Honor Magic V6 has officially launched today in China. The new foldable arrives with Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 processor, a large 7,150mAh battery, and a design that Honor says is durable and thin.
The phone starts at 8,999 yuan (about $1,250) for the 12GB RAM and 256GB storage model. A 12GB + 512GB version costs 9,999 yuan (around $1,390), while the 16GB + 512GB model is priced at 10,999 yuan (about $1,530).
The top-tier configuration with 16GB of RAM and 1TB of storage goes up to 11,999 yuan (roughly $1,670). It’s available in four colors: Red Rabbit Red, Sunrise Gold, Snow White, and Velvet Black.
Honor Magic V6 Specifications
One of the main talking points is what Honor calls its “black diamond screen.” According to the company, the external display is coated with 5,600 layers of silicon nitride designed to improve wear resistance by three times compared to previous designs. The foldable display also includes a low-reflection coating with reflectivity rated at just 1.5 percent.
Honor demonstrated the screen’s durability during the launch event by pressing a power drill against it, claiming the display remained intact. The company says the phone can be used without a protective case and should maintain reliability for up to 36 months.
The inner foldable screen also introduces what Honor says is a “seamless crease” design. According to the brand, it reduces the visible fold, or crease, by 44 percent compared to the previous generation. The display structure includes an anti-reflective protective layer, an impact-resistant UTG glass layer, and a carbon fiber support layer. Honor claims this setup improves impact resistance by about 33 percent and has received eye-protection certification from TÜV Rheinland.
The inner display can reach up to 5,000 nits peak brightness, while the outer screen can hit 6,000 nits. Both support 4,320Hz PWM dimming and stylus input.
The foldable is also thin
In terms of design, the Magic V6 weighs about 219 grams and measures roughly 8.75mm thick when folded and 4.0mm when unfolded. Its among the lightest and thinnest foldable phones so far. The device features a 3D textured back panel and an aerospace-grade aluminum frame.
The Magic V6 also carries both IP68 and IP69 ratings and is rated to survive water depths of up to four meters.
Despite being slim, the foldable packs a 7,150mAh Silicon-Carbon battery with silicon content exceeding 32 percent. The battery has an energy density of 985Wh/L, which Honor claims is a record for foldable devices. Honor also offers a second model with a 6,850mAh battery and slightly lower silicon content.
On the camera side, the Magic V6 includes a 64-megapixel telephoto camera using a 1/2-inch sensor and supports CIPA 6.5 level stabilization. Honor has also integrated its AiMAGE color engine and AI-assisted photography features like intelligent composition and dual-screen shooting previews.
Honor is also introducing what it calls an “AI Intelligence Officer,” which can proactively push news or scheduled content. The Magic V6 supports AI translation across 14 languages, real-time screen translation, and a range of gaming optimizations, including 120FPS support.
Connectivity is another area Honor highlights. The device supports 25 5G bands across more than 200 regions and is the first phone to support BeiDou satellite SMS services across China’s three major carriers.
Interestingly, the Magic V6 also has several features designed to work with Apple devices. Users can access iCloud Photo Library, extend their Mac display wirelessly, transfer files to a Mac with one tap, and connect with AirPods or Apple Watch features.
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