Honor has officially unveiled its latest innovation, the Magic V Flip, featuring a full-screen design and powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen1 processor. Set to go on sale at 10:08 on June 21, this new phone offers impressive features and comes in four different versions.
Pricing and Versions:
- 12GB RAM + 256GB storage: 4999 yuan or $689
- 12GB RAM + 512GB storage: 5499 yuan or $758
- 12GB RAM + 1TB storage: 5999 yuan or $827
- 16GB RAM + 1TB storage (premium version): 6999 yuan or $965
Additionally, Honor offers a Fashion Ring Protective Case for 299 yuan ($41) and a haute couture exclusive gift box that includes a mini bag and commemorative edition gift box, available in limited quantities.
Design and Display:
The Magic V Flip boasts a stylish four-curved equal-depth design and is available in three colors: Camellia White, Iris Black, and Champagne Pink. There’s also a high-end model in collaboration with Jimmy Choo. When folded, the phone is 14.89mm thick, and when unfolded, it’s just 7.15mm thick, weighing only 193g.
The standout feature is its “full external screen” design. The 4.0-inch OLED external screen holds an industry record with a border of just 2.87mm, offering an 85% screen ratio and a resolution of 1200×1092. It delivers a peak brightness of 1600nits (global) and 2500nits (local), supports Dolby Vision, and includes features like AI sleep-aid display and smart voice recorder.
Inside, the phone features a 6.8-inch OLED screen with eye protection, a resolution of 2520×1080, and impressive brightness levels. It supports a wide color gamut and displays 1.07 billion colors, making it perfect for media consumption and gaming.
Performance and Durability:
The Magic V Flip uses the powerful Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen1 processor and comes equipped with the Honor Luban hinge and self-developed shield steel. It has an impact-resistant foldable inner screen and has passed the SGS high-reliability folding quality certification.
Camera Capabilities:
For photography, the phone is equipped with a 50MP Sony IMX816 lens on the front and a dual-camera setup on the back, including a 50MP main camera and a 12MP ultra-wide-angle lens. It supports advanced features like AI group photo enhancement and special DV-like photography modes for creative shots.
Battery and Additional Features:
The Magic V Flip has a 4800mAh battery with high energy density and supports 66W fast charging, reaching 45% in just 15 minutes and a full charge in 42 minutes.
Other features include side fingerprint recognition, dual speakers, NFC support, and the latest MagicOS 8.0 system with Google services. Details about international availability remains unknown as of writing.
