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Honor Magic 8 Pro: Stunning Price, Stumbling Camera
17 Jan
Summary
- Phone's image processing significantly degrades photo quality.
- Flagship Honor Magic 8 Pro costs £1,099, about $1,480.
- Powerful Snapdragon Elite Gen 5 processor, seven years support.
The Honor Magic 8 Pro, Honor's flagship Android phone for early 2026, boasts impressive hardware including the latest Snapdragon Elite Gen 5 processor and a commitment to seven years of software and security support, ensuring longevity until 2033. However, its camera performance is severely hampered by overly aggressive image processing, which often ruins otherwise good photos by introducing digital artifacts, excessive sharpening, and unnatural brightness.
The high price of £1,099 (approximately $1,480) makes these camera shortcomings particularly disappointing. While the phone's display is bright and vibrant, and its raw performance is top-tier, the excessive software manipulation of images—from standard shots to telephoto and ultrawide captures—leads to results that are often far from natural. This aggressive processing is evident even in low-light conditions, where details are lost and colors become oversaturated.
Despite the camera's issues, the Magic 8 Pro offers a smooth user experience with its 120Hz display and AI features, though some AI tools are of questionable utility. Battery life is average for its class, but 100W wired charging offers a quick top-up. Ultimately, while the hardware is strong, the software's overzealous approach to image enhancement detracts significantly from the overall value proposition.
