Hands-on with Honor Magic V2: Foldable smartphone boasting a mere 4.7 mm thickness

On July 12th, Honor unveiled the Honor Magic V2 - the slimmest foldable smartphone to date, measuring just 4.7 mm in thickness. What's new with Honor Magic V2? How powerful is the Honor Magic V2 configuration? How much does the Honor Magic V2 cost? Join me in exploring the Honor Magic V2 to learn more about this device!

Note: This article includes visual references from YouTube channels Engadget, Android Authority, The Tech Chap and the social network Weibo.

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Unboxing Honor Magic V2: Let's explore what's inside

Similar to many other foldable phones in the market today, Honor Magic V2 comes in a neatly designed square box with the product name printed on a predominant black background, adding an elegant touch to the external appearance.

Upon opening, besides the Honor Magic V2, the manufacturer also includes some basic accessories such as a USB-C charging cable, user manual, and SIM ejector tool.

Notably, the Honor Magic V2 comes with an accompanying Honor Magic-pen, allowing users to comfortably take notes and draw on the screen without the need to invest extra time and costs in searching for a third-party stylus.

Hands-on with Honor Magic V2 featuring a sleek design, with a thickness of only 4.7 mm

In terms of overall design, Honor Magic V2 adopts a book-like foldable form similar to Samsung's Galaxy Z series and Xiaomi's MIX Fold. However, Honor introduces a distinctive feature by focusing on size, with the device measuring only 4.7 mm in thickness when unfolded (9.9 mm when folded) and weighing 231 grams.

Thanks to these specifications, Honor Magic V2 stands out as significantly slimmer and lighter compared to Xiaomi's thinnest foldable smartphone, the MIX Fold 2. Consequently, users experience a more comfortable grip, with Engadget's reviewer even noting the ease of fitting the device into a pocket.

The rear panel of Honor Magic V2 is crafted from PU leather material (available in black), providing a soft and comfortable grip while also being easy to clean. Phones with a leather back have long been admired for their luxurious feel, often found in high-end products. Thus, Honor's use of this material enhances the elegance of the Magic V2. Additionally, the device features a triple-camera setup placed within a relatively large frame at the top corner of the back.

On the right and left edges of Honor Magic V2, you'll find the power button and the volume rocker, a layout praised by many foreign reviewers for its easy two-handed operation and quick familiarization. Meanwhile, the bottom edge houses the external speaker, microphone, SIM tray, and USB Type-C charging port.

The hinge section of Honor Magic V2 is crafted from titanium, ensuring durability and sturdiness without adding excessive weight to the phone. Overall, users will feel more reassured during the usage of Honor Magic V2. Moreover, this hinge allows flexible folding at various angles, providing convenient usage for tasks like photography or split-screen content viewing.

In terms of display, Honor Magic V2 boasts a primary screen measuring 7.92 inches and a secondary screen spanning 6.43 inches. Both screens utilize OLED panels with a resolution of 2,344 x 2,156 pixels for the main display and 2,376 x 1,060 pixels for the external secondary display.

Moreover, the dual screens on Honor Magic V2 also feature a 120 Hz refresh rate, ensuring smooth and swift image transitions.

Honor Magic V2 boasts a powerful configuration with the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chip

Before diving into the details, let's quickly go over the specifications of Honor Magic V2 for your convenience.

• Display: 7.92-inch size, flexible OLED panel, resolution of 2,344 x 2,156 pixels, 120 Hz refresh rate.
• Secondary display: 6.43-inch size, OLED panel, resolution of 2,376 x 1,060 pixels, 120 Hz refresh rate.
• CPU: Snapdragon 8 Gen 2.
• RAM: 16 GB.
• Internal Storage: 256 GB or 512 GB.
• Rear Cameras: Main 50 MP + Ultra-wide 50 MP + Telephoto 20 MP.
• Front Camera: 16 MP.
• Battery: 5,000 mAh, supports 66 W SuperCharge fast charging.
• Operating System: Magic OS 7.2 - Android 13.

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In terms of performance, Honor Magic V2 is equipped with the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 processor - one of Qualcomm's leading processors currently available. With an octa-core CPU and manufactured using TSMC's advanced 4nm process, the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chip provides powerful performance for Honor Magic V2 to handle various tasks seamlessly, from basic to advanced activities such as calling, web browsing, gaming, and professional video editing.

Additionally, Honor Magic V2 boasts a substantial 16 GB of RAM, ensuring excellent multitasking capabilities. Users can interact with multiple applications simultaneously on the screen without any hindrance. Coupled with that is an internal storage capacity of up to 512 GB, providing ample space for storing all personal data.

Furthermore, Honor Magic V2 is equipped with a 5,000 mAh battery, undoubtedly a robust capacity for a foldable phone. In fact, Honor has integrated two batteries with a thickness of only 2.7 mm each into both halves of the Magic V2. This integration allows an ultra-slim foldable phone like Honor Magic V2 to achieve a day-long battery life comparable to conventional bar-shaped smartphones.

Additionally, Honor Magic V2 features the SuperCharge fast charging functionality with a 66 W power rating. This allows users to quickly charge the device's battery, preventing interruptions in daily work or entertainment.

Honor Magic V2's triple-camera setup for a sharp photography experience

Beyond its slim design and powerful performance, Honor Magic V2 is equipped with a triple-camera system boasting exceptional photography capabilities. Let's delve into the specifications of the device's camera system:

• Main Camera: 50 MP resolution, f/1.9 aperture, OIS support for image stabilization.
• Ultra-wide-angle Camera: 50 MP resolution, f/2.0 aperture.
• Telephoto Camera: 20 MP resolution, f/2.4 aperture, OIS support for image stabilization.
• Dual-Screen Selfie Camera: 16 MP resolution, f/2.2 aperture.

Reviewing the above specifications, Honor Magic V2's main camera features high resolution, paired with the ultra-wide-angle camera, allowing for creative shots from various perspectives. Additionally, the device is equipped with optical image stabilization (OIS) in both the main and telephoto cameras, significantly aiding in photography and video recording.

What is the price of Honor Magic V2? Is it worth owning?

In the Chinese market, Honor Magic V2 is available for purchase with the following pricing for each variant:

• 16 GB RAM, 256 GB internal storage version is priced at 8,999 Chinese Yuan (approximately 29.8 million VND).
• 16 GB RAM, 512 GB internal storage version is priced at 9,999 Chinese Yuan (approximately 33.1 million VND).

These are competitive prices for a foldable device with a sleek yet powerful design like Honor Magic V2. Additionally, the inclusion of special accessories such as the Honor Magic-pen demonstrates the manufacturer's dedication to providing users with a complete and optimal experience on Honor Magic V2.

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