Honor unveils Magic 9 Pro Max with cinema-focused cameras
Honor announced its Magic 9 Pro Max in China, a flagship Android phone focused on high-end video and photo capabilities through its partnership with professional movie camera maker Arri. The phone has dual 200MP rear cameras, a 50MP wide camera, a 55MP selfie camera, a huge 8,800 mAh battery, and the new Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 chip, with global release planned for later.
- Available now in China, global launch confirmed
- Rear cameras: dual 200MP, plus 50MP wide
- Arri partnership adds pro color science and cinema features
- 8,800 mAh battery, 100W wired, 80W wireless charging
- Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 chip
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