Honor is reportedly planning a significant camera upgrade for its next generation of smartphones. The Shenzhen-based manufacturer is expected to equip both its upcoming Honor Magic 8 series and the Honor Magic V6 foldable phone with a powerful 200-megapixel primary camera.
Sources suggest that one of the top-tier models in the Honor Magic 8 lineup, possibly the Honor Magic 8 Ultra, might even feature a 200-megapixel periscope telephoto lens alongside its 200-megapixel main camera.
Revolutionary Camera Technology for Honor Smartphones
Digital Chat Station, a well-known tipster on social media platform Weibo, has indicated that Honor intends to use 200-megapixel cameras across its new handsets and has already acquired a substantial number of these advanced sensors. While the specific sensor details remain unconfirmed, the leaker claims that the Honor Magic 8 series and the Magic V6 foldable will be among the first devices to receive this cutting-edge camera technology.
The tipster’s insights reinforce previous rumors about a periscope telephoto lens with a 200-megapixel count for the premium Honor Magic 8 Ultra variant. This sensor is speculated to be a custom OmniVision unit, notable for its large physical size, though its precise specifications are still under wraps.
Furthermore, the upcoming Honor Magic V6 foldable is also expected to boast a 200-megapixel main camera. This device is anticipated as the successor to the Magic V5, which launched recently with a respectable 50-megapixel main camera, a 50-megapixel ultra-wide-angle lens, and a 64-megapixel periscope telephoto camera offering 3x optical zoom.
Excitement is building for the Honor Magic 8 series, which is slated for a fourth-quarter (Q4) 2025 launch. Honor Group Chief Marketing Officer Guo Rui recently teased, “The upcoming #HonorMagic8# AI-native smartphone will be the most exciting flagship of Q4,” hinting at advanced AI capabilities integrated with its powerful camera system.