Honor has become one of the first non-Google smartphone manufacturers to introduce the Android 16 Beta 3 Developer Preview, now available for its flagship model, the Magic 7 Pro. Starting May 7, developers can get early hands-on experience with the upcoming Android version—well in advance of its anticipated official rollout in June 2025.
This move reinforces Honor’s strategic collaboration with Google, building upon its earlier participation in the Android 15 Beta 1 initiative through devices like the Magic 6 Pro and Magic V2. Furthermore, Honor is stepping up its software commitment by offering up to seven years of Android system upgrades and security patches in select regions, placing it in direct competition with industry leaders such as Google and Samsung.
Separately, the Honor 400 Pro is rumored to make its debut on May 22, alongside the standard Honor 400. These models are expected to succeed the Honor 200 Pro and Honor 200 globally. The top-end variant of the Honor 400 Pro—featuring 12GB of RAM and 512GB of internal storage—is expected to be priced at around EUR 799 (approximately Rs. 67,700).
Colour options may include Lunar Grey and Midnight Black.
As for hardware, the Honor 400 Pro is speculated to boast a 6.7-inch flat full-HD+ display (1080 x 2412 pixels) with a 120Hz refresh rate, HDR support, and peak brightness of up to 5000 nits. It is expected to be powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chipset, paired with 12GB RAM and 512GB storage. The device will likely run MagicOS 9.0, based on Android 15.
As for hardware, the Honor 400 Pro is speculated to boast a 6.7-inch flat full-HD+ display (1080 x 2412 pixels) with a 120Hz refresh rate, HDR support, and peak brightness of up to 5000 nits. It is expected to be powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chipset, paired with 12GB RAM and 512GB storage. The device will likely run MagicOS 9.0, based on Android 15.
Camera specifications may include a 200MP primary AI-enhanced shooter, a 50MP telephoto lens, and a 12MP ultra-wide sensor. On the front, the phone is said to feature a 50MP selfie camera supported by a depth sensor. Both optical image stabilization (OIS) and electronic image stabilization (EIS) are expected to be part of the camera system.
