HONOR’s Magic 9 Pro Max adds ARRI video tools, with some limitations

Technology · First reported 7 Nov, 20:49 · Updated 21:04

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HONOR’s Magic 9 Pro Max pairs ARRI’s LogC3 video workflow with on-device ARRI Looks and manual camera controls. In a controlled comparison, one reviewer found its footage came close to an ARRI cinema camera’s overall look, while noting differences in detail and clarity and the absence of ultra-wide shooting in ARRI CINEMA mode. Further testing is still needed, including on audio and overall camera performance.

In two controlled scenes, the Magic 9 Pro Max recorded alongside an ARRI cinema camera in LogC3; the reviewer judged the phone’s overall look to be roughly 90–95% as close in those scenes.
The phone supports 10-bit LogC3, ARRI Looks, and ARRI CINEMA mode controls, with recording up to 4K at 60fps.
ARRI CINEMA mode does not support the phone’s ultra-wide camera, and the reviewer said audio, consistency, and overall camera performance need more testing.

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Key facts

Video recording: Up to 4K at 60fps in ARRI CINEMA mode.
Colour workflow: ARRI LogC3 paired with ARRI Wide Gamut 3 and 10-bit colour.
Preset looks: 14 ARRI Looks are included: two default options and 12 stylised treatments.
Framing options in ARRI CINEMA mode: 24mm, 35mm, 48mm, and 85mm; the 12mm ultra-wide lens is unavailable in this mode.