Honor is expected to unveil the Honor Magic 8 series of smartphones this year in October. The lineup debuting this year may include only two models: the Honor Magic 8 and Magic 8 Pro. The brand may also unveil the Magic 8 RSR Porsche Design, a more premium version of the Pro with a few changes. Rumours are rife that the lineup will comprise a compact model, which is tentatively dubbed the Honor Magic 8 Mini. A new development reveals that the device may feature a Dimensity chipset.
Honor Magic 8 Mini chipset tipped
According to tipster Digital Chat Station, Honor is currently testing the Dimensity 9500 and Dimensity 8500 chipsets. Among the two, the Dimensity 9500 is being tested in a compact flagship device featuring a 6.31-inch display. This device is said to be the Magic 8 Mini.
Leaks suggest that the Dimensity 9500 could debut as early as September. The Vivo X300 series, which is expected to launch by the end of September or in October, will be the first to feature the D9500. The Oppo Find X9 series, expected in October, may also feature the said SoC.
DCS adds that Honor is testing the Dimensity 8500 on a new mid-range device powered by an ultra-large battery. While the moniker of this device is not known yet, it is expected to rival the Redmi Turbo 5, which is also said to feature the same chipset.
Coming back to the Honor Magic 8 Mini, DCS revealed at the beginning of this month that it will not debut alongside the Snapdragon 8 Elite 2v-powered Magic 8 and 8 Pro. Therefore, it is likely that the device may debut in the first half of 2026.
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