HONOR Magic V2: Thinnest Inward-Folding Smartphone Launched

HONOR has unveiled the HONOR Magic V2, touted as the world’s thinnest inward-folding smartphone, available in Europe, including the UK.  The launch, held at the Porsche Experience Center in Leipzig, showcased HONOR’s commitment to innovation and design excellence with over 400 media representatives and partners in attendance.

The device brings premium materials like Titanium and a hing crafted through 3D printing technology—a first for foldable devices, according to the company, that said the phone’s durability isn’t just limited to the use of titanium, bringing to the table an SGS certification promising 400,000 folds (or 100 folds a day for 10 years), which gives users a sense of reliability in the everyday use, at least for a decade.

Speaking about the display, we have on this device two OLED panels up to 120 Hz, measuring 7,92″ (internal) and 6.43″ (external), incorporating 3840Hz PWM Dimming technology to minimize eye strain, ensuring comfortable viewing even during long-term use. The processor is a Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, with 16GB of RAM and 256 or 512GB of storage.

In terms of imaging capture sensors, the HONOR Magic V2 features a triple rear camera setup that includes a 50MP Main Camera (f/1.9), a 50MP Ultra-Wide Camera (f/2.0), and a 20MP Telephoto Camera (f/2.4). For selfie lovers, the front-facing dual camera setup features two 16MP Cameras (f/2.2).

HONOR Magic V2 Specifications

Feature	Details
Display	7.92″ (internal), 6.43″ (external) — Both OLED, up to 120 Hz
Processor	Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 (Octa-Core)
RAM	16GB
Storage	256 or 512 GB
Camera Setup	Triple rear camera (50MP Main, 50MP Ultra-Wide, 20MP Telephoto) and dual front camera (two 16MP)
Battery	5000 mAh (HONOR 66W SuperCharge)
Operational System	MagicOS 7.2 (Based on Android 13)

The PORSCHE DESIGN Variant is on the way

Debuting luxury and functionality, this version incorporates materials weighing 234g and measuring 9.9mm thick. It features an Anti-scratch NanoCrystal Shield for enhanced display durability, offering superior resistance to damage. Details on the PORSCHE DESIGN HONOR Magic V2 RSR release and pricing will be disclosed shortly.

Availability and Price

The HONOR Magic V2 will launch on HiHonor in Black Vegan Leather and Phantom Purple today for £1,699.99 (~$2,159 and €1999.90 in select European countries), with a launch offer bundle worth over £600, including Bang & Olufsen Headphones (£459), 6-months screen protection, and a 66W HONOR SuperCharge Power Adapter. HiHonor also has an early-bird voucher, which gives customers £200 off the price before the 1st of March, using code AV2PR200 at checkout.

The HONOR Magic V2 will be available to purchase on the 2nd of February 2024, (with up to £1,199 worth of value when purchasing a Magic V2 from the telco Three).

We have a review of this device on the way so stay tuned for our first impressions of it!

Paulo Montenegro
Categories: Cellphones, Design
Tags: Android, android 13, editorpick, Honor, Honor Magic V2, Qualcomm, Snapdragon 8 Gen 2