Over the past decade, foldable smartphone technology has improved massively, providing an incredible tablet-like experience that can fit in your pocket wherever you go. Exciting new devices like HONOR’s Magic Vs are dependable, affordable, and packed with cutting-edge features that rival even the most high-end slate smartphones, making them the natural next step for those of us who want to get their first foldable. Simply put, there’s never been a better time to get onboard with this latest trend – but what features should you look out for in your foldable phone?
Hinge magic
The importance of a good hinge within your foldable smartphone is a pretty obvious one. This key component supports a flexible display and controls the crease. And because a foldable smartphone needs to be folded and unfolded frequently, it needs to have high durability in order to last. The hinge also needs to have excellent impact resistance to ensure that when the phone is exposed to the outside world, it will not be easily damaged.
Until now, the hinge mechanisms on foldables have involved a large number of moving parts, and the noticeable gap when folded usually leaves room for dust and water droplets to get inside. Not so with the HONOR Magic Vs.
When choosing your foldable, you’ll notice straight away how the HONOR Magic Vs has almost no gap – a vast improvement when compared with other foldable phones. This is due to HONOR’s super-light gearless hinge, reducing the number of structural components used from 92 in the previous generation to just 4.
A smooth screen in tablet mode avoids any prominent and distracting crease often visible on foldable phones. And of course you’ll not only be proud to show off your new HONOR foldable but its lightweight form makes it easy to carry around in your pocket too.
Display that stands out
Screen size and display quality are key factors for anyone looking to upgrade their phone, and it’s here that foldables can really make an impression. The Magic Vs features an extra-wide 7.9 inch internal display (which edges out the Galaxy Z Fold4’s 7.6 inch main display) for a remarkable browsing, streaming and gaming experience.
HONOR is taking foldables one step further, with a range of eye care features such as dynamic dimming and 1920Hz Pulse Width Modulation (PWM) Dimming. This gives you greater eye protection and a comfortable viewing experience at all times of day. And with the circadian night display, the HONOR Magic Vs can also help contribute towards a better quality sleep.
Battery to rely on
Due to their power-hungry dual screens and considerable processing power, many foldables disappoint when it comes to battery life. Since one of the major features of any foldable is the chance to stream your favourite shows or play games on a much bigger screen, wherever you are, it’s important to keep an eye out for best-in-class battery capacity when choosing your device.
In an engineering feat, the Magic Vs features a 5,000mAh battery – with more capacity than any other foldable smartphone under 270g currently on the market. That’s enough charge for a full day of use. Plus, with HONOR’s SuperCharge system, the Magic Vs can be fully charged in just 46 minutes, keeping you online and entertained throughout the day.
Software ecosystem
An often overlooked element of foldable smartphones is the software ecosystem on which they run. How will your favourite apps and games utilise the dual displays, and will they function as expected? Your upgrade to foldable should make this experience as seamless as possible.
Together with Android, HONOR continues to provide best-in-class app adaptation for an improved user experience, and even supports an APP extender function that allows you to simultaneously run two separate tasks on a single app. On WhatsApp, for example, you can read and send messages in two chat windows at the same time. Plus, the Magic Vs runs silky smooth with its HONOR Turbo X GPU, OS and LINK systems – for a truly versatile phone that functions flawlessly whether you’re playing games, streaming video, or chatting with friends.
A first choice for foldables?
From the potential to multitask on separate screens, to the ability to enhance your streaming experience with an ultra-wide unfolded display, the benefits of going foldable are numerous. So what are you waiting for?
The real magic of foldables can be seen in HONOR’s latest, innovative device. HONOR’s Magic Vs is shaping up to be an amazing choice, with its ultra-light, almost no-gap design, crystal clear display and top-of-the-market hardware and software features. Whichever device you want to upgrade to, foldables are set to transform the way we use our phones – and thanks to HONOR that’s a whole new level.
