Categories and Themes
Protection
Heaven and the earth live together with me, and the myriad things and I are one. We, together with the myriad things on the earth, care about nature.
The Moment
Capturing every instant beautiful moment in our daily life to make it an eternal moment.
We
Expressing the true feelings of you, me, and him/her including pleasure, anger, sorrow, and joy, as well as a portrait or group portraits shaped by a number of memories.
On The Way
Appreciating mountains, seas, and stars in the morning and evening on the way. Recording the beauty of that moment due to the intertwining between humans, scenery, and emotion.
The Story
3-9 photos form a story to describe social issues, personal growth, life events, and other themes.
Video
Using a video of no less than 20 seconds, in any style or genre, to depict any story and moment of our surroundings.
Prizes And Awards
Photographer of The Year Award
(1Winner)
$15,000
1st Place
(1 winner from each group, 6 winners in total)
$5,000
2nd Place
(1 winner from each group, 6 winners in total)
$3,000
3rd Place
(1 winner from each group, 6 winners in total)
$1,000
The Best of Recommendation Award
（Entries selected from all submissions, 20 winners in total）
HONOR Magic5 Pro
Excellent Works Award
（Entries selected from all submissions, 20 winners in total）
Latest HONOR Number series
National Prizes and Awards
Share Your Vibe
（Best Entry）
£1000
Capture The Movement
（Best Entry）
£1000
*The aforementioned prizes are pre-tax amounts. The colors of physical prizes are chosen at random.
Our Judges
Prof. Franz Kraus
Direct ARRI from a precision mechanical to a digital company with world-class products like the ALEXA Camera line. He was awarded with an Oscar for outstanding technical contributions. As Co-Producer he was involved in 19 German Motion Picture Films.
Yan Zhigang
Photographer, we-media talent, member of the Industry Committee under the CPA. Winner of the 13th Golden Statue Award for China Photography, expert of the Industry Committee under the CPA.
Zhao Yingxin
President of China Photo Press, Vice-President of China Women Photographers Association, first female director of photography operations in Olympic history, winner of Golden Eye Award presented by China Photojournalists Society.
Iván Macías
Professional photographer with several recognitions and awards, including having won the World Press Photo 2021, in his portrait category. He was considered as part of the 100 most creative Mexicans of 2021 by Forbes magazine.
LAURENT BAHEUX
Wildlife Photographer
Laurent has been observing the wild world through his lens for over 20 years. In 2013, he became a goodwill ambassador for the United Nations Environment Program.
Ale Megale
TAI professor，professional photographer.
Born in Brazil, 1982. Living in Spain since 2007, he acts as both a university professor and a professional photographer. He has won several LUX prizes.
Dr.Hou Weilong
Technical Expert，Imaging，HONOR Device Co., Ltd
Nigel Atherton
Photographer and journalist. Magazine editor.
Nigel Atherton studied photography at Plymouth College of Art & Design and the University of Westminster, and worked as a photographer for 10 years, including spending 7 years as a cruise ship photographer, before joining Amateur Photographer magazine in 1994. Nigel became editor of What Digital Camera in 2002, and Amateur Photographer in 2013. He has also written and edited several books on photography.
Prof. Franz Kraus
Direct ARRI from a precision mechanical to a digital company with world-class products like the ALEXA Camera line. He was awarded with an Oscar for outstanding technical contributions. As Co-Producer he was involved in 19 German Motion Picture Films.
Yan Zhigang
Photographer, we-media talent, member of the Industry Committee under the CPA. Winner of the 13th Golden Statue Award for China Photography, expert of the Industry Committee under the CPA.
Zhao Yingxin
President of China Photo Press, Vice-President of China Women Photographers Association, first female director of photography operations in Olympic history, winner of Golden Eye Award presented by China Photojournalists Society.
Iván Macías
Professional photographer with several recognitions and awards, including having won the World Press Photo 2021, in his portrait category. He was considered as part of the 100 most creative Mexicans of 2021 by Forbes magazine.
LAURENT BAHEUX
Wildlife Photographer
Laurent has been observing the wild world through his lens for over 20 years. In 2013, he became a goodwill ambassador for the United Nations Environment Program.
Ale Megale
TAI professor，professional photographer.
Born in Brazil, 1982. Living in Spain since 2007, he acts as both a university professor and a professional photographer. He has won several LUX prizes.
Dr.Hou Weilong
Technical Expert，Imaging，HONOR Device Co., Ltd
Nigel Atherton
Photographer and journalist. Magazine editor.
Nigel Atherton studied photography at Plymouth College of Art & Design and the University of Westminster, and worked as a photographer for 10 years, including spending 7 years as a cruise ship photographer, before joining Amateur Photographer magazine in 1994. Nigel became editor of What Digital Camera in 2002, and Amateur Photographer in 2013. He has also written and edited several books on photography.
Contest Timeline
The contest is officially launched
6th Apr, 2023
Artwork Submission
6th Apr, 2023 - 6th Aug, 2023
Winner Announcement
Sept, 2023
Entry Requirements
Rules for Video Entries
All entries should be taken by HONOR phones
( no limit on models), with a maximum size of 500MB for each film, MP4 format only.
*Please upload a photo as the cover, each photo should be submitted with a minimum size of 1,000 pixels on the short side, a total size within 30MB, JPG format only.
