Honor is expected to launch the Honor Magic 8 and Magic 8 Pro smartphones equipped with the Snapdragon 8 Elite 2 chip in October of this year. Like other competing flagships, the Magic 8 duo is expected to offer an impressive photography experience. However, a new development the company could be working on an Ultra-like flagship equipped with not one, but two 200-megapixel cameras.
Honor may debut the world’s first phone with dual 200MP cameras
According to tipster Fixed Focus Digital, Honor is gearing up to launch a smartphone featuring dual 200-megapixel cameras, an industry first. While the official name of the device hasn’t been confirmed, the Honor Magic 8 Ultra would be a fitting choice, positioning it to compete with other flagship “Ultra” models like the Galaxy S26 Ultra, Xiaomi 16 Ultra, Vivo X300 Ultra, and Oppo Find X9 Ultra.
Based on current industry trends, it’s likely that Honor’s dual 200-megapixel setup will include a main camera and a periscope telephoto lens. Several flagship phones like the Honor Magic7 RSR Porsche Edition, Vivo X200 Ultra, and Xiaomi 15 Ultra have already adopted a single 200-megapixel periscope telephoto camera, which delivers near-telescopic capabilities and commendable low-light performance.
Honor’s long-standing emphasis on periscope zoom is no secret. Its proprietary algorithms, including the “Super Zoom” tech, are already known for delivering sharp long-range shots. With 100x AI-powered digital zoom and image clarity that often outperforms competitors, the upcoming upgrade is expected to push boundaries further.
Honor’s Chief Imaging Engineer, Luo Wei, recently addressed rumors suggesting a 1-inch sensor or a dual-lens-per-sensor configuration. He dismissed these claims, clarifying that Honor avoids overengineering and focuses on practical innovation.
He also outlined the core principles guiding Honor’s imaging hardware strategy: investing in functions AI cannot currently replicate, those that only thrive with AI, and those where AI can exponentially boost performance. Luo confidently claimed that within three years, rivals won’t be able to match Honor’s progress.
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