{
  "id": 10572174,
  "title": "HONOR Magic9 Series Officially Debuts In China With ARRI Imaging System",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/29/honor-magic9-series-officially-debuts-in-china-with-arri-imaging",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-09-29T01:00:57.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Lowyat.NET",
    "slug": "lowyat-net",
    "url": "https://www.lowyat.net/2026/405697/honor-magic9-series-china-launch/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The HONOR Magic9 series has made its official debut in China, marking the arrival of three new flagship smartphones - the base Magic9, the Magic9 Pro Max, and the Magic9 Super Edition. Running on Android 17 through HONOR's custom MagicOS 11, the devices offer a sleek, glass-like interface and AI-driven tools.\n\nBoth the standard Magic9 and the Pro Max model emphasize cinematography capabilities, while the Super Edition prioritizes performance and battery life. The first two models are equipped with imaging systems developed in collaboration with ARRI, a renowned film equipment manufacturer. These systems support ARRI's LogC3 format, enabling flexible color grading, as well as 87 ARRI Looks and ARRI Movie Live, which allows for a 2.39:1 cinematic widescreen format that records for three seconds after the shutter is released.\n\nThe Magic9 Pro Max, as the top-tier model, showcases premium features such as a metal body, a 6.8-inch OLED display with a resolution of 1,320 x 2,868 pixels, a 120Hz refresh rate, and a peak brightness of 10,000 nits. Dubbed the \"Black Diamond screen,\" this display also boasts a 5,600-layer silicon nitride coating for enhanced scratch resistance and durability. The phone is rated IP68, IP69, and IP69K for water and dust resistance.\n\nUnder the hood, the Magic9 Pro Max is powered by the latest Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 SoC, paired with up to 16GB of RAM and a maximum of 1TB of storage. To keep the device running, it features an 8,800mAh battery that supports both 100W wired and 80W wireless charging.",
  "summary": "After some teasing, HONOR has officially unveiled the Magic9 series on its home turf. The new flagship smartphone lineup comprises three models, namely the base Magic9, the Magic9 Pro Max, and the Magic9 Super Edition. The trio runs on Android 17 via the brand’s MagicOS 11 skin, which brings more glass-like visual elements and AI […] The post HONOR Magic9 Series Officially Debuts In China With…",
  "key_points": [
    "HONOR Magic9 series debuts in China with three flagship smartphones.",
    "Magic9 and Magic9 Pro Max feature ARRI imaging systems for cinematography.",
    "Magic9 Pro Max includes metal body, 6.8-inch OLED display, and 120Hz refresh rate."
  ],
  "editors_take": "The collaboration with ARRI and incorporation of advanced cinematography features positions HONOR to compete more strongly in the premium smartphone market, particularly among photography enthusiasts.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}