Honor Magic V2 made its official debut in China in July of last year. Until now, the foldable phone remained exclusive to the Chinese market. Of course, it was later showcased at IFA Berlin, but the company didn’t give any details on pricing and availability of the device outside China.
Well, the Honor Magic V2 has now finally stepped outside China with a European launch. The main thing that caught people’s attention during the launch was its thin inward foldable design. As a matter of fact, the phone made it to the headlines as the thinnest inward-folding smartphone in the world. And it still holds the title.
We also got the info on how much the Honor Magic V2 will be priced outside China. You can get yourself one at a starting price of £1,699.99 / €1,999. Availability and pricing details on the other markets are yet to be disclosed by the company.
Moreover, the launch event gave a sneak peek at the Porsche Design Honor Magic V2 RSR. It’s the first smartphone that’s jointly developed by Honor and Porsche Design. Global availability details about this special edition phone are also yet to be announced.
Main Highlights of Honor Magic V2
Honor Magic V2 took two years to make, and that’s why it was able to make more than 210 technological breakthroughs. These breakthroughs include a robust hinge, ultra-thin battery, and an advanced cooling system. Here’s a quick look at the main highlights of the foldable device:
Excellent Craftsmanship and Super Thin Design
With the Honor Magic V2 launch, foldable phones have entered the millimeter era. It’s just 9.9 mm thick in the folded stage and is just 4.7 mm thick when it’s unfolded. The slim design makes the foldable attain lighter weight too. It’s just 231 grams in weight, making the phone not only pocket-friendly but also comfortable to hold.
To make the Magic V2 get such a slim design, Honor has redesigned the hinge. It utilizes a Super-light Titanium Hinge, which not only makes the phone light but also durable. As a matter of fact, the hinge of the foldable phone is SGS-certified, enhancing the reliability of the smartphone.
Besides, the Super-light Titanium Hinge ensures a smooth and natural folding and unfolding experience. Also, it integrates suspended water-drop support. This allows the hinge of Honor Magic V2 to stay suspended at different angles.
Screen Excellence of Honor Magic V2
It’s not just the design that makes the Honor Magic V2 a good foldable smartphone. The screens feature a 250 NITS peak brightness rating, with the outer screen featuring an aspect ratio of 20:9. In addition, the displays have 3840 Hz PWM dimming, which ensures a comfortable viewing experience even in the dark.
Honor didn’t skimp on the protection. It utilized 2nd generation Nanocrystal Glass for the Magic V2, making the smartphone resilient to drops and scratches. You can also expect to get an enjoyable viewing experience out of the smartphone. The inner screen is 7.92-inch in size, while the outer screen is 6.43-inch. With over 90% screen-to-body ratio, both these displays can offer immersive viewing.
Moreover, both the LTPO screens of Honor Magic V2 support a 120 Hz refresh rate. This will enable you to enjoy fluid motions. Also, the screens can reproduce more than 1.07 billion colors, ensuring true-to-life images.
Powerful Hardware
Under the hood, the Honor Magic V2 packs the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2. While it’s not the latest and greatest from Qualcomm, it’s still a powerful SoC. With three Boost engines, the smartphone can deliver smooth performance in pretty much everything. With 16 GB of RAM and up to 1 TB of storage, it can easily handle most resource-demanding apps.
To ensure a stable performance, the Honor Magic V2 integrates an Ultra-thin Bionic Cooling System. It can offer a heat dissipation area of 29000 square mm. The foldable phone also has the Honor C1 RF chipset. It enhances the antenna signals and makes the smartphone offer stable reception even in challenging areas.
Flagship Camera Setup of Honor Magic V2
Besides integrating powerful hardware, the Honor Magic V2 has a robust camera setup on the back. It consists of a 50 MP ultra-wide, 50 MP wide, and 20 Mp telephoto sensors. The back also has an 8×8 dToF laser focusing system, which offers accurate and fast focusing.
Both the screens of the device come with a 16 MP selfie camera. They are housed inside punch-hole cutouts. There are many software features to make both the back and front cameras offer detail-rich, vibrant, and social media-ready images.
Battery, Software, and Other Features
A 5000 mAh battery powers the hardware of the Honor Magic V2. It supports 66W SuperCharge to get the battery from 0% to 100% fast. As for the software, the phone has MagicOS, which is based on Android 13. It comes with many features to enhance your experience with the phone.
Other highlights of the Magic V2 include stereo speakers, Bluetooth 5.3 with LDAC and aptX HD support, and dual SIM cards.
