{"id":765217,"date":"2024-04-03T10:56:31","date_gmt":"2024-04-03T08:56:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/?p=765217"},"modified":"2024-04-03T10:56:37","modified_gmt":"2024-04-03T08:56:37","slug":"honor-magic-v2-review-the-best-foldable-smartphone-ive-ever-used","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/industry-news\/765217\/honor-magic-v2-review-the-best-foldable-smartphone-ive-ever-used\/","title":{"rendered":"HONOR Magic V2 review \u2013 The best foldable smartphone I\u2019ve ever used"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>The HONOR Magic V2 is the best foldable smartphone I have ever used.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It is clear that HONOR cut no corners when creating this device, from its thin and light form factor to its durable hinge and powerful camera.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Most notably, HONOR has produced a foldable phone with an unnoticeable crease when in use \u2013 something that other smartphone brands have found challenging in our experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Magic V2 was officially launched on 20 March 2024 at the <a href=\"https:\/\/mybroadband.co.za\/news\/smartphones\/529505-honor-launches-worlds-best-camera-smartphone-in-south-africa-pricing-and-details.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>HONOR Magic Series launch event<\/strong><\/a> and hit South African shelves on 2 April 2024.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We unpack our experience with this impressive foldable smartphone, below.<\/p>\n\n\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/hSBVk9CeHCk?si=JHdO4_qg-ttVO5NV\" title=\"YouTube video player\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>A foldable wonder<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Foldables have improved significantly in recent years, and the Magic V2 is the culmination of multiple rounds of innovation and development by HONOR.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It is the thinnest and lightest foldable smartphone on the market today and when folded, it feels just like any other \u201cnormal\u201d flagship smartphone in your palm.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This is thanks to its new and improved HONOR Super-light Titanium Hinge, which is SGS-certified for reliability. For added protection, the hinge\u2019s shaft cover strength has also been increased by 150% compared to the previous-generation model.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><a  data-lightbox=\"post-image\" href=\"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/HONOR-Image-1.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/HONOR-Image-1-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-765225\" style=\"width:1200px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/HONOR-Image-1-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/HONOR-Image-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/HONOR-Image-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/HONOR-Image-1.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The inside of the hinge has a gearless design, too, and we found that this provided a smooth, gapless folding\/unfolding experience &#8211; and a completely flat surface when unfolded.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The features do not stop there, and HONOR also equipped the Magic V2 with second-gen nanocrystal glass that makes it 10 times more drop-resistant.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Dashing display<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Nestled behind this protective glass is an impressive 7.92-inch OLED display that looks incredible when the Magic V2 is unfolded.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It features the best execution of a creaseless fold we have seen, delivering a seamless viewing experience across all our favourite content.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a  data-lightbox=\"post-image\" href=\"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/HONOR-Image-2.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" data-id=\"765229\" src=\"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/HONOR-Image-2.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-765229\" srcset=\"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/HONOR-Image-2.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/HONOR-Image-2-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/HONOR-Image-2-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/HONOR-Image-2-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>This exceptional viewing experience is also thanks to its 120Hz refresh rate, which ensures smooth scrolling, and its industry-leading 2,500nit peak brightness, which kept our movies and series looking awesome.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Folding the HONOR Magic V2 closed then reveals a stunning 6.43-inch display on the front of the phone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Unlike other foldable smartphones we have tested, which have oddly-shaped external displays, the HONOR Magic V2 uses a familiar and enjoyable standard aspect ratio of 20:9.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Camera and performance<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>You will find an impressive 16MP front-facing camera nestled in the external display, along with a second front-facing camera in the inner display, too.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Both cameras were great for taking selfies, regardless of whether the Magic V2 is folded or unfolded.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When unfolded, we were able to capture stunning photos using the main, rear-facing camera array &#8211; while seeing ourselves on the external display.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-2 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a  data-lightbox=\"post-image\" href=\"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/HONOR-Image-3.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" data-id=\"765231\" src=\"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/HONOR-Image-3.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-765231\" srcset=\"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/HONOR-Image-3.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/HONOR-Image-3-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/HONOR-Image-3-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/HONOR-Image-3-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The primary camera system features three sensors \u2013 a 50MP wide-angle, a 50MP ultra-wide-angle, and a 20MP telephoto \u2013 with 40x digital zoom to ensure your shots look great at any distance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Another highlight of the Magic V2\u2019s camera system is its HONOR AI Motion Sensing Capture technology that takes full advantage of the Magic V2\u2019s foldable design.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To use it, you fold the smartphone to a 90-degree angle and place it on a flat surface.