Our Rating
The overall rating is based on review by our experts
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Design
9 / 10
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Display
9 / 10
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Camera
8 / 10
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Multimedia
9 / 10
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Features
9 / 10
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Connectivity
9 / 10
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Call Quality
8 / 10
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Usability
8 / 10
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Performance
9 / 10
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Battery
9 / 10
The Honor Magic V Flip is all new brand of vertical folding smartphone which comes with the biggest secondary display to be ever seen at 4-inches. Phone has a slender and sleek look with moderate weight of approximately 7. With the diameter when expanded equal to 15 and density as equal to 14. 89mm when folded. The external screen provides a multitude of interaction options so, besides charging, watching videos, listening to music, WeChating, and even gaming, you don’t have to open the phone.
Most of the technological trappings are hidden away under the fold, although we have noted that the processor of choice is the flagship Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1, supported by up to 12GB of RAM and 1TB of storage. It is equipped with a big 4,800mAh battery that can last up to 10 hours, much better than other compact foldable phones. The phone has a rather special camera setup. It includes an OIS-equipped 50 MP main camera, a 12 MP ultra-wide lens, and a 50 MP front-facing selfie shooter. They also have options such as natural background blur, hover selfie, and 4k Timelapse.
Here are key pros and cons:Here are key pros and cons:
Pros:
- Excellent external display: The 6. 45-inch cover display is definitely among the best foldable screens available offering a comfortable usable experience from the one-handed perspective.
- Solid build quality:Phone has a compact and rigid body with no gaps, aircraft-grade aluminum for the body and a lightweight robust hinge.
- Powerful internals: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 chipset, 12GB RAM and 512GB UFS 3.1 storage offer top of the line performance
- Long-lasting battery: Its 5,000mAh battery again provides great stamina and is good for a day easy depending on the usage.
- Fast charging: The jumps from 0 to 50% are pretty fast thanks to the 66W fast charging.
Cons:
- Camera performance is inconsistent: While the cameras can capture good photos in ideal lighting, they struggle with color accuracy and video quality in some situations.
- Software could be more optimized: The custom MagicOS software, while functional, doesn’t fully take advantage of the foldable form factor compared to the more polished software experience on Samsung’s Galaxy Z Fold devices.
- No official IP rating: The phone lacks any water or dust resistance certification, which is a notable omission in the premium foldable segment.
- High price: At €1,600, the Honor Magic Vs is quite expensive, especially when compared to the discounted prices of the older Samsung Galaxy Z Fold4.
Conclusion:
The Honor Magic V Flip is a foldable smartphone that stands out for its thin and light design, well-built body, rich technical equipment, and long battery life. New Nokia has a lot of the good elements but failed with the camera, software optimization, and not having the official IP rating. For a foldable smartphone it comes at a high price but you’re getting your money’s worth with the Honor Magic V Flip.
Personally, based on the details listed above, I would recommend the Honor Magic V Flip as a futuristic and fully functional device. The large external display and the construction connected to it make HZ a perfect decision for those who need to work more intensively. However, one can see that there are such negative aspects as the inconsistency of the camera and lack of optimization of the software. Would you consider absence of the official IP rating a disadvantage in a premium foldable solution? You would choose the Honor Magic V Flip rather than such typical folding devices as the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold4?
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