Do you know? Honor’s new Magic 9 Pro Max combines a camera system developed with input from ARRI with an 8,800mAh battery. The phone has launched in China, while Honor says an international release is planned but has not provided a date.
What Honor announced
Honor has launched its Magic 9 flagship series in China, with the Magic 9 Pro Max positioned as the top model. The phone introduces a redesigned camera island inspired by ARRI’s three-lens turret design, first introduced on the Arriflex 35 in 1937.
The collaboration goes beyond the phone’s appearance. The Magic 9 Pro Max can shoot in ARRI LogC3, includes 14 preset ARRI Look LUTs, supports access to ARRI’s wider library of official and third-party LUTs, and supports the APV 10-bit 4:2:2 codec.
Camera system
The rear camera setup includes three lenses:
- Main camera: 200 megapixels with a 1/1.28-inch-type sensor.
- Telephoto camera: 200 megapixels with 3.5x optical magnification and a 1/1.4-inch sensor.
- Ultrawide camera: 50 megapixels.
The ultrawide lens does not support all of the ARRI Cinema Mode features. Honor also says the phone includes a “cinema-grade” directional microphone to assist with video recording.
A square-format selfie camera can capture images in either landscape or portrait orientation. The phone also supports Honor’s G200 and G500 teleconverter lenses, along with a custom SmallRig video kit.
Battery and processor
Honor says the redesigned camera island uses space more efficiently, leaving room for an 8,800mAh battery. The battery has up to 40 percent silicon content.
The phone is powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6. The source reports that the Magic 9 Pro Max does not support the chip’s 8K 60fps or 4K 240fps video recording capabilities.
When asked why Honor selected the Extreme version of the processor, the company said the choice was about delivering “a complete and consistent flagship experience” rather than pursuing a single benchmark result.
What happens next
The Magic 9 series is currently launching in China. Honor has confirmed that an international launch is coming, but the timing and markets have not yet been announced.
Why this matters
The Magic 9 Pro Max puts equal emphasis on mobile photography and endurance. Its ARRI-related features target users interested in color workflows and video production, while the large battery and external lens and video accessories broaden its appeal beyond standard smartphone photography.
FAQ
Where has the Magic 9 Pro Max launched?
Honor has launched the Magic 9 series in China.
What is the battery capacity?
The phone has an 8,800mAh battery with up to 40 percent silicon content.
What ARRI features does it support?
It supports ARRI LogC3, 14 preset ARRI Look LUTs, access to ARRI’s wider LUT library and the APV 10-bit 4:2:2 codec.
When will it launch internationally?
Honor has confirmed that an international launch is planned, but it has not announced when it will happen.
Bottom Line
The Honor Magic 9 Pro Max is a China-launched flagship with a distinctive ARRI-inspired camera design, advanced video-focused features, a Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 processor and an unusually large 8,800mAh battery. International availability remains unconfirmed beyond Honor’s statement that a launch is coming.
Source
This report is based on information published by The Verge.
