A couple of weeks ago, the Honor Magic V smartphone, which is the brand’s first foldable smartphone, went on sale in the Chinese market. The device was sold out soon after it was made available for purchase.

Now, the company has again made the device available for purchase in China. This is the second time the Honor Magic V smartphone is up for sale.

The Honor Magic V comes in configurations — 12GB RAM and 256GB internal storage which costs 9,999 yuan (~$1,572) and 12GB RAM with 512GB internal storage, which is priced at 10,999 (~$1,729). It is offered in three colors — Space Silver, Black, and Burnt Orange.

It features a 6.45-inch OLED single-curve external display with a screen resolution of 2560 x 1080 pixels, a 120Hz refresh rate, and a 21:9 aspect ratio. On the inner side, the display is a near-square in shape, offering a 90Hz refresh rate and 10:9 aspect ratio.

The display also comes with support for 10bit color depth, 100% DCI-P3 color gamut, HDR10+, 1920Hz high-frequency PWM dimming, 90 percent screen-to-body ratio, and a nano-ceramic coating on top that improves the anti-drop performance by five times.

Under the hood, the device is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 chipset, which is manufactured using a 4nm process. The AI performance has been claimed to be increased by 300 percent, which helps Magic UI adapt to usage scenarios of the users through Magic Live AI Engine.

In the camera department, there’s a triple-camera setup on the back that includes a 50MP primary f/1.9 aperture sensor, a 50MP spectrally enhanced f/2.0 lens and a 50MP ultrawide sensor with f/2.2 aperture cameras. On the front side, there are dual 42MP cameras, one in the outer and one in the inner display.

The Honor Magic V is running an Android-based Magic UI 6 custom interface out-of-the-box with features dedicated to making multitasking and split-screen usage easier. The phone is powered by a 4,750mAh battery with support for 66W wired SuperCharge that is claimed to fill up the battery to 50 percent in just 15 minutes.

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Honor recently launched the most powerful foldable ever made and it may soon hit the global market as well. We are talking about the Honor Magic V, a foldable phone coming with a very wide display and amazing specifications. But are its specifications amazing enough to compete with the other flagship foldable devices? There is no better way to understand it than comparing it to the most widespread foldable phone out there: the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3. Both are able to transform into tablets, but which one has the better specifications on the paper? This comparison between their specs sheets will help you to find out in the best way possible.

Honor Magic V vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3

Design

Which foldable has the best design? It mostly depends on personal tastes. I like the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3 more because of its more compact and elegant design. The camera module is more minimalistic and the overall dimensions are actually better. But the Honor Magic V comes in a special color option sporting a leather back. In the remaining color options, the Honor Magic V has a glass back and an aluminum frame just like the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3. Both the handset feature an in-display fingerprint reader and an internal foldable display allowing them to transform into a tablet. Note that the Samsung flagship is waterproof with the IPX8 certification, while the Honor one is not.

Display

The internal foldable display of the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3 is an AMOLED panel with a diagonal of 7.6 inches, a 2K resolution, a 120 Hz refresh rate, the HDR10+ certification, and a peak brightness of up to 1200 nits. This display actually comes with a higher refresh rate than the one found on the Honor Magic V. But the Magic V sports a wider 7.9-inch panel with one billion colors which shows a great color reproduction. Both the phones feature an external display for those who want to use them like normal phones. The Samsung one has a 6.2-inch diagonal and an HD+ resolution, while the Honor Magic V has a better 6.45 external display with a higher Full HD+ resolution, one billion colors, and a 120 Hz refresh rate.

Specs & Software

The winner of the hardware comparison is the Honor Magic V simply because it is powered by a superior chipset. We are talking about the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 mobile platform making it the best foldable phone in terms of performance. The SoC is paired with 12 GB of RAM and up to 512 GB of native storage. The Galaxy Z Fold 3 is inferior but it still comes with a great flagship chipset: the Snapdragon 888 paired with 12 GB of RAM and up to 512 GB of native storage. Note that the Samsung handset runs Android 11 out of the box, while the Honor Magic V ships with Android 12, and it will include Google Mobile Services in the global market.

