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Honor Teases Its First Foldable Smartphone, the Magic V
The exact launch date has yet to be announced
By Cesar Cadenas Cesar Cadenas Writer California State University - Long Beach Cesar Cadenas has been writing about the tech industry since 2016 on a variety of topics like cryptocurrency, video games, the latest gadgets, and much more. lifewire's editorial guidelines Published on December 22, 2021 12:42PM EST Fact checked by Jerri Ledford Fact checked by Jerri Ledford Western Kentucky University Gulf Coast Community College Jerri L. Ledford has been writing, editing, and fact-checking tech stories since 1994. Her work has appeared in Computerworld, PC Magazine, Information Today, and many others. lifewire's fact checking process Tweet Share Email Tweet Share Email Phones Mobile Phones Internet & Security Computers & Tablets Smart Life Home Theater & Entertainment Software & Apps Social Media Streaming Gaming Chinese phone brand Honor has teased the release of its first foldable smartphone, the Magic V, slated to be the company’s next flagship product. The initial image was released on the company’s official Twitter account. However, other than showing off the phone’s hinge, details are scarce. An official release date hasn’t been announced yet, but their Weibo account seems to point to sometime soon. Carlo A/Getty Images Information on the Magic V's form is vague, but Korean tech website The Elec mentions Honor's foldable smartphone may have an 8.03-inch inner screen with a 6.45-inch cover screen. The device is slated to be made with ultra-thin glass, provided by electronic components producer BOE Technology Group. This form factor is similar to that of the Huawei Mate X2, which, as it turns out, is Honor's former parent company. However, Huawei is barred from doing business in the United States, and it's this distinction that gives Honor a unique edge. Because it still has access to the Android license, the Magic V is slated to come with Google Mobile Service and be pre-installed with Google apps, just like the Honor 50. The Honor 50, the company's current flagship phone, comes with a 4300 mAh battery and a Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G processor, which may point to the direction Honor will take with this new device. Honor is joining an ever-increasing list of tech companies venturing to create their own foldable phone. Even Google appears to be getting into foldable smartphones as the company recently filed a patent for flexible screens. Was this page helpful? Thanks for letting us know! Get the Latest Tech News Delivered Every Day Subscribe Tell us why! Other Not enough details Hard to understand Submit More from Lifewire Lenovo Teases Rolling Screens For Laptops and Phones—Here's the Scoop Google Pixel Tablet: News and Expected Price, Release Date, Specs; and More Rumors The Foldable iPhone: News and Expected Price, Release Date, Specs; and More Rumors Rollable Pixel: News and Expected Price, Release Date, Specs; and More Rumors Microsoft Surface Trio: News and Expected Price, Release Date, Specs; and More Rumors The Next Google Event: News, Rumors, and Announcements Google Pixel Fold: News and Expected Price, Release Date, Specs; and More Rumors Foldable MacBook: News and Expected Price, Release Date, Specs; and More Rumors Mac Inside a Keyboard: News and Expected Price, Release Date, Specs; and More Rumors What is a Foldable Phone and How Does One Work? How to Watch Samsung Unpacked Online (2022) PlayStation Mobile Controller: News and Expected Price, Release Date, Specs; & More Rumors Android 13: News, Release Date, and Features Samsung Unpacked 2022: Announcements, News, and More 5G Availability Around the World Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2 Price, Release Date, and Specs Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up By clicking “Accept All Cookies”, you agree to the storing of cookies on your device to enhance site navigation, analyze site usage, and assist in our marketing efforts. Cookies Settings Accept All Cookies