Honor doesn’t want to be the only manufacturer that doesn’t have a new foldable smartphone. After Samsung announced its Galaxy Z Fold 5 and Z Flip 5, and after the recent launch of the Oppo Find n3 Flip, the Chinese company formerly owned by Huawei unveiled Honor Magic V2. In a way, this is the successor to the Magic VS that was announced around the world at the end of the year and will be able to compete with the rest of the devices in this segment thanks to a much slimmer and thinner design than the rest. Without sacrificing at the same time and technical characteristics.
Honor Magic V2 actually alternative to foldable devices like Galaxy Z Fold 5 or Xiaomi Mix Fold 3.because it has a very similar design. This is a mobile phone whose flexible inner screen is displayed horizontally as if it were a book, and also has an outer panel for using the device when the main screen is completely glued.
The difference is that the Honor Magic V2 is also very similar to regular smartphones for two reasons. On the one hand, its thickness, which is de 4.70 mm when the device is fully unfolded, or 13.4 mm when the device is folded.. For another; his weight, 231 grams. Therefore, it is significantly less wide than the Samsung Galaxy Fold 5, which is 13.4mm thick when folded. In addition, Xiaomi Mix Fold 3 (10.96mm when folded) is one of the thinnest foldable smartphones on the market right now.
The thickness is not only comparable to competitors, but also also with traditional smartphones. It is less heavy than the iPhone 14 Pro Max (240 grams) or the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra (234 grams).
So, how has Honor been able to significantly reduce weight and thickness? According to the company, the components of the hinge that allows you to fold and unfold the screen, have been redesigned for this purpose. The hinge, by the way, withstands the 400,000 fold resistance we got in previous generations, as well as the same format as the Honor Magic VS, which can significantly reduce the creases that form on the screen when folded. telephone.
A novelty from Qualcomm and a stylus similar to the S Pen Z Fold.
Honor Magic V2 competes not only in design, but also in sections such as screen, camera or autonomy. For example, the company’s new folding model has 6.43″ flexible inner panel with OLED technology. It has a resolution of 2344×2156 pixels as well as a 120Hz refresh rate. The outer screen is 6.43 inches. It’s also an OLED panel with a 120Hz refresh rate, though its resolution is slightly lower at 2376×1060 pixels.
In terms of performance, Honor Magic V2 comes with Qualcomm Snapdragon Gen 2 processor., one of the most powerful SoCs for smartphones at the moment. It is also equipped with 12 GB of RAM and 256 GB of internal storage, as well as a 5000 mAh battery.
honor, moreover, made the Magic V2 screen compatible with its own stylusto be able to write or draw on the screen. It’s something Samsung has been including in its high-end foldable devices for generations, and like the South Korean company, the Magic V2 digital pen will be sold separately.
The camera is also an important point in Honor Magic V2. Not only because of its features, but also because of the features of the software. The configuration in this case is as follows.
- 50MP primary sensor with f/1.9 aperture.
- 50 megapixel ultra wide-angle sensor.
- 20 megapixel telephoto lens with 2.5x optical zoom.
In addition, Honor also prompted two cameras for selfies. One on the outer screen and one on the flexible inner panel. In both cases, with a resolution of 16 megapixels. Yes, these are sensors that are practically not used, since it is possible to use the main lenses and an external screen as a preview mode.
Honor Magic V2 price and availability
Honor Magic V2 soon available in Europeas confirmed by the company. At the moment, yes, there are no details about the official price and availability. The terminal was announced in China a few months ago, where it is already available for 8999 yuan in the basic version (about 1135 euros for a replacement).
Source: Hiper Textual
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