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The Honor Magic V2 has laid down the gauntlet – but can the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5 do battle?
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When you think of thebest foldable phones, chances are you picture aSamsungdevice. They were among the first to launch the technology, and have continued to update their range with new technology.
Of course, heritage doesn’t count for everything. While we’re waiting for the updates to theSamsung Galaxy Z Flip 4and theSamsung Galaxy Z Fold 4, leaked specs and rumours don’t suggest they’re going to reinvent the wheel.
Now, another brand has released a device – and it might just knock the Samsung off its perch. The Honor Magic V2 was unveiled in Beijing, and looks set to go toe-to-toe with theSamsung Galaxy Z Fold 5when it launches later this month.
On the face of it, the Honor looks like the far better handset. Let’s start with the dimensions, which frankly defy belief. When folded, the Magic V2 measures just 9.9mm thick. Compare that to theSamsung Galaxy S23 Ultra– one of the more popular traditionalAndroid phoneson the market – which measures 8.9mm thick.
Then there’s the weight. At 231g, it’s actually lighter than the S23 Ultra, and substantially less than Samsung’s book-style foldable. That’s partly down to the hinge, which is manufactured from titanium. The lightweight material allows the brand to shave off some grams, while also maintaining strength.
The displays are also strong. The internal folding display is a 7.92-inch OLED panel, with a 120Hz refresh rate. The cover display uses the same 120Hz OLED technology, this time with a 6.43-inch display. Crucially, that uses a 20:9 aspect ratio, which should make it feel much more familiar then the slim Samsung.
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The only downside I can see right now, is that it’s only on offer in China. I really hope it gets a wider release in the future, though. The market desperately needs challengers to drive innovation in new designs across the board. Its predecessor, theHonor Magic Vsarrived in the UK in May, so I remain hopeful.
Price-wise, the Magic V2 costs 8,999 RMB. Convert that directly to GBP and it’s just shy of £1,000. That’s unlikely to match the retail price though. The Magic Vs cost £1,399 in the UK, so I’d expect something closer to that, if it comes to market here.
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