It’s difficult to surprise with a folding smartphone in 2024. There are already quite a lot of such devices on the market, so manufacturers stand out among other chips, and not just with a flexible display.
In this regard, HONOR Magic V2 was interesting to me personally not so much for its form factor, but ease of use as a main smartphone: its ergonomics, camera, operating system and dimensions.
I’ve been using this smartphone for several days now and below I’ll tell you about it from the point of view of the question. regular userbecause benchmarks, technical measurements and other dry numbers are the main criterion for choosing a premium device with a flexible display.
Although they will also be in the text.
In short, I rather liked the HONOR Magic V2, although it appeared a little unusual.
Below are the pros and impressions.
Content:
1. Appearance, tactile sensations.
2. Cameras, filming examples
3. OS, chips
4. Filling, speed
5. Conclusion, pros and cons.
1. Appearance, tactile sensations.
Purple is the most stylish color.
HONOR Magic V2 looks beautiful. The magnesium alloy back panel is matte, with an interesting iridescent effect that changes the color of the device from a pleasant purple to gray.
The smartphone can be purchased in several colors, but I liked this one, which is simply called “purple” in the line, the one I liked the most.
When closed, the entire front of the smartphone is occupied by a full diagonal OLED screen. 6.43 inches and with development 2376 x 1060 pixels under ultra-strong protective glass, on which a protective film is also glued. The frames around it are quite thin; the small round cutout of the front camera does not interfere or irritate their presence.
The external screen of HONOR Magic V2 is convenient for use on the go.
The smartphone in a difficult state has dimensions 156.7 x 74.1 x 9.9 mmand it is practically no different from the size of many others, non-folding classic devices.
On the right edge you can find a power button with an electrical sensor, a switch imprint and a volume button. Moreover, they ended up at the next stage of HONOR Magic V2, so in the open state they are “moving” at the Edge transition.
It’s easy to get used to, although many say this design move is not very successful.
In a complex state there is no gap between the halves.
The shape of the rather large block camera slightly raises the body if you place the smartphone on a flat surface, but this can be easily corrected using the included polycarbonate case with design “carbon effect“
The case has a special “leg” that opens and supports the HONOR Magic V2 in a position convenient for watching videos. And in a difficult state, it allows you to leave the device flat on the table.
In addition to the case, the kit includes a charging cable and a 66-watt power supply with support for HONOR’s proprietary SuperCharge technology, which charges the device. from zero to 100% in 55 minutes.
The hinge responsible for opening and closing the HONOR Magic V2, made of titanium alloy, and also purple and Allows you to open and close the halves at least four hundred thousand times..
I would like to especially note that, unlike many other folding smartphones, in a complex state there is no gap between the halves, so holding this device in your hand gives the impression of a solid monoblock device.
It remains to add that at the lower limit there was a tray for two nanoSIM cards, a cutout for a microphone and a speaker.
Metal frames, in the color of the body.
From my personal impressions, using the HONOR Magic V2 in difficult conditions is convenient, especially if you wear the included pad. The device will easily fit into your pocket, and if you use smartphones with headphones of 6 inches or more, you will not notice a difference in sensations.
The HONOR Magic V2 unfolds quite easily, thanks to slightly protruding buttons on different edges. It is convenient to place your fingers on them and pull the halves of the device, opening it like a book.
The screen does not flicker. At all.
When opened, the dimensions of the smartphone are 156.7 x 145.4 x 4.7 mm, that is, it becomes even thinner. Considering the weight in 237 gramswe can say that this is almost the thinnest and lightest device in its form factor.
The flexible screen, also made using OLED technology, has dimensions 7.92 inches and determination 2344 x 2156 pixels. In addition, the manufacturer took special care of the health of the user’s eyes: the screen has support 120 Hzand also his PWM frequency is 3840 Hzso you show absolutely no flicker, it’s not even in the photo.
The crease is present, but does not interfere or irritate.
When you open and close the HONOR Magic V2, the image automatically adapts to the large internal or external screen. During the entire period of using the device, no bugs, image distortions or broken layouts were noticed when switching from “tablet” mode to “smartphone” mode and back.
For those who like maximum customization, it is possible to change the color mode and temperature screen. I like everything by default, but these options are nice.
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2. Cameras, filming examples
The camera block noticeably protrudes from the body.
HONOR Magic V2 has three lenses:
● wide-angle 50 MP (f/1.9 aperture, optical stabilization)
● ultra-wide-angle 50 MP (f/2.0 aperture)
● telephoto 20 MP (f/2.4 aperture, optical stabilization)
The photos turn out juicy and glow both during the day and at night. I was especially pleased with the 10x zoom, which produces fairly good quality photos.
