The Magic 8 Pro Air proves that Apple and Samsung got their thin phones wrong

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Honor Magic 8 Pro Air: The Game-Changing Thin Phone That’s Redefining the Industry

After 18 years of reviewing tech, it’s rare for smartphones to truly surprise or excite me. But last year, a new era of thin phones emerged, with the iPhone Air and Galaxy S25 Edge both leaving me enamored. However, neither became my main phone due to compromises in performance, battery life, charging, and camera capabilities.

That is, until I got my hands on the Honor Magic 8 Pro Air. This game-changing device proves that thin phones can indeed deliver a flagship experience without major sacrifices. It’s so good that it’s become my favorite phone to use right now.

Breaking the Mold: How Honor Achieved the Impossible

The Honor Magic 8 Pro Air is slightly thicker than its competitors at 6.1mm, but this minor difference is a worthwhile trade-off. It features a larger battery, faster charging, and superior cameras compared to the iPhone Air and Galaxy S25 Edge.

Let’s break down the specs:

• Build: 150.5 x 71.9 x 6.1 mm, 155 grams, glass front + aluminum frame
• Display: 6.31-inch LTPO OLED, 1216 x 2640 pixels, 4320Hz PWM, 120Hz refresh rate
• Chipset: MediaTek Dimensity 9500 SoC
• Memory/Storage: Up to 16GB RAM/1TB
• Cameras: 50MP main, 50MP ultrawide, 64MP periscope telephoto (3.2x optical zoom), 50MP selfie
• Battery: 5,500 mAh Silicon Carbon
• Charging: 80W wired, 55W wireless
• Connectivity: Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 6.0, NFC, GPS, USB-C 2.0 OTG, Nano-SIM + eSIM

Performance That Defies Expectations

Despite its slim profile, the Magic 8 Pro Air delivers exceptional performance. The MediaTek Dimensity 9500 processor stays cool even under heavy use, and Honor’s software is well-optimized for the form factor. The phone has yet to struggle, crash, or lag in any way.

Battery Life That Lasts All Day

One of the biggest issues with thin phones is battery life. The iPhone Air, for example, features a 3,149 mAh battery, while the Galaxy S25 Edge has a 3,900 mAh battery. In contrast, the Magic 8 Pro Air boasts a massive 5,500 mAh battery that provides all-day battery life with 5-6 hours of screen time per day.

Charging Speeds That Will Blow Your Mind

The Magic 8 Pro Air supports 80W wired charging and 55W wireless charging. It takes around 50 minutes to charge the phone to full, which is faster than both the iPhone Air and Galaxy S25 Edge.

Camera System That Rivals Flagship Phones

The camera system on the Magic 8 Pro Air is truly impressive. It features a 50MP main camera with f/1.6 aperture, a 50MP ultrawide camera, and a 64MP periscope telephoto camera with 3.2x optical zoom. This is virtually identical to the camera system found in the new Honor Magic V6 folding phone, but the Magic 8 Pro Air also has a much better 50MP selfie camera.

Display That’s a Feast for the Eyes

The 6.31-inch LTPO OLED display is vibrant and features Dolby Vision and 6,000 nits peak brightness. It’s more comfortable to use in one hand than the larger displays on the iPhone Air and Galaxy S25 Edge.

Design That’s Both Stylish and Functional

The Magic 8 Pro Air comes in four colors: Black, White, Purple, and Orange. It features an under-display fingerprint sensor, IP68 and IP69 dust and water resistance, and a sleek, premium design.

Software That’s Intuitive and Feature-Rich

The phone runs Honor’s Magic UI, which is based on Android. It’s intuitive to use and comes with a range of features, including full support for Google Apps and eSIM support (which is extremely rare on Chinese phones).

The Verdict: A Thin Phone That Doesn’t Compromise

The Honor Magic 8 Pro Air is the best thin phone ever made. It proves that thin phones can indeed deliver a flagship experience without major sacrifices. If a thin phone can be this good, what does it mean for non-thin phones going forward?

The only downside to the Magic 8 Pro Air is that it’s currently exclusive to China. It starts at ¥4,999 (~$717) for the 12/256GB version, with the top variant costing ¥5,999 for 16GB of RAM and 1TB of storage. It would be more expensive in global markets, but there’s no doubt in my mind that Honor needs to bring this to global markets. It’s that good that every country deserves to be able to buy this.

Tags: Honor Magic 8 Pro Air, thin phone, flagship phone, battery life, camera system, display, design, software, performance, charging speeds

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• “The Honor Magic 8 Pro Air is the game-changing thin phone that’s redefining the industry.”
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• “It’s so good that it’s become my favorite phone to use right now.”
• “The Magic 8 Pro Air features a larger battery, faster charging, and superior cameras compared to the iPhone Air and Galaxy S25 Edge.”
• “Despite its slim profile, the Magic 8 Pro Air delivers exceptional performance.”
• “The camera system on the Magic 8 Pro Air is truly impressive.”
• “The 6.31-inch LTPO OLED display is vibrant and features Dolby Vision and 6,000 nits peak brightness.”
• “The Magic 8 Pro Air comes in four colors: Black, White, Purple, and Orange.”
• “The phone runs Honor’s Magic UI, which is based on Android.”
• “The only downside to the Magic 8 Pro Air is that it’s currently exclusive to China.”

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