Honor is ready for the IFA 2024 in Berlin, where it is gearing up to unveil a set of novelties for the technology world. Among these novelties, we will see the reveal of the HONOR Magic V3 for global markets. The new foldable aims to break the usual in the foldable segment and raise the bar for lightweight and durable foldable smartphones. The Honor Magic V3 comes to catch the title of the world’s thinnest book-style folding smartphone. Despite this, the company is keen the device will withstand the most extreme circumstances
The Honor Magic V3 is designed to last and withstand everyday wear and tear. The device was subjected to extreme tests. It includes a hydraulic press machine and a washing machine. The device went through the tests and managed to survive showing its unmatched resilience and durability. Below you can see some of the videos that show the device being put on extreme circumstances. Be aware that the videos below aren’t for the most sensitive tech lovers.
Honor Magic V3 – Hydraulic Press Test
The second-generation HONOR Super Steel material, self-developed by HONOR, is used as the hinge material in the HONOR Magic V3. In this rigorous testing, it was pitted against a granite rock and successfully crushed into pieces. Additionally, it withstood a force of 1150 kg under a hydraulic press machine.
The video above plays with the meme of Nokia’s indestructible phones. It shows a legendary Nokia 3310 being crushed by the machine. The test shows how strong are the materials used on the Honor Magic V3 hinge, making it remarkably durable after years of intense usage.
Washing Machine Test
Ah… the despair of forgetting the smartphone in your pocket and throwing it in the washing machine. Not all devices can survive this terrible experience, but fortunately, the Honor Magic V3 will live another day after a visit to the water machine.
“HONOR Magic V3 is the first foldable phone in the industry to pass 2.5m IPX8 Water Resistance Test. The phone was placed in a washing machine. It emerged intact after the rigorous test.”
The phone’s display didn’t crack and both the screens are working perfectly. The IPX8 water resistance is definitively doing its job well and the test confirms this fact.
While the first test is here to show how strong the hinge materials are, the second water machine test is a very interesting one. After all, this is the kind of accident that can happen. It serves to show how well-protected the phone is to water. If it can survive the water machine for an entire washing process, it certainly will survive on rainy days.
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More Details About the Honor Magic V3 Materials
- HONOR Super Steel Hinge: The HONOR Super Steel Hinge features the industry’s strongest hinge material. It features a tensile strength of 2100MPa. In contrast to industry-standard solutions with only one set of swing arms, the HONOR Magic V3 adds an extra set of swing arms to the HONOR Super Steel Hinge. This design significantly enhances the hinge’s resilience by an impressive 1,250% compared to the HONOR Magic V2. Therefore, with the support of these upgraded materials and brand-new architecture, the HONOR Magic V3 takes the resilience and folding reliability of the hinge to the next level. It can withstand up to 500,000 folding cycles, ensuring durable performance.
- Industry-leading Special Fiber: Boasting a strength of up to 5800MPa, it is known as the super fiber of the 21st century. It surpasses the strength of other materials like Kevlar and carbon fiber.
- HONOR Super Armored Inner Screen: This stunning display utilizes an innovative impact-resistant silicone gel material. When the inner display accidental falls, this liquid material swiftly solidifies within milliseconds. Thus providing an exceptional impact resistance.
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HONOR Anti-scratch NanoCrystal Shield: With advanced materials that have 50% higher crystal density, the display offers up to 10 times enhanced shock absorption capabilities compared to regular glasses, ensuring outstanding durability against accidental drops.
Honor Magic V3 Specs Summary
The Honor Magic V3 has been available in China since July this year. Now, the device will arrive at IFA 2024 which means a global release is just around the corner. We are curious to see how the device will perform against global devices like the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6 and the recently released Pixel 9 Pro Fold. It will certainly bring some heat to the competitive foldable market.
Quick Specs
- Internal Screen: 7.92-inch (2344 x 2156 pixels) FHD+ OLED, 9.78:9 aspect ratio, LTPO display with 120Hz refresh rate, 4320Hz high-frequency PWM eye protection; HDR10+, 1.07 billion colors, DCI-P3 Wide Color Gamut, up to 5000 nits brightness, Dolby Vision, stylus support.
- External Screen: 6.43-inch (2376 x 1060 pixels) FHD+ OLED, 20:9 aspect ratio, LTPO display with 120Hz refresh rate, 4320Hz high-frequency PWM eye protection; HDR10+, 1.07 billion colors, DCI-P3 Wide Color Gamut, up to 5000 nits brightness.
- Other Display Features: Rhino glass, multi-touch, AI defocus eye protection.
- Dimensions: 156.6 x 145.3 mm (74.0 mm when folded) × 4.35 / 4.4 mm (9.2 / 9.3 mm when folded).
- Weight: 226 g (Leather); 230 g (Glass).
- Processor: Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, Adreno 750.
- Storage: 12 GB / 16 GB RAM (LPDDR5X RAM) with 256 GB / 512 GB / 1 TB (UFS 4.0).
- Rear Camera: 50 MP Main (f/1.6) OIS, 1/1.56-inch sensor; 50 MP Periscope (f/3.0) OIS, 1/2.51-inch large sensor, 3.5x optical zoom, 100x digital zoom; 40 MP Ultra-wide (f/2.2) with 112° ultra-wide viewing angle.
- Front Camera: 20 MP (f/2.2), 90° smart wide-angle selfie, 4K video shooting.
- Battery: 5150 mAh; 66W Wired SuperCharge; 50W Wireless SuperCharge; Type-C (USB 3.1 Gen1) supports DP1.2.
- Audio: USB Type-C audio, stereo speakers, DTS Ultra Audio.
- Sensors: Gravity, infrared, side fingerprint, hall, gyro, ambient light sensor, proximity light sensor, barometer.
- Connectivity: Dual SIM, 5G SA/NSA, dual 4G VoLTE, dual-satellite communication; Wi-Fi 7 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be), screencasting, NFC, support for Beidou, dual-frequency GPS, Bluetooth 5.3.
- Resistance: IPX8 dust and water-resistant.
- Operating System: MagicOS 8.0.1 (Android 14).
