Honor debuts Magic 7 Pro worldwide alongside Porsche Design edition

The Honor Magic 7 series has arrived, bringing significant upgrades over the Magic 6 series released last year.

Packed with high-end specs, AI capabilities, enhanced battery life, and more powerful camera features, the Magic 7 series promises to be a strong contender in the best Android phone world.

Here’s everything you need to know about the Honor Magic 7 series’ release date, price, and specs.

When will the Honor Magic 7 be released?

Honor officially launched both the Magic 7 and Magic 7 Pro on 30 October 2024 in China. Official sales started on 8 November 2024.

While we’re still waiting for the standard Magic 7, the global version of the Magic 7 Pro and the Magic 7 RSR Porsche Design debuted on 15 January 2025. We attended the launch event at Lake Bled, Slovenia which is where you see the Pro photographed.

Additionally, the Magic 7 Lite, a global version of the Honor X9c, was released earlier on 6 January 2025.

Here’s when previous generations were launched in Europe:

• Honor Magic 3: August 2021
• Honor Magic 4: February 2022
• Honor Magic 5: February 2023

However, it’s not yet clear if the regular Magic 7 will be arriving in Europe – its predecessor didn’t.

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

How much will the Honor Magic 7 cost?

The Magic 7 Pro is available for pre-order in the UK starting at £1,099.99 in Lunar Shadow Grey and Black. Customers can take advantage of a promotional bundle, receiving a free MagicPad 2 (worth £499.99) with their purchase.

For those seeking a more budget-friendly option, the Magic 7 Lite is priced at £399.99 in the UK. It’s available in Titanium Purple and Titanium Black, with a promotional offer that includes Honor Earbuds Open (worth £149.99).

Honor Magic7 RSR Porsche Edition will be available in select European markets from February 21 with a starting price of €1,799 (approx. £1,514.61) for the 16/512GB variant.

What specs and features will the Honor Magic 7 have?

Honor Magic 7 Pro

The Honor Magic 7 Pro is designed to offer flagship-level performance and features. Its 6.8-inch LTPO AMOLED display provides a resolution of 1280x2800px, a smooth 1-120Hz refresh rate, and a remarkable peak brightness of 5,000 nits.

The device’s micro quad-curved glass design ensures a premium look and feel, while IP68 and IP69 certifications protect it against dust, water, and even hot water jets.

Under the hood, the Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset powers the Magic 7 Pro, paired with 12GB of RAM. Storage options go up to 512GB, catering to users needing significant storage capacity.

The Magic 7 Pro boasts a 50Mp main camera with a two-step variable aperture (f/1.4-f/2.0), a 200Mp 3x periscope zoom camera with a 69mm f/2.6 lens, and a 50Mp ultrawide lens with macro capabilities.

Selfies are handled by a 50Mp front camera, which is housed alongside a 3D face-scanning camera in a pill-shaped notch. It also features an ultrasonic fingerprint scanner beneath the display.

The Magic 7 Pro includes a 5,270mAh battery that supports both 100W wired and wireless charging.

On the software side, the device runs MagicOS 9.0 based on Android 15, with Honor’s latest AI features and Magic Portal for advanced productivity.

At the forefront of MagicOS 9.0 is the evolved Yoyo AI Agent, which now handles complex, autonomous tasks with an improved understanding of user context, preferences, and habits. For instance, Yoyo can order and pay for coffee from a favourite café.

Another breakthrough is the integration of MagicLM, a suite of large language models embedded at the system level. MagicLM enhances the AI’s ability to process and interact across different media types, including text, visuals, and audio.

Unlike more restrictive AI ecosystems, MagicOS 9.0’s open AI platform enables Yoyo to operate with third-party apps, providing a fluid user experience.

There’s of course more, so take a closer look at what big AI upgrade your Honor phone is set to get for free.

Lastly, the phone will get five years of OS updates and five years of security updates.

Honor Magic 7 Lite

The Honor Magic 7 Lite offers an attractive midrange option with its 6.78-inch AMOLED display that has an FHD+ resolution and a 120Hz refresh rate.

Although its design is less premium compared to the Pro, it’s IP64-rated, making it resistant to dust and water.

Performance is powered by the Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 chipset, supported by 8GB of RAM and up to 512GB of internal storage. Its camera setup includes a 108Mp main sensor and a 5Mp ultrawide camera at the rear, while a 16Mp front camera caters to selfies and video calls.

The Magic 7 Lite features a larger 6,600mAh battery with 66W wired charging, ensuring excellent battery life and fast recharging times. The device runs MagicOS 8.0, which is based on Android 14 and includes some of Honor’s AI enhancements.

Honor Magic 7 RSR Porsche Design

The Honor Magic 7 RSR Porsche Design is the standout model in the series, combining high-end performance with luxury aesthetics.

Its 6.8-inch LTPO OLED display matches the Magic 7 Pro in resolution, refresh rate, and peak brightness, while also incorporating Honor’s NanoCrystal Shield for added durability.

Internally, the device is equipped with the Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset and offers configurations with up to 24GB of RAM and 1TB of storage.

The camera setup is similar to the Magic 7 Pro but includes key enhancements such as a larger f/1.9 aperture on the 200Mp periscope zoom camera and a 1,200-point LiDAR sensor for improved video stabilisation. The other two cameras include a 50Mp main sensor with a variable aperture and a 50Mp ultrawide lens.

The device houses a 5,850mAh silicon-carbon battery that supports 100W wired and 80W wireless charging.

Running on MagicOS 9.0 and Android 15, it also features advanced AI capabilities, including native Google Gemini support.

To see what the phone is up against, check out our guides to the best Honor phones and best Android phones.