Honor Magic 2
Slider phone with six cameras and Kirin 980.
The Honor Magic 2 is a flagship Honor smartphone released Oct 2018, with a launch price of $570. It pairs the Kirin 980 with a 6.39" FHD+ AMOLED, all-screen display, a 16 MP + 24 MP mono + 16 MP UW; triple front main camera and a 3500 mAh, 40W battery. In SpecEagle's editorial review it scores 76/100 — The six-camera slider. Standout strengths: magnetic slider hides six cameras and kirin 980 + 40w charging in 2018. Main trade-off: slider mechanism adds weight.
The six-camera slider.
Honor Magic 2 used a magnetic slide-up mechanism to hide three front cameras, achieving an all-screen face with Kirin 980 power and 40W charging — a bold experimental flagship from Honor's Huawei era.
Read the full review- Magnetic slider hides six cameras
- Kirin 980 + 40W charging in 2018
- All-screen face + under-display fingerprint
Full specifications
Benchmarks
How the Honor Magic 2 compares
| Honor Magic 2 | Galaxy S25 Ultra | Honor 200 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| SpecEagle score | 76 | 89 | 76 |
| Chipset | Kirin 980 | SD 8 Elite | Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 |
| Display | 6.39" FHD+ AMOLED, all-screen | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | 6.7" curved AMOLED 120 Hz |
| Main camera | 16 MP + 24 MP mono + 16 MP UW; triple front | 200 MP · f/1.7 | 50 MP · f/1.95 |
| Battery | 3500 mAh, 40W | 5,000 mAh | 5,200 mAh |
| Launch price | $570 | $1,299 | €549 |
Frequently asked questions
When was the Honor Magic 2 released?
The Honor Magic 2 was released in Oct 2018.
How much does the Honor Magic 2 cost?
The Honor Magic 2 launched at $570 (manufacturer suggested price at release; street and second-hand prices vary by region, storage tier and time since launch).
What is the Honor Magic 2 screen size and type?
The Honor Magic 2 has a 6.39" FHD+ AMOLED, all-screen display.
What chipset does the Honor Magic 2 use?
The Honor Magic 2 is powered by the Kirin 980 chipset.
How much RAM and storage does the Honor Magic 2 have?
The Honor Magic 2 ships with 6/8 GB (RAM · base storage); higher configurations may be available.
What is the Honor Magic 2 battery capacity?
The Honor Magic 2 has a 3500 mAh, 40W battery.
What is the Honor Magic 2 main camera?
The Honor Magic 2 has a 16 MP + 24 MP mono + 16 MP UW; triple front main camera.
How much does the Honor Magic 2 weigh?
The Honor Magic 2 weighs 206 g.
What colours does the Honor Magic 2 come in?
The Honor Magic 2 is available in 3 colours: Black, Blue, Red.
Is the Honor Magic 2 worth buying?
Honor Magic 2 used a magnetic slide-up mechanism to hide three front cameras, achieving an all-screen face with Kirin 980 power and 40W charging — a bold experimental flagship from Honor's Huawei era. SpecEagle gives the Honor Magic 2 an editorial score of 76/100.
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