Honor unveils Magic 9 Pro Max with redesigned camera and larger battery

Honor has launched its new Magic 9 flagship phone lineup in China, with the Magic 9 Pro Max featuring a redesigned camera system and a larger battery compared to previous models.

The launch marks Honor's first flagship release, aside from its earlier Robot Phone, since the company announced a collaboration with camera company Arri. The partnership has informed changes to the device's camera hardware and design.

Design and camera changes

The Magic 9 Pro Max introduces a revamped camera design alongside what the company describes as a capable camera system overall. The device also features a significantly larger battery than earlier Honor flagships, aimed at extending usage time between charges.

The initial impact of the launch is described as twofold, reflecting both the camera overhaul and the battery increase as the two most notable changes in this generation of the device. Further specifications and pricing details for markets beyond China were not immediately confirmed at the time of launch.

The release places Honor's latest flagship in competition with other premium smartphones launching around the same period, as manufacturers continue to emphasize camera performance and battery life as key differentiators.