Camera

The specs on the paper are not enough to establish which of these devices will offer the best camera performance. The Honor Magic V has three 50 MP sensors on the rear side, including an ultrawide camera. The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3 comes with three 12 MP cameras including OIS, 2x optical zoom, and an ultrawide sensor. The Honor flagship has a 42 MP front camera, while the Samsung one sports two front cameras, one on the external display and one on the internal one, with 4 and 10 MP resolution respectively.

• Read More: OPPO Find N vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3: Specs Comparison

Battery

The Honor Magic V has a bigger 4700 mAh battery and it is likely to last more on a single charge. Further, it features faster 66W charging. On the other hand, the Galaxy Z Fold 3 adds wireless charging, but it has a smaller battery and lowers charging speeds.

Price

Unfortunately, the Honor Magic V is still not Global, so it is impossible to make a comparison between prices. In China, it starts from €1385/$1545, while the Galaxy Z Fold 3 costs around €1500/$1672 globally. Which one would you pick?

Honor Magic V vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3: PRO and CONS

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3

PRO

• More compact
• Wireless charging
• Wider availability
• Waterproof IP68
• Superior display

CONS

• Smaller battery

Honor Magic V

PRO

• Wider display
• Leather variant
• Bigger battery
• Faster charging
• Superior hardware

CONS

• No wireless charging

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Honor recently launched its first foldable smartphone, dubbed Honor Magic V and now the device is officially available for purchase in China for a starting price of 9,999 yuan which roughly converts to $1,574.

The company has now announced that those who have purchased the Honor Magic V smartphone will be getting the VIP Plus exclusive services free of cost.

The VIP Plus service includes 24×7 support for the customers and can be used just by dialing the dedicated phone number. Further, the services can be availed by visiting any of the offline service centers.

Honor is also offering door-to-door service to the customers. In this on-site service, the engineers can conduct on-site inspection, maintenance, cleaning, and provision of spare phones for mobile phones. However, this service is currently limited to uses in Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, and Shenzhen.

If the Honor Magic V takes longer for repair, then the company will provide a high-end spare smartphone to the customer but the company has not yet revealed which devices will be offered under this service.

Users can also get the advantage of two free maintenance service in a year that includes memory cleaning, comprehensive testing, software upgrades, mobile phone cleaning, and external screen film. Customers also get a 30 percent discount on the replacement of the nano-optical inner/outer screen each time.

To use the one-to-one service, the user just needs to navigate to the service page in the My Honor application and then the customer can also chat with the service representative after adding through the enterprise WeChat app.

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Honor, one of the leading phone manufacturers in the Chinese market, officially announced its first foldable smartphone last week, dubbed as Honor Magic V. Today, the device officially goes on sale in China.

It comes in two memory configurations — 12GB RAM and 256GB internal storage which costs 9,999 yuan (~$1,577) and 12GB RAM with 512GB internal storage, which is priced at 10,999 (~$1,734). It is offered in three colors — Space Silver, Black, and Burnt Orange.

The Honor Magic V smartphone features a 6.45-inch OLED single-curve external display with a screen resolution of 2560 x 1080 pixels, a 120Hz refresh rate, and a 21:9 aspect ratio. On the inner side, the display is a near-square in shape, offering a 90Hz refresh rate and 10:9 aspect ratio.

The display also comes with support for 10bit color depth, 100% DCI-P3 color gamut, HDR10+, 1920Hz high-frequency PWM dimming, 90 percent screen-to-body ratio, and a nano-ceramic coating on top that improves the anti-drop performance by five times.

Under the hood, the device is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 chipset, which is manufactured using a 4nm process. The AI performance has been claimed to be increased by 300 percent, which helps Magic UI adapt to usage scenarios of the users through Magic Live AI Engine.

As for the camera department, there’s a triple-camera setup on the back that includes a 50MP primary f/1.9 aperture sensor, a 50MP spectrally enhanced f/2.0 lens and a 50MP ultrawide sensor with f/2.2 aperture cameras. On the front side, there are dual 42MP cameras, one in the outer and one in the inner display.

The Honor Magic V is running an Android-based Magic UI 6 custom interface out-of-the-box with features dedicated to making multitasking and split-screen usage easier. The phone is powered by a 4,750mAh battery with support for 66W wired SuperCharge that is claimed to fill up the battery to 50 percent in just 15 minutes.

