Save the date, HONOR Magic9 Pro Max launch is on 24 November
HONOR Malaysia today officially unveiled the upcoming HONOR Magic9 Pro Max at an exclusive media briefing, confirming its local launch for 24 November 2026. Marking the HONOR Magic Series’ 10th anniversary, the new flagship debuts a landmark collaboration with ARRI, bringing professional cinema expertise and iconic color science directly to mobile creators with the biggest upgrades ever.
At the briefing session, media attendees tested the smartphone’s ARRI CINEMA Mode across three immersive studio sets: a Dune-inspired landscape, a Portrait Studio, and a traditional Malaysia Kampung House. The experience highlighted the 6 key reasons the HONOR Magic9 Pro Max earns its title as the King of Cinematic Imaging, empowering users to capture studio-grade visuals without bulky, expensive equipment.
Cinematic Hardware: Industry-leading Dual 200MP ARRI Imaging System
At the heart of the HONOR Magic9 Pro Max sits an industry-leading Dual 200MP Cinematic ARRI Imaging System, pairing ultra-high-resolution 200MP main and telephoto cameras to capture exceptional detail across any shooting scenario. The main camera integrates 3° Gimbal-Level Stabilization for smooth, steady handheld footage even in harsh low-light conditions, while both sensors harness CIPA 8.0 stabilization to deliver razor-sharp photo and video clarity.
Driving this hardware is the brand’s self-developed 6nm HONOR Imaging Chip H1. By processing images in real time at the RAW level, the H1 chip boosts the signal-to-noise ratio by 8dB and expands dynamic range up to 14 stops, capturing rich, cinematic detail across intense highlights and deep shadows.
Cinematic Image Quality: Bringing the ARRI into Your Pocket
To bring the Hollywood look closer to everyday creators, the HONOR Magic9 Pro Max reproduces ARRI’s renowned LogC3 Curve, capturing richer detail across dynamic lighting while delivering buttery-smooth color transitions and natural skin tones.
Support for APV 10-bit 4:2:2 visually lossless video gives creators massive post-production flexibility while slashing file sizes by roughly 20%. To tie it all together, ARRI CINEMA Mode packs a full suite of pro tools directly into your pocket, letting creators switch signature ARRI Looks, swap lens profiles, toggle cinematic 2.39:1 framing, and tweak live mic controls all from one seamless interface.
Cinematic Colour: Giving Every Story Its Own Look
Put professional color grading right at your fingertips. The HONOR Magic9 Pro Max brings ARRI-inspired cinematic color straight to your screen, allowing preview signature ARRI Looks in real time as you shoot. For total creative control, you can import custom LogC3 LUTs from an ecosystem of over 10,000 third-party options. Paired with an AWG ultra-wide color gamut, the device empowers creators to effortlessly shape the color, mood, and visual identity of every story.
Cinematic-Grade Directional Microphone: Capture the Story and the Sound
To bridge the gap between mobile creation and professional studio recording, the HONOR Magic9 Pro Max introduces an industry-first self-developed Cinematic-Grade Directional Microphone inspired by professional on-set shotgun mics.
Built to give creators complete control over sound capture, the system features four intelligent audio presets—including Long Range capture up to 20 meters away, Close Up, Voice Isolation, and Voice Boost—alongside a Professional Custom Mode for full manual tuning.
When reviewing footage, its Stereo Dual 1216 Speakers, a massive 8cc acoustic chamber with 0.88mm speaker amplitude, and a dual open-cavity architecture unite to deliver thunderous playback with clean bass and expansive dynamic headroom.
Cinematic 4K Live Video: Turn a Moment into a Moving Story
The HONOR Magic9 Pro Max introduces an industry-first 4K LiveVideo experience, instantly transforming every captured moment into three seconds of motion at up to 4K resolution. Designed to elevate daily storytelling, the feature allows creators to apply iconic ARRI Looks directly to LiveVideo while switching seamlessly between standard 16:9 and cinematic 2.39:1 aspect ratio to deliver true widescreen visuals.
Cinematic Creator Tools: Go Further with Professional Accessories
For long-range shooting, the HONOR Magic9 Pro Max pairs with dedicated 200mm (2.35x) and 500mm (5.88x) teleconverters, the industry’s smallest and longest smartphone teleconverters, extending focal lengths up to an astonishing 14,000mm to crisp up distant wildlife, sports, and concert stages.
Creators can also rig the device with the HONOR SmallRig Mobile Video Kit and expansion cage for rock-steady handheld tracking and versatile production angles.
Watch the HONOR Magic9 Pro Max Official Launch This 24 November!
Don’t miss the official launch of the HONOR Magic9 Pro Max in Malaysia this 24 November! Tune in to watch the livestream on HONOR Malaysia’s official Facebook page at 3PM. Beyond its cinematic imaging capabilities, discover the Magic9 Pro Max’s impressive hardware upgrades and exciting announcements!
