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Honor will launch its new flagship Magic 9 series in China on September 28. The series attracts attention with its camera performance and technical features.
Honor shared the first sample photos taken with the 200MP telephoto camera of the Magic 9 series, which will be introduced on September 28. Here are the notable camera features of the new series.
Honor shared new images revealing the camera performance of the highly anticipated Honor Magic 9 series, ahead of its launch in China on September 28. The company presented impressive photo samples taken at 80mm focal length with the 200MP telephoto lens of the device to technology enthusiasts. The series, which draws attention with its cinematic video filters and advanced optical equipment developed in collaboration with ARRI, aims to raise the bar in mobile photography. Honor Magic 9 models are preparing to create an important competitive element in the smartphone market with their technical features and camera capabilities.
Camera Capabilities of Honor Magic 9 Series Are Showcased
Honor attaches great importance to camera hardware in its new flagship Magic 9 series. The published sample photos clearly show the success of the 200MP 1/1.56 inch periscope telephoto lens in capturing detail. This lens can focus objects at far distances very clearly with 3.5x optical zoom support. Especially the 80mm focal length creates a professional depth perception in portrait shots.
Unlike the 50MP resolution main camera found in previous generation Magic devices, the use of a 1/1.4 inch 200MP main sensor in the new series is the basis for the increase in image quality. ARRI Look Cinematic Video filters aim to provide users with a professional movie shooting experience. This technology provides a workflow inspired by the world of cinema when it comes to color accuracy and light management.
Technical Equipment of the Series is Detailed
Honor Magic 9 series; It will be available to the user in three different variants: standard Magic 9, Super Edition and Pro Max. A performance-oriented structure has been established by using Snapdragon 8 Elite series processors in all models. In particular, the Pro Max model stands out as the most powerful representative of the series with its 6.8-inch Black Diamond LTPO OLED screen and 8800mAh capacity battery.
In the standard model of the series, an 8000mAh battery, 80W wired and 50W wireless charging features are offered as standard. All devices have high resistance to water and dust with IP68/69/69K certifications. In addition, special artificial intelligence and shutter buttons placed on the side of the devices are designed to make the user experience more practical. Offering up to 1TB of storage in addition to 12GB and 16GB RAM options provides ample space for professional content creators.
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Honor Magic 9 series will be available in global markets after its launch on September 28.
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