"Honor Unveils Launch Date for Snapdragon 8 Elite Phone, Outpacing Xiaomi and OnePlus"

Honor Confirms Launch Date for Snapdragon 8 Elite Phone

Source: GizmoChina

Launch Announcement

• Honor has officially confirmed the launch date of its Magic 7 series smartphones, featuring the Snapdragon 8 Elite processor.
• The launch event is scheduled for October 30th, 2024, with an earlier event on October 23rd to unveil MagicOS 9.0, highlighting AI capabilities.

Competition in the Market

• Prior rumors suggested that Xiaomi would be the first to launch a smartphone with the Snapdragon 8 Elite chip.
• Recent leaks also indicated that OnePlus may announce a competing device soon.
• Despite Honor's announcement, it remains uncertain if they will be the first to market with the new processor.

Expected Specifications of Magic 7 Series

• The series is expected to include two versions: a standard and a Pro model.
• Both versions may feature:
  • Triple camera setups, with a 50MP main sensor and a 50MP periscope camera.
  • OLED displays, with the Pro model likely sporting a higher resolution 2K display.
  • IP68/69 water resistance and advanced security features like ultrasonic fingerprint scanning.
• The Pro model is expected to support satellite connectivity and enhanced on-device AI through its AI Agent feature.