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Honor V Purse Outward Folding Phone With 8.6mm Thickness Launched

Viraj Gawde — Tue, 19 Sep 2023 13:40:06 +0000

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.

Honor V Purse tipped to be super thin and lightweight, rivaling regular flat phones

Soumyakanti — Sat, 16 Sep 2023 04:01:07 +0000

Popular tipster Digital Chat Station has leaked some key details about Honor’s foldable V Purse smartphone. According to the tipster, the device is rumored to have a thickness and weight similar to traditional non-foldable smartphones. Although this is not new for Honor as the company previously launched Honor Magic V2 as the thinnest foldable yet.

Honor’s V Purse Expected To Set New Standards in Thinness and Weight

The V Purse is said to have a large 2K display with a resolution of 2348×2016 pixels and a 35W fast charging feature. According to reports, the device is expected to feature a Snapdragon 778G chipset. Honor is maintaining its collaboration with Qualcomm for its chipset choice and is not currently opting for the Dimensity platform.

Following the V Purse, Honor is also preparing for the launch of the Honor Magic Vs2, perceived as a more affordable alternative to the Magic V2.

While Honor gave a sneak peek of the V Purse at the IFA 2023 keynote held on September 1st, the specifics remained under wraps. Zhao Ming, the CEO of Honor Terminal Co., Ltd., mentioned that the device has an impressive folded thickness of under 9mm. An interesting feature of the V Purse is its back screen, which remains operational and can display dynamic content even when the phone is folded. Furthermore, with the right add-ons, the device can mimic the appearance of a decorative “handbag.” According to Honor, they have developed a durable hinge that can withstand an impressive 400,000 folds.

The official launch of the Honor V Purse in the Chinese market is scheduled for September 19th at 19:00. During this event, more details, including configurations and pricing of this innovative foldable smartphone, are expected to be unveiled.

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Upcoming Smartphones: Redmi Note 13 Pro, Tecno Phantom V Flip, and more

Sudarshan Ravichandran — Fri, 15 Sep 2023 04:01:01 +0000

We had smartphone launches almost every day recently. Despite that, even more handsets are scheduled to go official over the next week.

As of writing this article, five brands have confirmed events in the next few days. These companies are Honor, Motorola, Redmi, Vivo, and Tecno.

Two of them will unveil foldables phones. While one of them will take wraps off new-gen models in a globally popular mid-range series.

As far as regions are concerned, two of these conferences will take place in China, one in Singapore, and the remaining two in India.

With that out of the way, let’s take a look at the handsets that are about to launch soon.

Upcoming Smartphones Next Week

Honor Purse V

The Honor Purse V was initially showcased as a concept smartphone at IFA 2023 earlier this month. But recently, the brand confirmed that this device will be presented in China on September 19 (Tuesday) and will be available for purchase.

The Purse V from Honor is an outward folding foldable smartphone like the Huawei Mate Xs series. However, it is designed more as a fashion accessory than a productivity machine.

As the name suggests, the phone mimics a purse with its detachable straps and multiple AOD (Always-on Display) styles for its screen. Rumors say that it is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G SoC and supports 35W charging.

Motorola Edge 40 Neo

The Motorola Edge 40 Neo will debut in India on September 21 (Thursday). Since it is official in Europe, we know everything about it.

It is a mid-range smartphone positioned below the Edge 40. The device is powered by a MediaTek Dimensity 7030 chipset and is backed by a 5,000mAh battery with support for 68W wired charging.

It comes with a 6.55-inch FHD+ 144Hz curved OLED display, 50MP (wide) + 13MP (ultra-wide dual camera system, 32MP selfie camera, dual stereo speakers, and IP68 rating for dust and water resistance.

Redmi Note 13 Series

The Redmi Note 13 series is set to launch in China on September 21 (Thursday). This was expected as the brand had already teased it earlier this month.

As per teasers and leaks, the lineup will consist of at least three models, namely Redmi Note 12, Redmi Note 12 Pro, and Redmi Note 12 Pro+. All of them will arrive with a revamped design and upgraded features.

The Pro variants will sport 1.5K OLED displays with 1800nits peak brightness level and 1920Hz high-frequency PWM dimming. The screen on the Pro Plus will be curved and it will be powered by a MediaTek Dimensity 7200-Ultra chip.

Vivo T2 Pro 5G

The Vivo T2 Pro 5G is planned to launch in India on September 22 (Friday). It will be positioned higher than Vivo T2x 5G and Vivo T2 5G which debuted earlier this year.

