Actual test of HONOR Magic V6.
Large folding mobile phones have become more and more mature in recent years, but the real question that makes people hesitate has not changed. Will it be too heavy to hold? Will the battery last a full day? Does the camera have to compromise again for a foldable body? HONOR's first flagship foldable Magic V6 launched in Taiwan, this time also focuses on thinness, durability, battery life and camera performance.
Thinness is the first impression
The first feeling when I got the Magic V6 is that the body is slimmer than expected. For the snow white version, the folded state is about 8.75mm thick, unfolded only 4mm, and weighs 219 grams. The overall feel is actually similar to that of an ordinary candy bar phone. It can be inserted directly into the pocket of a jacket or bag, or when holding it with one hand to reply to messages, it will not feel forced, and it will not have the heavy feeling of "two phones stacked on top of each other".
Durability specifications are also improved
Even though large foldables are getting thinner and thinner, the real reasons why many people don’t dare to use them are still because they are afraid of falling, getting water in, and worrying about hinge problems after being used for a long time. Magic V6 regards durability as one of its main features this time.
Its hinge has passed the SGS 500,000 folding test, and the entire phone is IP68 and IP69 dustproof and waterproof, and has passed the SGS five-star anti-fall certification. The internal and external screens have also been strengthened. Although this does not mean that you can really drop the phone casually, at least for a folding phone that sells for more than 60,000 yuan, the more complete the protection specifications, the more secure you will be during daily use.
HONOR has also directly increased its after-sales protection this time. If you purchase the machine before October 31st, it will provide a 12-month extended warranty and a 12-month accidental damage protection. Regardless of man-made or non-man-made damage, if the plan specifications are met, you can enjoy a free parts replacement every 30 days. For a foldable phone, this type of warranty might even be more attractive than an extra set of headphones or charger.
Multi-tasking is the strength of folding machines
One of the advantages of folding mobile phones is that they can flexibly switch between "large and small screens". Magic V6 uses a 6.52-inch outer screen and a 7.95-inch inner screen. The peak brightness can reach 6,000 and 5,000 nits respectively. AR anti-reflective coating technology is added to reduce reflection when viewing the screen outdoors.
With a large screen, multi-tasking is naturally the focus. Magic V6 can display up to 3 APPs at the same time. If you want to use more APPs at the same time, you can also switch specific APPs to floating windows. For example, you can view maps, reply to messages, or view files and information at the same time, which is more convenient than ordinary candy bar phones.
The crease is not easily noticeable from the front
As for the crease problem that folding machines always have, the Magic V6 uses tempered UTG glass. When viewing it from the front, it is not easy to detect the crease. However, if you deliberately look at it from an angle or slide your finger across the center, you can still detect its existence. To be fair, the creases are not completely gone, but they are reduced to a level that is relatively easy to ignore in daily use.
The camera is no longer just a supporting role
In the past, when choosing a large foldable phone, the camera was usually not the first priority, and many people even assumed that "you have to sacrifice taking pictures for folding." Magic V6 is equipped with a 50-megapixel main lens, a 50-megapixel ultra-wide-angle lens, and a 64-megapixel periscope telephoto lens. It supports 3x optical zoom and 100x digital zoom, providing more complete shooting flexibility from daily casual shooting, wide-angle landscapes to long-distance viewing.
The foldable design itself also allows for many ways to take photos that are not possible with ordinary candy bar phones. For example, the phone can be folded in half on the table, and you can take selfies or group photos without a tripod. When using the main lens to take pictures of people, the person being photographed can also see their own image through the external screen. Although these functions are not new, they are indeed quite practical when used during travel, dinner parties or taking group photos.
Battery life no longer suffers from congenital disadvantages
Another long-term concern of foldable phones is battery life. You have to fit a hinge and two screens into the fuselage, and you also have to take into account thickness and weight. In the past, battery capacity could only be compromised, but this time the Magic V6 has a 6,660mAh battery, which is a very impressive specification for the entire phone. Magic V6 supports both 80W wired fast charging and 66W wireless fast charging. This is a lifesaver for people who always forget to charge before going to bed and only find out that their phone is almost out of battery before going out.
AI is not just for photo editing
Magic V6 also incorporates many AI functions this time, such as AI retouching, which can eliminate passers-by, remove memorization, etc., and also focuses on work situations. For example, "AI Helper Annotation" can record meetings, convert speech into text in real time, and can also identify different speakers and generate meeting summaries after the meeting. "AI Document" can quickly summarize and polish the text of the document content. When used with a 7.95-inch internal screen, it is indeed more efficient than processing documents on the small screen of ordinary mobile phones.
Summary of actual measurement: There are really fewer and fewer compromises in big folding
The biggest feeling given by Magic V6 is that there are fewer and fewer compromises required for large folding. The body is thin and light, so it won’t be too burdensome to carry around in daily life; coupled with the large battery, complete camera configuration, large screen, multi-tasking and AI functions, it no longer sacrifices other experiences just for folding. Creases and price are still issues that are difficult to completely avoid with large foldables at this stage, but if you used to care about thickness, battery life, or camera performance, Magic V6 has improved even more in these areas that were easily put off in the past.
