HONOR has announced its latest advancements in AI technology and privacy protection at IFA 2024, introducing a range of new products for the global market: the HONOR Magic V3, HONOR MagicBook Art 14, HONOR MagicPad 2, and HONOR Watch 5.
HONOR Magic V3
The HONOR Magic V3 is designed with a sleek profile, featuring a folded thickness of 9.2mm and weighing just 226g. It uses 19 advanced materials and 114 microstructures to achieve this slim design. The device boasts a dome-shaped, octagonal camera module with a diamond-cut finish for enhanced durability and aesthetics.
It incorporates Special Fiber material for improved impact resistance, making it 40 times more resilient than standard flagship phones and reducing the back cover’s thickness by over 30%.
The HONOR Super Steel Hinge supports up to 500,000 folds and is SGS Durability Certified. The device also includes the HONOR Super Armored Inner Screen and HONOR Anti-scratch NanoCrystal Shield.
The Magic V3 features a 6.43-inch external display and a 7.92-inch internal foldable screen. Eye comfort technologies include AI Defocus Display, 4320Hz Risk-free PWM Dimming, Dynamic Dimming, Circadian Night Display, and Natural Tone Display.
It is powered by a 5150mAh Silicon-carbon battery with 66W wired and 50W wireless HONOR SuperCharge support. The camera system includes a 50MP Periscope Telephoto Camera, a 50MP Main Camera, and a 40MP Ultra-wide Camera.
The device also features Magic Portal on Foldable, AI-powered photography enhancements like HONOR AI Motion Sensing and HONOR AI Portrait Engine, and productivity tools through Google Cloud, such as HONOR AI Eraser and Face-to-Face Translation.
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, HONOR Eye Comfort Display AI Defocus Display
- 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 RAM (LPDDR5X RAM) with 512 GB (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, 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 MagicBook Art 14
The HONOR MagicBook Art 14 is a lightweight laptop weighing about 1kg with a thickness of just 10mm. It features a Vine-leaf Curves Design and Satin Enamel Spraying Technology, combining advanced AI capabilities with a durable magnesium alloy body and titanium keyboard.
It has a 14.6-inch HONOR FullView Touch Display with a 3.1K resolution and a 97% screen-to-body ratio. Eye protection features include, 4320Hz High-frequency PWM Dimming and Dynamic Dimming.
It is powered by the Intel Core Ultra 7 Processor 155H, featuring six performance cores and eight efficient cores with a turboboost of up to 4.8GHz. The 60Wh battery with Heterogeneous Battery Design enhances space usage by 30% and extends battery life.
The laptop integrates Microsoft’s Intelligent Email Management and Real-time Transcription and runs on AI-driven OS Turbo 3.0 for optimized performance.
Audio features include HONOR’s Spatial Audio Technology and a Bidirectional-enhanced Microphone Design. The laptop supports Thunderbolt 4, USB-C, USB-A, HDMI, and a 3.5mm Headphone/Mic jack.
Quick specifications: HONOR MagicBook Art 14 2024
- Ultra-thin design with aerospace-grade materials, 150-degree angle
- Excimer UV-cured skin-friendly coating and ultra-fine velvet texture
- 14.6″ 3.1K OLED 120Hz touch display, 3:2 aspect ratio, 3120 x 2080 pixels, 258 PPI, 700 nits of brightness, 1000000:1 contrast ratio, 100% DCI-P3, Eye protection mode
- Intel Core Ultra 5 Processor 125H / Ultra 7 Processor 155H
- Intel Arc graphics
- Ultra-thin Cooling VC module
- 16GB / 32GB RAM; 1TB SSD (LPDDR5X 7467MHz); Dual Channel
- 60Wh battery; HONOR Super Charge
- FHD hidden magnetic camera
- 6 speakers, Spatial Audio, DTS, 3 microphones
- AI features – Smart search, document summary, etc.
- Full-size backlit keyboard, 1.5mm key travel, support 5-point touch
- Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.3, NFC, fingerprint power button
- Hall and light sensor
- HDMI 2.1-TMDS, 3.5mm jack, USB-A 3.2 Gen 1, USB-C, Thunderbolt 4, Smart Eye Storage Bin (Camera)
- Windows 11 Home
- Size: 316.77 x 223.63 x 12.95 mm; Weight: 1.03kg
HONOR MagicPad 2
The HONOR MagicPad 2 is a slim tablet at 5.8mm thick and weighing 555g. It features a 12.3-inch HONOR Eye Comfort Display with a 144Hz refresh rate.
The tablet has dual TÜV certifications for eye care and includes AI Defocus Display, 4320Hz high-frequency PWM Dimming, Circadian Night Display, and Dynamic Dimming.
The tablet is powered by the Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 platform, supports multitasking and gaming, and has a 10050mAh battery with 66W fast charging.
It is IMAX-Enhanced certified and uses DTS for high-quality audio. HONOR Spatial Audio Technology expands the sound field by 25%. Running on MagicOS 8.0, it includes AI features like Magic Portal, Voice-to-Text, Handwriting Beautification, and Formula Recognition.
HONOR MagicPad 2 Specifications:
- 12.3-inch (2880 x 1840) 3K IMAX Enhanced OLED screen,144Hz refresh rate, HDR10, up to 1600 nits peak brightness, 92% screen to body ratio, UHF 4320Hz PWM dimming, DCI-P3 wide color gamut and 1.07 billion color display
- Octa Core Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 4nm Mobile Platform with Adreno 735 GPU
- Memory and storage: 12GB, 256GB storage
- MagicOS 8.0 (Based on Android 14）
- 13MP rear camera with f/2.0 aperture (Auto Focus)
- 9MP front camera with f/2.2 aperture (Fixed Focus)
- 8 Speakers; 3D Spatial audio
- Dimensions: 274.5x 180.5 x 5.8mm; Weight: 555g
- Connectivity: Dual Band Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.3, USB Type-C
- Battery: 10050mAh battery with 66W HONOR SuperCharge support
- Accessories: HONOR MagicPad 2 Bluetooth Keyboard and Magic Pencil 3
Pricing and Availability
- HONOR Magic V3: Starting at GBP 1699.99 (USD 2,240 or Rs. 1,88,035 approx.), available in Reddish Brown, Green, and Black.
- HONOR MagicPad 2: Starting at GBP 499.99 (USD 658 or Rs. 55,305 approx.), available in Moonlight White and Black.
- HONOR MagicBook Art 14: Available in Emerald Green, Starry Grey, and White, with pricing to be announced later.
Pre-orders for both the HONOR Magic V3 and MagicPad 2 start today, with shipping beginning today in the UK and on October 1, 2024, in other regions.
Speaking at the event, George Zhao, CEO of HONOR, said,
AI is fundamentally reshaping our industry, enriching and creating new experiences that enhance creativity and productivity for consumers worldwide. Our position as a smart device provider gives us unique access to users. Coupled with our expertise in device technology, this informs our AI strategy, enabling us to develop personal, intuitive, and secure AI experiences tailored to their needs. Through our new flagship devices, we aim to deliver human-centric AI experiences that we believe consumers will find truly magical.