Subj : Honor's new flagship phone may be the slimmest foldable in the wo
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From : TechnologyDaily
Date : Thu Jul 13 2023 05:15:03

Honor's new flagship phone may be the slimmest foldable in the world at launch

Date:
Thu, 13 Jul 2023 04:00:33 +0000

Description:
Currently exclusive to China, the new Magic V2 foldable packs high-end 
hardware into a razor-thin formfactor.

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Phone brand Honor is setting a new standard for foldable smartphones as the 
tech company launches its next-gen flagship device: the Magic V2. 

Measuring 9.9mm (less than half an inch and more than 2mm thinner than the 
Google Pixel Fold ) in thickness when folded and weighing 231g (around eight 
ounces), the Magic V2 is one of, if not the most, lightweight foldables on 
the market today. Thats almost as thin as the iPhone 14 Pro which is 7.85mm 
thick. So a closed Magic V2 could feel more like a typical smartphone in your 
hand than other foldables like the Samsung Z Fold 4. 

Honor doesnt really talk about the design process, but a recent report from 
TheVerge does give a bit of insight. Apparently, 67 percent of the Magic V2 
is made of a proprietary steel that is 25 percent thinner and 20 percent 
stronger than what the company used in the Magic VS . Also the device sports 
a Super-light Titanium Hinge striking a perfect balance between weight and 
strength. 

To ensure a thin form factor, the smartphone comes equipped with a pair of 
5,000mAh silicon-carbon batteries, both measuring just 2.72mm in thickness. 
The power supply supports the companys 66W Honor SuperCharge allowing 
lightning-fast recharges. Specs 

Of course, theres more to the Magic V2 than its slim design as it does have 
some fairly impressive hardware. Both displays feature OLED screens with a 
refresh rate of up to 120Hz. The inner screen is the superior of the two, 
however. The official specs sheet shows it measures 7.92 inches, outputting a 
resolution of 2344 x 2156 pixels. The outer screen, on the other hand, is 
6.43 inches with a 2376 x 1060 pixel resolution. Whats interesting about them 
is they have eye protection tech. Dynamic Dimming mimics natural light rhythm 
to reduce eye fatigue plus Circadian Night Display for adjusting the screen 
to warmer colors. The latter is said to promote better sleep. 

As for photography, the Magic V2 has a three-camera system. You have a 50MP 
main lens, 50MP ultra-wide lens, as well as a 20MP telephoto option. On the 
front is a pair of 16MP selfie cameras. And everything you see here is 
powered by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chipset; the same one found on the Galaxy 
S23 Ultra . Potential global launch 

Now comes the catch: the Magic V2 smartphone is currently only available in 
China for 8,999 Yuan. We want to emphasize currently because there is a 
pretty good chance the foldable will roll out globally. Honor has brought its 
tech to multiple regions around the world excluding the US and Canada. Plus, 
according to The Verge report, a company representative may have teased an 
international release. 

It could just be a matter of time. If it does launch in Europe, were looking 
at a price tag of about 1,130 Euros. In the UK, thats roughly 970. So it will 
be pretty expensive, but things could change later down the line. The Magic 
V2 could go down in price. Once we get more info, well let you know. 
TechRadars list of 5 upcoming foldable phones you could wait for instead of 
buying the Pixel Fold



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Link to news story:
https://www.techradar.com/phones/honor-phones/honors-new-flagship-phone-may-be
-the-slimmest-foldable-in-the-world-at-launch


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