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Honor Magic9 series to debut in China on September 28; Pro Max shown in Moss Green with unique camera design and 500mm teleconverter support

The Honor Magic9 series is set to launch in China on September 28, featuring a dual 200MP rear camera setup and a unique design in Moss Green. The Pro Max model will support a new 500mm teleconverter, enhancing its photography capabilities, as confirmed by the company on Weibo.

GSMArena.com GSMArena.com+1 source9 September 2026 · 09:22 UTC
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The Honor Magic9 series will officially debut in China on September 28, showcasing the Magic 9 Pro Max in a striking Moss Green color. The device features a dual 200MP rear camera setup, including a 200MP 1/1.28-inch primary sensor and a 200MP telephoto sensor with an f/2.6 aperture.1245

The new model will also support a 500mm teleconverter kit, enhancing its photography capabilities alongside the existing 200mm teleconverter. The design includes a large rectangular rear camera module with three cutouts, featuring a grill-patterned camera ring that houses the telephoto camera and an LED flash.6

The Magic9 Pro/Pro Max will be the first Android phones to feature a square selfie sensor, with a pill-shaped camera cutout at the front for the selfie camera and a 3D ToF sensor. The company has hinted at a significant redesign, moving away from the traditional circular camera layout to a more appealing look.78

Honor has teased the device early, promising to reveal more features leading up to the launch. The Moss Green color is expected to give the phone a premium feel, aligning with the flagship's high-end specifications and innovative design.

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“The Magic9 Pro Max is tipped to be the first Android phone with a square selfie sensor, and the rear module includes a 200MP primary and 200MP telephoto. Honor also plans to unveil MagicOS 11 alongside the launch.”
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GSMArena.comGSMArena.com
“The Honor Magic9 series will debut in China on September 28, the company in a post on Weibo.”
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Huawei CentralHuawei Central
“has scheduled the launch for September 28, alongside showing the Pro Max model’s design in a rich green color.”
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