Honor Magic V3 Release Date, Price & Specs

Global launch date for the Honor Magic V3 has been officially confirmed by Honor and it is happening soon.

Following the launch of the Magic V2 in China in July 2023, there was a wait of several months before the global launch. However, the same is not the case with the Magic V3.

So, what does this new foldable phone offer? Here’s what we know so far.

When will the Honor Magic V3 be released?

The Honor Magic V3 was initially launched in China on 12 July 2024. The global launch has been officially scheduled for 5 September 2024 at the IFA 2024 trade show in Berlin.

Recent generations were released on the following dates:

How much will the Honor Magic V3 cost?

As of now, there has been no official word on the pricing for the Honor Magic V3. However, looking at previous models can give us an idea:

The Magic V2 was priced higher than its predecessor but still lower than competitors like the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 and Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold.

It is hard to predict how pricing might change with the next generation. Hopefully, Honor will make the device more affordable this time around. The starting price of CNY 8,999 in China converts to around £960/$1,250, but this may not be accurate.

What specs and features will the Honor Magic V3 have?

Design

The Honor Magic V3 is one of the thinnest foldable smartphones globally, measuring 9.2mm when folded and 4.35mm when unfolded, weighing 226g. Its dimensions are 156.6×145.3mm when unfolded and 156.6×74mm when folded.

YouTuber SuperSaf discussed this further in a collaboration video with Honor:

The device’s biggest rival in terms of thinness is the latest Galaxy Z Fold 6, which measures 12.1mm when folded and 5.6mm when unfolded. Honor has managed to surpass Samsung in this aspect and has even issued an apology to all Samsung foldable owners.

The 166-word apology engraved on the 2.84mm hinge of the Magic V3 was created by micro-artist Graham Short, who spent 90 hours hand-engraving it using diamond-tipped pins due to the phone’s durable material.

While the engraving can only be seen under a microscope, the full text is provided below:

Dear Samsung Galaxy Z Fold owners, we’re sorry. We know you were excited to buy a phone that folds in half and fits in your pocket, awkwardly. You were promised the future, a technical marvel, a world of boundless multitasking and performance.

And now, you’re probably looking at the new HONOR Magic V3 and feeling a little… betrayed. Size matters, and we feel your pain. Like being tipped for a gold medal and then coming last in the race, the knowledge that a thinner, lighter, and more durable foldable exists is enough to make anyone question their choices.

We get it. You were an early adopter, a pioneer bravely venturing into the uncharted territory of foldable screens with questionable durability. You deserve better. In fact, you deserve a gold medal.

In all seriousness, we at HONOR are committed to pushing the boundaries of technology and bringing you the best possible foldable experience. We’re just saying… it’s okay to feel let down. We’d feel the same way.

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The device is available in four colours: Green, White, Black, and Red. The Red variant features a faux leather panel and a golden frame, giving it a luxurious look. According to leaker Arsène Lupin, the global version will be available in all colours except White.

The phone features stereo speakers, a side-mounted fingerprint sensor, and a feature to prevent sound leakage during phone calls. It also boasts IPX8 water resistance, adding to its durability.

Display

The Honor Magic V3 boasts a 7.92-inch OLED main display with a resolution of 2156×2344 pixels, a 120Hz refresh rate, a maximum brightness of 1800 nits, and 3840Hz PWM dimming technology.

The cover display is a 6.43-inch OLED with a resolution of 1060×2376 pixels, a 120Hz refresh rate, a maximum brightness of 5000 nits, and 4320Hz PWM dimming.

Performance

It comes with either 12GB or 16GB of LPDDR5X RAM and offers storage options of 256GB, 512GB, or 1TB of UFS 4.0 storage, ensuring smooth multitasking and ample storage capacity.

Cameras

The camera setup on the Honor Magic V3 is impressive, featuring an advanced triple-lens system. The main camera is a 50Mp sensor with an f/1.6 aperture and optical image stabilisation (OIS).

There’s also a 50Mp telephoto lens with 3.5x optical zoom and an f/3.0 aperture, along with a 40Mp ultrawide lens with a 112° field of view and an f/2.2 aperture.

For selfies, the device has 20Mp cameras on both the internal and external displays, each with a 90° field of view and an f/2.2 aperture.

Battery & Charging

The Honor Magic V3 comes with a 5150mAh battery that supports 66W wired fast charging and 50W wireless charging.

This is a slightly larger capacity than the Magic V2, which already offered excellent battery life. Charging speeds remain unchanged.

Software

The phone runs on Android 14 with Honor’s MagicOS 8.0.1. Connectivity options include Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.3, NFC, and two-way satellite connectivity. It also features a USB 3.1 Type-C port with DisplayPort 1.2 support.

Additionally, there are several AI features, including Google’s Circle to Search and Honor’s privacy-focused Parallel Space. The global version is expected to include more features that were not revealed during the Chinese launch.

This is all the information we have on the Magic V3 so far. We will update this article as more details emerge. In the meantime, check out our list of the best foldable phones.