In an exciting development for Honor smartphone users, the company has rolled out its MagicOS 9.0 update, which was first introduced in October 2024. This update aims to enhance user experience with advanced AI features and is now available for 15 different smartphone models under the New Year Edition, recently launched in China.
While the timeline for a global rollout remains unclear, the current updates in the domestic market provide clues about which devices are likely to receive the new interface worldwide. The following devices are currently eligible for the MagicOS 9.0 update:
- Honor Magic7
- Honor Magic7 Pro
- Honor Magic7 RSR Porsche Design
- Honor Magic6
- Honor Magic6 Pro
- Honor Magic6 Ultimate
- Honor Magic6 RSR Porsche Design
- Honor Magic5
- Honor Magic5 Pro
- Honor Magic5 Ultimate
- Honor 300
- Honor 300 Pro
- Honor 300 Ultra
- Honor 200
- Honor 200 Pro
The timing of this update coincides with the upcoming Spring Festival, also known as the Chinese New Year, which inspired the inclusion of several festive features, including special camera filters and themed system interfaces.
Beyond aesthetics, MagicOS 9.0 introduces functional improvements like enhanced facial recognition support for multitasking in apps, optimized display functionality to reduce motion sickness during travel, and enhancements to the telephoto camera on the Magic6 series.
As for the international market, Honor has yet to announce specific details regarding the rollout of MagicOS 9.0. Meanwhile, the global unveiling of the Magic7 series indicates a starting point for future updates.
