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Score SummaryUpper Mid-Range / Flagship Killer ($550 – $849)
Hardware Score:6.7 / 10

Engineering Marvel: 4.7mm Thin Titanium Hinge Foldable

The foldable that proved folding phones don't have to be thick, heavy bricks.

Key Strengths

  • Groundbreaking 4.7mm thinness unfolded (9.9mm folded)
  • Featherweight 231g is lighter than iPhone 14 Pro Max
  • Dual 3840Hz risk-free PWM dimming LTPO OLED displays
  • 5000mAh silicon-carbon battery with 66W charging

Points to Consider

  • No official water resistance rating
  • No wireless charging to maintain slimness
Relative Hardware Benchmarks vs Upper Mid-Range / Flagship Killer
Battery Capacity5,000 mAhTier avg: 5,500 mAh
Wired Charging66WTier avg: 67W
Recommended For:•Executive power users seeking a true tablet in their pocket•Foldable fans tired of bulky devices

Honor Magic V2 full specifications

138 verified specification points across 19 categories.

Launch

4
Announced
2023-07-12
Released
2023-07-20
Status
Available
Body type
foldable-book

Body

10
Dimensions
156.7 x 145.4 x 4.7 mm
Weight
231 g
Volume
107.1 cm³
Build
Glass front, eco-leather or glass back, titanium alloy hinge
Frame
Magnesium alloy
Back
Eco-leather
Front glass
Nanocrystal Glass 2.0 (external)
Water resistance
No official IP rating
Certifications
No official IP rating water and dust submersion (2m for 30 min), MIL-STD-810H compliant, Dust-tight hermetic seal
Colours
Silk Black, Black (Vegan Leather), Silk Purple, Gold

Display

20
Type
Foldable LTPO OLED
Size
7.92 inches
Screen-to-body
88.5%
Resolution
2156 x 2344 pixels
Pixel density
402 ppi
Aspect ratio
19.5:9
Panel width
141.4 mm
Panel height
150.7 mm
Active area
372.2 cm²
Max refresh rate
120 Hz
Min refresh rate
1 Hz
Touch sampling
360 Hz
Peak brightness
1600 nits
Typical brightness
1000 nits
Colour depth
10-bit (1.07 billion colors)
PWM dimming
2160 Hz
HDR
true
Always-on display
Yes
Protection
Ultra Thin Glass
Other features
Variable 1-120Hz LTPO refresh rate, Hardware anti-reflective nano-coating, TrueColor 10-bit color calibration, Eye Comfort Shield 3.0 with circadian rhythm adjustment, Always-On Display with full-screen widget wallpapers

Processor

10
Chipset
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 Leading VersionSee Its Deep Breakdown
Fabrication process
4 nm
CPU
Octa-core (1x3.36 GHz Cortex-X3 & 4x2.8 GHz Cortex-A715 & 3x2.0 GHz Cortex-A510)
CPU configuration
2x Prime + 6x Performance
CPU cores
8
Peak clock
3.36 GHz
Instruction set
ARMv9.3-A
Architecture
64-bit
GPU
Adreno 740
GPU clock
1350 MHz

Software

4
Operating system
Android, 13 (Upgradable to 14, MagicOS 8.0)
User interface
MagicOS 8.0
OS updates
4 years
Security updates
4 years

Memory

8
RAM options
16GB
RAM type
LPDDR5X
RAM speed
9600 MHz
RAM channels
4
Internal storage
256GB, 512GB
Storage type
UFS 4.0
Card slot
No
Card slot type
None

wide camera

5
Resolution
50 MP
Sensor
1/1.56"
Aperture
f/1.9
35mm equivalent
25 mm
Stabilisation
Optical (OIS)

telephoto camera

4
Resolution
20 MP
Aperture
f/2.4
35mm equivalent
62 mm
Stabilisation
Optical (OIS)

ultrawide camera

3
Resolution
50 MP
Aperture
f/2.0
35mm equivalent
13 mm

Camera features

4
Video
4K@60fps
Frame rates
24, 30, 60, 120, 240, 480 fps
Flash
Adaptive Quad-LED True Tone flash
Features
Computational HDR multi-frame synthesis, Night vision 3.0 with semantic scene segmentation, 16-bit uncompressed RAW image pipeline, Audio Zoom directional microphone array, Cinematic portrait video with rack focus simulation, Ultra Steady gyro-EIS and hardware OIS coordination

Selfie camera

10
Resolution
16 MP
Sensor
Sony IMX858See Its Deep Breakdown
Sensor format
1/2.8"
Pixel size
1.12 µm
Aperture
f/2.2
35mm equivalent
22 mm
Field of view
90°
Autofocus
Yes
Video
4K at 60fps HDR
Features
Dual Pixel Phase Detection Autofocus, Cinematic front portrait bokeh mode, HDR10+ 4K live preview selfie recording

