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Honor Magic8 Pro 5G 512GB $0 on $99/M 300GB/M 24-M Plan (in-Store Port-in Only, $2376 Min Cost) @ JB Hi-Fi

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Key Features
200MP Ultra Night TelephotoEquipped with industry first CIPA 6.5-stop image stabilization, designed to capture epic night shots.2
200MP Ultra Night Camera System200MP Ultra Night Telephoto, 50MP Ultra Night Main Camera, 50MP Ultra Wide Camera, 50MP Front Camera and 3D Depth‑Sensing Camera. With the night mode with customized exposure timer and AI cloud enhancement capturing all the unseen details, recreating every mood and vibe.1,2
AI Creative StudioAI Photos Agent with AI Eraser, AI Style, AI Outpainting, AI Enhancer and AI Cutout accessible via AI Screen Suggestions.
Magic ColourAI powered colour tuning transforms everyday photos into a masterpiece in one touch.Snapdragon® 8 Elite Gen 5 Mobile PlatformIndustry leading GPU‑NPU heterogeneous AI super‑resolution and frame generation technology boosts visual experience.Next Gen HONOR Silicon‑carbon BatteryHONOR AI Power Management System provides long‑lasting power with 100W wired^ and 80W wireless^ HONOR SuperCharge.3^ Chargers sold separately.HONOR AI Eye Comfort DisplayAI visual health management system. German TÜV Rheinland Full Care Display 5.0 certification, a comprehensive vision health protection.5
GPU-NPU Heterogeneous AI Super‑Resolution and Frame GenerationOn‑device AI real‑time rendering delivers higher frame rates, smoother visuals and lower power consumption in heavy‑load gaming scenarios.
HONOR AI Power Management SystemMillivolt‑level voltage stabilization algorithm optimizes typical scenario power consumption.
Gemini AI AssistantTalk with Gemini about anything you see and share camera or screen in live conversations.7
AI Screen SuggestionsOne simple press enables on‑screen content recognition and multiple AI function access.
AI ConnectivityInstantly connect with iPhone and Mac, support screen sharing and drag‑and‑drop file exchange across devices.91. The product images are for illustration purposes only. The actual product (including but not limited to appearance, colour, and size) may vary slightly. Please refer to your actual product.2. The pixels of photos and videos may vary depending on different modes. Please refer to the actual situation.3. 200MP and 50M are the camera parameters. The data comes from the HONOR Lab. The image definition in different camera modes may vary. Please refer to the actual experience. The maximum definition should be experienced in the HIGH-RES Mode.
> CIPA 6.5 professional-grade stabilization is based on the CIPA testing standard and applies to the 23mm Ultra Night Main Camera and the 85mm Ultra Night Telephoto Camera.4. The data comes from the HONOR Lab. The typical battery capacity is 7100mAh, and the rated battery capacity is 6920mAh. The supported maximum wired charging power is 100W when going with the original SuperCharge charger. The 80W wireless charging is also supported with the original SuperCharge charger. Please purchase the corresponding charger separately. The actual charging power will intelligently change with the scenarios. Please refer to the actual experience.5. The screen supports a minimum brightness of 1 nit and a maximum brightness of 6000 nits, with a 1–120 Hz adaptive refresh rate. Please refer to the actual experience.6. The data comes from the HONOR Lab. The comparison of lutein utilization rate is calculated based on the light intensity-angle distribution map. HONOR Magic8 Pro is equipped with 4320Hz PWM dimming technology, which needs to be enabled manually and effects in low-light scenarios. This product is not medical equipment and is not available for treatment.7. The data comes from the HONOR Lab. Please refer to the actual experience.8. Gemini Live available for ages 18+ and in select countries and languages. Compatible with certain features and accounts. Internet connection required. All results for illustrative purposes. Check responses for accuracy.9. Some functions require OTA update to support. Available to Apple devices (macOS 12.0 or later and iOS 15.6 or later) and Windows laptops (Windows 10.0 or later), it is required to download the HONOR Connect or HONOR Super Workstation application. Android devices are only supported that have joined the Cross-Brand Transmission Alliance.10. The data on the above pages are theoretical values, which are obtained from HONOR's internal labs under specific test environments (please refer to each specific description). Actual use may vary slightly due to individual differences in products, software versions, use conditions and environmental factors. Please refer to your actual usage.