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We expected last week to be slow, however, it turned out otherwise. We not only witnessed the launch of multiple smartphones but also interesting happenings. We have compiled some of them in this single article as ‘top stories’. Since everyone has a different opinion, we would like to know your top picks from last week after going through our list in the comment section below.

Honor’s first foldable smartphone is here – HONOR Magic V

After multiple leaks and teasers, Honor officially took the wraps off the HONOR Magic V and HONOR Watch GS 3 on January 10 in China. Though it is the brand’s first attempt at a foldable smartphone, the product doesn’t look like one, as it appears to have been under development while the company was still a sub-brand of Huawei.

The device’s hinge design makes it the thinnest foldable smartphone in the market right now. It has a thickness of 14.3mm and 6.7mm when folded and unfolded respectively. The inner display is folded in a tear-drop manner like the OPPO Find N to minimize crease.

Talking about specs, it has a 7.9-inch 90Hz foldable screen, 6.45-inch 120Hz external screen, Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 chipset, Magic UI 6 based on Android 12, 50MP (wide) + 50MP (spectrally enhanced) + 50MP (ultra-wide) triple main cameras, dual 42MP front-facing cameras, dual stereo speakers, 4,750mAh battery, and 66W fast charging.

The HONOR Magic V is priced at ¥9,999 ($1,575) and ¥10,999 ($1,733) for 12GB + 256GB and 12GB + 256GB memory configurations respectively. Its first sale is scheduled for January 18 (tomorrow).

OnePlus 10 Pro gets a solo launch

Usually, OnePlus’ flagship smartphones are first announced in international markets. Also, both vanilla and Pro models debut together. The brand broke this tradition with the launch of the OnePlus 10 Pro in China on January 11. It was accompanied by a special edition of the OnePlus Buds Pro.

The successor of the OnePlus 9 Pro continues the partnership with Hasselblad. It arrives with a 48MP Sony IMX789 primary sensor with OIS, a 50MP Samsung ISOCELL JN1 sensor 150° ultra-wide unit, and an 8MP 3.3x telephoto shooter with OIS. Then, there’s a 32MP Sony IMX615 sensor on the front for selfies and video calls.

Unsurprisingly, it comes with high-end features like a glass sandwich design with a metal frame, 6.7-inch QHD+ 120Hz 2nd-gen LTPO AMOLED display, Qualcomm snapdragon 8 Gen 1, LPDDR5 RAM, UFS 3.1 storage, Android 12-based ColorOS 12.1 with HyperBoost for gaming, dual stereo speakers, 5,000mAh battery, 80W fast wired charging, 50W fast wireless charging, and reverse wireless charging.

The OnePlus 10 Pro retails at ¥4,699 ($740), ¥4,999 ($787), and ¥5,299 ($835) for 8GB + 128GB, 8GB + 256GB, and 12GB + 256GB memory variants respectively.

Realme 9 series debut, starting with realme 9i

The realme 9i went official in Vietnam on January 10 as the first Realme 9 series smartphone. It costs VND 6,490,000 ($286) for 6GB RAM and 128GB storage. The handset is scheduled to release in India on January 18 (tomorrow).

The phone sports features like a 6.6-inch FHD+ 90Hz display (LCD), Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 SoC, LPDDR4x RAM, UFS 2.2 storage,  50MP (wide) + 2MP (macro) + 2MP (monochrome) triple camera setup, 16MP front-facing camera, side-mounted fingerprint sensor, dual stereo speakers, realme UI 2.0 based on Android 11, 5,000mAh battery, and 33W fast charging.

Meizu re-enters budget smartphone category with mblu 10

Meizu unveiled a budget smartphone after a long time The device is officially called mblu 10. As the name suggests, it is a phone under the company’s recently revived mblu sub-brand, which is also known as Blue Charm.

The handset offers a glass sandwich design with a plastic frame,  6.62-inch HD+ display (LCD), UNISOC T310 SoC, 48MP + 2MP + 2MP triple camera setup, 8MP selfie camera, IR blaster, Flyme 9 Lite based on Android 11, 5,000mAh battery, and 10W charging.

