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HONOR Launches Magic8 Pro, Announcing A New Era of Night Photography Powered by AI and 5.5g Performance

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8 months ago

December 11, 2025

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HONOR, a global leading AI device ecosystem company, today announced the official regional launch of the HONOR Magic8 Pro across the GCC, marking a significant milestone in the brand’s expansion and reinforcing its leadership in AI-powered imaging, flagship performance, and next-generation mobile connectivity. The launch event, held in Dubai and attended by media, industry partners including Etisalat by e&, creators, and photographers, introduced the HONOR Magic8 Pro as HONOR’s most advanced device to date. The event also marked the regional debut of HONOR’s “Chase Your Light” competition. The competition is designed to reward creativity and imagination with a line-up of impressive prizes.

The launch ceremony opened with remarks from Debo Zhang, General Manager of HONOR GCC, who highlighted the brand’s robust performance across GCC markets and reaffirmed HONOR’s commitment to delivering purposeful technology that reflects the lifestyle and ambitions of consumers in the region. Debo Zhang emphasized that the HONOR Magic8 Pro represents the next evolution of intelligent imaging and mobile productivity, stating, “The GCC region continues to demonstrate strong demand for advanced imaging capabilities and intelligent mobile technology. With the HONOR Magic8 Pro, we are delivering a flagship experience that empowers creators and enhances everyday visual storytelling across the Middle East.“

Key features for the HONOR Magic8 Pro 5G: 200MP camera, 7100mAh battery, Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, AI button, and AI editing features.

During the keynote, HONOR presented a comprehensive overview of the HONOR Magic8 Pro’s key product features, including an interactive comparison demonstrating the device’s next-generation camera quality. The HONOR Magic8 Pro is equipped with a 200MP AI Ultra Night Telephoto camera, offering enhanced clarity in long-distance and low-light scenarios, as well as an upgraded AI Ultra Night Portrait mode engineered for precise color accuracy and balanced exposure. The device introduces AI Magic Color and a new AI Editor, enabling refined color optimization and on-device creative adjustments. HONOR also confirmed that the HONOR Magic8 Pro is the first smartphone in the UAE to feature the Snapdragon® 8 Elite Gen 5 Mobile Platform, delivering advanced processing efficiency, improved thermal performance, and elevated responsiveness. Additional features highlighted included the 7100mAh HONOR Silicon-carbon Battery, AI Button, AI Search, and AI Documents, all designed to enhance productivity and support AI-driven workflows.

A key announcement during the event confirmed the HONOR Magic8 Pro as the first 5.5G-ready smartphone in the UAE, marking a step forward in the nation’s digital evolution. This milestone underscores HONOR’s dedication to advancing next-generation connectivity and technological innovation, further strengthening the UAE’s position as a global leader in digital transformation.

The keynote also featured a presentation by a photographer and videographer expert Riadh Maghni, who shared insights on the device’s performance during low-light usage, stating: “The HONOR Magic8 Pro delivers outstanding clarity and detail in low-light environments enabling more people to tell authentic stories from their own perspectives. Its AI imaging tools provide creators across the region with a professional-level experience directly from the smartphone, removing traditional barriers to night photography.” Following the keynote, guests were invited to explore an extensive Experience Zone designed to showcase the HONOR Magic8 Pro’s performance in realistic low light scenarios.

Pre-orders for the HONOR Magic8 Pro begin on December 11, 2025, across the UAE. The HONOR Magic8 Pro is available in two configurations: 12GB + 512GB in Sunrise Gold, Sky Cyan and Black colourways priced at AED3,999 and 16GB +1TB Sunrise Gold and Black colourways priced at AED4,699. All pre-orders include a premium gift package valued at AED2,299, comprising HONOR VIP Care+ with 12-month damage protection, a three-month Google AI Pro trial, and the HONOR Watch5 Ultra.

Consumers can pre-order HONOR Magic8 Pro via HONOR Online Store, Sharaf DG, EMax, Ecity, Jumbo, Virgin Megastore, Amazon, Carrefour, e&, Eros, Noon & Lulu

With the introduction of the HONOR Magic8 Pro, HONOR strengthens its position as a leading innovator in AI imaging, mobile intelligence, and creator-focused technology, setting a new benchmark for low-light photography and 5.5G connectivity.

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HONOR Announces the Official Availability of HONOR X7e Plus 5G

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4 hours ago

July 29, 2026

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HONOR, a global AI device ecosystem company, today announced the official open sale of the HONOR X7e Plus 5G, delivering exceptional battery life, industry-leading durability, and advanced AI features at an accessible price point. Designed for everyday users who need a reliable smartphone that can keep up with demanding days, the HONOR X7e Plus 5G sets a new benchmark for smartphones available within its range.

The Biggest Battery in Its Segment

At the heart of the HONOR X7e Plus 5G is its massive 8100mAh battery[1], the largest battery in its category, engineered to keep up with demanding lifestyles from morning until night and beyond. The device also supports 45W HONOR SuperCharge, allowing for fast and efficient power recovery whenever needed.

