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Honor Magic V2: The 2023 fold that proved a book-style phone could be slim.

SpecEagle Editorial·Jan 2024·$1,699·Score 85/100

The Magic V2 was a breakthrough in foldable thinness and remains slim and light. With the V3 out, it is a more affordable route into a big-screen fold.

Key specs at launch

Display
7.92" foldable OLED
Chipset
SD 8 Gen 2
Memory
16 GB · 512 GB
Main cam
50 MP · f/1.9
Battery
5,000 mAh
Weight
231 g
What stands out
  • Remarkably thin for a book-style fold (9.9 mm closed).
  • Big, bright inner and cover displays.
  • Large 5,000 mAh silicon battery.
  • Lightweight for the class.
What to watch
  • Expensive at $1,699.
  • IPX8 — water but not dust rated.
  • Periscope is only 20 MP.
  • Superseded by the Magic V3.
The phone it has to beat
Galaxy Z Fold 7 Special
$1,999 · score 90/100