time video compositing.

camera

200MP periscope, 3.7x optical zoomThe 200MP telephoto with 3.7x optical zoom and OIS captures distant subjects at full clarity (events, wildlife, architecture) without relying on digital zoom loss.

battery

7200mAh, roughly 1.5 days moderate useAbout 18 to 22 hours of mixed screen-on time (messaging, social, video, some gaming) before needing a charge, contingent on brightness and network activity.

charging

120W wired, roughly 30 to 45 minutesWired SuperCharge at 120W reaches close to full in under 45 minutes, and the 80W wireless option handles overnight or desk charging without heat stress.

durability

IP68/IP69K, Jurh Glass, 8.5mm frameThe IP69K rating means high-pressure water jets and immersion to 1.5m for 30 minutes, the proprietary Jurh Glass resists scratches, and the 8.5mm aluminum frame absorbs drops without flex.

connectivity

5G SA/NSA, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 6.05G support (both standalone and non-standalone) delivers gigabit-class downloads in covered areas, Wi-Fi 7 dual-band ensures low latency for online gaming, and Bluetooth 6.0 with aptX Adaptive codec handles wireless audio codecs above standard SBC.

GoSolo Score Breakdown

Design81

Display95

Performance100

Camera87

Battery80

Value90

GoSolo Verdict

The Honor Magic8 RSR is a flagship built for distant shooting: a 200MP periscope telephoto with 3.7x optical zoom takes sharp wide-angle and telephoto stills that most flagship rivals can't match without computational tricks. Beyond the camera, it's a well-rounded phone with a bright 6000-nit OLED, a 7200mAh battery that lasts nearly two days, and flagship charging speeds, but the €1000 price sits at the upper edge of the market and the 200MP sensor's real-world advantage over 108MP flagships is modest in everyday light.

Strengths · 4

200MP periscope telephoto with 3.7x optical zoom and OIS delivers sharp distant shots without relying on computational trickery
6000-nit peak brightness display remains usable and readable in direct sunlight, with LTPO 120Hz to match refresh to content
7200mAh battery plus 120W charging provides realistic two-day stamina and fast top-ups under 45 minutes
IP68/IP69K durability survives high-pressure water jets and 1.5m submersion, meaningful above the standard rating most flagships use

Trade-offs · 3

€1000 asking price edges into diminishing-return territory; rivals offer similar CPU/RAM/battery at €200–300 less without the telephoto
200MP sensor in the periscope is dense and beneficial only with good light; night telephoto often lands softer than the main wide lens
8.5mm thickness and flat edges, while stylish, offer less ergonomic grip than curved rivals and feel sharp in long photo sessions