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The AI-powered camera will then capture a photo whenever it detects motion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><a  data-lightbox=\"post-image\" href=\"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/HONOR-Image-4.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/HONOR-Image-4-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-765233\" style=\"width:1200px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/HONOR-Image-4-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/HONOR-Image-4-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/HONOR-Image-4-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/HONOR-Image-4.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Impressive performance<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>All of your photos and videos can be saved on the Magic V2\u2019s massive 512GB of storage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This generous storage is complemented by an impressive processor \u2013 an octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 \u2013 and 16GB RAM.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With this impressive hardware, you are guaranteed smooth work and play across all your daily tasks and games.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><a  data-lightbox=\"post-image\" href=\"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/HONOR-Image-5.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/HONOR-Image-5-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-765235\" style=\"width:1200px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/HONOR-Image-5-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/HONOR-Image-5-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/HONOR-Image-5-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/HONOR-Image-5.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>HONOR has then equipped the Magic V2 with a large 5,000mAh battery and 66W SuperCharge to keep these apps running for longer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.honor.com\/za\/phones\/honor-magic-v2\/?utm_source=BusinessTech&amp;utm_medium=Article&amp;utm_term=April+2024\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Click here to get the HONOR Magic V2 foldable smartphone now.<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The specifications of the HONOR Magic V2 are listed below.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"bt_table\">\n<div class=\"table-responsive\"><table class=\"table\" style=\"width: 100%;\" border=\"0\" width=\"76%\" cellpadding=\"7\">\n<thead>\n<tr style=\"background-color: #003366; font-weight: bold; color: #fff;\">\n<th style=\"width: 49.5199%; text-align: center;\" colspan=\"2\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">HONOR Magic V2<\/span><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 49.5199%;\" width=\"25%\"><strong>OS<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 49.5199%;\">Magic 7.2 (Android 13)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 49.5199%;\"><strong>Display<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 49.5199%;\">Inner: 7.92-inch, 2,344 x 2,156 OLED, 120Hz<br \/>External: 6.43-inch, 2,376 x 1,060 OLED, 120Hz<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 49.5199%;\"><strong>CPU<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 49.5199%;\">Octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 49.5199%;\"><strong>GPU<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 49.5199%;\">Adreno 740<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 49.5199%;\"><strong>RAM<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 49.5199%;\">16GB<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 49.5199%;\"><strong>Storage<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 49.5199%;\">512GB<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 49.5199%;\"><strong>Rear camera<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 49.5199%;\">50MP + 50MP + 20MP<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 49.5199%;\"><strong>Front camera<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 49.5199%;\">16MP + 16MP<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 49.5199%;\"><strong>Connectivity <\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 49.5199%;\">Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.3<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 49.5199%;\"><strong>Biometrics<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 49.5199%;\">Side-mounted fingerprint reader<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 49.5199%;\"><strong>Ports<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 49.5199%;\">USB-C 3.1<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 49.5199%;\"><strong>Dual SIM<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 49.5199%;\">Yes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 49.5199%;\"><strong>Battery and charging<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 49.5199%;\">5,000mAh<br \/>66W SuperCharge<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 49.5199%;\"><strong>Dimensions and weight<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 49.5199%;\">Unfolded: 156.7 x 145.4 x 4.7mm<br \/>Folded: 156.7 x 74.1 x 9.9mm<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><a  data-lightbox=\"post-image\" href=\"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/HONOR-Image-6.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/HONOR-Image-6-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-765237\" style=\"width:1200px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/HONOR-Image-6-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/HONOR-Image-6-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/HONOR-Image-6-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/HONOR-Image-6.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><a  data-lightbox=\"post-image\" href=\"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/HONOR-Image-7.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/HONOR-Image-7-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-765239\" style=\"width:1200px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/HONOR-Image-7-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/HONOR-Image-7-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/HONOR-Image-7-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/HONOR-Image-7.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-3 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a  data-lightbox=\"post-image\" href=\"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/HONOR-Image-8.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" data-id=\"765241\" src=\"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/HONOR-Image-8.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-765241\" srcset=\"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/HONOR-Image-8.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/HONOR-Image-8-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/HONOR-Image-8-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/HONOR-Image-8-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>From its thin and light form factor to its durable hinge and powerful camera, the HONOR Magic V2 is the best foldable smartphone 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