Honor Magic V2 officially debuted in China last July. Until now, the folding phone remained exclusive to the Chinese market. Of course, it was later shown at IFA in Berlin, but the company didn't reveal any details about the price or availability of the device outside of China.
Well, now the Honor Magic V2 has finally made its way beyond China with a European launch. The main thing that caught people's attention during the presentation was its thin design that folds inwards. In fact, the phone made headlines as the thinnest foldable smartphone in the world. And he still holds this title.
We also got information on how much the Honor Magic V2 will cost outside of China. You can buy it for a starting price of £1 / €699,99. Information about availability and prices in other markets has not yet been disclosed by the company.
In addition, the Porsche Design Honor Magic V2 RSR was shown during the presentation. This is the first smartphone jointly developed by Honor and Porsche Design. Global availability details for this special edition phone are also yet to be announced.
Main features of Honor Magic V2
Honor Magic V2 took two years to create, and that's why it was able to make more than 210 technological breakthroughs. Among them are a strong hinge, an ultra-thin battery and an improved cooling system. Here is a quick overview of the main features of this foldable device:
Excellent manufacturing quality and ultra-slim design
With the release of the Honor Magic V2, foldable phones entered the millimeter era. Its thickness when folded is only 9,9 mm, and when unfolded - only 4,7 mm. Thanks to its slim design, the foldable phone also weighs less. It weighs only 231 grams, which makes the phone not only pocket-friendly, but also comfortable to hold.
To make the Magic V2 so thin, Honor redesigned the hinge. It uses an ultra-light titanium hinge that not only makes the phone light but also strong. The hinge of the folding phone is certified by SGS, which increases the reliability of the smartphone.
In addition, the ultra-light titanium hinge ensures smooth and natural folding and unfolding. In addition, it is integrated with support for protection against water drops. This allows the hinge of the Honor Magic V2 to remain suspended at various angles.
The perfection of the Honor Magic V2 screen
It's not just the design that makes the Honor Magic V2 a good foldable smartphone. The screens have a peak brightness of 250 NITS and the outer screen has a 20:9 aspect ratio. In addition, the displays have PWM brightness control of 3840 Hz, which ensures comfortable viewing even in the dark.
Honor did not skimp on protection. She used 2nd generation nanocrystalline glass for Magic V2, which makes the smartphone resistant to drops and scratches. You can also look forward to a great viewing experience on your smartphone. The inner screen has a diagonal of 7,92 inches, and the outer one is 6,43 inches. With a screen-to-body ratio of over 90%, both displays provide a fully immersive experience.
In addition, both Honor Magic V2 LTPO screens support a 120Hz refresh rate. This will allow you to enjoy smooth movements. In addition, screens can reproduce more than 1,07 billion colors, ensuring a realistic image.
Powerful hardware
Under the hood of the Honor Magic V2 is a Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 processor. While it's not the latest and greatest from Qualcomm, it's still a powerful SoC. Thanks to three Boost accelerators, the smartphone can ensure smooth operation in almost everything. With 16 GB of RAM and up to 1 TB of storage, it can easily handle most resource-intensive applications.
To ensure stable operation, Honor Magic V2 is equipped with an ultra-thin Bionic Cooling System. Its heat dissipation area is 29000 square mm. The foldable phone also features the Honor C1 RF chipset. It amplifies antenna signals and ensures stable signal reception even in difficult conditions.
Honor Magic V2 flagship camera setup
Apart from integrating powerful hardware, the Honor Magic V2 has a solid rear camera. It consists of 50 MP ultra-wide-angle, 50 MP wide-angle and 20 MP telephoto sensors. There is also an 8×8 dToF laser focusing system on the back, which ensures accurate and fast focusing.
Both screens of the device are equipped with a 16-megapixel selfie camera. They are placed inside the perforated holes. There are plenty of software features that allow both the rear and front cameras to produce detailed, bright and social media-ready images.
Battery, software and other features
A battery with a capacity of 5000 mAh powers the hardware of the Honor Magic V2. It supports 66W SuperCharge to quickly charge the battery from 0% to 100%. In terms of software, the phone runs on MagicOS which is based on Android 13. It has many features that enhance your phone experience.
Among other features of the Magic V2 are stereo speakers, Bluetooth 5.3 with support LDAC і aptX HD, as well as two SIM cards.
