Honor Unveils Magic Vs3: A Sleek Foldable at a Competitive Price Point
Honor has announced its latest foldable smartphone, the Magic Vs3, alongside the flagship Magic V3. While not quite as thin as its premium sibling, the Magic Vs3 offers an impressive blend of slimness, performance, and affordability.
Slim Design and Display
The Magic Vs3 boasts impressive dimensions:
- Unfolded: 156.8 x 145.2 x 4.65-4.8mm
- Folded: 156.8 x 74 x 9.8-10.1mm
- Weight: 229g (Velvet Black) or 231g (other versions)
At just 4.65mm when unfolded, it's the second-thinnest foldable on the market, trailing only the Magic V3.
The device features two AMOLED displays:
- Main (inner) display: 7.92 with 2344x2156 resolution
- Cover display: 6.43 with 2376x1060 resolution
Both screens offer adaptive refresh rates up to 120Hz and 3,840Hz PWM dimming for eye comfort.
Performance and Software
Under the hood, the Magic Vs3 is powered by:
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 processor
- 12GB or 16GB RAM options
- 256GB, 512GB, or 1TB storage variants
- Android 14 with MagicOS 8.0.1
Camera System
The Magic Vs3 comes equipped with a versatile camera setup:
- 50MP main camera (f/1.9)
- 40MP ultrawide camera (f/2.2)
- 8MP periscope telephoto (f/3.4, 5x optical zoom)
- 16MP selfie cameras on both inner and outer displays
Battery and Charging
- 5,000mAh battery
- 66W wired fast charging
- 50W wireless charging support
Pricing and Availability
The Honor Magic Vs3 is currently available in China with the following pricing:
- 12GB/256GB: CNY6,999 ($965)
- 12GB/512GB: CNY7,699 ($1,060)
- 16GB/1TB: CNY8,699 ($1,200)
Color options include Velvet Black (with vegan leather back), Qilian Snow, and Tundra Green.
While international availability hasn't been confirmed, the competitive pricing and impressive specs make the Magic Vs3 an intriguing option in the growing foldable smartphone market.
