Honor Magic specifications

5.09" AMOLED1440×256012MP Camera2900mAhKirin 950 16.00nm8-core @ 2.3 GHz4 GB RAM
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The Honor Magic is Honor's first flagship smartphone, released in late 2016 with a distinctive curved dual-edge 5.09-inch QHD AMOLED display and the powerful HiSilicon Kirin 950 octa-core chipset paired with 4GB RAM. It features a dual 12MP rear camera system (color + monochrome), 8MP selfie camera, and NFC, positioning it as a premium device competing with top-tier 2016 smartphones.

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Strengths

  • Pro: Stunning 5.09-inch QHD curved dual-edge AMOLED display at 577 ppi
  • Pro: Dual 12MP rear cameras (color + monochrome) for enhanced low-light photos
  • Pro: Kirin 950 delivers strong performance with 4GB RAM
  • Pro: NFC, USB Type-C, and dual-band Wi-Fi ac for modern connectivity
  • Pro: Compact 146.1 x 69.9 x 7.8mm body with 145g lightweight design

Weaknesses

  • Con: Small 2900mAh battery limits all-day usage
  • Con: No microSD card slot — limited to 64GB fixed storage
  • Con: Running Android 6.0, well behind modern software standards
  • Con: Limited global availability, primarily China market release
  • Con: No OIS on cameras reduces video stabilization quality

Full Specifications

Display

5.09"
Screen Size
3.7MP
Resolution
Size
5.09 inches
Resolution
1440 x 2560 pixels
Aspect Ratio
9:16
Pixel Density
577 ppi
Technology
AMOLED
Touchscreen
yes, Multi-touch

Chipset & Memory

Kirin 950
Chipset
16nm
Process
4GB
RAM
Chipset
Kirin 950 (16nm)
Manufacturer
HiSilicon
Process
16 nm
GPU
Mali-T880 MP4
RAM
4 GB
Storage
64 GB

Camera

12MP
Main Camera
8MP
Front Camera
Main Camera
12 MP, f/f/2.2
Main Camera Features
Autofocus
Ultrawide Camera
12 MP, f/f/2.2
Ultrawide Camera Features
Autofocus
Front Camera
8 MP

Battery

2900 mAh
Battery
Capacity
2900 mAh

Design

145g
Weight
146.1x69.9x7.8
Dimensions (mm)
Form Factor
Bar
Dimensions
146.1 x 69.9 x 7.8 mm
Weight
145 g (5.11 oz)
Colors
Black

Connectivity

4.2, A2DP, EDR, LE
Bluetooth
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
WiFi
Bluetooth
4.2, A2DP, EDR, LE
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
USB
USB Type-C, OTG
GPS
GPS, GLONASS, BDS
NFC
yes

Network

4G
LTE
3G
UMTS
Network Bands
WCDMA: 850 (850), 900 (900), 1700 (1700), 1900 (1900), 2100 (2100); LTE: B6, B28 (700), B17 (700), B12 (700), B20 (800), B19 (800), B18 (800), B26 (850), B5 (850), B8 (900), 900 (900), B4 (1700), B3 (1800), 1800 (1800), 1900 (1900), B2 (1900), B39 (1900), B1 (2100), B40 (2300), B41 (2500), B38 (2600), B7 (2600)

Features and specifications are subject to change without prior notification.

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