Honor Magic 8 Pro Air gets a 5,500mAh battery, 1/1.3-inch main sensor and 64MP periscope camera. Honor Magic 8 RSR Porsche Design teased with an external lens kit and up to 24GB RAM.
Honor is all set to unveil its next flagship lineup — the Honor Magic 8 series — in China on January 19, 2026. Ahead of the official launch, the brand has started dropping major teasers for two premium models: Honor Magic 8 Pro Air and Honor Magic 8 RSR Porsche Design.
From a big 5,500mAh battery and flagship camera hardware on the Magic 8 Pro Air, to an external telephoto lens photography kit teased for the Magic 8 RSR Porsche Design, Honor is clearly targeting power users and mobile photography enthusiasts this year.
Honor Magic 8 Pro Air: Battery and Camera Upgrades Revealed
Honor has officially confirmed that the Honor Magic 8 Pro Air will come with a 5,500mAh “Qinghai Lake” battery. The company also highlighted that the battery has an impressive energy density of 917Wh/L, which could help the phone deliver longer battery life while maintaining a slim and lightweight body.
On the camera front, the Magic 8 Pro Air is teased to feature:
- A 1/1.3-inch main camera sensor
- A 64-megapixel periscope telephoto camera
These specs indicate that the Magic 8 Pro Air could deliver flagship-grade photography, especially in low-light and zoom shots.
Honor Magic 8 Pro Air Variants and Colour Options
Honor’s official store listing has revealed that the Magic 8 Pro Air will launch in four RAM and storage options:
- 12GB RAM + 256GB storage
- 12GB RAM + 512GB storage
- 16GB RAM + 512GB storage
- 16GB RAM + 1TB storage
The phone will also be available in four stylish colour choices:
- Fairy Purple
- Light Orange
- Feather White
- Shadow Black
Honor has also confirmed the device will feature a 6.1mm slim body and weigh just 155 grams, making it one of the lightest flagship smartphones expected in 2026.
Honor Magic 8 RSR Porsche Design: External Lens Camera Kit Teased
The premium Honor Magic 8 RSR Porsche Design is also getting major attention, especially for its camera-focused add-ons. Honor has confirmed that this model will ship with a dedicated photography kit, which includes an external telephoto extender.
Key camera kit highlights include:
- Telephoto extender support
- 2.35x teleconverter compatibility
- CIPA 6.5-level image stabilisation
- A camera grip-like accessory for a DSLR-style experience
This move puts Honor in the same league as other flagship camera phones like Vivo X300 Pro, Xiaomi 15 Ultra, and Oppo Find X9 Pro, which already support external lens accessories.
Magic 8 RSR Porsche Design Colours and RAM Details
Honor has confirmed that the Magic 8 RSR Porsche Design will be offered in:
- Moonstone
- Slate (translated)
It will also support up to 24GB RAM, making it one of the most powerful smartphones expected in early 2026.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Honor Magic 8 Pro Air | Honor Magic 8 RSR Porsche Design |
|---|---|---|
| Launch Date | January 19, 2026 | January 19, 2026 |
| Battery | 5,500mAh (Qinghai Lake) | Not confirmed |
| Energy Density | 917Wh/L | Not confirmed |
| Main Camera | 1/1.3-inch sensor | Not confirmed |
| Telephoto Camera | 64MP periscope | External telephoto extender (kit) |
| Photography Kit | No | Yes |
| Teleconverter Support | No | 2.35x teleconverter |
| Stabilisation | Not confirmed | CIPA 6.5-level |
| Variants | Up to 16GB + 1TB | Up to 24GB RAM |
| Colours | Fairy Purple, Light Orange, Feather White, Shadow Black | Moonstone, Slate |
| Thickness/Weight | 6.1mm / 155g | Not confirmed |
Expected Processor (Rumoured)
According to leaks and early reports:
- Honor Magic 8 Pro Air may feature the MediaTek Dimensity 9500
- Honor Magic 8 RSR Porsche Design could come with the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
With confirmed details like a large battery, high-end camera hardware, and a super slim build, the Honor Magic 8 Pro Air looks like a strong upcoming flagship. Meanwhile, the Honor Magic 8 RSR Porsche Design is shaping up to be a premium mobile photography beast, thanks to its external lens camera kit and industry-grade stabilisation support.
