Magic Vs
Book-style foldable with no gap and a big battery.
The Magic Vs is a foldable Honor smartphone released Nov 2022, with a launch price of $1300. It pairs the Snapdragon 8 Plus Gen 1 with a 7.9" 2K OLED 90Hz display, a 54 MP IMX800 + 50 MP UW + 8 MP 3x tele main camera and a 5000 mAh, 66W battery. In SpecEagle's editorial review it scores 85/100 — Gapless folding. Standout strengths: gear-less hinge folds flat with no gap and 5000 mah — big for a foldable. Main trade-off: heavy 267 g.
Gapless folding.
Magic Vs used a simplified gear-less hinge to fold completely flat with no gap, while fitting a large 5000 mAh battery rare in foldables. With a 54 MP IMX800 camera and 8+ Gen 1, it was Honor's most refined fold of 2022.
Read the full review- Gear-less hinge folds flat with no gap
- 5000 mAh — big for a foldable
- 54 MP IMX800 + 3x OIS tele
Full specifications
Benchmarks
How the Magic Vs compares
| Magic Vs | Galaxy S25 Ultra | Honor Magic V2 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| SpecEagle score | 85 | 89 | 85 |
| Chipset | Snapdragon 8 Plus Gen 1 | SD 8 Elite | SD 8 Gen 2 |
| Display | 7.9" 2K OLED 90Hz | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | 7.92" foldable OLED |
| Main camera | 54 MP IMX800 + 50 MP UW + 8 MP 3x tele | 200 MP · f/1.7 | 50 MP · f/1.9 |
| Battery | 5000 mAh, 66W | 5,000 mAh | 5,000 mAh |
| Launch price | $1300 | $1,299 | $1,699 |
Frequently asked questions
When was the Magic Vs released?
The Magic Vs was released in Nov 2022.
How much does the Magic Vs cost?
The Magic Vs launched at $1300 (manufacturer suggested price at release; street and second-hand prices vary by region, storage tier and time since launch).
What is the Magic Vs screen size and type?
The Magic Vs has a 7.9" 2K OLED 90Hz display.
What chipset does the Magic Vs use?
The Magic Vs is powered by the Snapdragon 8 Plus Gen 1 chipset.
How much RAM and storage does the Magic Vs have?
The Magic Vs ships with 8/12 GB (RAM · base storage); higher configurations may be available.
What is the Magic Vs battery capacity?
The Magic Vs has a 5000 mAh, 66W battery.
What is the Magic Vs main camera?
The Magic Vs has a 54 MP IMX800 + 50 MP UW + 8 MP 3x tele main camera.
Does the Magic Vs have a telephoto zoom camera?
Yes — the Magic Vs includes a dedicated telephoto camera: 8 MP 3x, OIS.
Does the Magic Vs have 5G?
The Magic Vs supports 5G (Yes, sub-6).
How much does the Magic Vs weigh?
The Magic Vs weighs 267 g.
What colours does the Magic Vs come in?
The Magic Vs is available in 3 colours: Cyan, Black, Orange.
Is the Magic Vs worth buying?
Magic Vs used a simplified gear-less hinge to fold completely flat with no gap, while fitting a large 5000 mAh battery rare in foldables. With a 54 MP IMX800 camera and 8+ Gen 1, it was Honor's most refined fold of 2022. SpecEagle gives the Magic Vs an editorial score of 85/100.
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