Honor is poised to launch its next‑generation Magic9 line later this year, likely in October, with three models expected. A tipster revealed the series will ship with an official stylus that uses AI‑powered features to boost productivity. This marks Honor’s first stylus support on a candy‑bar device, a first for the brand for users seeking precision input and creative workflows.

The leak also says Honor has fine‑tuned the stylus experience for a range of third‑party productivity apps, positioning the device as a serious tool for business and creative professionals. Until now, only Samsung and Motorola have offered stylus functionality on non‑folding phones, so Honor’s move could shift the competitive landscape for stylus‑ready handsets in the global market for consumers today.

Currently, Honor’s Magic‑Pen accessory works only on its foldable lineup. Introducing an AI‑enhanced stylus with the new Magic9 would broaden the brand’s ecosystem and offer a unique proposition in a crowded mid‑tier segment. If the leak is accurate, Honor will enter a niche that few competitors dominate, potentially reshaping user expectations for non‑foldable phones by delivering precision input everywhere.