Honor is ready for IFA 2024 in Berlin, where it is set to introduce a series of innovations for the tech world. Among these innovations, we will see the introduction of the HONOR Magic V3 for global markets. The new foldable aims to break new ground in the foldable segment and raise the bar for lightweight and durable foldable smartphones. The Honor Magic V3 is set to take over the title of the world’s thinnest book-style foldable smartphone. Despite this, the company is confident that the device will withstand the most extreme conditions.
The Honor Magic V3 is designed to withstand and endure daily wear and tear. The device has been subjected to extreme tests. It includes a hydraulic press machine and a washing machine. The device has undergone the tests and has survived, demonstrating its unmatched durability and resilience. Below you can see some videos of the device being subjected to extreme conditions. Please note that the videos below are not for the most discerning tech enthusiasts.
Honor Magic V3 – Hydraulic Press Test
The second-generation HONOR Super Steel material, developed by HONOR itself, is used as the hinge material in the HONOR Magic V3. In this tough test, it was hit against a granite rock and successfully shattered into pieces. It also withstood a force of 1150kg under a hydraulic press machine.
The video above plays with the meme of Nokia's indestructible phones. It shows a legendary Nokia 3310 being crushed by the machine. The test shows just how strong the materials used in the Honor Magic V3 hinge are, making it remarkably durable even after years of heavy use.
Washing Machine Test
Ah… the despair of forgetting your smartphone in your pocket and throwing it in the washing machine. Not all devices can withstand this terrifying experience, but luckily the Honor Magic V3 will live another day after a trip to the water machine.
“HONOR Magic V3 is the industry’s first foldable phone to pass the 2.5m IPX8 Water Resistance Test. The phone was put in the washing machine. It survived the tough test intact.”
The phone's screen didn't crack and both screens work perfectly. The IPX8 water resistance definitely does its job and the test confirms this.
While the first test is here to show how strong the hinge materials are, the second water machine test is very interesting. After all, this is the kind of accident that can happen. It serves to show how well the phone is protected against water. If it can survive the entire water machine wash, it will definitely survive on rainy days.
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More Details About Honor Magic V3 Materials
- HONOR Super Steel Hinge: The HONOR Super Steel Hinge features the industry’s strongest hinge material. It has a tensile strength of 2,100 MPa. Unlike industry-standard solutions that only have one set of swing arms, the HONOR Magic V3 adds an extra set of swing arms to the HONOR Super Steel Hinge. This design significantly increases the durability of the hinge by an impressive 1,250% compared to the HONOR Magic V2. Therefore, with the support of these upgraded materials and the all-new architecture, the HONOR Magic V3 takes the hinge’s durability and folding reliability to the next level. It can withstand up to 500,000 folding cycles and provides durable performance.
- Industry leader Special Fiber: With a strength of up to 5800MPa, this material is known as the super fiber of the 21st century. It surpasses the strength of other materials such as Kevlar and carbon fiber.
- HONOR Super Armored Interior Screen: This stunning display uses an innovative shock-resistant silicone gel material. When the inner display is accidentally dropped, this liquid material quickly solidifies within milliseconds, providing exceptional impact resistance.
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HONOR Anti-Scratch NanoCrystal Shield: Made with advanced materials with 50% more crystal density, the display offers up to 10 times more impact absorption than regular glass, providing exceptional durability against accidental drops.
Honor Magic V3 Features Summary
The Honor Magic V3 has been available in China since July this year. Now, the device is set to arrive at IFA 2024, meaning a global launch is just around the corner. We are curious to see how the device fares against global devices like the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6 and the recently launched Pixel 9 Pro Fold. It will definitely bring some heat to the competitive foldable market.
Quick Features
- Internal Display: 7.92 inches (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, pen support.
- External Display: 6.43 inches (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.
- Other Display Features: Rhino glass, multi-touch, AI defocus eye protection.
- 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: 226g (Leather); 230g (Glass).
- Processor: Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, Adreno 750.
- Storage: 256GB/512GB/1TB (UFS 4.0) with 12GB/16GB RAM (LPDDR5X RAM).
- Rear Camera: 50MP Main (f/1.6) OIS, 1/1.56-inch sensor; 50MP Periscope (f/3.0) OIS, 1/2.51-inch large sensor, 3.5x optical zoom, 100x digital zoom; 40MP Ultra-wide (f/2.2) with 112° ultra-wide angle of view.
- Front Camera: 20 MP (f/2.2), 90° smart wide-angle selfie, 4K video shooting.
- Battery: 5150mAh; 66W Wired SuperCharging; 50W Wireless SuperCharging; Type-C (USB 3.1 Gen1) supports DP1.2.
- Audio: USB Type-C audio, stereo speakers, DTS Ultra Audio.
- Sensors: Gravity, infrared, side fingerprint, hall, gyroscope, ambient light sensor, proximity light sensor, barometer.
- 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 cast, NFC, Beidou support, dual-frequency GPS, Bluetooth 5.3.
- Durability: IPX8 dust and water resistant.
- Operating System: MagicOS 8.0.1 (Android 14).