Leaked images of the Honor Magic V6 | Image by Image by Weibo
Foldable phones have been considered niche devices for enthusiasts, but that’s quickly changing. The main reason is the significant design improvements on devices like the Galaxy Z Fold 7, but Honor may push things even further. Some key specs of the company’s upcoming foldable are now all but confirmed, and there’s no reason not to like them.
Honor Magic V6 will have two versions with giant batteries
Honor will have two versions of the Magic V6 foldable, one of which will support BeiDou satellite messaging and another without that feature. Screenshots from the devices leaked (source in Chinese) on Weibo, revealing an even more important difference between the two.
The version capable of satellite connectivity has a model number PNM-AN20 and a massive 7,150 mAh battery, which is the biggest one we’ve ever seen on a foldable. That version will also support 120W fast charging. The PNM-AN10 won’t support satellite connectivity and will feature a smaller 6,850 mAh battery with up to 80W charging.
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Last year’s Magic V5 featured a 5,820 mAh battery for its international version and a larger 6,100 mAh battery on the Chinese model. Both versions supported 66W wired and 50W wireless charging.
A few more confirmed specs
A closer look at a leaked Magic V6 photo. | Image by Weibo
The screenshots also revealed that the Magic V6 will feature up to 16GB RAM and 512GB storage. In the images, the satellite-enabled model is shown in a lower 12GB/256GB configuration, while the “base” model has the maximum capacities.
The new leak also reveals the devices will use the C1+ wireless chip and the E2 power management chip, which are in-house developments by Honor. Unsurprisingly, there’s a Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chipset on board, and the device is expected to sport a 200MP main camera.
What would make you consider buying a foldable smartphone?
The device was spotted in the hands of various celebrities online and with Chinese athletes at the Winter Olympics. Honor will announce the Magic V6 on March 1, right before the beginning of the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona.
The year of the mainstream foldable
Honor will kick off what could turn into the year when foldable smartphones become truly mainstream. The company’s device sounds and looks like a proper replacement for any flagship smartphone with very few downsides compared to the classic slab design.
With the Galaxy Z Fold 8 and the iPhone Fold coming later in the year, more people will consider trying a different design. The only holdback is likely the price, which will inevitably be high. I’m still excited to see how that battle unfolds, especially once Apple joins it.
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Ilia, a tech journalist at PhoneArena, has been covering the mobile industry since 2011, with experience at outlets like Forbes Bulgaria. Passionate about smartphones, tablets, and consumer tech, he blends deep industry knowledge with a personal fascination that began with his first Nokia and Sony Ericsson devices. Originally from Bulgaria and now based in Lima, Peru, Ilia balances his tech obsessions with walking his dog, training at the gym, and slowly mastering Spanish.
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