HONOR Malaysia has confirmed that the HONOR Magic9 Pro Max will officially launch on 24 November 2026, following an exclusive media briefing in Kuala Lumpur where the flagship smartphone was unveiled ahead of its local debut. As it has been widely publicized by now, the new flagship will feature collaboration with professional cinema camera maker ARRI, bringing LogC3 color science and professional-grade imaging tools to a smartphone for the first time in the series.
Alongside the launch announcement, HONOR signed two Memorandums of Understanding with the National Film Development Corporation Malaysia (FINAS) and Tourism Malaysia. As part of both collaborations, the HONOR Magic9 Pro Max has been named the Official Cinematic Imaging Smartphone of FINAS’ 35th Malaysia Film Festival (FFM35) and of Tourism Malaysia’s Visit Malaysia 2026-2027 campaign.
HONOR Magic9 Pro Max’s Cinematic Imaging Features
The HONOR Magic9 Pro Max is built around a Dual 200MP ARRI Imaging System, pairing a 200MP main camera with a 200MP telephoto camera. The main camera includes 3-degree Gimbal-Level Stabilization and both sensors carry CIPA 8.0 optical image stabilization. Powering the system is HONOR’s self-developed 6nm-based H1 Imaging Chip, which processes images at the RAW level in real time, boosting the signal-to-noise ratio by 8dB and enabling up to 14 stops of dynamic range.
The smartphone reproduces ARRI’s LogC3 Curve for richer detail across varied lighting conditions, alongside support for APV 10-bit 4:2:2 visually lossless video recording. This format is designed to give creators more latitude in post-production while reducing file sizes by approximately 20% compared to standard formats. The ARRI CINEMA Mode interface consolidates professional tools including ARRI Looks, lens profiles, a cinematic 2.39:1 aspect ratio toggle, and live microphone controls into a single screen.
For color work, the Magic9 Pro Max supports import of custom LogC3 LUTs from an ecosystem of over 10,000 third-party options and pairs these with an AWG ultra-wide color gamut. Creators can preview ARRI Looks in real time while shooting. The phone also introduces an industry-first 4K LiveVideo feature, converting captured moments into three-second motion clips at up to 4K resolution, with support for ARRI Looks and both 16:9 and 2.39:1 framing.
Audio capture comes from a self-developed Cinematic-Grade Directional Microphone, described as an industry first, inspired by professional on-set shotgun microphones. It offers four intelligent presets: Long Range (capturing sound up to 20 meters away), Close Up, Voice Isolation, and Voice Boost, as well as a Professional Custom Mode for manual tuning. Playback is handled by Stereo Dual 1216 Speakers with an 8cc acoustic chamber, 0.88mm speaker amplitude, and a dual open-cavity architecture.
For extended reach, the Magic9 Pro Max is compatible with dedicated 200mm (2.35x) and 500mm (5.88x) teleconverter accessories, the latter extending the effective focal length up to 14,000mm. HONOR describes these as the industry’s smallest and longest smartphone teleconverters respectively. The device can also be paired with the HONOR SmallRig Mobile Video Kit and an expansion cage for stabilized handheld shooting.
The official launch of the HONOR Magic9 Pro Max in Malaysia is set for 24 November 2026 – A livestream will be broadcast on HONOR Malaysia’s official Facebook page at 3PM, where the company says additional hardware details and announcements will also be revealed.
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