HONOR may equip the upcoming Magic9 Pro Max with an external teleconverter reaching a 500mm equivalent focal length, according to a leak from Digital Chat Station on Weibo. The accessory is said to be part of a broader photography kit built around the company’s next flagship phone.
The leak names two dedicated teleconverters: the G200, rated for a 200mm equivalent focal length, and the G500, which would extend to 500mm. A professional camera grip is also reportedly in development for the Magic9 Pro Max. The claim currently applies specifically to the Pro Max model rather than the entire Magic9 lineup.
Some reports have characterized the 500mm attachment as roughly 20.8x zoom when measured against a main camera, but that figure was not stated in the original leak. The practical size and weight of a 500mm-equivalent accessory also remain unknown, especially when paired with a grip.
The approach would follow a growing trend toward modular long-range smartphone photography. vivo has previously introduced external accessories with 200mm and later 400mm focal lengths, while HONOR has already put camera hardware at the center of its Magic9 series teasers.
Previous reports have suggested that the Magic9 Pro Max could use two 200MP cameras, including a 200MP periscope module. HONOR has also confirmed a collaboration with ARRI, though it has not officially detailed the Magic9 camera system or any external lens accessories.
The HONOR Magic9 series is expected to debut in China at the end of September, with September 28 cited as the likely announcement date. Whether the G200, G500 and professional grip will reach retail production—and whether they will be sold outside China—remains unconfirmed.
