HONOR has launched its latest foldable flagship smartphone, the HONOR Magic V3 in the Global Market, as promised. The Magic V3 main display is 7.92 inches with an adaptive refresh rate of up to 120Hz, while the cover display measures 6.43 inches with a 120Hz adaptive refresh rate. Both displays offer a peak brightness of 5,000 nits for HDR content, support 1.07 billion colours, and Dolby Vision, with a global peak brightness of 1,800 nits.
It comes in two versions: the vegan leather model, which is 9.2mm thick and weighs 226 grams, and the glass model, which is 9.3mm thick and weighs 230 grams. When unfolded, the dimensions are 156.6 x 145.3 x 4.35-4.4mm, and when folded, they are 156.6 x 74 x 9.2-9.3mm. The hinge, which is 2.84mm thick, can withstand up to 500,000 folds. The device has a 7-series aluminium alloy frame, an IPX8 water resistance rating, and can be used with wet hands.
It runs on the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, with HONOR’s RF enhancement chip C1+, an independent secure storage chip, and the HONOR Cicada Wing Pure Titanium Cooling VC for thermal management. It comes with up to 1TB UFS 4.0 storage, up to 16GB RAM LPDDR5X RAM.
The rear camera setup consists of a 50MP main sensor (f/1.6 aperture), a 40MP ultrawide lens (f/2.2, 112° FoV), and a 50MP periscope telephoto lens (f/3.0 aperture, 3.5x optical zoom, 100x digital zoom). For selfies, there are two 20MP cameras, one on each display, with AI enhancements for image beautification.
The Magic V3 supports stylus input and features Rhino Glass, AI defocus eye protection, TÜV Rheinland certification, and 4,320Hz PWM dimming to reduce eye strain. The device has a 5,150mAh battery, supporting 66W HONOR SuperCharge and 50W Wireless SuperCharge.
HONOR Magic V3 Specifications -
| Inner Display | 7.92-inch (2344 x 2156 pixels) FHD+ OLED, 9.78:9 aspect ratio, LTPO display with 120Hz refresh rate, 4320Hz high-frequency PWM eye protection, HDR10+, 1.07 billion colors, DCI-P3 Wide Color Gamut, up to 5000 nits brightness, Dolby Vision, stylus support. Rhino glass, multi-touch, AI defocus eye protection. |
| Outer Display | 6.43-inch (2376 x 1060 pixels) FHD+ OLED, 20:9 aspect ratio, LTPO display with 120Hz refresh rate, 4320Hz high-frequency PWM eye protection, HDR10+, 1.07 billion colors, DCI-P3 Wide Color Gamut, up to 5000 nits brightness. Rhino glass, multi-touch, AI defocus eye protection. |
| Processor | Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, Adreno 750 |
| RAM/Storage | 12 GB (LPDDR5X RAM) with 512 GB (UFS 4.0) |
| OS/UI | MagicOS 8.0.1 (Android 14) |
| SIM | Dual SIM |
| Rear Cameras | 50 MP Main (f/1.6) OIS, 1/1.56-inch sensor; 50 MP Periscope (f/3.0) OIS, 1/2.51-inch large sensor, 3.5x optical zoom, 100x digital zoom; 40 MP Ultra-wide (f/2.2) with 112° ultra-wide viewing angle |
| Front Camera | 20 MP (f/2.2), 90° smart wide-angle selfie, 4K video shooting |
| Features | Side fingerprint Scanner, USB Type-C audio, stereo speakers, DTS Ultra Audio, IPX8 dust and water-resistant |
| Dimensions | 156.6 x 145.3 mm (74.0 mm when folded) × 4.35 / 4.4 mm (9.2 / 9.3 mm when folded) |
| Weight | 226 g (Leather); 230 g (Glass) |
| Connectivity | Dual SIM, 5G SA/NSA, dual 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 7 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be), screencasting, NFC, support for Beidou, dual-frequency GPS, Bluetooth 5.3. |
| Battery/Charger | 5150 mAh; 66W Wired SuperCharge; 50W Wireless SuperCharge; Type-C (USB 3.1 Gen1) supports DP1.2. |
Pricing and Availability -
HONOR Magic V3 is available in Reddish Brown, Green, and Black, and the price Starts at GBP 1699.99 (USD 2,240 or Rs. 1,88,035 approx.). Pre-orders for the HONOR Magic V3 start now, with shipping beginning today in the UK and on October 1, 2024, in other regions.