An example photo without zooming and with 10x zoom.
The maximum you can zoom in on is 40 times, but miracles don’t happen and the image turns out blurry and uninteresting. But in all other modes the photos turn out excellent, see for yourself.
Examples of photos without zoom:
Examples of photos with 2.5x zoom in artificial light, day and night:
Examples of photos with 10x zoom:
The smartphone can be equipped with two front cameras, and selfies can be taken both in closed and open mode. Both cameras have a resolution of 16 megapixels, a wide viewing angle and an f/2.2 aperture.
Example of a selfie in portrait and landscape modes:
Macro photography helped me with a soft blur of the rear light.
Considering that the leaves were constantly moving due to the wind, the result is very good:
The “Camera” application has many modes, including the already familiar “night” and “portrait” modes, as well as modes for shooting moving objects or animals. Switching between all modes is easy, and some are activated by default if there is, for example, a cat in the frame.
Smartphone videos are recorded in the maximum resolution of 4K.
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3. OS, chips
Thanks to the included case with stand, it is convenient to watch movies and videos on your smartphone.
It’s on the tablet Android 13 with branded shell Magic OS 7.2. The interface is pleasing to the eye; in tablet mode, you can open several windows at once, dividing the screen into two parts, and you can also open “floating” windows.
What’s interesting is that you can create a protected area with applications, this operating room inside the operating system, where access will only be with a password, fingerprint or face.
The shell even has its own virtual assistant, which automatically selects applications in the widget and monitors your habits and settings for using your smartphone.
This is interesting: the shell has the “Confidential Conversation 2.0” function, which is responsible for the sound level depending on the distance, so that people around do not hear your interlocutor on other end wires.
Overall, MagicOS 7.2 looks and works flawlessly. I was pleased that there are absolutely no useless garbage pre-installed applications out of the box, so you don’t have to manually remove all sorts of “match three” games and other unnecessary utilities.
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4. Filling, speed
In this position, the screen in some applications is divided into two areas.
HONOR Magic V2 is powered by an 8-core chip Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, made using a 4-nanometer process technology. Its maximum frequency is 3.19 GHz.
Responsible for the video Adreno 740 and in understanding with RAM 16 GB There are no “heavy” games or applications for this smartphone. Everything starts, flies and loads, the response to taps is lightning fast.
I even easily opened a heavy Excel file on the HONOR Magic V2, and there’s nothing to say about games. True, I’m not sure that such a smartphone will be in demand among gamers, but if you suddenly decide to pamper your child, feel free to install Genshin Impact and turn all the graphics settings to maximum.
In this position, the smartphone can be used as a bedside clock.
During operation, the smartphone practically does not heat up, but when starting games it becomes warm. Still, in such a thin case it is difficult to integrate a serious cooling system.
However, in everyday tasks, HONOR Magic V2 performed just fine and worked quickly.
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5. Conclusion, pros and cons.
Beautiful and productive.
The HONOR Magic V2 was the first smartphone with a flexible display, which I actually enjoyed using instead of my main smartphone. A tactilely pleasant body, powerful hardware and a good camera that approaches you very quickly.
Summarizing my impressions, briefly point by point:
📍The smartphone is pleasant to use both open and closed thanks to its thin body
📍 nice MagicOS eye cover, transparency and no questions asked
📍 noticed that I’m used to reading books on an external screen, and watching YouTube on a large internal screen
📍the smartphone confidently holds a charge for more than a day with active use
📍there is a central fold on the flexible screen, but you quickly get used to it and stop noticing it
Of the minuses I want to note very weak vibration motor. This is the first smartphone in many years on which I turned on an audio call, because in winter the vibration notifications are not detected in my jeans pocket under my jacket. I couldn’t find a vibration volume setting, so I had to set a ringtone.
To the credit of HONOR Magic V2, we can note the fairly loud speakers and ringtone, as well as a signal that I heard in any situation, even in the subway.
A decent device for the money.
Otherwise, HONOR Magic V2 produces the most pleasant impressions. Thanks to MTS for the review sample.
Yes, this smartphone is quite expensive, but now you can save a lot on your purchase and get another gift:
HONOR Magic V2 is now on sale at MTS immediately as a promotion. Until March 31, its price is 20 thousand lower and is 159,990 rubles.
If you have been eyeing a folding smartphone with a flexible earphone for a long time, then the HONOR Magic V2 definitely deserves your attention if you want a reliable, productive and stylish device.
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Source: Iphones RU
I am a professional journalist and content creator with extensive experience writing for news websites. I currently work as an author at Gadget Onus, where I specialize in covering hot news topics. My written pieces have been published on some of the biggest media outlets around the world, including The Guardian and BBC News.
