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Honor’s Magic 9 Pro Max takes the ARRI cinematic route: spotlights 4K 60fps, 8,800mAh battery
androidcentral.com Sep 29, 2026

Honor’s Magic 9 Pro Max takes the ARRI cinematic route: spotlights 4K 60fps, 8,800mAh battery

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Honor unveiled the Magic 9 Pro Max in China on September 28, positioning it as a “Cinema Heritage” flagship built on its partnership with ARRI. The device sports a 6.8‑inch OLED panel capable of 10,000 nits, a Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 processor, and an 8,800 mAh silicon‑carbon battery with 100 W wired and 80 W wireless charging. Its camera system mirrors ARRIFLEX rigs, featuring a 200 MP main sensor (f/1.57, OIS, gimbal‑level stabilization), a 200 MP telephoto and a 50 MP ultra‑wide lens, all powered by Honor’s H1 imaging chip and ARRI Image Science for color management and real‑time preview. ARRI Cinema Mode enables up to 4K 60 fps video, while Cinematic Live Video captures three‑second moments on press‑and‑hold. The phone ships in three colors, four RAM/storage combos, and starts at RMB 6,499 (≈$968), with broader market rollout pending.

💡 Why It Matters

  • · By embedding professional‑grade ARRI imaging tech in a consumer smartphone, Honor blurs the line between mobile and cinema tools, giving creators unprecedented video quality without dedicated gear.
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💡 The partnership with ARRI positions Honor as a serious contender in mobile cinematography, offering studio‑grade imaging tools directly on a consumer device. The high‑capacity battery and rapid charging support extended on‑the‑go shooting, a key demand for professional content creators.