Buying a cool, flagship phone like the Honor Magic 8 Pro is one thing, but choosing its color is a whole different story! Honestly, sometimes picking a phone’s color is harder than checking out its specs. Since we’re going to hold this phone from the moment we wake up until we go to sleep, it makes perfect sense that we’d want a color we truly love and one that matches our style.
Honor has revealed four colors for the Magic 8 Pro. There is Sunrise Gold, which is super luxurious but not too flashy, Sky Cyan, which has a unique and fresh vibe, and of course, the two classic and timeless colors, Black and White, which never go out of style.
But which one should we really buy? I want to go over the features and vibes of each color with you so that if you’re still stuck, you can make a decision much more easily.
Sunrise Gold
It has Gold in its name, but when you look at it, it’s more like a light cream than gold. It’s somewhere between a milky white and a warm beige. If you’re expecting it to shine like a gold watch, I have to say no, it’s not like that. But that’s not a bad thing, it actually has a special kind of elegance to it.
The back of the phone has a wavy texture that gives off a gentle shimmer from different angles in the light. It’s not too in your face, and not too plain. It’s exactly what people who want their phone to look classy without screaming for attention are looking for.
But there’s something you should know. This light color has a very sharp contrast with that giant black camera module right in the middle of the back. That big black circle looks like a giant eye on a light face. Some people love it, and some say it looks weird. You be the judge.
This Honor Magic 8 Pro Sunrise Gold is much classier and softer than those loud golds I was imagining. It’s a kind of quiet luxury. Just remember, if you buy this, don’t slap a cheap clear case on it, or all those pretty waves and its silky feel will be suffocated under cloudy plastic.
Sky Cyan
Look, this one totally gives off winter and Antarctica vibes! Sky Cyan? No, this is literally a frozen pool! Or it’s like Honor took Elsa’s dress from Frozen and molded it onto the back of a phone.
The pattern and those waves are exactly what we saw on the gold color, but here, because the color is a very soft and icy blue, it reminds you of tiny waves on water or tangled clouds. It really feels cool and fresh. If you’re the type of person who looks for an AC in the heat, just looking at the back of this phone will mentally cool you down by at least 10 degrees!
What’s the advantage? Again, you escape having to wipe it down constantly! These waves and the light color make fingerprints and finger oils practically invisible. Meaning, you’ve got a great defense shield against dirt.
An interesting detail is that the edges of the phone have a bluish-gray tint that matches the body. These little details show that Honor actually thought about this color, rather than just picking a random one.
But let’s talk about that camera. Oh, that camera island! On this blue color, that giant black circle stands out just like the previous color. It honestly looks like you threw a car tire into the middle of a clean pool! The color contrast is so intense that when you hold the phone, from a distance people first see a giant camera lens with a phone attached to it, not the other way around.
In my opinion, Sky Cyan is one of the most tasteful colors for the Honor Magic 8 Pro. It’s not too formal like black, and not too fantasy-like. It’s a cool, modern color that’s probably easier for a lot of people to accept. Plus, compared to super light colors like white, signs of daily use are usually less noticeable on it.
If I had to pick one myself, this would probably be one of my top choices. It’s unique, but not so weird that you’d get tired of looking at it after a few months.
Black
Black is what you go for when you don’t know what color to buy. There’s no more talk of ocean waves or desert sands. It’s a matte, simple, and highly imposing black. It honestly looks like they dressed the phone in an expensive, formal suit.
But you know the best part about this color? That giant camera module is finally at peace with its surroundings! Since the background is also black, that big camera circle doesn’t stand out anymore and the color contrast is practically 0. Now the phone looks like a cool, professional camera, rather than a spare tire glued to the back cover! This is a massive bonus for those who love seamless designs.
If you’re a serious person, attend a lot of business meetings, and have no patience for drawing attention, this Honor Magic 8 Pro Black is the best choice. It’s also the least risky, and if you want to sell it down the line, 99% of people will easily buy it. It’s a completely safe and quietly classy choice.
White
This Honor Magic 8 Pro White is wearing a Star Wars Stormtrooper uniform! That giant black camera module is back here and screaming for attention. On white, that big black circle is very noticeable, even more than on Sunrise Gold and Sky Cyan. It looks like a black hole in the middle of a white page. Some say this contrast is cool, while others say it’s too much.
The good part? It’s the undisputed king of hiding fingerprints! You can use it with greasy hands after eating a sandwich, and at first glance, it won’t show a thing. You can be totally at ease when it comes to fingerprints.
If you love simplicity, enjoy minimalist designs, and don’t have the patience to constantly wipe your phone, this white color is perfect for you. You just have to make peace with the fact that from the back, your phone looks like a one-eyed panda!
