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Magic V2

Honor Magic V2 — Ultra-Slim Book-Style Foldable Smartphone Review & Specs

Display Foldable LTPO OLED 1B colors, 120Hz, HDR10+, 1600 nits...
Camera 4K at 30fps 1080p at 30fps
Performance Qualcomm SM8550-AB Snapdragon 8...
Battery 66W wired
Expert Score
4.7
94% Confidence
Community Score
4.0
0% Confidence
AI Score
4.7
92% Confidence
Final Score
4.5
92% Confidence
Storage
RAM
Color
Regional
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$1,050 – $1,450 $1,499

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Category Scores

Overall hardware score: 93/100 — revolutionary 9.9mm folded thickness weighing 231g, titanium alloy hinge, dual 120Hz LTPO screens with 3840Hz PWM dimming, Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 speed, and 5000mAh battery cell with 66W charging.

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94
Performance Excellent

Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 4nm chip with 16GB R...

96
Display Excellent

7.92-inch inner OLED display and 6.43-inch cover...

90
Camera Excellent

Triple rear camera setup featuring a 50MP main O...

90
Battery Excellent

5000 mAh silicon-carbon dual-cell battery yields...

92
Gaming Excellent

Adreno 740 GPU paired with ultra-thin bionic liq...

88
AI Great

MagicOS AI parallel space partition, intelligent...

88
Security Great

Fast side-mounted capacitive fingerprint scanner...

84
Value for Money Great

High-end foldable pricing delivering unmatched t...

98
Design Excellent

Groundbreaking 9.9mm folded (4.7mm unfolded) sli...

52
Repairability Fair

Complex dual flexible OLED display assembly and...

88
Software Support Great

Boots Android 13 (upgradable through Android 15...

92
Connectivity Excellent

Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.3, dual 5G mode, NFC, infra...

90
Audio Excellent

Dual stereo speakers with 24-bit/192kHz Hi-Res a...

86
Durability Great

SGS certified titanium alloy hinge tested for 40...

88
Charging Great

66W wired HONOR SuperCharge with 5W reverse wire...

Specifications

Display 5
Inner Screen Foldable LTPO OLED, 1B colors, 120Hz, HDR10+, 1600 nits (peak), 3840Hz PWM dimming
Inner Size & Resolution 7.92 inches, 2156 x 2344 pixels (~402 ppi density)
Cover Screen LTPO OLED, 1B colors, 120Hz, HDR10+, 2500 nits (peak), Nanocrystal Glass 2.0
Cover Size & Resolution 6.43 inches, 1060 x 2376 pixels (~402 ppi density)
Stylus Stylus support (both inner and cover displays)
Processor 3
Chipset Key Qualcomm SM8550-AB Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 (4 nm)
CPU Octa-core (1x3.19 GHz Cortex-X3 & 2x2.8 GHz Cortex-A715 & 2x2.8 GHz Cortex-A710 & 3x2.0 GHz Cortex-A510)
GPU Key Adreno 740
Memory 1
RAM Key 16GB
Storage 3
Internal 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
Expandable No
Standard UFS 4.0
Battery 3
Capacity 5000 mAh (Silicon-Carbon)
Wired Charging 66W wired
Reverse Charging 5W reverse wired
Camera 3
Main Wide 50 MP, f/1.9, PDAF, 8x8 dToF Laser AF, OIS
Telephoto 20 MP, f/2.4, 62mm, PDAF, OIS, 2.5x optical zoom
Ultra Wide 50 MP, f/2.0, 13mm, AF
Front Camera 3
Inner Screen 16 MP, f/2.2, (wide)
Cover Screen 16 MP, f/2.2, (wide)
Video 4K at 30fps, 1080p at 30fps
Connectivity 6
Network 5G, 4G LTE, Dual Nano-SIM / Nano-SIM + eSIM
Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth 5.3, A2DP, LE, aptX HD
NFC Yes
Infrared Port Yes
USB USB Type-C 3.1, OTG, DisplayPort 1.2
Sensors 2
Fingerprint Side-mounted capacitive
Other Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, color spectrum
Dimensions & Weight 3
Unfolded Dimensions 156.7 x 145.4 x 4.7 mm or 4.8 mm
Folded Dimensions 156.7 x 74.1 x 9.9 mm or 10.1 mm
Weight 231 g / 237 g
Materials & Durability 1
Build Glass front (Nanocrystal Glass 2.0 cover), glass or eco-leather back, magnesium alloy frame, titanium alloy hinge
Operating System 1
OS Android 13 (upgradable to Android 15), MagicOS

Expert Review

By Dickens, Charles

Design

The Honor Magic V2 features an ultra-slim 9.9mm folded body, titanium alloy hinge, magnesium alloy frame, 231g lightweight chassis, and Nanocrystal Glass 2.0 cover protection.

Display

Incorporates a 7.92-inch inner foldable LTPO OLED display (2156 x 2344 pixels) alongside a 6.43-inch 120Hz cover display, both supporting 3840Hz risk-free PWM dimming.

Performance

Powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 4nm chip with 16GB RAM and UFS storage, split-screen multitasking, gaming, and app execution run seamlessly.