It comes in 4GB + 64GB, 4GB + 128GB, and 6GB + 128GB versions priced at ¥699 ($110), ¥799 ($126), and ¥899 ($142) respectively.

benco V80s – A smartphone without cameras and GPS

Out of nowhere, a company called INONE Technology launched a privacy-focussed smartphone dubbed as benco V80s on January 12. This phone lacks cameras and GPS.

Going by the specs, the Benco V80s is a subpar budget smartphone. It arrives with a 6.5-inch HD+ display (LCD), UNISOC S9863C chip, rear-mounted fingerprint sensor, Android 11, and 5,000mAh battery.

The price and availability of this device are not known.

Vivo introduces smartphones with outdated chipsets – vivo Y10 and vivo Y10 (t1 version)

Vivo released two new budget smartphones in China called vivo Y10 and vivo Y10 (t1 version). These handsets are limited to 4G connectivity and house outdated chips.

Both these phones offer a near-identical set of specs and design. They also cost the same ¥1,099 ($173) for 4GB RAM and 128GB storage.

The only major difference between the two is that the vanilla model is powered by a MediaTek Helio P35 SoC, while the t1 version features a MediaTek Helio P70 SoC. Both these chipsets are around 3 years old and rarely do any brand use them now

Second Moto G tablet goes official – Motorola Moto Tab G70

Motorola debuted its second Moto G branded tablet called Motorola Moto Tab G70 in Brazil on January 13 for BRL 2,399 ($435). This tablet is essentially a rebranded Lenovo Tab P11 Plus. It is set to launch in India on January 18 (tomorrow).

The tablet sports an 11-inch 2K display, MediaTek Helio G90T chip, 4GB RAM, 64GB storage, 13MP rear camera, 8MP front-facing camera, IP52-certification, quad-speakers with Dolby Atmos support, Android 11, Google Entertainment Space, Google Kids Space, 7,700mAh battery, 20W fast charging

OnePlus 9RT and Motorola Moto G71 5G launch in India

The OnePlus 9RT and Motorola Moto G71 5G finally landed in India on January 14 and January 10 respectively. The latter was also accompanied by the OnePlus Buds Z2.

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The OnePlus 9RT comes in two memory configurations, such as 8GB + 128GB and 12GB + 256GB for ₹42,999 ($579) and ₹46,999 ($633) respectively. Customers can avail bank discounts to lower the price.

On the other hand, the Motorola Moto G71 5G is priced at ₹18,999 ($256) for the sole 6GB + 128GB variant. It will go on sale for the first time on January 19.

Tencent eyes Black Shark acquisition for Metaverse entry

Recently, all popular companies have made announcements regarding metaverse. So it’s not surprising to learn that Tencent of all names is also interested in it.

A report from last week revealed that Tencent is eyeing to acquire Black Shark, a brand known for gaming smartphones and related accessories. With this acquisition, Black Shark will produce VR hardware, while Tencent will develop software to complement the hardware.

Tencent is yet to issue an official statement on this rumor.

BlackBerry isn’t dead yet

OnwardMobility, the licensee of the BlackBerrry brand, had plans to release smartphones with 5G connectivity in 2021. Unfortunately, that never happened. Hence, the revival of the iconic brand was thought to be dead after a short stint by TCL.

However, the brand licensee recently made an announcement saying that a BlackBerry smartphone with a keyboard and 5G connectivity is coming in 2022. Anyway, we don’t have any high hopes.

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After the comeback in the European market and a lot of rumors, Honor has finally announced its first foldable phone: the Honor Magic V. Just like the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 and the OPPO Find N, the Honor Magic V is a foldable smartphone that can turn into a tablet thanks to a big foldable display placed internally. The phone debuted in China about a month after the launch of the OPPO Find N, and it may represent a good alternative to the OPPO flagship since it is going to register the sold out everywhere. This comparison will highlight the differences between Honor Magic V and OPPO Find N: the latest Chinese foldable phones.

Honor Magic V vs OPPO Find N

Design

Despite the Honor Magic V coming in a special leather variant, I prefer the design of the OPPO Find N and I think most people do. The reason is simple: it has a more compact form factor because it has a much smaller external display. Further, the rear cover reminds of the “impossible surface” of the OPPO Find X3 Pro, with a camera protruding gradually from the cover. The OPPO Find N is made with a glass back protected by Gorilla Glass Victus and an aluminum frame, and it has a side-mounted fingerprint reader. The form factor of the Honor Magic V is the same, but with bigger dimensions and a taller external display. Besides the leather variant, there is also a version with a glass back and an aluminum frame.

