Honor has already made a strong impact in the foldable smartphone market by delivering powerful specs in incredibly slim designs. In fact, Honor’s foldables rank among the thinnest in the world, matching the thickness of standard smartphones. Now, the brand has entered the clamshell segment with its first-ever flip phone — the Honor Magic V Flip. Let’s explore its features, specifications, and expected price in Nepal.
Honor Magic V Flip Overview
Design
Honor designed the Magic V Flip as both a smartphone and a fashion statement. The phone adopts a clamshell (flip-style) foldable design and comes in three stylish finishes: Champagne Pink, Camellia White, and Iris Black. Each variant features unique patterns on the back, giving it a premium and trendy look.
For users who want something more exclusive, Honor also offers a special edition created in collaboration with fashion designer Jimmy Choo. This high-end version features green crystal embellishments inspired by the designer’s iconic crystal shoes, making it a true luxury device.
Display
Honor has equipped the Magic V Flip with impressive dual displays. On the outside, the phone features a large 4.0-inch OLED cover screen that wraps around the camera module, similar to the Motorola Razr 40 Ultra—but with slimmer and more symmetrical bezels. This outer display offers a resolution of 1200 x 1092 pixels and supports 2160Hz PWM dimming.
Inside, the device unfolds to reveal a 6.8-inch OLED main display with a resolution of 1080 x 2520 pixels (FHD+). It delivers vibrant visuals with up to 3000 nits of peak brightness and an industry-leading 3840Hz PWM dimming rate for eye comfort.
Both inner and outer screens support a 1–120Hz adaptive refresh rate and DCI-P3 color gamut, ensuring smooth performance and rich color reproduction.
Performance
Powering the Honor Magic V Flip is the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 processor. Although it launched in 2022, this flagship chipset still delivers excellent performance for everyday use and gaming.
Honor offers multiple memory configurations:
- 12GB + 256GB
- 12GB + 512GB
- 12GB + 1TB
- 16GB + 1TB (exclusive to the premium edition)
To maintain optimal performance, the phone includes a 0.25mm liquid-cooled vapor chamber and a large heat dissipation system. On the software side, it runs MagicOS 8.0 based on Android 14, providing a smooth and modern user experience.
Honor C1+ Chip
Honor has integrated its custom C1+ communication chip into the Magic V Flip. This chip improves network stability, especially in low-signal environments like elevators and underground areas.
Camera and Battery
Honor has focused heavily on camera performance. The Magic V Flip features a 50MP primary camera with a Sony IMX906 sensor and optical image stabilization (OIS). It also includes a 12MP ultrawide lens that doubles as a macro camera.
On the front, the device houses a 50MP selfie camera using the Sony IMX816 sensor. Honor claims both cameras deliver SLR-level image quality. Additionally, AI-powered features can enhance photos by fixing closed eyes and applying makeup effects.
For battery, Honor uses its advanced silicon-carbon technology to pack a large 4,800mAh battery into the slim foldable body. This is one of the biggest batteries ever seen in a flip phone. The device supports 66W wired fast charging, although it lacks wireless and reverse charging options.
Connectivity and Features
The Honor Magic V Flip includes:
- Dual Nano-SIM with 5G support
- Dual-band WiFi
- Bluetooth 5.3
- NFC
For security, it offers a side-mounted fingerprint sensor and 2D face unlock. The phone also comes equipped with essential sensors and multiple navigation systems like GPS, GLONASS, and Galileo.
Honor Magic V Flip Specifications
- Design: Clamshell foldable with patterned or crystal finish
- Dimensions:
- Unfolded: 167.3 × 75.6 × 7.15 mm
- Folded: 86.5 × 75.6 × 14.89 mm
- Weight: 193g
Display
- Inner: 6.8-inch OLED, 1–120Hz, 3000 nits, 3840Hz PWM
- Outer: 4.0-inch OLED, 1–120Hz, 2160Hz PWM
Performance
- Chipset: Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1
- RAM: 12GB / 16GB
- Storage: 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
- OS: Android 14 with MagicOS 8.0
Camera
- Rear: 50MP (IMX906, OIS) + 12MP ultrawide
- Front: 50MP (IMX816)
Battery
- Capacity: 4800mAh (Silicon-carbon)
- Charging: 66W wired
Connectivity
- 5G, WiFi, Bluetooth 5.3, NFC, USB-C
Honor Magic V Flip Price in Nepal and Availability
Honor launched the Magic V Flip in China on June 13, 2024, with a starting price of CNY 4,999 for the 12GB + 256GB variant.
Although Honor has not officially announced a global release, the brand previously launched the Magic V2 in Nepal, which increases the chances of this model arriving as well. If it launches in Nepal, we expect the Honor Magic V Flip price in Nepal to start at around NPR 110,999.
| Honor Magic V flip | price in nepal |
|---|---|
| 12GB + 256GB | NPR 110,999 |
| 12GB + 512GB | NPR 121,999 |
| 12GB + 1TB | NPR 132,999 |
