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Honor has officially entered the competitive flip phone market with the release of its first clamshell device, the Honor Magic V Flip.
This highly anticipated flip phone aims to challenge established players like Samsung and Motorola with its innovative design, eye-catching features and competitive pricing.
However, the phone is currently only available in China and we are still waiting for its global launch.
But what exactly can we expect when the time comes? Here’s everything we know.
When was the Honor Magic V Flip released?
The Honor Magic V Flip was released on June 13, 2024 at a special Technology Fashion Show event in Shanghai, China.
The phone is currently only available in China, with global availability expected later in 2024. However, we don’t know the official date.
How much does the Honor Magic V Flip cost?
The Honor Magic V Flip starts at CNY 4,999 (around $689/£535) for the base model with 12GB RAM and 256GB storage. The price goes up to CNY 6,999 (approximately $965/£750) for the Special Edition with 16GB of RAM and 1TB of storage.
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What specifications and features does the Honor Magic V Flip have?
Design
The Honor Magic V Flip is available in three color options: Camellia White, Champagne Pink and Iris Black. It also offers a special edition designed in collaboration with Jimmy Choo.
The device has a clamshell design with a large external display that is one of the largest and brightest on the market. The phone measures 167.3 x 75.6 x 7.15 mm when unfolded and weighs 193 grams.
Display
The Magic V Flip features a 6.8-inch LTPO OLED main display with a resolution of 2520 x 1080 pixels and an adaptive refresh rate of 0.1Hz-120Hz. The peak brightness reaches 3,000 nits, making it easy to read even in direct sunlight.
The cover display is 4 inches in size with a resolution of 1092 x 1200 pixels and supports split-screen multitasking and more than 40 applications. Both displays feature eye protection technologies, including PWM dimming, eye protection in natural light and sleep-promoting display functions.
Performance
The device is powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 chipset, paired with 12GB of RAM. Storage options include 256GB, 512GB and 1TB, with a Special Edition offering 16GB of RAM and 1TB of storage.
Although it uses an older chipset compared to some competitors such as the Galaxy Z Flip 6 or Motorola Razr 50 Ultra, it still promises to deliver strong performance for everyday tasks.
Cameras
The main camera setup is integrated into the cover display, giving it a seamless look. It features a 50MP main camera with an f/1.9 aperture, OIS and EIS, alongside a 12MP ultra-wide camera with an f/2.2 aperture. The cover display houses a 50Mp selfie camera.
The camera system supports various photography modes such as portrait, time-lapse and night mode, and can record videos in up to 4K resolution.
Battery and charging
The phone is equipped with a 4,800mAh silicon-carbon battery, the first of its kind in a commercially sold foldable phone.
It also supports 66W fast charging, which can charge the device to 45% in just 15 minutes (according to Honor).
Software
The Honor Magic V Flip runs on Android 14 with MagicOS 8.0 on top. It includes features optimized for the large cover display, such as split-screen multitasking and extensive app support. The software also offers AI-powered improvements, smart multi-windows and several other smart features designed to improve the user experience.
This is everything we currently know about the global launch of the Magic V Flip. In the meantime, check out our list of the best flip phones to see the competition.