Honor Magic 8 Pro review: A refined flagship that doubles down on camera smarts and battery life

Honor’s latest flagship focuses on refinement rather than reinvention, pairing standout battery life, a confident camera system and meaningful durability upgrades in a phone designed to be used hard, not hidden in a case.

The Honor Magic 8 Pro refines the familiar curved Magic series design with a slimmer profile and improved in-hand balance. Picture: Noel Campion

The Honor Magic 8 Pro doesn’t stray too far from the already excellent Magic 7 Pro. While some of the changes are minor, the overall package still makes this a meaningful update. It feels like a true 2026 flagship, with better battery life, smarter camera controls, and noticeable performance gains.

Design and build