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  • Why would any one in their right mind do this?

    • New phone for zero dollars upfront?

      • This. $1699 tax deductible receipt for the phone and monthly $99 tax deductible phone bill. This is why.

        • Still $99/month if claiming the full amount - which is BS as most will barely used more than 50%.

          Heard a few got audited and hit with some seriously bill.

          • @SetTheFaqUp: I believe most people use WhatsApp/Messenger for communicating with family/friends. About 80%+ of my communication through text/calls is work, so theoretically it's 80% deductible (I could be wrong).

            • @kamac93: "theoretically it's 80% deductible (I could be wrong)."

              I am certain this is wrong. At best 50%.

              • @SetTheFaqUp: If you provided a transcript of work calls to be 80%+ on your phone bill, I don't think they can prove otherwise…

                • @kamac93: Yes. Try to argue that the plan is for calls and text only.

                  Will only take a retard of an ATO auditor to agree on this.

                  Call and text plans on Telstra network is no where near $99/month. It is a joke.

                  • @SetTheFaqUp: You do you, it's worked for me and I've never been audited. Worst case scenario you play dumb and pay back some money

                    • @kamac93: "You do you, it's worked for me and I've never been audited."

                      I have gotten the same response when asked a perfectly fine sub-human using a disabled parking permit in the CBD.

                      Like what they say, you are only guilty if you are caught.

        • Yep $1699 tax deductable - and you can pay this out on day one for $1100 (voucher) + $99 first month = $1199.

          • @11112007: "$1199"

            Now, this, would be the deal. :) the ozbargain way

        • Whoa - do you get a receipt for the $1699?

          • @rodericb: Yes. Dodgy JB practice.

          • @rodericb: Yeah because the offer for the free phone is on the JB end, nothing to do with the JB Mobile/Telstra service.

            What happens is:
            - JB signs you up to the plan
            - Part of their commission is given back to you in form of a gift card
            - The gift card is then used to pay for the phone like a normal retail transaction with tax invoice.

            • @11112007: "- Part of their commission is given back to you in form of a gift card"

              So we can return the phone for a GC?

              • @SetTheFaqUp: You can potentially do that - would be a local store consideration.

                Maybe take the phone for the day and come back in a day or so and say its a change of mind please refund for gift card.

                • @11112007: "would be a local store consideration"

                  A store, can, at their discretion, blatantly ignore their own 30 days change of mind policy?

                  • @SetTheFaqUp: They will issue $800 gift card as a default of $99 plan’s gift card. They are not gonna give you $1699. If they that stupid a million of people will do it. You can try, you might get lucky.

                    • @Dumpshid: 😲

                      Naught naughty.

                      • @SetTheFaqUp: They know a lot of idiots are trying to do this way that why they issue a base gift card for the plan. You can try to contact their legal team but I would not waste my time for that. I would rather work for a day to save me $800 than going through this crap.

                        • @Dumpshid: "lot of idiots are trying to do this way"

                          I see it as the idiots at JB can't get their POS in order.

                          Then a bunch of idiot so call managers at stores taking their own read on things.

                          • @SetTheFaqUp: Do what ever you want. I can make $800 in a day so I will not waste my time in it 😆 only poor and pathetic people will go through this way to make money.

  • $69 for 24 mo or $99 for 12 mo, a deal.
    $99 for 24 mo, steal.

  • I was considering this phone… Very limited cases available online which isn't ideal. Camera's and hardware looks solid, software might struggle long-term with updates etc. Sort of wish this was an OPPO instead.

  • How does this compare to the Motorola signature ?

  • So… An overinflated monthly plan is a deal?

  • I have used this phone for roughly 2 - 3 weeks.

    The battery life is amazing, screen is probably the best I've ever seen on a phone and super bright (coming from an S26 Ultra) and cameras are good too. Charging is amazing too.

    Software is okay, not as good as Pixel, OPPO, Samsung, but usable and better than Motorola's new UI. You won't be able to use any third party launchers on this device though, they are all buggy. It also has a proper 3D ToF sensor so FaceID works 90 to 95% like an iPhone and will work with banking apps + wallet.

    Ultimately I returned this device as it had major issues with Android Auto for me, which I couldn't put up with.