Display

The Honor Magic V has the biggest internal display: a 7.9-inch OLED panel that folds in half sporting a Quad HD+ resolution, one billion colors, a 90 Hz refresh rate, and the HDR10+ certification. The OPPO Find N provides a similar image quality but it offers the LTPO technology enabling an adaptive refresh rate from 1 to 120 Hz and, as you probably noticed a higher max refresh rate. When it comes to the external display, the Honor Magic V is the winner: it has an OLED panel with a diagonal of 6.45 inches, one billion colors, a 120 Hz refresh rate, a Full HD+ resolution, and HDR10+. Unfortunately, none of these handsets features an in-display fingerprint reader.

Specs & Software

The Honor Magic V is the most powerful foldable phone ever released because it is equipped with the new Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 mobile platform: an octa-core processor built at 4 nm with a max frequency of 3 GHz. The SoC is paired with 12 GB of RAM and up to 512 GB of internal storage. The Honor Magic V runs Android 12 customized by the new Magic UI 6 and, if the company will decide to launch it in the global market, it will feature Google Mobile Services. The OPPO Find N has a weaker but still flagship-class Snapdragon 888 mobile platform supported by up to 12 GB of RAM and up to 512 GB of UFS 3.1 internal storage, and it runs ColorOS 12 out of the box.

Camera

Which phone features the best cameras? It depends on what you usually do with the cameras, but overall, the OPPO Find N is more interesting. It has a 50 MP Sony IMX766 main camera, a 13 MP telephoto sensor with 2x optical zoom, and a 16 MP ultrawide sensor. Further, it has two 32 MP front cameras: one on the internal display and one on the external display. The Honor Magic V has three 50 MP sensors on the rear: the main camera, an ultrawide sensor (better than the ultrawide camera of the OPPO Find N), and a color spectrum sensor. Further, it has a pair of great 42 MP selfie cameras with 4K video recording.

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Battery

The battery of the Honor Magic V is bigger with its capacity of 4750 mAh, but it will not always last more on a single charge. The Honor Magic V has a more efficient processor, but also bigger and less efficient displays. Honor Magic V supports faster 66W charging and reverse charging, but unlike the Find N, it lacks wireless charging.

Price

Honor Magic V starts from €1400/$1585, OPPO Find N from €1060/$1200. In my honest opinion, the OPPO Find N is a more interesting device due to its great cameras and its compact dimensions, as well as a few interesting software features. But the Magic V has better hardware and a wider display which may be better for productivity.

Honor Magic V vs OPPO Find N: PRO and CONS

OPPO Find N

PRO

• More compact
• Wireless charging
• Better rear cameras
• Better front camera
• Superior display

CONS

• Smaller battery

Honor Magic V

PRO

• Wider display
• Leather variant
• Bigger battery
• Faster charging
• Superior hardware

CONS

• No wireless charging

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HONOR through a launch event that also saw the curtains lift on Magic UI 6 and HONOR Watch GS 3, today launched the HONOR Magic V foldable smartphone. Its main focus is on providing the perfect combination of a regular smartphone when folded and a large screen when unfolded.

To fulfill that, the outer display keeps a 21:9 aspect ratio with extremely slim bezels, because of which the Magic V looks and feels like any other smartphone when folded. This 120Hz panel is sized 6.45-inches and has a peak brightness of 1000nits.

The inner display, on the other hand, comes with a near-square 10:9 aspect ratio and has a 90Hz refresh rate.

Toughness has also been given special attention, with curved nanocrystal glass used for the outer display, which helps the device achieve 5 times better anti-drop performance. To prove the resilience, the HONOR executive hosting the launch even dropped the Magic V a couple of times.

The hinge is another highlight of the phone and HONOR says it’s made of aerospace-grade materials. When folded, there’s barely any gap between the frame, which has helped the HONOR Magic V achieve the title of being the slimmest foldable smartphone available as of now, with a folded thickness of 14.3mm and unfolded thickness of 6.7mm. The hinge also folds the display in a water drop shape, making the crease nearly invisible, and is rated to survive 10 years of usage if folded and unfolded 50 times a day.

