Innovative designs that push the limits of hardware in the smartphone world continue unabated. Honor Magic 9 series, which is planned to be officially released in October 2026, is preparing to appear with a brand new hardware feature that will radically change our smartphone usage habits.

According to information provided by DigitalChatStation, a reliable technology leak source, Honor is conducting intensive R&D tests on an artificial intelligence-based, removable and magnetic rear screen technology for its new flagship family.

Thanks to this innovative display module, users can access artificial intelligence-based photo editing tools, notifications and various basic functions directly from the back surface of the device, without the need to unlock the device’s huge home screen.

New Design Trend in Smartphones: Removable Screens

With the introduction of foldable phones into our lives, the concept of “cover screen” or “second screen” has become a very standard equipment in the technology world.

However, manufacturers are developing new strategies to make the rear panel more functional in flagship phones with standard form factors.

Xiaomi 17 Pro models take the first big step in this regard in the industry with the “Magic Back Display” concept.

While this fixed screen design, which Xiaomi has integrated into the rear body of the device, has attracted great attention in the industry, other technology giants such as Honor and Vivo take this idea to a different dimension.

Instead of a fixed screen, artificial intelligence-based magnetic screen accessories that users can attach and remove whenever they want are becoming the new focus of the portable world.

Success from Honor 600 Series

Honor first uses the magnetic rear screen concept in the Honor 600 series (N series), which was introduced to technology enthusiasts in May this year.

Unlike square or rectangular formats, this screen, designed in a stylish, compact and circular structure reminiscent of Apple AirTag, is held on to the back surface of the phone with the help of strong magnets.

This small hardware, which features the brand’s aesthetic logos on the front, allows users to set animated wallpapers, see notifications instantly and quickly access basic shortcuts.

This hardware success in the mid-upper segment encourages the company’s engineering groups to integrate this technology into the Magic series, the company’s most powerful device family.

What Does Honor Magic 9 and Artificial Intelligence Integration Promise?

According to the latest leaks, the magnetic rear screen to be used in the Honor Magic 9 series turns from being just an aesthetic accessory into a hardware artificial intelligence assistant that works fully integrated with the device.

The details leaked by DigitalChatStation clearly show that this new generation screen will work as a command and prompt center, especially for artificial intelligence-supported photo editing tools.

Users can apply smart filters to their photos, manage incoming notifications, and spend time with new generation small games designed specifically for the device on this small screen on the back panel, without ever opening the home screen.

This technology, which is certain to be included in the Honor Magic 9 Pro, the highest-end equipped model of the series, also makes a tremendous positive contribution to the overall battery life of the device.

Instead of illuminating the high-resolution and bright main screen just to check the time, change music or read a short notification, using this small magnetic screen that consumes low power maximizes power efficiency.

As we get closer to the huge launch event expected to be held in October, the final design of this innovative hardware and other surprising capabilities that it will add to the ecosystem are gradually coming to light.