Honor’s first outward folding smartphone certified in China, could be called Honor Magic V Slim

Anvinraj Valiyathara — Tue, 15 Aug 2023 06:33:20 +0000

Honor has recently launched the Honor Magic V2 foldable phone in China. Apart from the Magic V2, the company has also launched the Honor Magic Vs and Magic V foldable phones in the past. All of Honor’s foldable phones launched so far have an inward folding design. However, a new development reveals that the brand could be working on its first foldable phone with an outward folding design.

Honor VCA-AN00 receives CMIIT certification

Honor VCA-AN00 CMIIT certification

As shown in the screenshot below, an Honor smartphone identified by the model number VCA-AN00 has emerged within China’s MIIT certification database. Information from a Chinese leaker reveals that the acronym “VCA” corresponds to the internal codename of the device, known as “Victoria.”

As per a previous leak, the device could be called the Honor Magic V Slim when it arrives in the market. The device is expected to break cover in October this year.

Notably, the market offers limited options for smartphones featuring an outward folding design. In fact, aside from Huawei, no major Chinese smartphone manufacturers have introduced a device with this specific folding mechanism. Huawei’s Mate Xs 2,, unveiled in May 2022, stands as the most recent example of a smartphone offering outward folding design.

According to previous reports, the company may launch two more smartphones, such as the Honor 100 GT and the Honor X50 GT. These devices are expected to replace last year’s Honor 80 GT and Honor X40 GT.

Honor is also said to be working on its first clamshell phone with a foldable screen, dubbed as the Honor Magic Flip. The details of the device have not yet surfaced. The only thing that’s known about the device is that it will break cover in 2024.

Honor Magic V Slim, Magic Flip, 100 GT, X50 GT launch timeframes emerge

Anvinraj Valiyathara — Wed, 19 Jul 2023 01:05:00 +0000

Earlier this year, Honor announced the Honor Magic Vs foldable phone. The company went on to announce the more powerful Honor Magic V2 with the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 onboard in the previous week. However, leaks suggest that Honor is not finished yet and is gearing up to launch its third foldable phone in the coming months. Additionally, details have emerged regarding the launch timeframe of Honor’s first flip phone with a foldable screen.

Honor Magic V Slim

Huawei Mate Xs 2

According to trusted tipster Digital Chat Station, Honor’s upcoming foldable phone will feature an externally foldable design like the Huawei Mate Xs 2. The device is expected to have a sleek and slim profile, boasting a 2K resolution display with eye-protection support. Digital Chat Station claims that this foldable phone will directly compete with other smartphones sporting smaller foldable screens. It is likely that this device is the Honor Magic V Slim, as hinted by another tipster named Teme.

Honor Magic Flip, Honor 100 GT

Furthermore, Digital Chat Station revealed that following the release of the Honor Magic V Slim, Honor plans to launch their vertically foldable phone, referred to as the Magic Flip. After the flip phone, the company will introduce a GT series device, potentially named the Honor 100 GT, claims DCS. Interestingly, it appears that Honor may skip the Honor 90 GT moniker for this particular release.

According to Teme, the Magic V Slim is slated for an October 2023 launch. As for the Magic Flip, it is expected to make its debut in spring of 2024, possibly in February or March. Unfortunately, specific details regarding the specifications of these devices have not been disclosed at this time.

Honor X50 GT