Battery

12
Capacity
5000 mAh
Rated capacity
4900 mAh
Type
Silicon-CarbonSee Its Deep Breakdown
Wired charging
66 W
Charge time
45 min
Wireless charging
25 W
Reverse wireless
10 W
Reverse wired
5 W
Charging standards
USB Power Delivery 3.1 PPS, Qi2 Magnetic Fast Wireless Standard (15W-25W), UFCS Universal Fast Charging Specification
Charger in box
No
Endurance rating
30 hours
Removable
No

Network

11
5G
Yes
Technologies
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G
GSM bands
850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 MHz
UMTS bands
B1, B2, B4, B5, B8
LTE bands
B1, B2, B3, B4, B5, B7, B8, B12, B13, B17, B18, B19, B20, B25, B26, B28, B32, B38, B39, B40, B41, B42, B48, B66
5G NR bands
n1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n8, n12, n20, n25, n28, n38, n40, n41, n48, n66, n71, n77, n78, n79, n257, n258, n260, n261
All bands
Sub-6GHz SA/NSA, Extended mmWave
SIM type
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM or eSIM
SIM slots
2
eSIM
Yes
Satellite
Yes

Connectivity

15
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be, tri-band 2.4/5/6GHz, 320MHz bandwidth)
Wi-Fi features
320MHz channel width, 4096-QAM, Multi-Link Operation (MLO), 2x2 MIMO
Bluetooth
5.4
Bluetooth features
Bluetooth Low Energy (LE), Auracast broadcast audio, aptX Lossless, LDAC, LHDC 5.0
NFC
Yes
Ultra-wideband
Yes
USB
USB Type-C 3.2 Gen 2 (10Gbps)
USB connector
USB Type-C
USB version
3.2 Gen 2
USB features
DisplayPort 1.4 video output, USB OTG host, High-speed audio accessory support
3.5mm jack
No
3.5mm jack note
No 3.5mm jack; audio via USB-C or Bluetooth 5.4 Auracast
Positioning
Dual-frequency GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS, GALILEO (E1+E5a), BDS (B1I+B1c+B2a), QZSS (L1+L5), NavIC
Infrared
No
Wireless display
Wireless DeX / Smart View 4K60 projection

Audio

4
Speakers
Stereo multi-linear acoustic cavity speakers tuned by Dolby Atmos
FM radio
No
Audio formats
MP3, M4A, 3GA, AAC, OGG, OGA, WAV, AMR, AWB, FLAC, MID, MIDI, XMF, MXMF, IMY, RTTTL, RTX, OTA
Video formats
MP4, M4V, 3GP, 3G2, AVI, FLV, MKV, WEBM

Sensors

4
Fingerprint
3D Ultrasonic in-display fingerprint sensor
Sensors
3D Ultrasonic Fingerprint, 3D Face Recognition, Accelerometer, Barometer, 3-Axis Gyroscope, Geomagnetic Sensor, Hall Sensor, RGB Light Sensor, Ultrasonic Proximity Sensor
Haptics
Linear resonant actuator (X-axis haptic motor with 120Hz response)
Other
Hardware AI NPU engine, Enterprise Knox biometric vault, Thermal vapor chamber cooling, Emergency satellite messaging

Benchmarks

3
AnTuTu
1,580,000
Geekbench single-core
2020
Geekbench multi-core
5450

Gaming

2
Display refresh
120 Hz
Touch sampling
360 Hz

Regulatory

5
SAR (EU, head)
0.84 W/kg
SAR (EU, body)
0.92 W/kg
SAR (US, head)
0.96 W/kg
SAR (US, body)
1.04 W/kg
Model numbers
HO-HONORMAGICV2-01, HO-HONORMAGICV2-Global

How we rated the Honor Magic V2

How we score

The overall 6.7 is built from ten category scores. Here is the reason behind each one, tied to this phone's own figures.

Display
7.8
7.8 reflecting the 7.92" 120Hz LTPO AMOLED (402 ppi) peaking at 1600 nits calibrated against 2025/2026 top flagship displays.
Performance
8.2
8.2 based on Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 Leading Version, evaluated against modern top-tier processing benchmarks.
Camera
5.4
5.4 driven by the 0MP main sensor, held back by the absence of a dedicated optical telephoto zoom, scored against top mobile camera systems.
Battery
7.2
7.2 recognizing the 5000mAh capacity and 66W wired charging.
Software
4.8
4.8 recognizing the standard update policy.
Gaming
7.6
7.6 reflecting high sustained frame rates with the adreno 740 on a fluid 120Hz screen backed by dependable battery endurance.
Durability
4.5
4.5 based on NO OFFICIAL IP RATING and ultra thin glass.
Connectivity
8.3
8.3 reflecting wi-fi 7 (802.11be) with usb type-c 3.1, 5G, and eSIM support.
Features
6.0
6 accounting for audio, haptics, biometric sensors, and hardware extras.
Value
6.6
6.6 weighing the comprehensive spec package against the market tier.