Built for Real-Life Durability

Built for real life, the HONOR X7e Plus 5G brings durability features rarely seen at this price point. The device offers up to 2.5m drop resistance, supported by an all-round drop protection architecture and backed by SGS Premium Performance Certification with a 5-Star industry leading Drop Resistance rating.

Industry-Leading Water and Dust Resistance

The durability story continues with IP68, IP69 and IP69K water and dust resistance, helping the device withstand challenging everyday conditions including rain, dust, splash exposure, and even 1.5m water submersion.

Wet-hand Touch also helps the display remain responsive when users’ hands or the screen are damp, making it easier to continue navigating, messaging or answering calls when moisture gets in the way.

Creativity Powered by AI Image-to-Video 2.0

HONOR X7e Plus 5G introduces AI Image-to-Video 2.0, enabling users to transform still images into dynamic video content using natural language prompts and built-in templates. This next-generation feature unlocks new creative possibilities, allowing users to bring static memories to life in a more immersive, cinematic format.

Intuitive AI Integration and Superior Processing

Furthermore, the newly launched smartphone comes with a dedicated AI Button, separate from the power key, for quick access to smart tools. A double press instantly opens the camera—even from the lock screen—while customizable gestures allow users to launch apps or access features.

Flagship-Level AI for Everyday Convenience

Beyond endurance and protection, the HONOR X7e Plus 5G delivers an intelligent user experience powered by MagicOS 10.0 based on Android 16.

The device comes equipped with a range of AI-powered productivity and creativity tools, including AI Translation, AI Image to Video 2.0, AI Eraser, AI Upscale, AI Notes, AI Recorder and Magic Portal, bringing flagship-level AI capabilities to more users.

Color, Price and Availability

HONOR X7e Plus 5G is available for purchase in three stunning color variants: Velvet Black, Meteor Silver and Desert Gold for an affordable price starting from AED 899. Consumers can buy HONOR X7e Plus 5G through HONOR’s official online store and authorized retail partners across the UAE.

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HONOR Announces the Official Availability of HONOR X7e Plus 5G

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2 days ago

July 27, 2026

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Built for demanding days, with an 8100mAh battery, industry-leading durability and AI Image to Video 2.0

HONOR, today announced the official open sale of the HONOR X7e Plus 5G, delivering exceptional battery life, industry-leading durability, and advanced AI features at an accessible price point. Designed for everyday users who need a reliable smartphone that can keep up with demanding days, the HONOR X7e Plus 5G sets a new benchmark for smartphones available within its range.

The Biggest Battery in Its Segment

At the heart of the HONOR X7e Plus 5G is its massive 8100mAh battery, the largest battery in its category, engineered to keep up with demanding lifestyles from morning until night and beyond. The device also supports 45W HONOR SuperCharge, allowing for fast and efficient power recovery whenever needed.

Built for Real-Life Durability

Industry-Leading Water and Dust Resistance

Creativity Powered by AI Image-to-Video 2.0

Intuitive AI Integration and Superior Processing

Flagship-Level AI for Everyday Convenience

Beyond endurance and protection, the HONOR X7e Plus 5G delivers an intelligent user experience powered by MagicOS 10.0 based on Android 16.

Color, Price and Availability

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More Than a Storage Device, Less Than a Collector’s Trophy: SanDisk FIFA World Cup 2026 Global Edition USB-C Flash Drive

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5 days ago

July 24, 2026

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SanDisk has given one of its everyday USB-C flash drives a football-inspired makeover with the FIFA World Cup 2026 Global Edition, and the result is a storage accessory that blends practicality with collector appeal. While the internals remain familiar, it is the packaging, colourful finish and official FIFA branding that make this version stand out.

This review unit comes with 128GB of storage, USB 3.2 connectivity and quoted read speeds of up to 300MB/s, making it suitable for quickly transferring large photo libraries, 4K videos or project files between smartphones, tablets and laptops equipped with USB-C ports. It also supports SanDisk’s mobile backup application for users looking to automate backups from compatible Android devices.

Design is where this limited edition earns its personality. The drive adopts a compact, cap-style construction, with the USB-C connector protected by a removable cover that fits securely during use.

The colourful geometric artwork inspired by the FIFA World Cup 2026 branding gives the drive a fresh, premium appearance, while the embossed football pattern on the rear adds a subtle finishing touch.

Unlike many novelty editions, this one doesn’t feel overly flashy and still looks professional enough to carry daily.

A welcome addition is the included official FIFA World Cup 2026 lanyard. Besides adding collector value, it makes the tiny drive significantly easier to carry or attach to a backpack, camera bag or key organiser, reducing the chances of misplacing such a compact storage device.

In everyday handling, the flash drive feels lightweight yet well assembled. Its compact size means it occupies very little space when plugged into laptops or tablets, although, like most cap-based drives, users will need to keep track of the removable cap when in use.

Overall, the SanDisk FIFA World Cup 2026 Global Edition USB-C Flash Drive is a simple but attractive limited-edition product.

It combines dependable USB-C storage performance with official tournament branding that football fans will appreciate.

For users already looking for a high-speed USB-C flash drive, the FIFA edition adds enough exclusivity and thoughtful presentation to make it more memorable than a standard storage device, without compromising the practicality SanDisk is known for.