Honor Magic
A 2016 concept-style flagship with curved 4D glass and a tiny battery.
The Honor Magic is a flagship Honor smartphone released Dec 2016, with a launch price of $600. It pairs the Kirin 950 with a 5.1" AMOLED display, a 12 MP + 12 MP main camera and a 2,900 mAh battery. In SpecEagle's editorial review it scores 52/100 — A concept-flavoured Honor flagship. Standout strengths: striking curved 4d glass design. and honor's first ai magic live ui. Main trade-off: tiny 2,900 mah battery.
A concept-flavoured Honor flagship.
Original Honor Magic was a "concept" flagship — curved 4D glass, AI-driven Magic Live UI and pioneering 40 W charging. The tiny battery and China-only availability limited it, but it forecast where the line would head.
Read the full review- Striking curved 4D glass design.
- Honor's first AI Magic Live UI.
- 40 W fast charging — very early.
- IR face recognition.
Full specifications
Benchmarks
How the Honor Magic compares
| Honor Magic | Galaxy S25 Ultra | Honor X6b | |
|---|---|---|---|
| SpecEagle score | 52 | 89 | 50 |
| Chipset | Kirin 950 | SD 8 Elite | Helio G85 |
| Display | 5.1" AMOLED | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | 6.56" LCD 90 Hz |
| Main camera | 12 MP + 12 MP | 200 MP · f/1.7 | 50 MP · f/1.8 |
| Battery | 2,900 mAh | 5,000 mAh | 5,200 mAh |
| Launch price | $600 | $1,299 | $150 |
Frequently asked questions
When was the Honor Magic released?
The Honor Magic was released in Dec 2016.
How much does the Honor Magic cost?
The Honor Magic launched at $600 (manufacturer suggested price at release; street and second-hand prices vary by region, storage tier and time since launch).
What is the Honor Magic screen size and type?
The Honor Magic has a 5.1" AMOLED display.
What chipset does the Honor Magic use?
The Honor Magic is powered by the Kirin 950 chipset.
How much RAM and storage does the Honor Magic have?
The Honor Magic ships with 4 GB · 64 GB (RAM · base storage); higher configurations may be available.
What is the Honor Magic battery capacity?
The Honor Magic has a 2,900 mAh battery.
How fast does the Honor Magic charge?
The Honor Magic supports 40 W Magic Power Fast Charge wired charging.
What is the Honor Magic main camera?
The Honor Magic has a 12 MP + 12 MP main camera.
Does the Honor Magic have a headphone jack?
The Honor Magic has a 3.5 mm headphone jack.
How long will the Honor Magic get software updates?
The Honor Magic update policy: Limited.
How much does the Honor Magic weigh?
The Honor Magic weighs 145 g.
What colours does the Honor Magic come in?
The Honor Magic is available in 2 colours: Porcelain White, Obsidian Black.
Is the Honor Magic worth buying?
Original Honor Magic was a "concept" flagship — curved 4D glass, AI-driven Magic Live UI and pioneering 40 W charging. The tiny battery and China-only availability limited it, but it forecast where the line would head. SpecEagle gives the Honor Magic an editorial score of 52/100.
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