Honor’s next flagship is picking up steam. Ahead of an expected October launch in China, the Honor Magic 8 Pro has surfaced on Geekbench with the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, 16GB of RAM, and Android 16. Listed under model number BKQ-AN90, the device posted 3,634 in single-core and 10,813 in multi-core tests. That’s roughly a 20% uplift over last year’s Magic 7 Pro, which recorded around 3,050 and 9,019, respectively—an impressive generational jump that hints at serious performance gains for gaming, multitasking, and demanding apps.
Honor has already confirmed the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for both the Magic 8 and Magic 8 Pro, signaling top-tier power across the lineup. The Pro model is also set to feature a 200 MP periscope telephoto camera, positioning it as a heavy hitter for mobile photography with improved zoom performance and detail.
Early leaks and tips suggest the Honor Magic 8 Pro could arrive with:
– A 6.71-inch display with 1.5K resolution for sharp visuals and smooth scrolling
– A massive 7,200 mAh battery
– 120W wired fast charging and 80W wireless charging
– Android 16 out of the box
– Approximate weight of 222g
– Multiple color options, including black and gold
In addition to the Magic 8 and Magic 8 Pro, Honor is preparing a flagship tablet called the MagicPad 3 Pro. While full details are still under wraps, recent leaks point to a premium slate designed to complement the new phone lineup.
With cutting-edge hardware, big battery upgrades, rapid charging, and a high-resolution periscope camera, the Magic 8 Pro is shaping up to be one of the most powerful Android phones of the season. If these benchmark numbers hold up, expect a smooth leap in real-world performance and efficiency when the series officially debuts in October.