Under the hood, you get the latest and greatest from Qualcomm — the 4nm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 5G SoC. Its AI performance has been claimed to be increased by 300%, which helps Magic UI adapt to a user’s usage scenarios through Magic Live AI Engine.

The battery of the device is sized 4750mAh that has been packed in an innovative dual battery layout to balance charging and heat dissipation. Its 66W wired SuperCharge means that it can fill up to 50% in just 15 minutes.

Also featured on the phone are dual speakers certified by IMAX ENHANCED for an extremely immersive video and audio experience.

For photography, you get a triple snapper setup at the rear, comprised of 50MP primary (f/1.9 aperture), 50MP spectrally enhanced (f/2.0), and 50MP ultrawide (f/2.2 aperture) cameras. The “spectrally enhanced” lens helps capture detailed images even in foggy conditions. For selfies, you get dual 42MP cameras, one in the outer and one in the inner display.

The HONOR Magic V boots into Magic UI 6 out of the box with a bunch of features dedicated to making multitasking and split-screen usage easier. It is available in Space Silver, Black, and Burnt Orange color options. In-box you get a 66W HONOR SuperCharge brick, 66W car charger, and fiber phone case.

The phone is available in 12GB+256GB and 12GB+512GB variants and sells for a starting price of 9,999 Yuan ($1,568).

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Honor will unveil its first foldable phone dubbed the Honor Magic V on January 10 in China. Earlier today, the specs of the device were tipped on the Internet, and now, the foldable phone’s renders have been surfaced by MySmartPrice.

The Honor Magic V renders show the possible design of the foldable phone. The device will have a primary folding screen and a punch-hole cover screen. It will feature a vertical camera setup at the rear sporting a 50MP main, 50MP ultra-wide, and a 50MP spectrum enhanced lens. It also has an LED flash outside the camera island.

The publication also reveals that the device will have a 6.45-inch OLED cover display with an FHD+(2560 x 1080 pixels) resolution and 120Hz refresh rate. It will have a 431 PPI pixel density. The phone will boast a 7.9-inch primary OLED display with a 2272 x 1984 pixel resolution. The screen will have a 90Hz refresh rate and a pixel density of 381 PPI.

The renders also reveal the color variants of the phone. It will arrive in Black, White, and Orange colors. Past leaks have revealed that the Orange color has a faux leather-like look, while the Black and White color variants have a glossy glass back.

Apart from this, the Honor Magic V will come powered by the latest 4 nm-based Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 SoC. It has Adreno 730 GPU and will arrive in 12GB RAM + 256GB storage variant and a 12GB RAM + 512GB storage option. It is touted to have a 4,750mAh battery with 66W fast charging support. The foldable phone will run on Android 12 out of the box and have the company’s MagicUI 6 custom skin on top of it. The foldable phone is expected to start at CNY 13,999(~$2,195) in China.

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Honor Magic V is launching on Jan. 10 in China. The first foldable phone from Honor will be featuring the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 mobile platform. Last week, reliable tipster Digital Chat Station shared key information on the specs of the Magic V. Now, he is back with some more information on the battery and camera configurations of the device.

Recent teasers have revealed that the Honor Magic V’s cover display and the inner foldable screen will be sporting a punch-hole design. The rear side of the device will feature a triple camera unit. Now, the tipster has claimed that there will be a punch-hole at the centre of the right half of the inner display.

He added that the front camera and inner camera of the Honor Magic V is of around 42-megapixel, which sounds a bit weird. The rear camera setup of the phone will feature a 50-megapixel + 50-megapixel + 50-megapixel triple camera unit. Past reports have revealed that the Sony IMX766 will be the primary sensor of the Magic V.

The Magic V will be backed by a 4,750mAh battery. The 3C certification of the device has hinted that it may carry support for 66W fast charging.

Other reports have claimed that the device will run on the latest Magic UI 6.0. It may house a 6.5-inch 90Hz cover display and an 8-inch inner 120Hz foldable display. One of the variants of the device will sport an orange-coloured leather back. It may arrive in 12 GB RAM + 256 GB storage and 12 GB RAM + 512 GB storage variants. These models are likely to be priced at 13,999 Yuan (~$2,195) and 14,999 Yuan (~$2,352), respectively.

