Honor has launched a new foldable in China today. It is the Honor V Purse that was unveiled at IFA in Berlin earlier this month. As the name suggests, it is a fashion-centric offering that can literally be worn like a purse. Yes, you read that right! Honor touts the V Purse as an electronic gadget that doubles up as a fashion accessory offering ‘unlimited opportunities for self-expression’. However, the caveat is that it’s not a functional purse meaning you cannot store any items inside it.
Honor V Purse specifications
The Honor V Purse is an outward folding phone instead of the regular foldable phones that fold inwards. The device features a wraparound display on its back panel. It is only 8.6mm thick when folded similar to traditional flat smartphones. The company says that the hinge is durable and can withstand 400,000 folds. The phone comes with interchangeable straps and chains to customize its appearance. The brand has used vegan leather material for straps.
The Honor V Purse has a 6.45-inch main screen with a 2348×1088 pixels resolution and in the unfolded state, it becomes 7.7 inches bearing a 2348×2016 pixels resolution. Both displays have a flexible OLED panel with a 120Hz refresh rate and 1,600 nits peak brightness. The device features an Always-on display with various interactive and interchangeable wallpapers that can match the user’s outfit. Honor has worked with various artists to design the AOD styles. This means that the device can mimic the appearance of a handbag.
On the imaging front, the Honor V Purse has a dual rear camera setup of a 50MP main sensor paired with a 12MP ultra-wide-angle lens. There is an 8MP front-facing selfie snapper.
Under the hood, the Honor V Purse is equipped with a Snapdragon 778G processor. It packs 16GB RAM onboard and up to 512GB storage. The device is backed by a 4,500mAh battery unit with support for 35W fast charging. Software-wise, it runs on MagicOS 7.1 based on Android T.
The Honor V Purse starts at CNY 5,999 ($822) for the 16GB + 256GB variant whereas the 16GB + 512GB configuration costs CNY 6,599 ($890). It will be available in limited quantities with pre-booking from today and sales commencing from September 26. The device is offered in Camellia Gold, Glacier Blue, and Elegant Black colors.
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