距離Previous generation Magic V5Just seven months after its initial announcement, HONOR eagerly unveiled its new generation foldable flagship phone—the Magic V6—at its pre-MWC 2026 event. While the company emphasizes a redesigned internal structure and a larger battery capacity, the overall specifications suggest this new device is more of a minor tweak, hastily released to maintain its title as the "world's thinnest foldable phone." In addition to the phone, HONOR also showcased the MagicPad 4, a tablet pushing the boundaries of thinness, and the MagicBook Pro 14 laptop powered by Intel's latest Core Ultra processor.
In the fiercely competitive mobile phone market, product iterations are happening at an increasingly rapid pace. However, Honor's decision to compress the update cycle of the Magic V6 to just seven months has indeed sparked discussions about whether it offers any real upgrade value.
Magic V6: The Price of Ultra-Thinness and the Magic of Battery Life
Looking at the specifications alone, the Magic V6 has indeed once again broken through the physical limits.
Its flagship white version is only 8.75mm thick when folded and an astonishing 4.0mm when unfolded (other color versions maintain the specifications of 9mm when folded and 4.1mm when unfolded). In terms of weight, the white version weighs only 219 grams, and Honor even repeatedly emphasized in the briefing that this number is lighter than the upright iPhone 17 Pro Max (233 grams).
However, when foldable phones become so thin that their structural durability becomes a concern when held in the hand, it may not be a good thing for devices that need to withstand the mechanical stress of frequent opening and closing. Although Honor officially claims that the Magic V6 uses a more robust hinge, a scratch-resistant screen, and IP68/IP69 dust and water resistance ratings, its actual durability still needs to be tested by the market.
To fit a larger battery into a thinner body, Honor made "significant adjustments" to the internal structure of the Magic V6, including redesigning the antenna, sound chamber, vibration motor, and Type-C connection module. The space freed up was used to install a large-capacity 6660mAh battery with a silicon-carbon blade design (this is the international version specification; the Chinese version uses a 7000mAh capacity), which is claimed to provide up to 24 hours of continuous video playback.
As for the core hardware, there aren't many highlights. The internal screen specifications remain unchanged, with only the external screen slightly increased to 6.52 inches due to narrower bezels. The processor has been upgraded to a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, paired with 16GB of RAM and 512GB of storage. The camera module is almost identical to its predecessor, featuring dual 5000MP wide-angle lenses and a 6400MP telephoto lens.
Interestingly, HONOR has placed a strong emphasis on "compatibility with Apple devices" in its software ecosystem this time. Through HONOR Connect, users can transfer files between the Magic V6 and their iPhones or Macs, and even use the Magic V6 as an extension screen for Macs. This "if you can't beat them, join them" market strategy may help attract Apple fans to switch, but it also reflects the brand's lack of confidence in the stickiness of its own ecosystem.
MagicPad 4: An Android tablet thinner than the iPad Pro
The newly released Honor MagicPad 4 is a 12.3-inch flagship tablet with a thickness of only 4.8mm (for comparison, the 13-inch M4 iPad Pro, known for its thinness and lightness, is 5.1mm thick).
Within such a slim body, Honor has packed in a Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 processor, up to 16GB of RAM, 512GB of storage, and a massive 10100mAh battery supporting 66W fast charging. Furthermore, the MagicPad 4 features a screen with a 165Hz ultra-high refresh rate, eight speakers with spatial audio support, and runs MagicOS 10 based on Android 16.
MagicBook Pro 14: Targeting Business and AI Computing
In terms of laptops, Honor brings the MagicBook Pro 14, which features a 14.6-inch OLED touchscreen with a 120Hz refresh rate.
This laptop boasts powerful AI processing capabilities and excellent battery life (claiming up to 15.5 hours for general word processing). In terms of hardware, the MagicBook Pro 14 offers a variety of processor options, from Intel Core Ultra 5 to the top-of-the-line Core Ultra X9, and can be equipped with an Intel Arc B370 or B390 discrete graphics card, along with up to 32GB of memory and 1TB of storage capacity.
The connectivity options are quite comprehensive, including USB-C, two USB-A ports, HDMI, a memory card slot, and a headphone jack. It also comes pre-installed with the Windows 11 Home operating system.
