Honor has launched its latest foldable smartphones, the Magic V3 and Magic Vs 3, in China. These devices bring significant improvements in design, performance, and features, establishing new standards in the foldable phone market.
Honor Magic V3
Design and Display:
- Folded Dimensions: 9.2 mm thick (Velvet Black), 9.3 mm for other colors
- Unfolded Dimensions: 4.35 mm thick
- Weight: 226 grams (Velvet Black), 230 grams for other colors
- Cover Screen: 6.43-inch LTPO OLED with FHD+ resolution, 1-120Hz refresh rate, and 2,500 nits peak brightness, supports stylus input.
- Main Screen: 7.92-inch LTPO OLED with FHD+ resolution, 1-120Hz adaptive refresh rate, and 1,800 nits peak brightness.
- Water Resistance: IPX8 rating
Performance:
- Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
- Memory and Storage: Up to 16GB LPDDR5X RAM and 1TB UFS 4.0 storage
- Cooling: Larger vapor chamber cooling system
Camera System:
- Main Camera: 50MP with f/1.6 aperture and OIS
- Periscope Camera: 50MP with 3.5x optical zoom and f/3.0 aperture
- Ultrawide Camera: 40MP with f/2.2 aperture
- Front Cameras: 20MP on both cover and main screens
Battery and Charging:
- Battery: 5,150 mAh silicon-carbon
- Wired Charging: 66W
- Wireless Charging: 50W
Software and Features:
- OS: MagicOS 8.0.1 based on Android 14
- Features: AI functionalities, circle to search, Honor Parallel Space for dual phone setup, satellite messaging and calls.
Availability and Pricing:
- Colors: Red, white, green, and black
- Price Range:
- 12/256GB: CNY 8,999 (~$1,240)
- 16GB/1TB: CNY 10,999 (~$1,516)
- Sales Start Date: July 19 in China
- Global Launch: Not yet confirmed
Honor Magic Vs 3
Design and Display:
- Folded Thickness: 9.7 mm (Velvet Black), 10.1 mm for other colors
- Unfolded Thickness: 4.65 mm (Velvet Black), 4.8 mm for other colors
- Weight: 229 grams (Velvet Black), 231 grams for other colors
- Cover Screen: 6.43-inch OLED (1,060×2,376 pixels), 120Hz refresh rate, 3840Hz PWM dimming
- Primary Screen: 7.92-inch OLED (2,344×2,156 pixels), 120Hz refresh rate, 3840Hz PWM dimming, supports stylus input
Performance:
- Processor: Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
- RAM: 12GB or 16GB
- Storage: 256GB, 512GB, or 1TB
Camera System:
- Rear Cameras: Triple setup with 50MP main camera, 40MP ultra-wide, and 8MP periscope telephoto with 5x optical zoom
- Front Cameras: 16MP sensors on both primary and cover screens
Battery and Charging:
- Battery: 5,000 mAh
- Wired Charging: 66W
- Wireless Charging: 50W
Software and Features:
- OS: Android 14 with MagicOS 8.0.1
- Features: Titanium hinge, Honor’s self-developed RF chip, ambient light sensor, compass, gyroscope, infrared blaster, proximity sensor, fingerprint sensor for authentication.
Connectivity:
- Options: 5G, Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be, Bluetooth 5.3, NFC, GPS, BeiDou, GLONASS, Galileo, A-GPS, OTG, USB Type-C
Pricing:
- 12GB + 256GB: CNY 6,999 (~Rs. 80,000)
- 12GB + 512GB: CNY 7,699 (~Rs. 88,000)
- 16GB + 1TB: CNY 8,699 (~Rs. 1,00,000)
The Honor Magic V3 and Magic Vs 3 offer a blend of sleek design, powerful performance, and advanced features, making them standout options in the foldable smartphone market. Both models are available for purchase in China, with global launch details yet to be announced.
