The new Honor Magic 9 Pro Max has been announced. We recommend waiting if you want the latest technology.
This is the best time to find clearance deals on the current model as retailers make space for the new release.
UK and Europe in January 2027 (Honor UK site); exact date and price not announced
The Magic 9 series launched in China in autumn 2026. Honor's UK and French websites promote the Magic 9 Pro Max for a January 2027 European launch, but Honor has not announced a date, pricing, or whether the standard Magic 9 Pro will also come to the UK.
📅 Add to Calendar| Model | Processor | Display | Main Camera | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Honor Magic 8 Pro | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | 6.71" 120Hz LTPO OLED | 50MP main + 200MP 3.7x periscope | Long zoom, fast charging and long update support in the UK. |
Key strengths
A 200MP 3.7x periscope telephoto alongside a 50MP main camera for detailed long-range shots.
100W wired and 80W wireless charging.
Up to 7 major Android version updates, matching Samsung and Google.
The Honor Magic series is Honor's flagship line. The Magic 8 Pro went on sale in the UK in January 2026 at £1,099.99, with a Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, a 6.71-inch 120Hz LTPO OLED, a 50MP main camera with a 200MP 3.7x periscope telephoto, IP68/IP69K protection, and up to 7 major Android updates. The European model has a 6,270mAh battery (7,100mAh elsewhere) with 100W wired and 80W wireless charging. Honor phones are not sold in the US.
No. Honor does not sell phones in the US. In the UK the Magic 8 Pro costs £1,099.99 and is sold through Honor's UK store and major retailers. US buyers would have to import it and may lose carrier band support and warranty.
If you can wait two to three months, probably yes. Honor's UK site promotes the Magic 9 Pro Max for a January 2027 launch in Europe. Buy the Magic 8 Pro now only at a clear discount, for example during Black Friday.
The Magic 8 Pro has faster charging (100W vs 45W) and a 200MP periscope, and usually costs less in the UK. The Galaxy S26 Ultra adds the S Pen, wider carrier and US availability, and Samsung's ecosystem. Both promise 7 years of OS updates.
The European and UK model uses a 6,270mAh battery, smaller than the 7,100mAh battery in the global and Chinese versions. It still easily lasts a full day.