HONOR just introduced its latest foldable devices, the HONOR Magic V3 and HONOR Magic Vs3, in China today, as promised.
HONOR Magic V3
The Magic V3 measures 9.2mm thick for the vegan leather version and 9.3mm for the glass model, with a weight of 226 grams (230 grams for glass).
When unfolded, it is 156.6 x 145.3 x 4.35-4.4mm and folds to 156.6 x 74 x 9.2-9.3mm. Its hinge is 2.84mm thick and can withstand up to 500,000 folds. The device features a 7-series aluminum alloy frame, an IPX8 rating for water resistance, and is usable with wet hands.
The device has a 7.92-inch main display with an adaptive refresh rate of up to 120Hz. The cover display, also with 120Hz adaptive refresh, measures 6.43 inches. Both displays offer a peak brightness of 5,000 nits for HDR content, support 1.07 billion colors, Dolby Vision, and have a global peak brightness of 1,800 nits.
They are compatible with a stylus and include Rhino Glass, AI defocus eye protection, and TÜV Rheinland certification, along with 4,320Hz PWM dimming to reduce eye strain.
Powered by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, the phone features HONOR’s RF enhancement chip C1+, an independent secure storage chip, and the HONOR Cicada Wing Pure Titanium Cooling VC for thermal management.
It has a 5,150mAh battery, with 66W HONOR SuperCharge and 50W Wireless SuperCharge support. Storage options are 256GB (with 12GB RAM), 512GB, and 1TB (both with 16GB RAM), using LPDDR5X RAM and UFS 4.0 storage.
The rear camera setup includes a 50MP main sensor (f/1.6 aperture), a 40MP ultrawide lens (f/2.2, 112° FoV), and a 50MP periscope telephoto lens (f/3.0 aperture, 3.5x optical zoom, 100x digital zoom). For selfies, there are two 20MP cameras, one on each display, with AI enhancements for image beautification.
Quick Specifications: HONOR Magic V3
- 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), screen casting, NFC, support for Beidou, dual-frequency GPS, Bluetooth 5.3.
- Resistance: IPX8 dust and water resistant.
- Operating System: MagicOS 8.0.1 (Android 14).
HONOR Magic Vs3
The Magic Vs3 is slightly thicker, at 9.8mm when folded in its Velvet Black version, and 4.65mm when unfolded. It weighs 229 grams (Velvet Black) or 231 grams (other versions).
Its inner screen is 7.92 inches with a 2344×2156 resolution and 1600 nits brightness, while the cover screen is 6.43 inches with a 1060×2376 resolution and 2500 nits brightness.
Both screens support Dolby Vision, HDR Vivid, 1.07 billion colors, stylus support, 3840Hz PWM dimming, and eye protection with AI defocus and TÜV Rheinland certification.
The Magic Vs3 uses the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 SoC, along with the RF enhancement chip C1+ and an independent secure storage chip. Its 5,000mAh battery supports the same charging speeds as the Magic V3.
Its camera system includes a 50MP main camera (f/1.9, OIS), a 40MP ultrawide lens (f/2.2, 112° FoV), and an 8MP periscope telephoto lens (f/3.4, OIS) with 5x optical zoom. Selfies are handled by two 16MP cameras, one on each display, with 90° wide-angle support and 4K video recording.
Additional Features
Both devices have a side-mounted fingerprint scanner, support dual-satellite communication (Magic V3), dual SIM capability, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.3, USB-C (USB 3.1 Gen 1), stereo speakers, an IR sensor, and NFC.
They run on MagicOS 8.0.1 based on Android 14, offering features like Any Door, smart capsule, AI connectivity, Parallel Space for dual SIM card use, and more.
Quick specifications: HONOR Magic Vs3
- Internal Screen: 7.92-inch (2344 x 2156 Pixels) FHD+ OLED 9.78:9 aspect ratio LTPO display with 120Hz refresh rate, 3840Hz high frequency PWM eye protection, HDR10+, 1.07 billion colors, DCI-P3 Wide Color Gamut, up to 1600 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, 3840Hz high frequency PWM eye protection, HDR10+, 1.07 billion colors, DCI-P3 Wide Color Gamut, up to 2500 nits brightness
- Other display features: Rhino glass, Multi-touch, AI defocus eye protection
- Dimensions: 156.8x 145.2mm (74.0mm when folded) ×4.65 / 4.8 (9.8/10.1 when folded) mm
Weight: 229g (Leather); 231g (Glass) - Processor: Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, Adreno 740
- Storage: 12 GB / 16GB RAM (LPDDR5X RAM) with 256GB / 512GB / 1TB (UFS 4.0)
- Camera Rear: 50MP Main (f/1.9) OIS, 1/1.56-inch sensor, 8MP Periscope (f/3.4) OIS, 3.5x optical zoom, 100x digital zoom; 40MP Ultra-wide (f/2.2) 112° ultra-wide viewing angle
- Camera Front: 16MP (f/2.2), 90° smart wide-angle selfie, 4K video shooting
- Battery: 5000mAh; 66W Wired Super Charge; 50W Wireless Super Charge; Type-C (USB 3.1 Gen1) supports DP1.2
While all other specs remain the same, the Magic Vs3 doesn’t support satellite communication and doesn’t have an IPX8 rating.
Pricing and availability
Both devices are now available for pre-order, with pricing as follows:
HONOR Magic V3 – available in Black, Green, Red, and White color options.
- 12GB+256GB – 8,999 yuan (USD 1,241 or Rs. 1,03,645 approx.)
- 16GB+512GB – 9,999 yuan (USD 1,378 or Rs. 1,15,160 approx.)
- 16GB+1TB – 10,999 yuan (USD 1,516 or Rs. 1,26,680 approx.)
HONOR Magic Vs3 – available in Black, Green, and White color options.
- 12GB+256GB – 6,999 yuan (USD 965 or Rs. 80,610 approx.)
- 12GB+512GB – 7,699 yuan (USD 1,061 or Rs. 88,670 approx.)
- 16GB+1TB – 8,699 yuan (USD 1,199 or Rs. 1,00,190 approx.)
The devices will go on sale in China from July 19, 2024, across all platforms such as HONOR Glory Mall, JD.com, Tmall, and more.