Honor Magic V2 Specs, Price, and Best Deals

Honor Magic V2 is the world thinnest foldable phone displacing the Galaxy Z Fold 5. This ultra-thin foldable phone follow in the footprint of iPhone 14 Pro Max when folded. It has a triple camera setup, big batteries, a dual 120Hz LTPO OLED panels and powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 with up to 16GB RAM.

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Honor Magic V2 Key Specs and Features

7.92 inches Foldable LTPO OLED Display, 2156 x 2344 pixel (~402 ppi density), ~88.5% screen-to-body ratio
6.43-inch LTPO OLED Cover Display, 1060 x 2376 pixels
Android 13, MagicOS 7.2
Qualcomm SM8550-AB Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 (4 nm) Octa Core Processor
16GB RAM
50 MP (wide) + 20 MP (telephoto) + 50 MP (ultrawide) Triple Rear Camera
16 MP Front Camera
Fingerprint Sensor (Side Mounted)
256GB, 512GB, 1TB Built-in Storage
4G LTE Support
5G Support
66W Fast Charging Capacity
5000 mAh Non-removable Li-Po Battery

Design

Honor has successfully managed to make the Magic V2 a convenient device to carry around. Touted as one of the thinnest foldables on the market, the Magic V2 has 4.7mm thinness when unfolded and 9.9 mm when folded making it a breeze to slip into pockets and carry around.

Additionally, the Honor Magic V2 has diverse finishes and body material: varying form glass back, to eco leather back depending on users preference. Both model has a magnesium alloy frame and titanium alloy folding mechanism.

The Magic V2 boasts a durable hinge that achieve a gapless folded state and offers stable intermediate angles, although, the inability to achieve true infinite adjustability might be considered a limitation by some users.

On the outside, the Honor Magic V2 features a 6.43 inches OLED display which is closely similar to the design of the Galaxy S23 Ultra and the iPhone 14 Pro Max. However, when unfolded, the phone sports a 7.92 inches OLED display which is larger than Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5’s 7.6-inch display.

Additionally, the Honor Magic V2’s camera system is neatly integrated into the design. There is a triple-camera bump on the rear panel, while on each display sits a punch-hole at the top center that hold the single selfie camera.

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Similarly hidden inside is the newly designed vapor chamber that the V2 uses for cooling its flagship internals. This android phone also support Honor’s stylus pen on the front and inner display unlike Galaxy that only supports an S Pen on the internal display.

Display

The Honor Magic V2 has an impressive displays, delivering an immersive visual experience that’s both captivating and technologically advanced.

The cover display of the Magic V2 boasts a 6.43-inch LTPO OLED panel with a resolution of 1060 x 2376 and a remarkable 120Hz refresh rate. It produces up to 1B saturated colors, and support up to 2500 nits of brightness. This combination results in vibrant colors, balanced contrast, and smooth interactions, enhancing both productivity and entertainment tasks.

Unfolding the Magic V2 reveals a larger 7.92-inch LTPO OLED screen with a resolution of 2156 x 2354 and the same impressive 120Hz refresh rate, and 1B colors. However, compare to the 2500 nits on the cover display, the inner display has a peak brightness of 1600 nits but, it meets the rigorous quality standards set out by IMAX. That means you’ll get clearer, brighter pictures with reduced noise and grain, plus immersive sound, courtesy of Dolby Atmos rival DTS:X.

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Meanwhile, both displays feature HDR10+ support which further elevates the visual experience, providing enhanced contrast and color accuracy for more lifelike images and videos.

Furthermore, Honor’s commitment to user well-being is evident with the inclusion of high-speed 3,840Hz pulse wave modulation dimming technology. This feature reduces eye fatigue during extended use, complemented by the “Circadian Night Display” that promotes healthy sleep patterns.

Camera

The Honor Magic V2’s camera system, equipped with a triple rear camera setup and dual selfie cameras, embodies the brand’s commitment to delivering versatile and precision-driven photography.

The rear camera setup has primary 50-megapixel wide sensor with an f/1.9 aperture equipped with optical image stabilization (OIS), thus ensuring clear and sharp images even in challenging conditions. Nevertheless, the camera’s OIS, PDAF, and laser autofocus contribute to enhanced image stability, focus accuracy, and improved detail in photos

It also has a secondary 50-megapixel ultra-wide camera which captures expansive scenes with fidelity, offering a wider perspective for dynamic photography. And lastly, the 20-megapixel telephoto camera which comes with a 2.5x optical zoom that extends the creative possibilities by bringing distant subjects closer without compromising clarity.

Additionally, the Magic V2 features dual 16-megapixel selfie cameras, one each on both the external and internal displays. The display has f/2.2 aperture which ensures adequate light intake, and the resulting images promise clear and vibrant self-representation. This allows for consistent and high-quality self-portraits whether the device is folded or unfolded.

Furthermore, Honor introduces AI motion sensing to the Magic V2, which aims to enhance the capture of moving subjects like pets and children. The Magic V2 can also record 4K videos on both the main and cover camera. Slow Motion recording is also supported on the main offering 960fps at 720p HD video recording.

Hardware and Software

Similar to Galaxy Z Fold 5 and Galaxy Z Flip 5, the Honor Magic V2 is equipped with the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 processor for efficient performance. It offers a higher CPU clock including a 3.36 GHz Cortex-X3, two 2.8 GHz Cortex-A715 cores, another two x2.8 GHz Cortex-A710 cores and three 2.0 GHz Cortex-A510 cores

This is the same chipset found in models like the ZTE Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro, the Vivo X Fold 2, the OnePlus 11, the Xiaomi Mix Fold 3, and the ASUS ROG Phone 7.

This chipset is coupled with Adreno 740 GPU core which compared to the regular Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 found in most other flagship devices offers better graphics and motion processing. The phone is also paired with up to 16GB of LPDDR5X RAM, ensuring smooth multitasking and responsive performance. Storage options range from 256GB to 512GB, with a top-tier 1TB model.

The Honor Magic V2 runs on the latest iteration of Android, Android 13. This version brings with it a range of improvements in performance, security, and user experience. It is also equipped with a 5000mAh battery, which is a relatively large battery, capable of providing a long battery life. It further support 66W fast charging and 5W reverse wired charging.

For connectivity, Honor Magic V2 features 5G network, which means you can enjoy 5G internet speed, provided you are in an area with 5G reception. It also has Dual-band WiFi, Bluetooth 5.3, and NFC and a USB Type-C port for charging and data transfer.

Honor Magic V2 Price and Availability

Honor Magic V2 price starts at around $ 992.00 / € 1,113.00 / £ 1,009.00 / ₹ 97,999. The Magic V2 price in Nigeria starts at around ₦1,274,000.