Rules for Photography Entries
All entries should be taken by HONOR phones, with no limit on phone brands and models for the Protection photos, others have to be shot by HONOR phones ( no limit on models). Each photo should be submitted with a minimum size of 1,000 pixels on the short side, a total size within 30MB, JPG format only.
HONOR MAGIC MOMENTS Awards Entry Guide
Capture the extraordinary and precious moments of your life in still images! "HONOR Mobile Photography Competition" (or "the competition" for short) is an annual global mobile photography event organized by HONOR Device Co., Ltd. (or "the organizer" for short) in 2023. The competition is based on fairness, impartiality and openness to discover a new generation of creative talents and select high-quality mobile photography works.
Q:Who can enter the competition?
(1) You need to be at least 18 years of age or reach the legal age of your country/region to participate.
(2) Your submitted work must be original and has not been promoted in any print media (including magazines, newspapers, etc.), and you cannot use your works that have won any prizes or are currently participating in other competitions.
Q: How to enter the competition?
You can submit your works through the official competition website (https://www.honor.com/uk/magic-moments-awards/), or through other official partner channels such as HONOR CLUB, HONOR CLUB (GLOBAL), etc.
Q: How is the competition scheduled?
(1) Submission: 06 April 2023 - 06 August 2023, 24:00
(2) Judging Period: August 2023
(3) Selection Announcement: September 2023
Q: Can I only submit works taken with HONOR mobile phones?
Entries submitted to the competition must be shot with mobile phones. There are no restrictions on mobile phone brands and models for entries in the “Protection” category. Entries in other categories can only be shot on HONOR mobile phones (no restriction on model). Please note the actual device model used for shooting when submitting your works.
Q: What should I take note of when submitting any works?
Please strictly follow the requirements of the Participation Agreement, and do not upload works that contain pornographic, violent, terrorist and other illegal information. Please take care to avoid racism, gender, religion, nationality, disability, sexual orientation or age and any kind of discrimination when creating your works, and do not include content or conduct that is sexual, illegal, or may give rise to civil or criminal liability under applicable law. If your work violates public order, good customs, or has any factors that do not meet the requirements of the Participation Agreement, it will be deemed as a failure to meet the entry criteria and shall not enter the competition.
Q: Are there any format restrictions for the submitted works?
Please ensure that your submitted work is in JPG format, with the short side of the photo no less than 1,000 pixels, the file size of a single photo must not exceed 30M, and the image contains full EXIF information. For post-processing of images, please do so within your HONOR phone (third-party software allowed).
Please ensure that your video entry is in MP4 format only, and the size of a single video should not exceed 500MB. It can be edited in computer or mobile phone software, but the footage must be captured using an HONOR mobile phone.
Q: Can I submit my entry to more than one category?
Each work can only be submitted in one category.
Q: What should I do if the uploading of my submission fails?
If you encounter any issues while uploading, please send an email to the organizer:
Magicmoments@hihonor.com
Q: Besides submitting the works, what other information do I need to provide?
We will collect and process your personal information following the privacy statement of this competition within the scope of the above purposes and the scope permitted by applicable laws for participant identification, entry verification and other services. You only need to provide the relevant information of the registered account in the submission stage. After winning an award, please provide further accurate and valid personal information to verify your identity, including your name, contact number, email address and mailing address. After the competition, the organizer will verify the registration information of the winners. If the prizes cannot be distributed due to incomplete or incorrect personal information, the winners will be deemed to have forfeited their rights as a winner, and the organizers will not reissue the prizes to them.
Q: Can I use my entry to enter other competitions?
Please do not submit your entries to other competitions. Do not submit works that have been transferred or authorized to a third party to the competition. During the competition, please do not transfer or authorize the rights to the submitted works to any third party or use them to participate in other competitions. In the event of the above situation, the organizer reserves the right to cancel your right to participation. After winning a prize, if you fail to perform the relevant copyright transfer or authorization to the organizer and partners as agreed, you will be deemed to have voluntarily given up the prizes won in this competition and the organizer can retain the right to feature all the participating entries and participants' introductions in online and offline promotional materials.
Q: How does the appraisal mechanism work?
The competition staff will review all entries, and only those who pass the review can enter the selection stage. After the participation deadline, the competition's organizing committee will select shortlisted works for the final selection according to the selection requirements of the entries.
Q: Can the organizers use my participating works?
Yes. All participants should allow the organizer and its affiliates to use their works for worldwide advertising, product promotion, and brand marketing within 2 years from the date of submission, including but not limited to using online media, print media, printed materials, photography exhibitions, retail stores, roadshows, digital content, outdoor media and any other marketing activities worldwide.
Q: Does a winner get any bonus or prize?
Yes. This competition has six tiers of awards and corresponding non-cash and cash prizes (before tax).
1. Photographer of the Year (1 winner)
- 15,000 USD creation fund
2. 1st Place (1 winner from each group, 6 winners in total)
- 5000 USD creation fund
3. 2st Place (1 winner from each group, 6 winners in total)
- 3000 USD creation fund
4. 3st Place(1 winner from each group, 6 winners in total)
- 1000 USD creation fund
5. The Best of Recommendation Award（Entries selected from all submissions, 20 winners in total）
-One unit of HONOR Magic5 Pro (12GB+512GB) Random Color
6. Excellent Works Award （Entries selected from all submissions, 20 winners in total）
-One unit of the new HONOR N series （12GB+256GB）Random Color
*The above money awards amounts are pre-tax, and all physical prizes will come in random configurations and colors.
