Despite being just a couple months old, new avatars of the Honor MagicWatch 2 have just been unveiled. Collaborating with multiple artists, Honor has come up with a range of funky designs as part of the Limited Edition package. The MagicWatch 2 Limited Edition is adorned with colorful bezels, bands, and themes and has been designed by “a number of rising stars from the world of art and graphic design” according to Honor’s official statement.

Honor unveiled the limited edition designs at a special event held in London on January 21. Some of the artists in question are Giovanni Ozzola, George Greaves, Wag DongLing, and Jacky Tsai. Inspired by what seems like jazzy swatches at first glance, the designs draw inspiration from the world of photographers, sculptors, graphics designers, and illustrators. Behind the façade is the same old MagicWatch 2 that Honor launched back in November 2019.

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The Honor MagicWatch 2 Limited Edition features built-in themes matching its unique style, and is part of the company’s aggressive push into the smart-wearables category. A move to further establish an independent identity away from parent company Huawei.

The official statement by George Zhao, Honor’s President read, “We are dedicated to bringing customers the latest in cutting-edge technology, coupled with the newest fashion trends. Our products are funky on the outside and smart on the inside and embody our free spirit. Our range of uniquely-designed products ensures that you have something to wear on every occasion”.

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There is a limited number of watch faces/themes available on the Huawei Health app right now. However, starting February 2020 85 unique designs will be available for download. What is interesting to note is the designs were selected from over 1,400 entries that came in as part of Honor’s Global Watch Face Design contest.

Although the quirky designs are interesting, the MagicWatch 2 Limited Edition gets the exact same features as the standard variant. The flashy watch offers up to two weeks of battery backup, which is quite similar to what is seen on the Huawei Watch GT 2, which is designed using the same platform. Details regarding pricing and availability are currently unavailable, but you could buy the standard variant for £160 (~$209) for the 46mm variant and £150 (~$196) for the 42mm option. 

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Last year, Honor had launched the MagicWatch 2 and Band 5i devices in China. Today, the Chinese manufacturer held a dedicated launch event to announce the Honor 9X smartphone in India. At the event, Honor also unveiled the MagicWatch 2 smartwatch and Band 5i fitness tracker. Apart from the wearables, Honor introduced Rs. 1,999 worth Honor Sport Bluetooth Earphones and Rs. 3,999 Honor Sport Pro Bluetooth Earphones. These devices will be exclusively available on Flipkart and Amazon India in the near future. Here is all the information on the pricing, specifications and features of both devices.

Honor Band 5i price in India

The Honor Band 5i is an updated edition of the Honor Band 5 that was introduced in August for Rs. 2,599 (~$37). The Band has arrived with a price tag of Rs. 1,999 (~$28). It comes in Black color only and it can be availed from Amazon India. SBI card owners can avail 10 percent discount on the device.

Honor Band 5i specifications

The Band 5i features a 0.96-inch TFT color display that offers a resolution of 80 x 160 pixels. The 91mAh battery that can be charged for up to 1 week can be charged by directly connecting a USB cable. There is a dedicated capacitive home button.

Its appeal can be customized using downloadable clock faces. The device offers 9 kinds of fitness modes for outdoor and activities such as running, walking, cycling, free training and more. It has an optical heart rate tracker it can also monitor sleep patterns. Its other features include stopwatch, music control, alarm and idle alert. The Band 5i offers 50ATM water resistance.

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Honor MagicWatch 2 price in India

Honor MagicWatch 2 has gone official in India with a pricing of Rs. The 46mm model that comes in color options like Charcoal Black and Flax Brown. They are respectively priced at Rs. 12,999 (~$183) and Rs. 14,999 (~$211).

The 42mm can be brought in color editions such as Agate Black and Sakura Gold. They are respectively priced at Rs. 11,999 (~$169) and Rs. 14,999 (~$211).

Buyers of Honor MagicWatch 2 will be provided with Honor xSport AM61 Bluetooth earphones worth Rs. 1,699 (~$24) for free. Users can also take advantage of up to 6 months no cost EMI offer. SBI card owners can avail 10 percent discount on the MagicWatch 2. The 46mm will be available for purchase through Amazon India from Jan. 19. The 42mm will be available soon on the same e-commerce platform.

Honor MagicWatch 2 specifications

The 46mm and 42mm Honor MagicWatch models feature 1.39-inch circular AMOLED display and stainless steel chassis. The Kirin A1 chipset fuels the MagicWatch 2. The device offers user with 4 GB of RAM and its look can be personalized with custom watch faces. Photos from the paired Honor devices can be also used as wallpapers on the MagicWatch 2.

The MagicWatch 2 has a 455mAh battery that can last for up to 14 days on a single charge. The other features of the MagicWatch 2 include 50ATM water-resistance, dual-frequency GPS, heart rate tracker, sleep monitor, fitness tracking modes, built-in speaker and a microphone.

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