HONOR recently held its global launch event at Mobile World Congress 2024 in Barcelona, where it unveiled several new devices under its “all-scenario strategy.” The key announcements included the flagship Magic6 Pro smartphone, MagicBook Pro 16 laptop, and Pad 9 tablet – all packed with HONOR’s platform-level AI capabilities.
HONOR Magic6 Pro
The Magic6 Pro is the latest addition to HONOR’s premium Magic smartphone series. It comes equipped with the new MagicOS 8.0 software based on Android 13, which introduces HONOR’s AI architecture including features like:
- Magic Capsule: A quick-access overlay that appears when tapping the notifications banner, offering additional info and shortcuts for maximum efficiency.
- Magic Portal: Uses AI to streamline complex tasks into one-tap interactions, like navigating addresses extracted from messages or simplified sharing for apps like TikTok and Facebook.
Other Magic6 Pro Highlights
- Features the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chip for powerful performance – up to 30% faster CPU and 25% faster GPU versus previous generation.
- Quad camera system with 50MP (f/1.4) main, 50MP (f/2.0) ultra wide, 180MP telephoto with up to 100x digital zoom, and depth lens
- 6.8-inch LTPO OLED display with up to 120Hz refresh rate and extreme durability (10X shock absorption over regular glass)
- Large 5600mAh battery with class-leading 157 DXOMARK score; supports 80W wired and 66W wireless fast charging
- Teased potential innovations like controlling a car through eye-tracking and offline AI capabilities via Meta’s open-source LlaMA integration
The Magic6 Pro aims to deliver unmatched photography, videography, display quality, performance and software experience. It also introduces battery tech innovations inspired from the EV industry like the Second-gen Silicon-carbon battery and Honor E1 chip.
MagicBook Pro 16
HONOR’s latest productivity-focused laptop features an expansive 16-inch display powered by HONOR’s AI silicon. Key highlights:
- AI-boosted performance thanks to HONOR platform-level enhancements
- Convenient MagicRing feature for easy cross-device file/notification syncing and management with paired HONOR smartphones/tablets
- Premium design available in White and Midnight Black color options
HONOR Pad 9
Rounding out the major announcements is the mid-range HONOR Pad 9 tablet. It stands out with its slim bezels and 12.1-inch 2.5K resolution display with 120Hz refresh rate support. Other notable features include:
- Eight-speaker setup tuned by HONOR Histen audio technology
- Powerful performance perfect for entertainment on the go
- Premium built quality with metal unibody design
- Available in Space Grey and Cyan Lake colors
PORSCHE DESIGN HONOR Magic6 RSR
HONOR also teased the upcoming Porsche Design special edition of the Magic6 Pro – called the HONOR Magic6 RSR. More details will be announced soon.
The HONOR Magic6 Pro will be available globally in Black and Epi Green colors, while the MagicBook 16 Pro comes in White and Midnight Black. For more information, click here.
Emman has been writing technical and feature articles since 2010. Prior to this, he became one of the instructors at Asia Pacific College in 2008, and eventually landed a job as Business Analyst and Technical Writer at Integrated Open Source Solutions for almost 3 years.
