The Corpus Christi radiant spell is a powerful and ancient ritual that is performed on the feast of Corpus Christi, which is a Christian holiday that celebrates the presence of Christ in the Eucharist. The radiant spell is said to enhance the spiritual power of the Eucharist and bring forth a radiant energy that permeates the surroundings. The spell is usually performed by a priest or a group of priests who have been trained in the ritual. It begins with a solemn procession, where the Eucharist is carried through the streets accompanied by hymns and prayers. This procession is a symbolic reenactment of Christ's journey to Calvary and is meant to invite the presence of Christ into the spell. Once the procession reaches its destination, the spell is officially cast.

Honor Magic6 series debut with Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, up to 1TB storage and 180MP periscope

Honor’s flagship smartphones for 2024 are all about pushing the envelope in terms of hardware. Honor Magic6 and Magic6 Pro feature Qualcomm’s flagship Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chip, vivid LTPO OLED displays and impressive triple cameras headlined by a 180MP periscope on the Pro variant.

Magic6 and 6 Pro are equipped with 6.8-inch curved LTPO AMOLEDs with 1,264 x 2,800px resolution and a variable 1-120Hz refresh rate. Honor is touting 1,800 nits of peak brightness in auto mode and up to a whopping 5,000 (five-thousand!) nits of local peak brightness for HDR content.

Honor Magic6 and 6 Pro feature curved 6.8-inch LTPO AMOLED displays

Both displays also feature 4,320Hz ultra-high frequency PWM dimming and pack a 50MP front-facing camera with f/2.0 aperture. Magic6 gets a single punch hole cutout while the Pro features a pill for the added 3D depth face unlock module.

The back features a redesigned camera island with a 50MP main cam with f/1.4-f/2.0 variable aperture on the Mgic6 Pro and a 50MP f/1.9 shooter on the Magic6. Honor is also bringing a 180MP periscope lens with 2.5x optical zoom and up to 100x digital zoom for its Pro model and a 50MP ultrawide lens.

Magic6 Pro brings a f/1.4-f/2.0 variable aperture and a 180MP periscope lens with 2.5x optical and up to 100x digital zoom

The non-Pro gets a 32MP telephoto lens with 2.5 optical and 50x digital zoom alongside a 50MP ultrawide lens.

Both phones come bundled with Honor’s new MagicOS 8.0 based on Android 14. You can choose between 12 and 16GB RAM and up to 1TB of storage on the Pro model.

Honor Magic6 brings a 5,450mAh battery capacity with 66W wired charging and 50W wireless via Honor’s proprietary wireless charger. The Pro variant bumps up to at 5,600 mAh cell with 80W wired and 66W wireless charging.

Connectivity is also impressive with support for Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 5.3 while the Magic6 Pro also gets the added benefit of satellite connectivity in China. Both phones also get IR blasters for controlling home appliances and are IP68 dustproof and water-resistant.

Honor Magic6 and 6 Pro come in black, green, blue, purple, and white colors. Pricing in China starts at CNY 4,399 ($620) for the 12/256GB Magic6 and tops out at CNY 6,699 ($943) for the 16GB RAM and 1TB storage Magic6 Pro.

Open sales in China are scheduled to begin on January 18 while international pricing and availability will be detailed at a later stage.

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Once the procession reaches its destination, the spell is officially cast. The priests gather around the Eucharist and recite sacred prayers and incantations. They invoke the Holy Spirit and ask for the bread and wine to be transubstantiated into the body and blood of Christ.

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• gDf
• 14 hours ago

As the "180 megapixel 68mm camera" seems to be a crop from a 180 megapixel 62mm camera, I wondered why they chose 68mm. I think I have an explanation: The 27mm crop from the 50 megapixel 23mm camera will give you approximately 9.1 megapix.

• Anonymous
• gDf
• 20 hours ago

Apparently, the field of view of the periscope camera is 62mm in its 201 megapixel mode. I have seen a sample image with 62mm f/2.6 and I also just found this interesting post: twitter.com/ML_Autofocus/status/1745435443376841078?t=tXMxUe7P7AYV6PfPNyU.

• Anonymous
• gDf
• 21 hours ago

By the way, the specs on Honor's website indicate that you can take 201 megapixel photos.

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HONOR Magic 6 Pro launched with a crazy 180MP periscope camera

We’ve heard murmurings for a while now that HONOR could be working on crazy periscope camera technology. Now, the company has launched the HONOR Magic 6 series in China, and the Pro variant indeed looks like a beast of a camera phone.

The Magic 6 Pro’s standout feature is easily the 180MP 2.5x periscope camera (1/1.49-inch, f/2.6), with HONOR saying this camera covers focal lengths from 68mm to 270mm (~11x). The phone also sports 100x digital zoom, but HONOR’s own marketing material (seen below) suggests that these images will still look horrible.

Nevertheless, we’re keen to see what a 180MP periscope camera can do. After all, even a crop to 5x from this 2.5x camera should yield a 45MP image. But we hope this periscope camera can avoid the usual pitfalls associated with many ultra-high-resolution sensors (e.g. increased noise, reduced dynamic range).

The rest of the Magic 6 Pro’s camera system seems great on paper too. There’s a 50MP “Eagle Eye” main camera (1/1.3-inch) with a variable aperture (f/1.4 to f/2.0), while a 50MP camera handles both ultrawide snaps and macro shots. Switch to the front and you’ll find a pill-shaped cutout hosting a 50MP camera and a 3D ToF sensor for 3D face unlock.

Expect a suitably high-end experience elsewhere. There’s an IP68 rating, a Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chipset, a 6.8-inch FHD+ 120Hz OLED screen, a 5,600mAh battery, 80W wired charging, and 66W wireless top-ups.

The new phone also brings the Magic OS 8.0 Android skin, and this software offers a number of nifty features. This includes call volume adjustments based on your environment, dragging content to a sidebar to share it with other apps, what appears to be HONOR’s take on Apple’s Standby Mode, and eye-tracking tech for opening some notifications.

This transformation is believed to be the focal point of the spell and is what allows the radiant energy to be released. As the prayers are recited and the transubstantiation takes place, a radiant light is said to emanate from the Eucharist. This light is believed to be a manifestation of Christ's presence and is said to bring blessings, healing, and spiritual renewal to all those in its vicinity. The radiant spell is often performed outdoors, as it is believed that the open space allows the energy to be more easily transmitted and received. The Corpus Christi radiant spell is not just a religious ritual, but is also viewed as a powerful spiritual tool. It is said to have the ability to heal the sick, protect against evil, and bring about spiritual transformation. Many people participate in the spell not only to receive blessings themselves, but also to offer prayers and intentions for the well-being of others. In conclusion, the Corpus Christi radiant spell is a centuries-old ritual that seeks to enhance the presence of Christ in the Eucharist and bring forth a radiant energy that blesses all those in its presence. It is a ritual that combines faith, prayer, and tradition to create a powerful spiritual experience..

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