    • Thanks for that. What issues in the Android Auto? I drive a lot, so it could be a deal breaker for me. Otherwise this phone ticks a lot of boxes. My iPhone 16 battery is very average.

      • No worries. It would fail to connect to Android Auto when the car started. Only way to get it going would be to open the Android Auto app in settings and then turn Bluetooth off and on. This would happen probably 75% of the time I started the car.

        Tried a few things to get it working but it wouldn't budge. I saw there were a few other users on Reddit having the same issue and came to the conclusion it was a software issue.

        • I imagine this wouldn't be an issue with the cable connected? That's how I usually have it.
          Did you get the phone from JB?
          Did you have much trouble 'returning' it with this issue?

          • @kamac93: I think you should be good with wired AA. My car only has wireless so I wasn't able to test.

            When it was connected it ran AA great so no issues there.

            Bought through JB as well. Returning was a breeze through JB as per usual I find. As long as you have a valid reason.

            • @DealWheel39: Thanks ! Might pull the trigger. I used to have a Huawei Mate 20 Pro… My word that phone was half a decade ahead of any competition at the time. I hope the Honor is just as impressive.

      • As another data point I have the prior gen of this phone (Magic7 Pro), and zero dramas with both wired and wireless Android Auto.

        I've actually found it way more reliable than my Samsung S23 on wireless Android Auto which used to freeze and disconnect all the time

    • I wouldnt trust this bro, bro just buys phones every few months

      • No worries broke boy

        • It's Australia mate, anyone can buy any phone, i don't need to show you my tax return to call you weird.

          • @nikoris: No stress. Keep hunting for those bargains, maybe eventually you can save up for that new hairline you're needing.

            • @DealWheel39: Seek help

              • @nikoris: This seems to have escalated for no reason considering @DealWheel39 provided a genuine response to OP’s post.

                @nikoris I hope by ‘seek help’ you mean ‘I’m flying to Turkey to seek help for my max-spec Super Receder and that Mount Panorama-sized forehead it’s left behind.’

                Inshallah the surgery works out

                • @Thili: Bro really made a second account out of spite lmfao

            • @DealWheel39: Bro really made a second account out of spite lmfao

    • Thanks for your thoughts! Was also having the same issue with android auto so I’m glad I wasn’t the only one.

  • Would the ETC be $1,100 * (23/24) + $99 (first month) = $1,153.16 ??

    • I think your maths is correct.

      I got my Pixel 10 Pro XL last year on same monthly deal and cancelled before 1st month was done and paid similar.

  • Who in the world pays $99 a month for a phone plan these days.

    • Yeah it's mental. And this makes no sense to me.

      That same phone they're selling for $1699. So you're paying $338.5 a year for this phone plan. Cheaper to buy the phone outright and go with Boost or some other Telstra reseller if u want that network so badly.

      I'm just going off this deal's title "$99 plan over 24 months", not looking any further into it

      • How is $100 per year for telstra instead of boost, 'mental' wtf guys? Internet is basically now unlimited and network is faster.
        I am a Boost user but I'd pay that money for the better service any day all day

  • Killer phone. Awesome specs, 7 years of Android updates. Honor is massively underrated in Australia. This is basically Huawei circumventing sactions in Western markets, kudos to them. FYI Chinese launch of Magic 9 Pro and Ultra due October, more likely September to cut into iPhone 18 launch.

    • There is a massive caveat here with software updates. Honor move to quarterly updates once a phone is outside of its two year period. For example Magic6 Pro, 2 years old now only gets quarterly updates.

      Magic8Pro will be on quarterly not monthly updates by 2028.

    • I switched to this phone from an iPhone. It's an absolute killer. In comparison it feels like came from the future and iPhone feels like an ancient device. I have a feeling that the face ID works even better. And yes, I agree it's basically Huawei.

  • I have used this phone . Although imported from HK. It is a good phone and awesome battery life. Wired Android Auto worked for me like a breeze. The cameras are good but not at Ultra level. Software has its own ups and down considering they feel like what Huawei would have been with GMS. Although screen size is 6.7 which matches Oppo find x9 pro screen size but slightly curved. Phone is very comfortable to hold due to curved back and front. Phone speakers are next level and the curved body help expand the sound.

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