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Honor Unveils Magic 8 Pro Air Amid Market Decline

1/23/2026

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Honor (Chinese tech company) launched the Magic 8 Pro Air on January 23, 2026, to strengthen its position.
The Magic 8 Pro Air is 6.1 millimeters thick and weighs 155 grams, with enhanced photography.
In 2025, Honor's smartphone shipments exceeded 710 million units, up 9 percent, with overseas sales up 47 percent.
Chinese smartphone market contracted 0.6 percent in 2025 and IDC forecasts a 2026 decline due to cost pressures.

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Honor (Chinese tech company) launched the Magic 8 Pro Air on January 23, 2026, to strengthen its position.
The Magic 8 Pro Air is 6.1 millimeters thick and weighs 155 grams, with enhanced photography.
In 2025, Honor's smartphone shipments exceeded 710 million units, up 9 percent, with overseas sales up 47 percent.
Chinese smartphone market contracted 0.6 percent in 2025 and IDC forecasts a 2026 decline due to cost pressures.