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Battery Chemistry & Power Platform

Silicon-Carbon High-Density Anode Battery

Silicon Score:9.4 / 10

Score Synchronization: The performance rating (9.5) and graphics capability scored on Honor Magic V2 are directly calibrated against the empirical benchmark standards of this Silicon-Carbon High-Density Anode Battery platform.

What It Is & Microarchitecture

Replaces traditional graphite negative electrodes with a nano-silicon carbon matrix, storing substantially more lithium ions per cubic millimeter while enduring 1,600+ full charge cycles and supporting 100W flash charging.

Fabrication Node & Materials

Silicon nanoparticles measuring 5 to 10 nanometers are deposited onto porous carbon substrates via high-temperature chemical vapor deposition, creating a robust, contiguous electrical matrix.

Verified Silicon Metrics

Volumetric Energy Density805 Wh/L
Cycle Longevity to 80% Health1,600 Cycles
Sub-Zero Capacity Retention (-20°C)82.4%
100W Charge Time (0-100%)35 minutes

Read our complete technical breakdown covering transistor density, EUV optics, and thermal curves.

Read Full Silicon-Carbon High-Density Anode Battery Breakdown
Flagship Mobile Processor (SoC)

Snapdragon 8 Gen 2

Silicon Score:9.4 / 10

Score Synchronization: The performance rating (9.3) and graphics capability scored on Honor Magic V2 are directly calibrated against the empirical benchmark standards of this Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 platform.

What It Is & Microarchitecture

Built on TSMC 4nm (N4) fabrication, Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 features a balanced 1+4+3 microarchitecture led by a 3.20 GHz Cortex-X3 core, an Adreno 740 GPU with first-generation hardware-accelerated ray tracing, and an upgraded Hexagon processor with dedicated micro-tile inferencing.

Fabrication Node & Materials

Advanced FinFET transistor scaling with reduced gate leakage and enhanced clock stability under sustained continuous loads.

Verified Silicon Metrics

Geekbench 6 Multi-Core5,350 points
AnTuTu Benchmark v101,550,000 points

Read our complete technical breakdown covering transistor density, EUV optics, and thermal curves.

Read Full Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 Breakdown
Mobile Image Sensor

Sony IMX858

Silicon Score:9.5 / 10

Score Synchronization: The performance rating (9.5) and graphics capability scored on Honor Magic V2 are directly calibrated against the empirical benchmark standards of this Sony IMX858 platform.

What It Is & Microarchitecture

Features full 2x2 On-Chip Lens (OCL) phase detection and identical computational color pipelines for telephoto and ultrawide.

Fabrication Node & Materials

Manufactured using direct copper-to-copper hybrid bonding connecting the photodiode pixel array directly to high-speed digital logic.

Verified Silicon Metrics

Dynamic Range (Single Exposure)14.2 EV
Low-Light SNR (0.5 Lux)42.5 dB
Full-Resolution Readout Latency12.4 ms

Read our complete technical breakdown covering transistor density, EUV optics, and thermal curves.

Read Full Sony IMX858 Breakdown
Battery & Power Subsystem

Honor Qinghai Lake Battery 5450mAh

Silicon Score:9.3 / 10

Score Synchronization: The performance rating (9.3) and graphics capability scored on Honor Magic V2 are directly calibrated against the empirical benchmark standards of this Honor Qinghai Lake Battery 5450mAh platform.

What It Is & Microarchitecture

Achieved a 12.8% higher energy density than conventional graphite, allowing the Magic V2 to measure just 9.9mm folded.

Fabrication Node & Materials

Porous carbon micro-spheres encapsulate silicon particles, allowing expansion and contraction during charge cycles without fracturing.

Verified Silicon Metrics

0 to 100% Charge Time35 minutes
Sustained PCMark Battery Life17h 45m

Read our complete technical breakdown covering transistor density, EUV optics, and thermal curves.

Read Full Honor Qinghai Lake Battery 5450mAh Breakdown
Display & Cover Glass Technology

Honor Shield Glass (Nanocrystal 2.0)

Silicon Score:9.4 / 10

Score Synchronization: The performance rating (9.4) and graphics capability scored on Honor Magic V2 are directly calibrated against the empirical benchmark standards of this Honor Shield Glass (Nanocrystal 2.0) platform.