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Honor Magic V will be launching on Jan. 10 as this year’s first foldable smartphone in China. It will also be the first foldable device powered by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 chipset. A Weibo post by WHY LAB has leaked the pricing of the two variants of the Magic V.

The snapshot shared by the tipster reveals that the Honor Magic V’s base variant with 12 GB RAM + 256 GB storage is priced at 13,999 Yuan (~$2,195). The higher edition of the device offering 12 GB RAM + 512 Gb storage costs 14,999 Yuan (~$2,351). The image also states that it will be available for pre-sale from Jan. 10 (launch date).

There is no confirmation of the authenticity of the leaked image. Hence, it is advisable to digest the pricing leak of the Magic V with a grain of salt. Coming to the promo image of the Magic V released by Esquire magazine, the device can be seen flaunting a vegan leather back.

The cover display of the Magic V has a centrally aligned punch-hole and a curvature towards the edge. Reports have claimed that the Magic V has a 6.5-inch cover display that offers a 120Hz refresh rate. The top edge of the device has a speaker grille, which indicates that its bottom side may also sport another speaker grille. A volume rocker and a power key seem to be fitted on the right edge of the foldable device.

The leather back of the device is fitted with a triple camera unit. Rumors have it that it features a Sony IMX766 50-megapixel primary camera. As far as inner foldable display is concerned, it is rumored to sport a punch-hole design and carry support for a 120Hz refresh rate.

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Honor has confirmed that the brand’s first foldable smartphone is named the Honor Magic V and the China-based company has teased this new device a few times, indicating that the phone’s launch isn’t far away.

Today, the company has confirmed that the Honor Magic V will be officially launched in its home market China on 10th January at 07:30 PM local time. The company is also expected to launch the Honor Magic UI 6.0 at the same event.

The teaser poster shared by the company gives a look at the upcoming phone, revealing that it will feature a vertical-stipe back in Silver color. There’s also a triple-camera setup on the back with the camera sensors placed vertically and the camera module placed in the top-left corner along with an LED flash.

Honor CEO Zhao Ming has already revealed that the Magic V foldable smartphone is equipped with the company’s self-developed patented hinge technology which is said to be the thinnest in the industry.

Previously, the company had confirmed that the smartphone will come with a book-like fold design similar to the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 and not the clamshell fold as we have seen on the Galaxy Z Flip3 or the Moto Razr smartphones.

The Honor Magic V has been developed with a focus on a large-screen experience and is said to offer a tablet-like experience when unfolded, with the apps being optimized for their adoption on the large screen.

The device is confirmed to come powered by the latest Qualcomm  Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 chipset which was launched earlier this month. As per the leaks, the phone will come with an 8-inch inner display and a 6.5-inch cover screen. It is also said to use display panels supplied by BOE and Visionox.

In the camera department, there will be a 50-megapixel primary camera sensor. The phone will be running the Magic UI 6.0 based on the Android 12 operating system and the device is expected to be powered by a 5,100mAh battery with support for 66W fast charging.

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While popular Chinese smartphone brands like Realme, OnePlus, and iQOO are gearing to launch their newest flagship phones in the beginning days of January 2022, Honor is looking forward to launching its first foldable phone called the Honor Magic V. Honor President George Zhao took to Weibo today to reveal what to expect from the brand in 2022. He also added to share some information on the Magic V.

Here is the machine-translated text of what Zhao shared on Weibo. He said, “2021 is the year when Glory starts its independent growth and welcomes the return of smiles. It is also a year of gratitude. Thanks to all the friends who accompanied, encouraged, and supported Glory. We are well aware that the mobile phone market has never been a top game, but a never-ending technological breakthrough.”

“In 2022, competition in the market will become more intense, and the only way to win the respect and recognition of consumers is to continue to make breakthroughs and innovations. Honor always adopts an entrepreneurial mentality and adheres to the concept of extreme productism to create products and experiences that exceed consumer expectations. Despite the hard work, the mad sand is blown out before the gold is reached. I wish you all a happy new year and always smile!” As can be seen in the above screenshot, Zhao used the unannounced Honor Magic V to write the Weibo post.

