HONOR Announced the Usage of Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 Plus and Revealed Design Concept of HONOR Magic3 Series

SHENZHEN,China,July 20,2021 -- HONOR,a leading global provider of smart devices,today joined the Global CEO Tech Talk[1] to share its vision on the future of smart and connected living in the era of 5G and AI. Benjamin Lim,the former Reuters Beijing Bureau Chief and North Asia Chief Correspondent,served as the moderator while George Zhao,CEO of HONOR Device Co.,Ltd,Cristiano Amon,President and CEO of Qualcomm Incorporated,Sitao Xu,Chief Economist and Partner at Deloitte China,and Nathan Midler,China Director at Harvard Business Publishing,joined the discussion to share valuable insights around how AI and 5G can enable a smarter,more connected life for everyone.

During the discussion,Cristiano expressed Qualcomm's ambitions to unleash the possibilities of 5G and AI technologies to deliver a more transformative and innovative experience to users. He was also excited to announce HONOR among the first equipment manufacturer (OEM) to launch a Snapdragon 888 Plus powered smartphone and noted the accomplishments that both brands achieved together within a short period of time.

[1]Global CEO Tech Talk is a panel discussion event by Reuters Plus.

George highlighted that the upcoming HONOR Magic3 Series will be powered by Qualcomm's Snapdragon 888 Plus chipset,noting,"With more than a 20% upgrade in AI performance,the Snapdragon 888 Plus is capable of running multiple neural networks simultaneously. The platform's industry-leading performance provides the HONOR Magic3 Series with the flexibility to deliver a best-in-class mobile and camera experience."

The Global CEO Tech Talk was also the first time HONOR shared more about the design inspiration behind the HONOR Magic3 Series,noting the upcoming smartphone had been inspired by the colors of Magic Hour,renowned in the photography and videography world for being the best time of day to shoot. In the 15-to-20-minute period before sunset or after sunrise,when the sun is between -6° and -4° below the horizon,the sky lights up in dark blue. When the sun is between -4° and 6° above the horizon,the sky has a pink,or pink-gold hue. These color phases during the Magic Hour gave the HONOR Magic3 Series its two colors name,Blue Hour and Golden Hour.

In addition to revealing some of HONOR's latest revolutionary technologies,George also exchanged views with Sitao and Nathan on HONOR's blueprint for fostering a smart and connected life for users,especially when it comes to privacy,health and fitness,as well as sustainability.He expressed HONOR'sstrong belief in the notion that "You own your privacy",underlining the brand's commitment to helping consumers better manage their personal information through secure systems and solutions. To achieve this,George noted that HONOR has specifically created HTEE (HONOR Trusted Execution Environment) OS,an operating platform that provides privacy protection for mobile payment and face recognition at the highest level.

George also revealed HONOR's "1+8+N" product strategy,which focuses on smartphones as the core of the platform,while developing other connected products to provide a best-in-class user experience for the mobile office,smart home,mobile entertainment and more. As part of this strategy,HONOR has set up a joint sports lab with Shanghai Jiaotong University to foster innovation and enhance its leadership in fitness,developing cutting edge health and fitness solutions.

For more information on the Global CEO Tech Talk,or to watch the full panel discussion,please visit https://www.reuters.com/article/sponsored/entering-the-realm-of-sci-fi.

About HONOR

HONOR is a leading global provider of smart devices. It is dedicated to becoming a global iconic technology brand and creating a new intelligent world for everyone through its powerful products and services. With an unwavering focus on R&D,it is committed to developing technology that empowers people around the globe to go beyond,giving them the freedom to achieve and do more. Offering a range of high-quality smartphones,tablets,laptops and wearables to suit every budget,HONOR's portfolio of innovative,premium and reliable products enable people to become a better version of themselves.

For more information,please visit HONOR online at www.hihonor.com or email newsroom@hihonor.com

http://community.hihonor.com/

http://www.facebook.com/honorglobal/

http://twitter.com/Honorglobal

http://www.instagram.com/honorglobal/

http://www.youtube.com/c/HonorOfficial