HONOR, a leading global brand in AI-powered devices, has announced the regional launch of the HONOR Magic8 Pro in Gulf markets. This marks a significant milestone in strengthening the brand's presence and confirming its leadership in AI imaging technologies, flagship smartphone performance, and next-generation connectivity. The announcement was made at a major event in Dubai attended by media, partners including e&, as well as content creators and photographers. At the event, HONOR unveiled its most powerful device to date, the HONOR Magic8 Pro, and also launched the first regional "The Night Deserves a Photo" initiative. In his keynote speech, Dipu Zhang, General Manager of HONOR for the Gulf, highlighted the brand's strong performance in the region, reaffirming HONOR's commitment to offering meaningful technology that reflects users' lifestyles and aspirations. The company stated that the HONOR Magic8 Pro is the first device in the UAE to be powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 processor, providing advanced processing efficiency, improved thermal performance, and faster responsiveness. All customers will receive a premium gift package valued at AED 2,299, which includes a 12-month complimentary HONOR VIP Care+ service with damage protection, a 3-month Google AI Pro subscription, and an HONOR Watch5 Ultra. Pre-orders for the HONOR Magic8 Pro in the UAE will begin from December 11, 2025. The phone will be available in two variants: 12GB + 512GB in Gold, Sky Blue, and Black for AED 3,999, and 16GB + 1TB in Gold and Black for AED 4,699. Other standout features include a 7100mAh HONOR Silicon-carbon battery, an AI Button, AI Search, and AI Documents, which significantly boost daily productivity through cutting-edge AI technologies. HONOR also confirmed that the HONOR Magic8 Pro is the first 5.5G-ready smartphone in the UAE, a move that bolsters the nation's digital transformation journey and underscores HONOR's steadfast commitment to supporting the next generation of connectivity and tech innovation. The event also featured a specialized segment by photographer and content creator Riyadh Maghnie, who shared his experience with night photography using the device, saying: "The HONOR Magic8 Pro offers stunning clarity and detail in low-light scenes, allowing users to tell their stories with a realistic perspective. The phone comes with a 200MP AI Ultra Night Telephoto camera that delivers higher clarity for distant shots and low-light environments, in addition to the AI Ultra Night Portrait mode that enhances color accuracy and exposure balance. The device also introduces innovative features like AI Magic Color and AI Editor to enhance colors and edit photos directly on the device through enhanced AI capabilities, providing a more professional and seamless experience."
