HONOR Unveils New Foldable Phone at MWC 2023

Bringing its latest flagships to the global market, HONOR empowers smartphone users with human-centric innovations.

At Mobile World Congress 2023, global technology brand HONOR introduced its new “Tech to Inspire” approach to technology, emphasizing its human-centric design philosophy. The company also revealed its dual-flagship strategy in the global market, along with the global release of the HONOR Magic5 Series and HONOR Magic Vs. These devices are the latest additions to the successful HONOR Magic Series lineup, promising users a true flagship smartphone experience worldwide.

George Zhao, CEO of HONOR Device Co, Ltd, stated, “HONOR is dedicated to meeting the genuine needs of customers by adopting a human-centric approach to product innovation, offering intuitive technology solutions that enhance the daily lives of everyone. The HONOR Magic5 Pro, our latest all-around flagship, and the HONOR Magic Vs, our first foldable flagship to be available in the global market, set new industry standards for every aspect of the smartphone user experience, in keeping with our vision to enable a smarter life for everyone.”

Introducing the All-New HONOR Magic5 Pro

The HONOR Magic5 Pro all-around flagship smartphone is packed with a plethora of significant upgrades, promising impressive breakthroughs in design, display, photography, and performance. It surpasses several industry benchmarks, offering a top-of-the-line user experience that is best-in-class.

The Brand-new Star Wheel Aesthetics with Gaudi Curve

The HONOR Magic5 Pro adheres to the iconic ‘Eye of Muse’ design philosophy, but evolves the concept by introducing the Star Wheel Triple Camera system. Inspired by Antoni Gaudi’s work, the device features ultra-narrow, symmetrical, dual-curved bezels on both sides and a Star Wheel Triple Camera Design as the centerpiece on the back cover. This design seamlessly blends the graceful curves found in nature and modern architecture, demonstrating the perfect fusion of art and technology in this cutting-edge device.

A Premium Display Debuts at Top of DXOMARK Rankings

With its 6.81-inch LTPO Display and Quad-Curved Floating Screen, the HONOR Magic5 Pro offers users an immersive viewing experience. The device’s Novel Display Luminance Enhancement Technology ensures peak HDR brightness of 1800 nits, delivering clear visuals even in bright sunlight. The Dual-Luminance Calibration feature provides leading display color accuracy with 120nits indoor brightness and 800nits outdoor brightness.

The HONOR Magic5 Pro also boasts a Discrete Display Chipset to enhance the visual quality of moving images. Its always-on HDR effect improves video clarity, while its higher frame rate with lower power consumption delivers a smoother and longer gaming experience. Certified with HDR10+ and IMAX Enhanced, the device optimizes picture quality for video and movie viewing.

For user comfort, the HONOR Magic5 Pro features low blue light emission, Dynamic Dimming that simulates natural light, and Circadian Night Display for better sleep quality. Its LTPO display also uses 2160Hz Pulse Width Modulation (PWM) Dimming technology to minimize screen flickering, reducing eye fatigue for those who use their smartphones for extended periods.

The HONOR Magic5 Pro’s display performance is impressive, scoring a top rank of 151 in the DXOMARK smartphone display ranking.

An Unrivaled Camera System Crowned 1st Place in DXOMARK

With an impressive score of 152, the HONOR Magic5 Pro has claimed the top spot in the DXOMARK global camera ranking, surpassing all other smartphones tested to date. The device boasts a powerful Triple Main Camera setup, consisting of a 50MP Wide Camera, a 50MP Ultra Wide Camera, and a 50MP Telephoto Camera. The increased sensor size and Ultra Fusion Computational Optics algorithm allow for refined detail and clarity, even in low-light conditions, while the computational optical algorithm drastically improves image clarity at 3.5x-100x zoom.

The HONOR Magic5 Pro also introduces the all-new HONOR Image Engine, featuring the Millisecond Falcon Capture algorithm for capturing complex scenes with ease and clarity, Super Night Capture capabilities for low-light scenes, and AI Motion Sensing Capture for automatically detecting and capturing ultra-high definition frames. HONOR has even partnered with GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS TM to put the technology to the test, capturing the official world record attempt for the World’s Highest Between The Legs Slam Dunk with the HONOR Magic5 Pro.

For budding creators, the HONOR Magic5 Pro offers IMAX Enhanced Movie Master, allowing users to shoot and edit stunning cinematic-level videos directly on their smartphone.

Enhanced Privacy and Security for All-round Protection

The HONOR Magic5 Pro boasts top-notch security features with its Dual-TEE Security System, developed in collaboration with Qualcomm®. This system offers hardware-level security for user data and is further enhanced by a Discrete Security Chipset, providing robust protection for passwords, face IDs, and fingerprints.

