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Honor Magic9 series, China edition (MagicOS 11)

On sale Import only Google optional (off by default)

Ships with: MagicOS 11 (China edition)

Touchscreen · 6.37" · 12 GB RAM · 256 GB · 8,000 mAh · 209 g · 151.0 × 72.28 × 8.49 mm

Checked against the makers' own pages · Last reviewed October 15, 2026

Honor launched the Magic9 series in Beijing on Sept. 28, 2026: the Magic9 Pro Max from ¥6,499, the Magic9 from ¥4,999 and the large-battery Magic9 超能版 from ¥4,499. The China edition runs MagicOS 11, based on Android 17. Honor's China support page for MagicOS 10 describes a "Google Play services" switch and says to use a network outside China; we found no version of that page for MagicOS 11. Honor doesn't sell the China edition in the US, and its warranties cover the country of purchase. [1][2][3][4]

Price
China launch prices: Magic9 from ¥4,999, Pro Max from ¥6,499, 超能版 from ¥4,499; Giztop lists the Magic9 from $939 (Oct. 15, 2026) [1][7]
Availability
On sale in China (launched Sept. 28, 2026) [1][6]
Where it's sold
China edition sold in mainland China; Honor's warranties cover the country of purchase; US buyers rely on importers such as Giztop [4][6][7]
Google apps
Honor's MagicOS 10 China support page describes a Google Play services switch to turn on, used on a network outside China; we found no MagicOS 11 version of the page [2][3]
Apps
Honor app market (应用市场); Google apps via the Google Play services switch, per Honor's MagicOS 10 support page [2][3]
Released
Launched and on sale in China Sept. 28, 2026, per Honor; GSMArena lists the release as Oct. 8, 2026 [1][12]
Carriers
No band list published; check with your carrier [2][7]
US networks
Honor doesn't publish band numbers for the China models [2]
Software
China edition: MagicOS 11 (based on Android 17). The global Magic8 Pro runs MagicOS 10 based on Android 16. [2][5]
Google
Honor's China support page for MagicOS 10: turn on the Google Play services switch, use a network outside China, then search the app store for overseas apps. We found no MagicOS 11 version of the page. [3]
China launch prices
Magic9 Pro Max from ¥6,499; Magic9 from ¥4,999; Magic9 超能版 from ¥4,499. [1]
On this page
  1. Specifications
  2. The Magic9 lineup
  3. China edition vs global edition
  4. Where it is sold and how to get one
  5. Will it work in the US?
  6. Apps and Google
  7. Software support
  8. Questions people ask

The Magic9 lineup

Honor announced three models in Beijing on Sept. 28, 2026:

ModelChina launch priceWhat Honor says it is for
Magic9 Pro Maxfrom ¥6,499Camera flagship with dual 200 MP cameras and a 2 nm Snapdragon platform
Magic9from ¥4,999Smaller phone with the same camera system
Magic9 超能版 ("super power edition")from ¥4,499Large screen, very large battery and active cooling

The specs on this page are for the Magic9 unless noted. [1]

Specifications

Display (Magic9)6.37-inch OLED, 2664 x 1236 (FHD+), 10-bit color; 2,000 nits full-screen peak, 10,000 nits peak; 3840 Hz PWM dimming; 120 Hz (GSMArena; Honor doesn't state the refresh rate) [2][12]
ChipMagic9: Qualcomm 第五代骁龙8至尊版 (fifth-generation Snapdragon 8 Elite), 2 x 4.6 GHz + 6 x 3.62 GHz; Adreno 840. Magic9 Pro Max: Honor says a 2 nm Snapdragon platform [1][2]
RAM12 GB or 16 GB [2]
Storage256 GB, 512 GB or 1 TB (12/256, 12/512, 16/512, 16 GB / 1 TB); no memory card slot listed [2]
Battery8,000 mAh typical (7,820 mAh rated); not removable [2]
Charging80 W wired, 50 W wireless (charger sold separately), 27 W wired reverse charging; wireless reverse charging [2]
Dimensions151.00 x 72.28 x 8.49 mm [2]
WeightAbout 209 g [2]
Rear camera200 MP main (1/1.4-inch, f/1.9, OIS), 200 MP telephoto (f/2.6, OIS, 3.5x optical), 50 MP ultra-wide (f/2.0); 4K video up to 120 fps [2]
Front camera55 MP (f/2.0, 92°); 4K video at 30/60 fps [2]
Networks5G, 4G and 2G/3G on China's four carriers; Honor C3 radio chip; band numbers not published [2]
SIMDual nano-SIM; no eSIM listed [2]
Wi-Fi / BluetoothWi-Fi 7; Bluetooth 6.0; NFC; infrared remote [2]
Water/dust ratingIP68 and IP69 (China standard), IP69K (ISO 20653) [2]
Headphone jackNo; USB-C digital headphones only (USB 2.0) [2]
Fingerprint/face unlockFingerprint sensor; face recognition [2]
OS version as shippedMagicOS 11, based on Android 17 [2]

China edition vs global edition

Honor sells China and global editions with different software. The China Magic9 runs MagicOS 11, based on Android 17. Honor's global spec page for the previous Magic8 Pro lists MagicOS 10 based on Android 16.

