Honor Magic V Flip 2 Drops With 200MP Camera and the Biggest Battery on a Flip Phone

Honor launched the Magic V Flip 2 in China. This is their new foldable phone. It competes with phones like the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7. The Magic V Flip 2 has the largest battery yet for a flip phone.

Design & Display

The phone features a 6.82-inch inner screen. It’s an LTPO OLED display. The resolution is 2868 by 1232 pixels. It has a 120Hz refresh rate. The screen gets very bright, up to 5,000 nits. This makes it easy to see outside.

There’s also a 4.0-inch outer screen. It’s also an LTPO OLED panel. It has a 1200 by 1092 resolution. This screen also supports 120Hz. It can reach 3,600 nits of brightness.

The phone is 6.9mm thick when open. It’s about 15.5mm when folded. It weighs around 204 grams. The phone has IP58 and IP59 ratings. Its hinge is also very durable. It comes in White and Gray. Purple is another option. There’s also a special Blue version. This one was made with Jimmy Choo.

Internals and Software

The Magic V Flip 2 is powered by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chipset and is available with up to 16GB of LPDDR5X RAM. Storage configurations include 256GB, 512GB, and 1TB, all using UFS 4.0 technology for faster read/write speeds.

It runs Android 15 with Honor’s MagicOS 9.0.1 on top, delivering several AI-based enhancements and multitasking features. Connectivity includes support for Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.3, NFC, ultra-wideband (UWB), and dual SIM functionality (one physical SIM and one eSIM). The device also includes stereo speakers and a triple-microphone setup for improved audio and call quality.

Cameras

The Magic V Flip 2 features a dual-camera setup on the rear. The primary sensor is a 200MP unit with a 1/1.4-inch size, f/1.9 aperture, and optical image stabilization (OIS). It is paired with a 50MP ultrawide lens offering a 127-degree field of view. On the inside, the device carries a 50MP front-facing camera for selfies and video calls. The rear cameras can also be used for high-quality selfies via the outer display.

Battery and Pricing

The phone is equipped with a 5,500 mAh silicon-carbon battery, the largest battery currently available in any flip-style foldable phone. It supports 80W wired fast charging, 50W wireless charging, and 7.5W reverse wireless charging. With the wired charger, the battery can reach 50% in under 20 minutes under optimal conditions.

While the Magic V Flip 2 is now available in China, Honor has not yet confirmed pricing or availability for global markets.

Honor Magic V Flip 2 Specifications

ChipsetSnapdragon 8 Gen 3 (4 nm)
CPUOcta-core (1×3.3 GHz Cortex-X4 & 3×3.2 GHz Cortex-A720 & 2×3.0 GHz Cortex-A720 & 2×2.3 GHz Cortex-A520)
GPUAdreno 750
OSAndroid 15, MagicOS 9
Supported Networks2G, 3G, 4G LTE, 5G
DisplayMain display: 6.82 inches, 1232 x 2868 pixels, Foldable LTPO OLED, 1B colors, 120Hz, 4320Hz PWM, HDR, Dolby Vision, BT.2020, 5000 nits (peak)
Secondary display: 4 inch, LTPO OLED, 1200 x 1092 pixels, 405 ppi, 120Hz, HDR, Dolby Vision, 3600 nits (peak)
RAM12 GB, 16 GB
Storage256 GB, 512 GB, 1TB
Card Slotno
Main Camera200 MP, f/1.9, (wide), 1/1.3″, 0.6µm, multi-directional PDAF, OIS
50 MP, f/2.0, 120˚ (ultrawide), AF
Front Camera50 MP, f/2.0, (wide), AF
ColorsDawn Purple, Moon Shadow, Titanium Gray, Dreamweaver (Jimmy Choo)
Fingerprint sensorSide-mounted
Battery5500 mAh,
80W wired, 0-100% in 42 min
50W wireless
5W reverse wired
PriceN/A

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