The HONOR Magic5 Pro takes privacy to a new level with its upgraded AI Privacy Call 2.0. The innovative solution prevents sound leakage during private phone calls with its industry-first Sound Energy Spatial Control Technology. The feature generates opposite sound waves, making it impossible for nearby people to catch the caller’s voice. The technology delivers a 100% improvement in call volume for clearer communication. Even in a crowded and quiet environment like an elevator, AI Privacy Call 2.0 ensures the caller’s voice is private and cannot be overheard.

Flagship Performance Enabled by Cutting-edge Technology

The HONOR Magic5 Pro boasts unparalleled flagship performance, powered by the latest Snapdragon® 8 Gen 2 Mobile Platform from Qualcomm®. This enables users to enjoy seamless productivity and entertainment experiences. The HONOR Magic5 Pro also features the industry’s first Wi-Fi and Bluetooth standalone antenna architecture, which improves Wi-Fi performance by 200% and reduces latency by 30% compared to traditional antenna designs, providing users with ultimate flexibility and mobility for both work and play.

Equipped with a large 5100mAh battery, the HONOR Magic5 Pro supports 66W Wired and 50W Wireless HONOR SuperCharge, providing a full day of uninterrupted usage.

Running on the latest MagicOS 7.1 based on Android 13, the HONOR Magic5 Pro offers a range of intelligent features to enhance productivity, such as MagicRing for multi-device collaboration and Magic Text for intelligent text recognition.

Bringing the HONOR Magic Vs Foldable Phone to the Global Market 

The HONOR Magic Vs marks the brand’s first foray into the foldable flagship market outside of China, and it doesn’t disappoint. Featuring stunning design, display, and performance enhancements, this foldable smartphone takes the user experience to a whole new level. Whether you’re a frequent traveler or simply someone who values entertainment on the go, the HONOR Magic Vs strikes the perfect balance between style and substance.

Robust Meets Portable: Introducing A Groundbreaking Hinge Design

The HONOR Magic Vs is an impressively slim and lightweight foldable smartphone, measuring only 12.9mm thin when folded and weighing just 267g. Despite its compact size, the device is equipped with a 5000mAh battery, making it the foldable smartphone with the largest battery capacity available today for devices under 270g.

One of the factors contributing to the HONOR Magic Vs’ light weight is its Super-light Gearless Hinge, which is crafted using single-piece casting technology, reducing the number of structural components from 92 in the previous generation to only 4. The hinge has been tested by TÜV Rheinland and can withstand up to 400,000 folds, setting a new benchmark for durability in foldable smartphone design.

Thanks to the sophisticated hinge structure, the HONOR Magic Vs folds tightly without any gap, creating an almost fully flat screen when unfolded. This is a unique feature that sets the device apart from other foldable smartphones on the market.

Dual Display Delivers an Exceptional Viewing Experience

The HONOR Magic Vs is designed to enhance productivity with its user-friendly 6.45-inch external display featuring a 21:9 aspect ratio and a 90% screen-to-body ratio. With a wide 7.9-inch internal display, the HONOR Magic Vs provides a tablet-like experience when unfolded, making multitasking and content viewing effortless.

To ensure users’ comfort, the device is equipped with professional eye comfort solutions such as Dynamic Dimming, Circadian Night Display, and 1920Hz Pulse Width Modulation (PWM) Dimming, which has the highest frequency ever achieved in the current foldable smartphone market. These features effectively minimize the effects of digital eye strain and fatigue.

Superior Configurations for a Powerful User Experience

The HONOR Magic Vs offers an exceptional photography experience with its rear triple camera system, which includes a 54MP IMX800 Main Camera, a 50MP Ultra-Wide & Macro Main Camera, and an 8MP 3X Optical Zoom Camera. No matter the shooting scenario, users can capture stunning photos.

The HONOR Magic Vs is powered by the Snapdragon® 8+ Gen 1 Mobile Platform from Qualcomm, providing enhanced performance with higher power efficiency for a faster and smoother user experience. With HONOR’s Turbo X engines, users can enjoy longer battery life and a smoother overall experience.

Running on the latest HONOR MagicOS 7.1 based on Android 13, the HONOR Magic Vs offers a range of smart features to enhance productivity. Smart Multi-window and APP Extender enable multi-tasking across applications and within the same application, respectively. The device also features MagicRing for multi-device collaboration and Magic Text for intelligent text recognition, allowing users to save time and get more done.

Color and Availability

The HONOR Magic5 Pro and HONOR Magic5 are both designed with nature in mind, and are available in Black and Meadow Green, and Black and Blue, respectively, perfect for those with a spirit of adventure.

As for the HONOR Magic Vs, it will be available in two stunning color options – Cyan and Black. Stay tuned for more information and updates on availability by visiting HONOR’s website at www.hihonor.com or their social media platforms on Facebook (Facebook.com/HonorPhilippines), Instagram (Instagram.com/honorphilippines/), and TikTok (Tiktok.com/@honorphilippines).

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