Honor Magic 7 Release Date, Price and Specifications

As Honor’s upcoming Magic 7 series prepares to launch, leaks, rumors, and even confirmed news have painted a detailed picture of what to expect.

Building on the successes of the Magic 6 series, the Honor Magic 7 is set to bring cutting-edge features, advanced AI, and a focus on camera improvements.

Here’s everything we know about it so far.

When will the Honor Magic 7 be released?

Honor has scheduled two important events in China in the coming weeks.

On October 23, 2024they will unveil MagicOS 9.0, their custom interface based on Android 15. This new interface will first appear on the Honor Magic 7 series, with the flagship line officially launching on October 30, 2024.

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Honor/Weibo

Honor/Weibo

Honor has a habit of unveiling flagship models at the start of the year, and it seems likely that the global launch will follow early 2025.

For context, here’s when previous generations were launched in Europe:

However, don’t expect just one phone to be available in North America – Honor doesn’t sell its devices there.

How much will the Honor Magic 7 cost?

Although the official price has not yet been confirmed, we can estimate the cost based on the price of previous Honor Magic devices.

The only version of the Honor Magic 6 Pro available in Europe, offering 16GB of RAM and 512GB of storage, costs £1,099/$1,299. Given the expected advancements in the Magic 7 series, especially with AI integration and improved camera technology, we could see a slight price increase.

The Honor Magic 7 series can cost between £349/$349 and £1,999/$1,999 depending on the model (base, Light Pro, RSR, Ultimate). However, it is not yet clear whether the standard Magic 7 will come to Europe – its predecessor did not.

What specifications and features will the Honor Magic 7 have?

The Honor Magic 7 series promises a range of cutting-edge specifications and features. Below is a rundown of everything we expect from the Magic 7 Pro model, including leaks, rumors, and even confirmed news.

Design

The Honor Magic 7 Pro is expected to retain much of the design language of its predecessor, the Magic 6 series, with a few notable tweaks. The device will likely continue to feature a quad-curved display.

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Dominik_Tomaszewski / Foundry

Leaked schematics (via Digital Chat Staton on Weibo) and live images of the Magic 7 Pro on Weibo (via GizmoChina) show a pill-shaped cutout for the front camera and sensor, similar to previous models but potentially smaller.

Additionally, the flat central frame and rounded corners of the Magic 6 could remain, ensuring a familiar yet refined design. The series may also offer IP68 or IP69 water resistance and introduce Honor’s tough Kunlun Glass for improved durability.

Display

The Honor Magic 7 Pro will likely feature a 6.82-inch 2K LTPO OLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate. The quad-curved design could add to the premium feel, offering smoother edges and a more user experience. fluid.

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Dominik_Tomaszewski / Foundry

Dominik_Tomaszewski / Foundry

The display is also expected to offer 1.5K resolution, continuing the trend of the Magic 6 series, and will be paired with the latest OLED technology for vibrant colors and high contrast.

Performance

Honor has confirmed that the Magic 7 series will be powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite. Qualcomm’s latest and greatest chipset was only launched on October 21, 2024, making Honor one of the first adopters.

The device is also expected to be equipped with LPDDR5x RAM and UFS 4.0 storage, ensuring fast multitasking and smooth data transfers. Depending on the model, this can range from 8 GB of RAM and 128 GB of storage to 16 GB of RAM and 1 TB of storage.

Cameras

The Honor Magic 7 Pro promises to be a photo powerhouse. Rumors (via GizmoChina, PhoneArena, and @RODENT950 on advanced zoom.

This combination of high megapixels and advanced sensors suggests that the Honor Magic 7 series will prioritize photography, offering detailed shots and impressive zoom functionality. Additionally, the phone is expected to feature 3D facial recognition sensors for secure unlocking and enhanced selfie capabilities.

Battery and charging

The battery capacity of the Honor Magic 7 Pro is expected to receive a slight improvement over its predecessor, with a 6,000mAh high-density silicon-carbon battery. Charging capabilities can include 100W wired charging and 66W wireless charging.

Software

The phone will also likely ship with Android 15 with Honor’s custom MagicOS overlay, designed to improve the user experience with additional features and optimizations.

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Dominik_Tomaszewski / Foundry

Dominik_Tomaszewski / Foundry

According to numerous posts by Digital Chat Station on Weibo (via NotebookCheck), the Honor Magic 7 series will feature Honor’s AI Agent, the company’s answer to AI systems like Google Gemini and Apple Intelligence.

AI could help users by automating routine tasks such as subscription management and possibly more advanced functions in the future. He is reportedly codenamed “Iron Man”, drawing comparisons to the advanced AI systems seen in the Marvel Universe.

This AI integration is expected to make the Honor Magic 7 series one of the smartest smartphones on the market, setting it apart from its competitors in terms of everyday usability.

However, it is unclear whether Honor will continue the Magic 6 Pro’s policy of four years of OS updates and five years of security updates from its launch date.

That’s all we know for now about the Magic 7 series. To see what it will be up against, check out our guides to the best Honor phones and the best Android phones.