HONOR Magic8 Pro: Performance, Battery and Android 17 Beta 3 Features

The HONOR Magic8 Pro combines the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chipset with a 6,270 mAh silicon-carbon battery and the AiMAGE camera system. It is also among the first smartphones to support Android 17 Beta 3, giving users access to selected software features before the final version is released.

Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 and performance

The Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 provides performance for demanding apps, games and multitasking. Efficient processing may also help reduce power consumption, although actual battery life depends on how the phone is used and configured.

6,270 mAh silicon-carbon battery

The 6,270 mAh battery uses silicon-carbon technology, which allows for greater energy density. Its large capacity is particularly useful when travelling or using the phone intensively without a charger nearby. Actual battery life depends on factors including workload, screen use and mobile signal strength.

AiMAGE, apps and RAW14

The AiMAGE camera system uses algorithms to process photos. With Android 17 Beta 3 support, third-party apps can also use its capabilities, expanding the choice of tools for taking and editing photos.

The system also supports RAW14, a format that records image data with 14-bit colour depth. This provides finer tonal gradation during editing, although the format alone does not guarantee greater dynamic range in a photograph.

Android 17 Beta 3: multitasking and privacy

Support for Android 17 Beta 3 provides access to system features before the final release. System-wide Bubbles floating windows make multitasking easier, while the option to hide app names lets users customise the appearance of the home screen.

For privacy, users can allow an app to access their precise location only while it is in use. This limits location access to the time when the app is actively needed.

Android 17 Beta 3 also includes security improvements and prepares support for post-quantum cryptography. This is intended to help protect data in the future when more powerful quantum computers are available; it does not mean that all data on the phone already uses this protection.