Going by the teasers and leaks, the phone is a rebranded iQOO Z7 Pro. For the unaware, the iQOO device itself is a rebadged Vivo S17e.

The handset will come with a thin and light design, a 120Hz curved AMOLED display, a MediaTek Dimensity 7200 chipset, Aura Light, 66W charging support, and more.

Tecno Phantom V Flip

The Tecno Phantom V Flip is scheduled to launch on September 22 (Friday). It will be unveiled at an event in Singapore.

This product is Tecno’s first-ever clamshell foldable smartphone. It will have a distinct design, thanks to a circular cover screen inside a ring camera module.

According to leaks, the device will arrive with a 6.75-inch 144Hz main display, a 1.39-inch secondary screen, a MediaTek Dimensity 8050 SoC, a 64MP main camera, and 45W charging support.

Honor V Purse will be sold in China, September 19 launch date confirmed

Anvinraj Valiyathara — Mon, 11 Sep 2023 06:09:25 +0000

On Sept. 1, Honor introduced an innovative concept phone called the Honor V Purse, which combines the characteristics of an outwardly foldable phone and a clutch bag. It is equipped with interchangeable vegan leather straps and chains, which make it look like a purse. When Honor unveiled the device at the IFA 2023, it did not reveal whether the device would be available for purchase. However, today the brand released an official confirmation that it will debut at 7:30pm (local time) on Sept. 19 in China.

Honor V Purse design, key features

Honor V Purse launch date

In terms of design, the Honor V Purse closely resembles the Huawei Mate Xs 2, sharing the characteristic of being an outwardly foldable smartphone with a wraparound display on its exterior. The V Purse showcases a sleek profile, measuring just 9mm in thickness. However, unlike inwardly foldable phones like the Honor Magic V2, Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5, and Xiaomi MIX Fold 3, the V Purse does not incorporate a secondary cover display.

Readers should note that the V Purse is still a concept phone and not a functional purse for storing items. However, it can be worn like a purse using detachable chain-link straps. Honor refers to the V Purse design as a “phy-digital fashion statement,” merging physical elements like the straps with interactive Always-On Display (AOD) styles.

Honor V Purse

The aim is to provide versatility through interchangeable straps and a range of visible AOD designs on both sides, making it easy to coordinate the Honor V Purse with any outfit and, in turn, promoting sustainability by reducing the need for fast fashion. Some reports have claimed that the Honor V Purse features the Snapdragon 778G chip. It is expected to support 35W fast charging.

Honor unveils V Purse concept, an outward-folding phone that can be worn like a purse

Rajesh Regmi — Fri, 01 Sep 2023 11:31:49 +0000

Ever wanted to combine your phone and your purse into one stylish and functional accessory? Well, Honor has you covered with their new V Purse concept phone. It’s like a cross between a foldable phone and a clutch bag.

The device comes with a wraparound display that folds outward and interchangeable straps and chains so you can customize its appearance. Honor sees the V Purse as a way for electronic devices to be seen as fashionable accessories, “offering unlimited opportunities for self-expression”.

The Honor V Purse

That said, it’s still a concept phone rather than a functional purse. You can’t store items inside it, but sure, you can wear it like a purse using the detachable chain-link straps. Since the device features an outward folding screen—to complement this—Honor is offering the option to choose interactive and interchangeable wallpapers, so you can change them to match your outfit.

Honor has shown off a variety of wallpapers for the V Purse, including a furry one that responds to your touch and moves across the screen, giving the impression of petting a cat.

Another wallpaper is a “phygital” bracelet with charms that are actually interactive elements. For example, touching the camera charm will open the camera app, while touching the music note charm will open the music player. Not to forget, the screen is an always-on-display.

Honor says it has worked with top talent to design the AOD styles for the V Purse, including Burberry menswear design director Bram Van Diepen, contemporary artist Yunuene Esparza, dean of the China Academy of Art International College Yuan Youmin, and interdisciplinary artist Xiao Hui Wang. The brand also plans to open up the platform for AOD designs, so developers and designers around the world can create custom looks.

In addition to its stylish design, Honor has also made the V Purse environmentally friendly. They’ve used sustainable materials like vegan leather for the straps. It is also very thin, measuring just 9mm thick, which is even thinner than the company’s latest foldable, Magic V2.

Regardless, the company has not yet released many details about the V Purse’s hardware, as it is not yet in mass production. However, they did reveal that they have created a hinge that can withstand 400,000 folds.