Honor confirms Magic 7 series chipset, and it’s launching very soon

As Honor’s upcoming Magic 7 series prepares to launch, leaks, rumours and even confirmed news have painted a detailed picture of what to expect.

Building on the successes of the Magic 6 series, the Honor Magic 7 is poised to bring cutting-edge features, advanced AI, and a focus on camera improvements.

Here’s everything we know about it so far.

When will the Honor Magic 7 be released?

Honor has scheduled two significant events in China for the coming weeks.

On 23 October 2024, they will unveil MagicOS 9.0, their custom interface based on Android 15. This new interface will first appear on the Honor Magic 7 series, with the flagship line being officially launched on 30 October 2024.

Honor / Weibo

Honor / Weibo

Honor / Weibo

Honor has a history of revealing flagship models early in the year, and it seems likely that the global launch will follow in early 2025.

For context, here’s when the previous generations were launched in Europe:

However, don’t expect any of the phones to ever be available in North America – Honor doesn’t sell its devices there.

How much will the Honor Magic 7 cost?

While official pricing has not yet been confirmed, we can estimate the cost based on the pricing of previous Honor Magic devices.

The only version of the Honor Magic 6 Pro available in Europe, offering 16GB of RAM and 512GB of storage, costs £1,099/€1,299. Given the advancements expected in the Magic 7 series, particularly with AI integration and upgraded camera technology, we could see a slight price increase.

The Honor Magic 7 series might be priced between £349/€349 and £1,999/€1,999 depending on the model (base, Light Pro, RSR, Ultimate). However, it’s not yet clear if the regular Magic 7 will be arriving in Europe – its predecessor didn’t.

What specs and features will the Honor Magic 7 have?

The Honor Magic 7 series promises a range of cutting-edge specs and features. Below is a breakdown of everything we expect from the Magic 7 Pro model, including leaks, rumours and even confirmed news.

Design

The Honor Magic 7 Pro is expected to retain much of the design language from its predecessor, the Magic 6 series, with a few notable tweaks. The device is likely to continue to feature a quad-curved display.

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Dominik_Tomaszewski / Foundry

Dominik_Tomaszewski / Foundry

Leaked schematics (via Digital Chat Staton on Weibo) and live images of the Magic 7 Pro on Weibo (via GizmoChina) show a pill-shaped cut-out for the front camera and sensor, similar to previous models but potentially smaller.

Additionally, the flat middle frame and rounded corners from the Magic 6 could remain, ensuring a familiar yet refined design. The series may also offer IP68 or IP69 water resistance and introduce Honor’s tough Kunlun Glass for enhanced durability.

Display

The Honor Magic 7 Pro will likely feature a 6.82-inch 2K LTPO OLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate. The quad-curved design might add to the premium feel, providing smoother edges and a more seamless user experience.

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Dominik_Tomaszewski / Foundry

Dominik_Tomaszewski / Foundry

The display is also expected to offer 1.5K resolution, continuing the trend from the Magic 6 series, and will be paired with the latest in OLED technology for vibrant colours and high contrast.

Performance

Honor has confirmed that the Magic 7 series will be powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite. Qualcomm’s latest and greatest chipset only launched in 21 October 2024, making Honor one of the early adopters.

The device is also expected to be equipped with LPDDR5x RAM and UFS 4.0 storage, ensuring fast multitasking and smooth data transfers. Depending on the model, it could range from as low as 8GB of RAM and 128GB of storage, up to 16GB of RAM and 1TB of storage.

Cameras

The Honor Magic 7 Pro is shaping up to be a camera powerhouse. Rumours (via GizmoChina, PhoneArena and @RODENT950 on X) suggest the camera setup includes a 50Mp OmniVision OV50H main sensor, a 50Mp ultra-wide lens and a 200Mp Samsung HP3 telephoto sensor with advanced zoom capabilities.

This combination of high megapixels and advanced sensors suggests that the Honor Magic 7 series will prioritise photography, offering detailed shots and impressive zoom functionality. Additionally, the phone is expected to feature 3D face recognition sensors for secure unlocking and enhanced selfie capabilities.

Battery & Charging

The battery capacity of the Honor Magic 7 Pro is expected to receive a slight upgrade from its predecessor, featuring a 6,000mAh high-density silicon-carbon battery. Charging capabilities might include 100W wired charging and 66W wireless charging.

Software

The phone will also likely ship with Android 15 with Honor’s custom MagicOS overlay, designed to enhance user experience with additional features and optimisations.

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Dominik_Tomaszewski / Foundry

Dominik_Tomaszewski / Foundry

According to many Digital Chat Station’s posts on Weibo (via NotebookCheck), the Honor Magic 7 series will introduce Honor’s AI Agent, the company’s answer to AI systems like Google Gemini and Apple Intelligence.

The AI might help users by automating routine tasks such as managing subscriptions and possibly more advanced functions in the future. Reportedly, it has been codenamed ‘Iron Man,’ drawing comparisons to the advanced AI systems seen in the Marvel universe.

This AI integration is expected to make the Honor Magic 7 series one of the most intelligent smartphones on the market, setting it apart from competitors in terms of everyday usability.

However, it’s unclear if Honor will continue with the Magic 6 Pro‘s policy of four years of OS updates and five years of security updates from its launch date.

That’s all we know at the moment about the the Magic 7 series. To see what it’ll be up against, check out our guides to the best Honor phones and best Android phones.