Honor documents Google access on its China phones in a support page. That page is written for MagicOS 10, and it says to:

  1. Go to Settings > Users and accounts and turn on the "Google Play 服务" (Google Play services) switch.
  2. Make sure the phone is on a network outside China.
  3. Search the app store for keywords such as "出国" (going abroad) to download overseas apps, including Google apps.

Honor notes that turning on Google Play services may increase battery use. We found no version of this page for MagicOS 11, which the Magic9 runs, so check the setting on the phone you buy. [2][3][5]

Where it is sold and how to get one

In China, Honor sells the Magic9 through its official store, which lists the launch month as September 2026. Launch prices start at ¥4,999 for the Magic9, ¥6,499 for the Pro Max and ¥4,499 for the 超能版.

Outside China, third-party exporters list the China edition. For example, Giztop listed the Magic9 "as low as $939.00" and in stock on Oct. 15, 2026. Giztop says it is a "Chinese edition" with Google Mobile Service and the Play Store installed, and that it offers more than 20 languages including English. Those are the seller's claims, not Honor's. Giztop's shipping page lists DHL/UPS delivery to the United States in 5-7 days and says it may not know about customs duties in your country. We have not tested any seller.

Warranty: Honor's warranties are tied to the country of purchase. Its UK policy, for example, says: "If the Product is purchased in other countries, this Warranty is invalid and not covered in the United Kingdom." [1][4][6][7][8]

Will it work in the US?

Honor's China spec page lists support for 5G, 4G and older networks on China Mobile, China Telecom, China Unicom and China Broadcast Network, but doesn't publish band numbers. Without a band list you can't check the phone against a US carrier's bands; for example, T-Mobile lists LTE bands 4, 5, 66, 12 and 71 and 5G bands n71, n2/n25 and n41.

- AT&T says devices that don't use its technology and frequency bands can't use its network. - Verizon says a BYOD phone must be unlocked and its hardware and software "must be compatible", which it checks by the phone's device ID.

Honor's spec page also says carrier features vary by country and carrier. Check with your carrier before you buy. See our guide to phone bands and US carriers. [2][9][10][11]

Apps and Google

MagicOS is based on Android, so Android apps install. Honor's China software list names its own app market (应用市场). For Google apps, Honor's MagicOS 10 support page describes the Google Play services switch above, which needs a network outside China. GMS (Google Mobile Services) is Google's package of the Play Store, Google sign-in, Google Maps and push messaging; apps that depend on it may not work until Google Play services is on. See our guides to China-edition phones and banking apps. [2][3]

Software support

The China edition ships with MagicOS 11, based on Android 17. Honor's China spec page doesn't state how many years of updates the Magic9 gets. [2]

Questions people ask

Can you use Google Play on the Honor Magic9 China version?

Honor's China support page for MagicOS 10 says to turn on the Google Play services switch under Settings > Users and accounts and use a network outside China. We found no Honor page on this for MagicOS 11, which the Magic9 runs. [2][3]

How much does the Honor Magic9 cost?

China launch prices are from ¥4,999 for the Magic9, ¥6,499 for the Magic9 Pro Max and ¥4,499 for the Magic9 超能版. [1]

Does the Honor Magic9 work in the US?

Honor doesn't publish the China model's band numbers, so its US carrier compatibility can't be checked from Honor's pages. Ask your carrier. [2]

Sources (12)
  1. 超清双2亿，掌中电影机，荣耀Magic9 系列正式发布，售价4499元起, Honor (China). Checked October 15, 2026.
  2. 荣耀Magic9参数配置-规格性能, Honor (China). Checked October 15, 2026.
  3. Google Play 服务 (MagicOS 10.0), Honor (China support). Checked October 15, 2026.
  4. Warranty Policy | HONOR UK, Honor. Checked October 15, 2026.
  5. HONOR Magic8 Pro specifications (Honor Global), Honor. Checked October 15, 2026.
  6. 荣耀Magic9 (荣耀商城), Honor (China store). Checked October 15, 2026.
  7. Buy Honor Magic 9 at Giztop, Giztop store listing. Checked October 15, 2026.
  8. Giztop Shipping Options, Giztop store listing. Checked October 15, 2026.
  9. T-Mobile network, T-Mobile. Checked October 15, 2026.
  10. Learn why some devices don't work on our network, AT&T. Checked October 15, 2026.
  11. Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) FAQs, Verizon. Checked October 15, 2026.
  12. Honor Magic9 - Full phone specifications, GSMArena spec database. Checked October 15, 2026.

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