Gaming

Adreno 740 GPU paired with an ultra-thin bionic vapor chamber cooling system delivers consistent 60-120fps frame rates in modern 3D games.

Camera

Features a 50MP primary OIS camera, 20MP 2.5x telephoto lens with OIS, 50MP ultrawide camera, and 16MP front selfie cameras on both displays.

Battery

The 5000 mAh silicon-carbon dual battery delivers solid full-day active endurance, refueling via 66W wired HONOR SuperCharge.

Software

Boots Android 13 (upgradable to Android 15 MagicOS), featuring Parallel Space multi-account separation and split-screen taskbar tools.

Ai

Integrates AI motion sensing camera capture, display eye-comfort tuning, and dynamic memory optimization.

Connectivity

Includes dual 5G mode, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.3, NFC, infrared port, and USB-C 3.1 with DisplayPort 1.2 output.

Pros

  • Revolutionary 9.9mm folded profile weighing just 231g
  • Titanium alloy hinge mechanism with SGS 400,000-fold certification
  • Dual 120Hz LTPO OLED screens with eye-comfort 3840Hz PWM dimming
  • 5000 mAh silicon-carbon battery with 66W SuperCharge
  • Stylus input support on both inner and cover displays

Cons

  • No official IP water resistance rating
  • Does not support wireless charging
The Honor Magic V2 is an ultra-slim, lightweight book-style foldable smartphone that measures under 10mm when closed. Powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 4nm processor with 16GB RAM and up to 1TB internal storage, it features a 7.92-inch 120Hz LTPO OLED inner display alongside a 6.43-inch 120Hz LTPO OLED cover display protected by Nanocrystal Glass 2.0 with 3840Hz risk-free PWM dimming. Its triple rear camera array includes a 50MP primary OIS camera, 20MP 2.5x optical telephoto lens with OIS, and a 50MP ultrawide camera. Built with a titanium alloy hinge mechanism, it houses a high-density 5000 mAh silicon-carbon battery supporting 66W wired HONOR SuperCharge.

Verdict

The Honor Magic V2 is a landmark foldable, merging an ultra-thin 9.9mm body with a titanium hinge, 5000 mAh silicon-carbon battery, dual 120Hz LTPO screens, and Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 performance.

Final: 4.5/10 Best for: Photography enthusiasts Segment: Flagship

Product Intelligence

Ultra-slim 9.9mm folded profile weighing just 231g Proprietary Titanium Alloy Hinge mechanism with SGS durability rating 7.92-inch 120Hz inner display + 6.43-inch 120Hz outer screen with 3840Hz PWM dimming 5000 mAh silicon-carbon dual-cell battery with 66W SuperCharge Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 processor with 16GB RAM standard

Who Should Buy

Power users seeking an ultra-slim book-style foldable that feels like a standard bar phone when closed (9.9mm / 231g), featuring dual 120Hz LTPO screens, 3840Hz PWM dimming, titanium hinge, and Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 speed.

Who Should Avoid

Buyers who require wireless charging, an official IP68 water submersion rating, or periscope 5x+ optical zoom.

Key Takeaways

  • First book-style foldable to break the sub-10mm thickness barrier when folded
  • Silicon-carbon battery technology allows packing 5000 mAh capacity in an ultra-thin 4.7mm unfolded chassis
  • Supports active stylus stylus input on both the cover and inner displays

Buying Recommendation

The 512GB variant with 16GB RAM offers the optimal capacity for storing large media libraries and heavy multi-app workspaces.

Competitor Comparison

DeviceScorePriceNotes
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5
OnePlus Open

Upgrade Path

Upgrade From Honor Magic Vs
Benefits
  • Upgrade to ultra-slim 9.9mm chassis
  • titanium hinge
  • Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chip
  • 120Hz cover screen
  • and 3840Hz PWM dimming

Downgrade Path

Downgrade To Honor 200 Pro
Benefits
  • Traditional single-screen glass flagship with 66W wireless charging at a lower entry price

Pricing & Price Intelligence

In Stock
Current $1,050 – $1,450
Lowest $990
Highest $1,450
Historical Low $1,499
Launch $1,499
Average $1,180
Savings $449
Discount -30%
Confidence 40%
Trend Stable

Price Analytics

Best Deal Honor Official Store $1,050
Best Value Honor Official Store
Stability High
Buy Timing Good time to buy

Pricing is stable. Shop Honor Official Store for the lowest listed price and set a price alert for drops.

Regional Pricing

US $1,050 EU €990 PK Rs.315,000

Store Comparison

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Variant Pricing

Colors

  • Silk Purple $1,050 – $1,450
  • Silk Black $1,050 – $1,450
  • Black (Vegan Leather) $1,050 – $1,450
  • Gold $1,050 – $1,450

Storage

  • 256GB $1,050
  • 512GB $1,200
  • 1TB $1,450

Ram

  • 16GB $1,050 – $1,450
Low: 1499 High: 1499 Avg: 1499 Volatility: 0%

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Alternatives

Honor Magic V3

Next-generation successor featuring Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, IPX8 water rating, 50MP periscope camera, and wireless charging

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