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Honor Magic Vs review

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The Honor Magic Vs currently has an Informr score of 7.9 out of 10. This score is based on our evaluation of 27 sources including reviews from users and the web's most trusted critics.
Android
Operating system
Operating system
Android
3 GHz
Processor
Processor
3 GHz
7.9"
Screen Size
Screen Size
7.9"
54+ MP, f/1.9
Camera
Camera
54+ MP, f/1.9
5000 mAh
Battery

What the Critics Are Saying...

DxOMark
DxOMark

Although the Honor Magic Vs battery’s global score was below average, its battery results were quite good for a foldable device. The Magic Vs slightly outperformed other foldables in our database in autonomy and showed a significantly better charging experience.

- DxOMark
Expert Reviews
Expert Reviews

The Honor Magic Vs isn’t the very best full-sized foldable on the market, but it takes some calculated risks in order to offer an alternative. It’s in the same ballpark as the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4 in a number of key areas, including design, display(s) quality, and performance, but for several hun...

- Jon Mundy, Expert Reviews
Phandroid
Phandroid

Honor's 2023 flagship foldable manages to do a lot of things right, but tiny nuances keep it a bit behind competing devices from the more "mainstream" brands.

- Mike Viray, Phandroid
DxOMark
DxOMark

The Honor Magic Vs display provided good brightness in indoor and low-light conditions, which makes it ideal  for looking at pictures or social media. But in outdoor conditions, the device’s readability was affected by the screen’s middle crease, where reflections were intrusive compared to the comp...

- DxOMark
DxOMark
DxOMark

The Honor Magic Vs delivered a good performance in the DXOMARK Audio tests. For a folding device, the results were particularly impressive in recording, thanks to very effective background noise cancellation and a very good audio zoom. However, our testers found the Honor to be sensitive to wind noi...

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Honor backs up the Magic Vs with a 1 Year parts & labour warranty.

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Screen Size
7.9"

The Honor Magic Vs's screen size is 7.9 inches with 2272 x 1984 pixels resolution.
Processor
3 GHz

There is a Qualcomm SM8475 Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 (4 nm) Octa-core 3 GHz processor (CPU).
OS

The phone runs on the Android 13 operating system (OS).
Camera
54+ MP

You can take photos or capture video with the phone's onboard 54+ MP, f/1.9 camera.

There is also a secondary front facing camera useful for video chat and self portraits.
Storage
512 GB

Internal memory is 512 GB. No external card slot is available for expansion.
Battery
5000mAh

The phone is powered by a Lithium Polymer (Li-Pol), 5000 mAh battery. Honor's performance ratings are 1884 minutes, 693 minutes Wi-Fi surfing.

Magic Vs Specs

Overview
Release Date March 31, 2023
Regions Available United Kingdom
Operating System Android 13

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Processor Qualcomm SM8475 Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 (4 nm) Octa-core 3 GHz
Internal Storage 512 GB
RAM 12 GB
Hearing Aid Compatible
TTY/TDD
Noise Cancellation
SAR Head: 0.78 W/kg
Body: 1.12 W/kg
Manufacturer Warranty 1 Year
Accessories Included USB Power Adapter, Manual, Data Cable
Cellular
Networks
HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE, 5G
Details
Mobile / Cellular Data
5G, 4G/LTE
Push-to-talk (PTT)
Wi-Fi Calling
Voice over LTE (VoLTE)
SIM card size
Nano-SIM
Dual SIM
Connectivity
USB USB Type-C
USB OTG Support
GPS Type A-GPS
Infrared
Bluetooth 5.2
Bluetooth Profiles A2DP, AVRCP, OPP/FTP, HID, HFP, HSP, PAN
Bluetooth Audio Codecs SBC, AAC, aptX, aptX HD, LDAC
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax
Mobile Hotspot
Memory Expansion Slot
NFC
Data Tethering Compatibility
Camera
Main Camera
Resolution / Aperture
 54+ Megapixels, f/1.9, Wide
50+ Megapixels, f/2.0, Ultrawide
8+ Megapixels, f/2.4, Telephoto
Zoom
Flash
 Yes (Dual LED)
Additional Rear Camera Info
 Auto focus, Effects, Face detection, Geotagging, Image stabilization, ISO, Multi-shot, Night mode, Panorama, Self-timer, HDR, Time lapse mode, Slow motion recording
Video Recording Formats
 MPEG-4
Video Recording Parameters
 Ultra HD (3840 x 2160 pixels), 30 fps
Front Camera
Resolution / Aperture
 16+ Megapixels, f/2.45
Additional Front Camera Info
Video Recording Parameters
 Full HD (1920 x 1080 pixels), 30 fps
Display / Screen
Type Color
Technology OLED
Colors 1 billion
Resolution 2272 x 1984 pixels
Pixel Density 382 pixels
Size 7.9 inches
Secondary Display Color OLED, 1080 x 2560 pixels, 6.45 inches, 1 billion
Sensors Ambient Light, Proximity, Motion / Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Digital Compass
Multi-Touch
Fingerprint-Resistant Coating
Additional Display Features Capacitive touchscreen, HDR10+, 90Hz refresh rate (inner display), 120Hz refresh rate (outer display)
Power & Battery
Battery Type Lithium Polymer (Li-Pol)
Battery Capacity 5000 mAh
Removable Battery
Wireless Charging
Fast Charging Up to 66 W
Video Playback Time Up to 860 minutes
Internet Use (Wi-Fi) Up to 693 minutes
Internet Use (Cellular) Unknown
Talk Time Up to 1884 minutes
Standby Time Unknown
Mixed Usage Unknown
Physical Characteristics
Design Type Flip
Material Magnesium alloy
Colors Cyan, Black
Dimensions [H x W x D] 16.03 x 14.15 x 0.61 cm (6.3 x 5.6 x 0.2 in)
Weight 267 grams
Water Resistant / Waterproof
Rugged design
IP Rating
Headset Jack
External Speakers Stereo
Input / Navigation
Sleep / Wake Key
Home Key
Input / Keyboard Type Touchscreen
Navigation Type Touchscreen
External Volume Control
Fingerprint Sensor
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