Honor had launched many noteworthy smartphones since it’s re-entrance into the local market back in July last year. However, it’s recently unveiled Honor Magic V2 is perhaps the most ambitious launch from the company which had proven to be a highly convincing competitor to the Galaxy Z Fold 5 (Review) despite coming with a more affordable launch price.
After testing out the Honor Magic V2 for slightly more than two weeks, I’m left with nothing but good things to say about the device. Hence if you’re thinking on getting a new foldable smartphone as your daily driver, here are five good reasons why you should totally consider getting the new Honor Magic V2!
1) The Thinnest Foldable Phone In The World!
There are many things to love about the design of the Honor Magic V2 but one thing that really caught my attention is the slimness of the device. It features an impressive slim profile measuring just 9.9mm when folded and 4.7mm when unfurled, making it the slimmest folding phone in the world. In fact, it feels exactly like a traditional slab phone when folded and is easy to wield even with one hand.
Despite it’s lightweight design, the Honor Magic V2 promises unbeatable durability both on the inside and outside of the device. For starter, it comes with a Super-light, SGS-certified Titanium Hinge that significantly improves the shaft cover strength increased by 150% despite reducing the overall thickness and weight of the folding screen.
Coupled with the adoption of a new gearless hinge design, the phone is also able to unfurl smoothly and seamlessly into a completely flat screen or any angle you desire. Speaking of this, it’s also worth mentioning that the hinge itself is able to withstand over 400,000 folds according to Honor.
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Likewise, to protect the cover screen against accidental drops and scratches, it’s reinforced by a Second-generation Nanocrystal Glass which promises 30% improvement in drop resistance than the First-gen Nanocrystal Glass, as well as 10x stronger drop resistance than any typical glass.
2) Amazing Display For Work & Play
If you think OPPO Find N3 or Galaxy Z Fold 5’s display isn’t big enough for you, then you’ll definitely want to shift your attention to the Honor Magic V2. When unfolded, the phone features a whopping 7.92” inner display that will transform the phone into a productivity powerhouse that offers user an uncompromised, tablet-like experience on the device.
The inner display is based on a high-end LTPO OLED panel that boasts plenty of advanced features including an ultra-sharp QHD+ screen resolution, 120Hz adaptive refresh rate, 1,600 nits peak brightness, 10-bit color depth, as well as HDR10+ support that promises a top-notch viewing experience when playing game or watching your favorite Netflix series.
Even when folded, the cover display also features a spacious 6.43” screen size which ensures that you’re able to enjoy similar smartphone experience as a regular slab phone when using it in the folded stated. Most importantly, it’s continues to offer almost the same immersive viewing experience as the inner display since they share nearly identical specs.
3) Great Performance & Battery Life
Under the hood, the Honor Magic V2 is powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 mobile platform that offers exceptional performance for entertainment and productivity. This will be paired with an ample 16GB RAM to ensure a seamless multi-tasking experience when working across multiple apps.
Aside from that, the phone also packs a respectable 5,000mAh battery which is able to last slightly more than a day under moderate usage. That’s pretty impressive considering that I actually spent two-third of the time using the larger screen.
In event that the battery runs out, the Honor Magic V2 can be recharged rapidly in just around an hour time using the bundled 67W-rated charger. Although the phone lacks wireless charging support, but it does support reverse charging that allows it to be used as a ”portable charger” to recharge other devices via a USB cable.
4) Flagship Camera System That Elevates Your Photography Experience
Besides being a go-to device for all your entertainment and productivity needs, the Honor Magic V2 also shapes up to be a superb photography companion. It comes with a versatile triple-camera system comprising of a 50 megapixels main camera, 50 megapixels ultra-wide camera, as well as a 20 megapixels telephoto camera that are able to handle all sorts of shooting scenarios.
As evidenced in the photo samples, the cameras are able to capture social media-worthy photos with remarkable amount of details and dynamic range that really make the photos stood out. Even when shooting in poor lighting, the cameras are still able to deliver exceptional results thanks to it’s capable night mode feature that helps to improve exposure as well as overall brightness of the photos, making them look more flattering than before.
Also, to make it easier for user to capture sharp-looking photos or record smoother video footages when on the move, both the main and telephoto cameras are also equipped with OIS that stabilizes the frame whenever it detects any movements.
5) The Most Affordable Folding Phone In The Market
At S$1,999, the Honor Magic V2 isn’t just the most affordable folding phone in the local market, but it’s also the only model that sits below the S$2,000 mark. To sweeten up the deal, you’ll also receive a complimentary Honor Watch GS 3 (worth S$299) with every purchase of the Honor Magic V2.
If you’re interested, the Honor Magic V2 is available for purchase at selected consumer electronics stores, including Best Denki, Courts, Challenger, Gain City, authorized HONOR retailers, Shopee HONOR Official Store, Lazada HONOR Official Store, and TikTok HONOR Official Store.
