HONOR Magic V3 and Magic Vs3 launched with 7.92-inch 120Hz LTPO OLED display, Snapdragon 8 Gen 3/2 SoC, IPX8 ratings
HONOR has launched its latest foldable flagship smartphones, the HONOR Magic V3 and HONOR Magic Vs3, in China, 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 aluminum 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 / 16 GB RAM (LPDDR5X RAM) with 256 GB / 512 GB / 1 TB (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, dual-satellite communication, Wi-Fi 7 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be), screen casting, 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. |
HONOR Magic Vs3 -
The Magic Vs3 main screen measures 7.92 inches with a resolution of 2344×2156 and brightness up to 1600 nits. The cover screen is 6.43 inches with a resolution of 1060×2376 and brightness up to 2500 nits. Both screens support Dolby Vision, HDR Vivid, 1.07 billion colours, stylus input, 3840Hz PWM dimming, and feature AI defocus eye protection certified by TÜV Rheinland.
It runs on the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 SoC, the Magic Vs3 includes HONOR’s RF enhancement chip C1+ and an independent secure storage chip. Its 5,000mAh battery supports the same charging speeds as the Magic V3. It is available in Velvet Black and other versions, has a folded thickness of 9.8mm and unfolds to 4.65mm. It weighs 229 grams in Velvet Black and 231 grams in other versions.
The camera system comprises a 50MP main camera (f/1.9, OIS), a 40MP ultrawide lens (f/2.2, 112° FoV), and an 8MP periscope telephoto lens (f/3.4, OIS) with 5x optical zoom. For selfies, there are two 16MP cameras, one on each display, with 90° wide-angle support and 4K video recording capability.
Additional Features -
Both devices feature a side-mounted fingerprint scanner, dual-satellite communication (Magic V3), dual SIM capability, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.3, USB-C (USB 3.1 Gen 1), stereo speakers, an IR sensor, and NFC.
They operate on MagicOS 8.0.1 based on Android 14, offering features like Any Door, smart capsule, AI connectivity, Parallel Space for dual SIM card usage, and more.
HONOR Magic Vs3 Specifications -
| Inner Display | 7.92-inch (2344 x 2156 Pixels) FHD+ OLED 9.78:9 aspect ratio LTPO display with 120Hz refresh rate, 3840Hz high-frequency PWM eye protection, HDR10+, 1.07 billion colors, DCI-P3 Wide Color Gamut, up to 1600 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, 3840Hz high-frequency PWM eye protection, HDR10+, 1.07 billion colors, DCI-P3 Wide Color Gamut, up to 2500 nits brightness, Rhino glass, Multi-touch, AI defocus eye protection |
| Processor | Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, Adreno 740 |
| RAM/Storage | 12 GB / 16GB RAM (LPDDR5X RAM) with 256GB / 512GB / 1TB (UFS 4.0) |
| OS/UI | MagicOS 8.0.1 (Android 14) |
| SIM | Dual SIM |
| Rear Cameras | 50MP Main (f/1.9) OIS, 1/1.56-inch sensor, 8MP Periscope (f/3.4) OIS, 3.5x optical zoom, 100x digital zoom; 40MP Ultra-wide (f/2.2) 112° ultra-wide viewing angle |
| Front Camera | 16MP (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 | 156.8x 145.2mm (74.0mm when folded) ×4.65 / 4.8 (9.8/10.1 when folded) mm |
| Weight | 229g (Leather); 231g (Glass) |
| Connectivity | Dual SIM, 5G SA/NSA, dual 4G VoLTE, dual-satellite communication, Wi-Fi 7 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be), screen casting, NFC, support for Beidou, dual-frequency GPS, Bluetooth 5.3 |
| Battery/Charger | 5000mAh; 66W Wired Super Charge; 50W Wireless Super Charge; Type-C (USB 3.1 Gen1) supports DP1.2 |
Pricing and Availability -
HONOR Magic V3 is available in Black, Green, Red, and White colours. Magic Vs3 comes in Black, Green, and White colours.
HONOR Magic V3 and Magic Vs3 will be available from July 19 in China across all platforms such as HONOR Glory Mall, JD.com, Tmall, and more. Pre-orders have started now.
HONOR Magic V3 Prices are -
- 12GB RAM/256GB storage version - 8,999 yuan (USD 1,241 or Rs. 1,03,645 approx.)
- 12GB RAM/512GB storage version - 9,999 yuan (USD 1,378 or Rs. 1,15,160 approx.)
- 16GB RAM/1TB storage version - 10,999 yuan (USD 1,516 or Rs. 1,26,680 approx.)
HONOR Magic Vs3 Prices are -
- 12GB RAM/256GB storage version - 6,999 yuan (USD 965 or Rs. 80,610 approx.)
- 12GB RAM/512GB storage version - 7,699 yuan (USD 1,061 or Rs. 88,670 approx.)
- 16GB RAM/1TB storage version - 8,699 yuan (USD 1,199 or Rs. 1,00,190 approx.)
