Honor has introduced the Magic V3, the successor to its acclaimed Magic V2 foldable smartphone. This latest iteration boasts significant improvements, including a slimmer and lighter design, powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chipset, and featuring advanced 55W wireless charging capabilities.
Major Upgrades and Design
The Honor Magic V3 measures just 9.2mm (excluding the camera bump) when folded, and unfolds to a remarkable 4.35mm thickness with its 7.92-inch LTPO OLED main screen. Honor achieved this slim profile through an upgraded 2.84mm hinge mechanism and a sturdy 7-series aluminum alloy frame, rated for 500,000 folds. Additionally, the Magic V3 weighs only 226 grams, comparable to conventional bar phones.
Honor Magic V3 Display and Camera Capabilities
Display Specifications
| Feature | External Display | Main Display |
|---|---|---|
| Type | LTPO cover screen | LTPO OLED |
| Size | 6.43 inches | 7.92 inches |
| Resolution | FHD+ | FHD+ |
| Refresh Rate | 1-120Hz adaptive | 1-120Hz adaptive |
| Peak Brightness | 2,500 nits | 1,800 nits |
| Additional Features | Stylus input, 20MP front camera | Ultra-narrow capacitive fingerprint sensor, 20MP front camera |
Camera Specifications:
- Main Sensor: 50MP with OIS, f/1.6 aperture
- Periscope Lens: 50MP with 3.5x optical zoom, f/3.0 aperture
- Ultrawide Lens: 40MP, f/2.2 aperture
- Front Cameras: 20MP on both cover and main screens
Honor Magic V3 Performance and Battery
The Magic V3 is equipped with the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chipset, offering configurations up to 16GB LPDDR5X RAM and 1TB UFS 4.0 storage. Despite its compact size, it incorporates a larger vapor chamber cooling system compared to its predecessor. Powering it all is a 5,150 mAh silicon-carbon battery, supporting 66W wired and 50W wireless charging.
Honor Magic V3 Software and Additional Features
Running on MagicOS 8.0.1 based on Android 14, the Honor Magic V3 introduces AI-driven features like Circle to Search and Honor Parallel Space, which enables dual SIM support with separate app environments on the main display.
Pricing and Availability
The Honor Magic V3 comes in multiple colors including red, white, green, and black, with prices starting at CNY 8,999 ($1,240) for the 12GB RAM and 256GB storage variant, up to CNY 10,999 ($1,516) for the top-tier model with 16GB RAM and 1TB storage. Sales begin in China on July 19, with global availability yet to be confirmed.
Future Prospects
Honor has also announced plans for a Magic V3 satellite connectivity edition later in the year, expanding its versatility and reach beyond traditional smartphone capabilities.
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