Honor has self-developed the industry’s thinnest hinge patent technology for the Magic V foldable to provide users with the most practical folding screen solutions. Apart from announcing the Magic V, the company will also unleash the Magic UI 6.0, which has been designed with the goal of creating an experience comparable or better than iOS.

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Honor has officially confirmed that the brand’s first foldable smartphone is called Honor Magic V and is expected to soon get launched if the teasers from the company are anything to go by. Although the company has not yet revealed the launch date.

In the latest teaser video shared by the company, the design of the upcoming Honor Magic V foldable smartphone has been revealed, giving us a pretty good idea about how the phone will look and how it will function.

It has now been confirmed that the smartphone will come with a book-life fold design similar to the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 and not the clamshell fold as we have seen on the Galaxy Z Flip3 or the Moto Razr smartphones.

The Honor Magic V is being developed with a focus on a large-screen experience. It is said that after unfolding the device, it will offer a tablet-like experience and the adaption of the app for the system screen has also been optimized.

Honor CEO claims that the Magic V will be the leading foldable smartphone available in the market in 2022. As said, currently there’s no information available about the launch or availability of this new device. But we expect the phone to go official in January 2022.

The device is confirmed to come powered by the latest Qualcomm  Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 chipset which was launched earlier this month. A recent leak hinted about an 8-inch inner display and a 6.5-inch cover screen for the upcoming Honor foldable smartphone but it remains to be seen if the Magic V is this device. It is also said to use display panels supplied by BOE and Visionox.

We expect the company to share more details about this upcoming foldable smartphone in the coming days, including its key specifications and features through teasers.

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After revealing the name of the company’s first flagship foldable 2 days ago, the Honor Magic V has received its first leak(well, you can’t seal them all). The leak comes from the Chinese Weibo user, Changan Digital King, who shared a photo of what seems like an internal conference meeting discussing the highlights of the Honor Magic V. 

The slide shown on-screen highlights that the Honor Magic V will be the leader in the foldable market as the industry’s first Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 foldable, equipped with the performance to crush its industry peers. 

In other news, the CEO of Honor, Zhao Ming, was recently interviewed to talk more about the upcoming Honor Magic V. In the video, he mentions that some phone manufacturers got the wrong idea of what a foldable should be, in that a foldable should be two devices in one, not one device shrunken down to an unuseful display.

In simpler terms, he thinks that the future of foldables is the folding-book style designs, like the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 and Oppo Find N, unlike the clamshell flip-phone designs of the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 and Huawei P50 Pocket. 

In the interview, Zhao Ming also mentions that Honor is looking to integrate a tablet-sized screen into the body of a smartphone with its latest in-house technology, which includes Honor’s new generation of hinges to minimize the screen crease, better split-screen navigation for a better multitasking experience and better ergonomics for the user to feel more effortless in switching between the cover and the inner displays.

Indirectly, through the interview, the CEO had officially confirmed that the Honor Magic V is a folding-book type foldable, similar to that of the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3. With promo and teasers already underway, it is about time for the launch date for the Honor Magic V to drop soon in the coming weeks.

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Honor has been actively launching new devices ever since the company split from Huawei to become an independent brand. It has also launched a few premium devices in the market and has not set its eyes on foldable devices.

Today, the company officially teased its upcoming device — Honor Magic V which will soon get launched as the brand’s first foldable smartphone. The teaser shared by the brand doesn’t reveal much about the phones but showcases two panels connected by a hinge.

The company has not yet revealed anything else related to this upcoming smartphone. It is not known if the phone features a book-like fold or a clamshell fold design. Honor is expected to launch two foldable smartphones and this Magic V could be any one of them.

Although Honor has not confirmed this, the device is likely to go official in January. Further, the official teaser from the company pretty much confirms that the launch of the foldable smartphone is imminent.

A recent leak had hinted about an 8-inch inner display and a 6.5-inch cover screen for the upcoming Honor foldable smartphone but it remains to be seen if the Magic V is this device. It is also said to use display panels supplied by BOE and Visionox.

The smartphone is likely to come powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 chipset which was launched earlier this month. Honor was featured in a list of manufacturers to be among the first to release a smartphone powered by the new SoC and this could be it.

We expect the company to share more details about this upcoming foldable smartphone in the coming days, including its key specifications and features through teasers.

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