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Launch report · Honor

Honor Magic V3: The thinnest book-style foldable — barely thicker than a slab when shut.

SpecEagle Editorial·Jul 2024·$1,699·Score 87/100

The Magic V3 is the thinnest, most pocketable book-style foldable, and unusually keeps a real periscope camera. The price and IPX8-only rating are the trade-offs.

Key specs at launch

Display
7.92" foldable OLED
Chipset
SD 8 Gen 3
Memory
12 GB · 512 GB
Main cam
50 MP · f/1.6
Battery
5,150 mAh
Weight
226 g
What stands out
  • Remarkably thin — 9.2 mm folded, 4.35 mm open.
  • Bright 5,000-nit displays inside and out.
  • Proper periscope camera, rare on a foldable.
  • Big 5,150 mAh battery for a fold.
What to watch
  • Very expensive at $1,699.
  • IPX8 — water but not dust rated.
  • 4-year OS policy.
  • MagicOS learning curve.
The phone it has to beat
Galaxy Z Fold 7 Special
$1,999 · score 90/100