Massive Leak Exposes Honor Magic 9, Pro Max, and Super Edition Specs

Just 24 hours before Honor officially unveils its Magic 9 smartphone series, prominent tipster Digital Chat Station has stripped away the remaining mystery, publishing a comprehensive hardware breakdown of the entire lineup. The detailed leak exposes the display dimensions, processing power, battery capacities, and camera architectures for the Magic 9, Magic 9 Pro Max, and a surprisingly battery-heavy Magic 9 Super Edition.

Honor Magic 9

Serving as the entry point to the flagship tier, the Magic 9 centers on a 6.37-inch flat LTPS display. Under the hood, it pairs Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8E5 chipset with an 8,000mAh battery. The device introduces Android’s first 1:1 square selfie camera, utilizing a 55MP sensor. Its rear optical array is equally robust, featuring a 200MP primary lens, a 50MP ultra-wide, and a 200MP periscope telephoto lens capable of 3.5x optical zoom. The chassis is highly fortified with IP68, IP69, and IP69K resistance ratings, and integrates physical AI and shutter buttons.

The Magic 9 Pro Max

The Pro Max variant scales up both footprint and performance. It steps up to a 6.8-inch LTPO display and utilizes the more powerful Snapdragon 8EE6 processor. To handle the increased power draw, Honor has equipped it with an 8,800mAh battery supported by 100W wired charging. While the camera resolutions mirror the base model, the Pro Max utilizes larger, more light-sensitive sensors—including a 1/1.28-inch main sensor with 3-degree optical image stabilization. Biometric security also receives a boost, pairing the 3D ultrasonic fingerprint scanner with 3D face recognition technology.

Honor Magic 9 Super Edition

The Super Edition deviates significantly from the traditional flagship formula, prioritizing extreme endurance and thermal management. It incorporates a massive 11,000mAh battery and an active cooling fan while maintaining the thinnest profile in the lineup at just 8.1mm. To achieve this ultra-thin, battery-dense footprint, Honor dialed back other components: the device runs on the standard Snapdragon 8E5, downgrades to an optical fingerprint reader, and utilizes a more modest camera system featuring a 12MP ultra-wide and a standard 50MP 3x telephoto lens.

Honor Magic 9 Series Specifications

Feature	Magic 9	Magic 9 Pro Max	Magic 9 Super Edition
Display	6.37″ Flat LTPS (1.5K+, 120Hz)	6.8″ Flat LTPO (1.5K+, 120Hz)	6.81″ Flat (1.5K+, 120Hz)
Processor	Snapdragon 8E5	Snapdragon 8EE6	Snapdragon 8E5 (with active cooling)
Battery	8,000mAh	8,800mAh	11,000mAh
Charging	80W Wired / 50W Wireless	100W Wired / 80W Wireless	80W Wired / 50W Wireless
Front Camera	55MP (1:1 Square Sensor)	55MP (1:1 Square Sensor)	50MP
Rear Cameras	200MP Main (1/1.4″) 50MP Ultrawide 200MP Periscope (3.5x, 1/1.56″)	200MP Main (1/1.28″, 3° OIS) 50MP Ultrawide 200MP Periscope (1/1.4″)	200MP Main 12MP Ultrawide 50MP Telephoto (3x)
Biometrics	3D Ultrasonic Fingerprint	3D Ultrasonic + 3D Face Unlock	Optical In-Display Fingerprint
Durability	IP68 / IP69 / IP69K	IP68 / IP69 / IP69K	Not specified
Dimensions & Weight	8.49mm thick, 209g	8.59mm thick, 233g	8.1mm thick, 227g
Starting Price	5,999 yuan (16GB/512GB)	Unconfirmed	Unconfirmed