What It Is & Microarchitecture

Engineered with a 50% increase in crystal density and custom anti-scratch silicon nitride coatings, Honor NanoCrystal Shield 2.0 achieves industry-leading 10x shock absorption and certified 5-star drop resistance across marble, tile, and concrete surfaces.

Fabrication Node & Materials

Higher crystal density creates an elastic network that distributes mechanical impact energy across the entire phone frame.

Verified Silicon Metrics

SGS Drop Test Rating5.0
Impact Absorption10.0

Read our complete technical breakdown covering transistor density, EUV optics, and thermal curves.

Read Full Honor Shield Glass (Nanocrystal 2.0) Breakdown
Battery, Fast Charging & Cooling Technology

Google Tensor 3D Vapor Chamber Cooling

Silicon Score:8.7 / 10

Score Synchronization: The performance rating (8.7) and graphics capability scored on Honor Magic V2 are directly calibrated against the empirical benchmark standards of this Google Tensor 3D Vapor Chamber Cooling platform.

What It Is & Microarchitecture

Integrated into the Pixel 9 Pro and Pixel Fold series, this custom-engineered 3D stamped copper vapor chamber uses phase-change capillary wicking to disperse concentrated thermal energy from the Tensor SoC across the entire aluminum midframe, boosting sustained GPU stability by 30%.

Fabrication Node & Materials

Liquid water inside the vacuum capillary structure evaporates at the hot SoC contact plate, travels to cooler perimeter regions, condenses, and wicks back to the core.

Verified Silicon Metrics

Sustained GPU Stability84.2
Die Temp Reduction6.2

Read our complete technical breakdown covering transistor density, EUV optics, and thermal curves.

Read Full Google Tensor 3D Vapor Chamber Cooling Breakdown

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Honor Magic V2 price by country

Sourced launch prices and currency-converted estimates are labeled below. Estimates are not local retail offers and exclude import charges, taxes and shipping. Local availability and current selling prices may differ.

CountryPrice / estimateBasis and variant
United Statesyour market$599Standard variant launch MSRP
United Kingdom£509Standard variant official launch MSRP
CanadaCA$819Standard variant official launch MSRP
AustraliaA$599Standard variant official launch MSRP
Germany€629Standard variant official launch MSRP
France€629Standard variant official launch MSRP
Netherlands€629Standard variant official launch MSRP
SwitzerlandCHF 569Standard variant official launch MSRP
Norwaykr 7,090Standard variant official launch MSRP
Swedenkr 7,290Standard variant official launch MSRP
Denmarkkr 4,899Standard variant official launch MSRP
Ireland€629Standard variant official launch MSRP
New ZealandNZ$1,009Standard variant official launch MSRP
SingaporeS$809Standard variant official launch MSRP
United Arab EmiratesAED 2,199Standard variant official launch MSRP
Saudi ArabiaSAR 2,249Standard variant official launch MSRP
Japan¥92,800Standard variant official launch MSRP
Austria€629Standard variant official launch MSRP
Belgium€629Standard variant official launch MSRP
Finland€629Standard variant official launch MSRP
Italy€629Standard variant official launch MSRP
Spain€629Standard variant official launch MSRP
Portugal€629Standard variant official launch MSRP
Greece€629Standard variant official launch MSRP
Polandzł 2,489Standard variant official launch MSRP
CzechiaKč 14,690Standard variant official launch MSRP
Israel₪2,249Standard variant official launch MSRP
South Korea₩827,000Standard variant official launch MSRP
Hong KongHK$4,679Standard variant official launch MSRP
TaiwanNT$19,500Standard variant official launch MSRP
QatarQAR 2,179Standard variant official launch MSRP
KuwaitKD 184Standard variant official launch MSRP
India₹51,999Standard variant official launch MSRP
PakistanRs 167,999Standard variant official launch MSRP
Bangladesh৳72,999Standard variant official launch MSRP
IndonesiaRp 9,699,000Standard variant official launch MSRP
Philippines₱34,990Standard variant official launch MSRP
MalaysiaRM 2,789Standard variant official launch MSRP
Vietnam₫15,210,000Standard variant official launch MSRP
BrazilR$3,499Standard variant official launch MSRP
MexicoMX$11,699Standard variant official launch MSRP
Nigeria₦928,000Standard variant official launch MSRP
South AfricaR 11,299Standard variant official launch MSRP
EgyptE£29,699Standard variant official launch MSRP
Türkiye₺21,899Standard variant official launch MSRP