Foldable smartphones are all the rage at the moment. If you’re in the market for a foldable smartphone, then listen up, Honor is throwing its hat into the ring with its new flagship foldable, the Honor Magic Vs. Launched alongside the Honor 80 Series, the Magic Vs aims to push industry benchmarks in design, display, performance and user experience, aligning the device as the perfect companion for business and entertainment. These new Honor smartphones are indeed a look if you’re wanting a new Android device.
“We are thrilled to introduce our next-generation foldable flagship, the Honor Magic Vs, which packs groundbreaking innovations and exceptional user experience into an elegant and stylish design.” said Geroge Zhao, CEO of Honor Device Co.Ltd. “The Honor Magic Vs will be our very first foldable flagship to début in overseas markets, and we are confident that it will deliver huge advancements, transforming how people all around the world use their smartphone.”
Groundbreaking hinge design
Hinge design can make or break a foldable smartphone, and with the Honor Magic Vs, consumers are promised the best ‘creaseless’ display. Exceptionally slim and lightweight, the Magic Vs is 12.9mm thin when folded (6.1mm – unfolded screen) and weighs just 261g.
Contributing to the lightweight design, the Magic Vs features a super-light gearless hinge carefully crafted with single-piece casting processing technology, which drastically reduces the number of components of supporting structure used in the hinge from 92 to 44, while maintaining its durability and sturdiness. Built with aerospace-grade materials, Honor says the hinge of the Magic Vs is able to withstand over 400,000 folds, equivalent to more than ten years of use with 100 folds per day, creating a new benchmark in foldable smartphone design.
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Features to expect
While other existing foldable smartphones on the market often come with a long and narrow external screen, the Honor Magic Vs boasts a 6.45-inch display when folded, with a 21:9 aspect ratio and 90% screen-to-body ratio. When unfolded, the Magic Vs delivers a tablet-like experience with an extra-wide 7.9-inch internal display, perfect for users who seek effortless multi-tasking and more screen real estate to enjoy all their favourite content.
If photography is important to you, then the Magic Vs shouldn’t disappoint. The device features a triple-camera system comprising a 54MP IMX800 Main Camera, a 50MP Ultra-Wide & Macro Main Camera and an 8MP 3X Optical Zoom Camera, allowing users to capture captivating images in stunning detail, delivering a superior photography and videography experience. Thanks to Honor’s proprietary Al-enabled Honor Image Engine, the Magic Vs promises exceptional computational photography capabilities, producing high-quality images across all scenarios.
The device also packs an extra-large 5,000mAh battery, supporting 66W Wired Honor SuperCharge. The super fast charging system enables the battery to be fully juiced up to 100 percent within just 46 minutes.
Powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 Mobile Platform, the Honor Magic Vs delivers flagship performance for discerning users. The Magic Vs is also equipped with 8GB RAM and 256GB storage or 12GB RAM and 256/512GB storage. The device runs the latest MagicOS 7.0 based on Android 12
The Honor Magic Vs will be available in Orange, Cyan and Black. Pricing details and availability for South Africa have yet to be announced.
