HONOR, today, unveiled an exclusive behind-the-scenes glimpse into the development of their flagship smartphone, the HONOR Magic5 Pro, showcasing their industry-leading advancements in design, display, photography, and performance. The highly anticipated device, which made its debut at Mobile World Congress 2023, has impressed tech enthusiasts with its groundbreaking features. HONOR is now revealing previously undisclosed details about its sophisticated research and development practices and cutting-edge facilities.

George Zhao, CEO of HONOR Device Co, Ltd., expressed pride in showcasing the technical facilities that drive their human-centric innovations. He emphasized their unwavering commitment to research and development, enabling them to create groundbreaking devices like the HONOR Magic5 Pro. Furthermore, he expressed a desire to continue pushing boundaries and introducing innovative products to consumers worldwide.

HONOR also divulged the secrets behind its revolutionary Falcon Camera System, which is equipped with the all-new HONOR Image Engine. The HONOR Magic5 Pro introduces the Millisecond Falcon Capture algorithm, offering exceptional capturing speeds and unparalleled image clarity. To achieve this feat, HONOR established dedicated camera labs, where they conducted extensive quantitative and qualitative analysis, informing the development of their AI algorithm. By overcoming various challenges associated with capturing moving scenes under different speeds, distances, and lighting conditions, the HONOR Magic5 Pro takes smartphone photography to new heights. Notably, the autofocus speed has seen a remarkable 245% improvement compared to the previous generation. Leveraging intelligent AI Recognition technology, the device’s AI Motion Sensing feature enables users to capture the perfect moment in fast-moving scenarios consistently. HONOR collaborated closely with Qualcomm Technologies to maximize processing power by harnessing the full potential of the Qualcomm AI Engine, resulting in a cache interval boost of over six times, from 240 to 1500 milliseconds. With a larger data cache interval and an AI network trained on over 270,000 images, the HONOR Magic5 Pro empowers users to effortlessly capture their magical moments in motion.

The development of the HONOR Image Engine involved an extensive 18-month rebuilding process from the ground up, including new architecture, source code, and algorithms, fully optimizing the processing power of the Snapdragon mobile platform.

Moreover, HONOR has demonstrated its long-standing commitment to eye care innovation with the HONOR Magic5 Pro. The device supports Circadian Night Display and has become the first smartphone to receive the TÜV Rheinland Circadian Friendly Certification. The Circadian Night Display features a sleep-easing mode that regulates blue light and gently transitions the night-time colour temperature in a natural manner. Based on lab tests conducted by HONOR, this feature can increase melatonin secretion by up to 20% within three hours, facilitating a better night’s sleep for users. HONOR has been dedicated to researching eye care technologies since 2016 and collected data from over 10,000 users to uncover the optimal display-dimming technology. This research enabled the development of the Dynamic Dimming feature, which effectively reduces eye fatigue by 18% after 45 minutes of use.

Dr Glen Jeffery, Professor of Neuroscience at the Institute of Ophthalmology, Faculty of Brain Science at UCL, commented on the significance of controlling exposure to blue light, particularly in the context of sleep and general health. He praised HONOR’s development of the circadian night display and dynamic dimming feature as an important step in the right direction.

HONOR has made substantial investments, exceeding $20 million, in quality testing equipment at its state-of-the-art Global Compliance and Testing Center (GCTC). These sophisticated testing facilities allow HONOR to conduct in-house tests to verify over 200 certification test standards, including the prestigious Conformité Européenne (CE) certification.

Furthermore, HONOR surpasses these standards to ensure the highest product quality. For instance, with the in-house OTA Anechoic Chamber, HONOR has created a controlled laboratory environment to test the mobile communications experience. Traditionally, optimizing OTA performance and SAR values has been challenging, but HONOR’s GCTC successfully delivers best-in-class connectivity performance while consistently maintaining a lower SAR value, prioritizing user safety. In fact, HONOR’s SAR rating for mass production is 35% lower than the compliance requirement. HONOR conducts SAR tests on every batch of devices and is the only device OEM to possess Qualcomm’s Smart-Transmit SAR certification. Additionally, HONOR has obtained the coveted Vodafone SAR certification in the industry.

Throughout the entire product development process, from inception to mass production, HONOR adheres to the strictest global standards, ensuring that the HONOR Magic5 Pro is built to last and can be trusted as a reliable mobile device for users worldwide. HONOR conducts more than 260 tests on the various components of a smartphone, guaranteeing exceptional durability and reliability.

The HONOR Magic5 Pro is available in the UK with a retail price of £949.99 RRP, and customers have the opportunity to select a special gift, including the HONOR Pad X8, Earbuds 3 Pro, or Watch GS3, for just an additional £1.