Earlier in October, Honor unveiled its flagship Magic8 series of smartphones, which includes the Magic8 and Magic8 Pro. According to reports, it now intends to expand the roster with another gadget. The phone was supposedly going to be released under the name Honor Magic8 Mini. It is possible, nevertheless, that the business will launch the gadget as the Magic 8 Air. A tipster has supplied an allegedly leaked photograph of the Honor Magic 8 Air (or Magic8 Air), which has revealed its potential design, even though there hasn’t been an official announcement yet.
Honor Magic 8 Air design surfaces in fresh leak images
The Honor Magic 8 Air will have a sizable horizontal camera island if the leaked image is accurate. It resembles the Google Pixel 10 series in terms of design. According to the leaked images, it will have a brushed aluminum rear. It’s important to note that this picture is only a render, therefore the real Honor Magic 8 Air can have a different design.
Along with the power key and volume rocker, the device will also have a third physical button on the right side, according to the leaked render. Similar to the key on the previous Magic 8 series devices, there can be a specific key to activate the AI assistant.
Thicker, but lighter than the iPhone Air and Galaxy S25 Edge
In addition to the design, the source disclosed information about the weight and thickness of the Honor Magic 8 Air. The Magic 8 Air will have a waist circumference of 6.3mm, according to the tipster. In actuality, it will be thicker than the Galaxy S25 Edge (5.8mm) and iPhone Air (5.6mm). The phone will, however, be lighter than its competitors. Compared to the 165 grams of the iPhone Air and the 162 grams of the Galaxy S25 Edge, it will only weigh 158 grams.
Li Kun, the product manager of Honor, has also posted a picture that compares the Magic 8 Air to the iPhone Air on a scale. It demonstrates the Magic 8 Air’s superior weight over the iPhone Air.
According to reports, it would have a 6.31-inch screen. The MediaTek Dimensity 9500 processor might be used to power it. A massive 5,500mAh battery with 80W fast charging, an ultrasonic fingerprint sensor, a 200MP primary camera, and a 50MP telephoto lens are possible further highlights.
Magic 8 Air is anticipated to be released by Honor in the first quarter of 2026. Additionally, it will compete with the Galaxy S26 Edge, which is also anticipated to launch at the same time.
