Honor Magic V Flip 2: A Comprehensive Overview
Introduction
Despite the prevalence of flagship smartphone releases from prominent manufacturers, the foldable smartphone market continues to evolve. Honor has recently introduced the Magic V Flip 2, a clamshell-style device poised to compete within this segment. This review will assess the device’s features and specifications, emphasizing its potential to make an impact.
The Honor Magic V Flip 2 represents a significant upgrade over its predecessor, incorporating advancements in design, display technology, processing power, camera capabilities, and battery performance. Beyond standard colorways, including purple, silver, and gray, a limited-edition variant, designed in collaboration with Professor Jimmy Choo Yeang Keat OBE, is offered. This edition features a unique aesthetic, exclusive bundled accessories, and a custom user interface theme.
The device has not been announced for international release outside of China.
Design and Display
The Honor Magic V Flip 2 showcases an improved foldable design, now incorporating IP58/IP59 water resistance, enhancing durability. The device features an updated hinge mechanism, complemented by a crease-resistant Ultra-Thin Glass (UTG) layer on the internal foldable display. The internal display measures 6.82 inches diagonally and employs LTPO OLED technology with a 120Hz refresh rate, offering a 1232p resolution. The external cover screen is 4 inches with similar capabilities, including 10-bit color depth, Dolby Vision video support, and impressive peak brightness.
Performance and Hardware
A key enhancement in the Magic V Flip 2 is its processing power. The device is equipped with the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chipset, a substantial upgrade from the Snapdragon Gen 1 found in the original V Flip. This advanced processor should yield improved overall performance.
The camera system includes a 200MP primary rear camera supporting up to 4x zoom capabilities, and a 50MP ultrawide lens with macro functionality. Additionally, a 50MP front-facing camera with autofocus is included.
Battery and Charging
The Magic V Flip 2 is powered by a 5,500mAh battery. It supports 80W wired charging and 50W wireless charging.
Specifications at a Glance
- Body: 167.1 x 75.6 x 6.9mm, 204g; Aluminum frame; IP58/IP59 dust and water resistant (high pressure water jets; immersible up to 1m for 30 min).
- Display: 6.82″ Foldable LTPO OLED, 1B colors, 120Hz, 4320Hz PWM, HDR, Dolby Vision, BT.2020, 5000 nits (peak), 1232 x 2868px resolution, 20.95:9 aspect ratio, 458ppi; Cover display: LTPO OLED, 4 inch, 1200 x 1092 pixels, 405 ppi, 120Hz, HDR, Dolby Vision, 3600 nits (peak).
- Chipset: Qualcomm SM8650-AB Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 (4 nm): Octa-core (1×3.3 GHz Cortex-X4 & 3×3.2 GHz Cortex-A720 & 2×3.0 GHz Cortex-A720 & 2×2.3 GHz Cortex-A520); Adreno 750.
- Memory: 256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM, 1TB 12GB RAM, 1TB 16GB RAM.
- OS/Software: Android 15, MagicOS 9.
- Rear camera: Wide (main): 200 MP, f/1.9, 1/1.3″, 0.6µm, multi-directional PDAF, OIS; Ultra wide angle: 50 MP, f/2.0, 120˚, AF.
- Front camera: 50 MP, f/2.0, (wide), AF.
- Video capture: Rear camera: 4K, 1080p, gyro-EIS; Front camera: 4K, 1080p.
- Battery: 5500mAh; 80W wired, 100% in 42 min, 50W wireless, 5W reverse wired.
- Connectivity: 5G; Wi-Fi 6; BT 5.4, aptX HD; NFC.
- Misc: Fingerprint reader (side-mounted); stereo speakers.
Unboxing
The standard retail package for the Honor Magic V Flip 2 includes an 80W charger, a USB cable, and a transparent plastic case. The Professor Jimmy Choo Yeang Keat OBE edition arrives in a distinctive blue box, containing two cases for the phone – a purple-tinted, half-transparent case and a fully transparent, sparkly case. The special edition also includes an 80W charger and a USB-A to USB-C cable.
Conclusion
The Honor Magic V Flip 2 represents a significant step forward in the foldable smartphone market, with its enhanced features and performance, including improvements in ingress protection and wireless charging capabilities.
