HONOR unveiled the Magic9 Pro Max flagship featuring an ARRI-co-engineered video system, ARRI LogC3, 10-bit color, and dual 200 MP cameras, bringing mobile video closer to high-end cinema production.
HONOR has officially unveiled its new flagship, the Magic9 Pro Max. The highlight of the device goes beyond high megapixel counts — its camera and video ecosystem features a color science and recording workflow co-engineered with legendary cinema camera manufacturer ARRI.
This partnership elevates mobile filmmaking from standard smartphone video closer to a true professional post-production workflow.
ARRI CINEMA Mode and LogC3
The HONOR Magic9 Pro Max features a dedicated ARRI CINEMA Mode, supporting video recording up to 4K 60 fps.
For professional creators, the key highlight is the inclusion of ARRI LogC3 Curve, 10-bit color depth, and ARRI Wide Gamut 3. This ensures maximum retention of highlight and shadow details alongside rich color data, seamlessly integrating footage into professional color grading pipelines.
14 ARRI Looks and 87 Additional Color Profiles
The smartphone includes 14 built-in ARRI Looks for real-time monitoring on set. Furthermore, users can access 87 creative color profiles via the ARRI Look Library.
Filmmakers can monitor the final stylized look live during the shoot or capture in flat Log format for maximum flexibility in post-production.
Dual 200 MP Camera System
The camera setup on the Magic9 Pro Max delivers impressive hardware specs:
Powered by the proprietary H1 Imaging Chip, HONOR claims the system achieves up to 14 stops of cinematic dynamic range based on laboratory testing.
Professional Audio and Manual Controls
Sound quality receives equal attention with a four-microphone Cinematic Directional Microphone system.
In ARRI CINEMA Mode, operators gain full manual control over key settings including resolution, frame rate, shutter angle/speed, ISO, white balance, focus, lens selection, aspect ratio, stabilization, and audio presets.
SmallRig Rigging Ecosystem
To turn the phone into a complete production kit, HONOR introduced the HONOR SmallRig Mobile Video Kit alongside G200 and G500 teleconverter lens accessories.
This setup makes the Magic9 Pro Max a versatile tool for social media production, field journalism, BTS shooting, interviews, documentaries, and fast-paced content creation.
8800 mAh Battery and Snapdragon Power
To handle long production days, the device packs a massive 8800 mAh silicon-carbon battery with 100 W wired and 80 W wireless charging support.
It is powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 platform and features a 6.8" LTPO OLED display with 1320×2868 resolution and up to 10,000 nits local peak brightness.
Bridging the Gap Between Mobile and Cinema
The standout aspect of the HONOR Magic9 Pro Max is not just resolution, but bringing ARRI Image Science, LogC3, Wide Gamut 3, and 10-bit video to a mobile form factor. While it does not replace a full-scale cinema camera, it substantially closes the gap for run-and-gun shoots, B-cameras, interviews, and rapid professional video production.