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Honor Magic V2: The Outward-Folding Innovation Set to Compete Globally

Just a month ago, Honor revealed its latest technological advancement with the Magic 2, an impressively thin foldable smartphone. The company has bold plans to introduce this state-of-the-art device to global markets in the upcoming month. Honor Magic V2 aims to directly challenge Huawei’s Mate X3 foldable phone and also compete with well-established players like Samsung and Xiaomi.

Several well-known brands, including Samsung, OPPO, Vivo, Xiaomi, and Honor, have entered the foldable phone arena with models featuring inward folding displays. However, Huawei has distinguished itself by adopting a unique outward folding design, showcased in the Mate Xs series. This approach sets it apart, providing a slimmer and more streamlined profile compared to the conventional inward folding models. The single, expansive foldable screen contributes to this distinctiveness.

In a strategic move to rival Huawei’s offering, Honor has dedicated its efforts to crafting an outward foldable phone, which is already in the works. A recent development saw an Honor device, identified by the model number VCA-AN00, successfully obtaining network licensing from telecom authorities. Insiders have given this model the codename “Victoria,” widely believed to represent Honor’s forthcoming outward foldable phone.

Anticipated to be Honor’s groundbreaking outward foldable display smartphone, the “Victoria” stands out from devices with smaller folding screens by featuring a spacious 2K eye-friendly display. If we follow Huawei’s naming patterns, the device could potentially hit the market as the Honor Magic Vs2. This strategic decision underscores Honor’s unwavering commitment to embracing innovation and going head-to-head with the pioneers of foldable technology in the market.

August 13, 2023
Honor Magic V2 Sets New Records for Foldable Phones: Slimness and Weight Achievements

With the launch of Xiaomi’s Mix Fold 2 last year, it was expected that other brands would soon follow with similarly slim foldable phones. This year, we saw Huawei’s Mate X3 and Google’s Pixel Fold, which both offered impressive thinness. Now, another Chinese brand, Honor, has surpassed Huawei with an even slimmer and lighter foldable phone called the Honor Magic V2.

The Honor Magic V2 is the first foldable phone to have a folded thickness of less than 1cm and weighs less than top flagship candybar phones like the Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max and Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra. When folded, it measures just 9.9mm thick, and when unfolded, it is only 4.7mm thick.

It weighs only 231g, making it lighter than the Oppo Find N2 and Mate X3. The Magic V2 achieved this breakthrough by incorporating a new hinge design made from 3D-printed aerospace-grade titanium and proprietary steel parts. It also features a flexible OLED panel from China’s BOE and has been certified to withstand over 400,000 folds by TÜV Rheinland.

The Magic V2 comes with a 5,000mAh battery, surpassing other foldable phones in terms of capacity. It supports Honor’s 66W fast charging but does not support wireless charging due to the device’s slimness. Honor had to slim down various components like the vapor cooling chamber, antenna, aluminum mid-frame, fingerprint module, USB-C connector, and speakers to achieve this compact design.

The phone offers a 6.43-inch OLED screen on the outside and a 7.92-inch flexible panel when unfolded, both with adaptive refresh rates of up to 120Hz and HDR10+ support. The displays also feature eye protection measures to reduce eye fatigue and aid better sleep.

The Magic V2 is equipped with flagship-level specifications, including Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, up to 16GB of RAM, up to 1TB of storage, NFC, triple microphones, Bluetooth 5.3, and infrared remote capabilities. It runs on MagicOS 7.2, based on Android 13, promising fast performance for 50 months.

The rear camera setup includes a 50MP main camera with optical stabilization, a 50MP ultra-wide camera, and a 20MP 2.5x zoom camera, all with optical stabilization. There are also 16MP selfie cameras on both the external and internal displays. The Magic V2 is available for pre-order in China, starting at 8,999 yuan (approximately $1,250) for the 256GB version and going up to 11,999 yuan ($1,670) for the 1TB Ultimate Edition.

While it remains uncertain if the Magic V2 will have a global release, enthusiasts can find ways to acquire it from China. Honor has not provided confirmation on international availability but may reveal more details at IFA in September. Meanwhile, there is anticipation for Samsung’s upcoming foldable phones, which are expected to compete with the Magic V2 in terms of quality and features.

July 14, 2023
Honor X50 Smartphone Set to Launch on July 5th with Impressive Benchmark Scores

The Honor X50 smartphone is set to be launched on July 5th, and the company has been conducting tests on various benchmark platforms, including AnTuTu, to prepare for its introduction.

Based on the listing, the Honor X50 achieved a total score of 174,760 for its CPU performance. In terms of the GPU section, memory, and UX tests, the phone received 138,731, 144,348, and 120,879 points respectively. When all these scores are combined, the Honor X50 received a total score of 578,718 points on AnTuTu.

It’s worth mentioning that the Honor X50 is being promoted as having the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 chipset, which is a 4nm technology processed System-on-a-Chip designed for mid-range devices.

On the other hand, the Honor X50 successfully passed the GeekBench 6 test, achieving a single-core score of 909 and a multi-core score of 2,726. This score is similar to the performance of the Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G chipset. It is encouraging to see the Honor X50 showcasing its capabilities ahead of the launch event.

July 4, 2023