HONOR just made a massive closing argument. The HONOR Magic V6 has officially launched in the UK, and it’s throwing down the gauntlet with a mind-bogglingly thin design, a massive battery, and a feature you rarely see on an Android device: seamless integration with the Apple ecosystem.

Here is everything you need to know about HONOR’s latest flagship.

Design: Erasing the “Foldable Tax” on Bulk

If you’ve avoided foldables because they feel like carrying two phones taped together, the Magic V6 is here to change your mind.

• The Dimensions: It measures just 8.75 mm when folded and a ridiculous 4.0 mm when unfolded (for the white version).

• The Weight: At roughly 219g, it weighs less than some traditional flagship slab phones.

HONOR didn’t skim on durability to get these numbers, either. The device features a proprietary Super Steel Hinge (rated for 2800 MPa tensile strength) paired with an AI-assisted cushioning system to absorb impacts.

Perhaps the biggest win for everyday usability is the durability rating. The Magic V6 comes with IP68 and IP69 ratings. That means it’s not just protected against a drop in the pool; it can withstand high-pressure, high-temperature water sprays.

Display Specs at a Glance

• Outer Screen: 6.52-inch, 1–120Hz adaptive refresh, and a blinding 6,000 nits peak brightness.

• Inner Screen: 7.95-inch UTG flexible glass, 1–120Hz, and 5,000 nits peak brightness.

• Eye Comfort: Both displays feature 4320Hz PWM dimming to eliminate screen flicker and reduce eye strain during late-night scrolling sessions.

Under the Hood: Next-Gen Silicon and a Massive Battery

HONOR managed to cram a 6,660mAh Silicon-carbon battery into this ultra-slim chassis. Thanks to a 25% silicon content, it achieves a massive 921Wh/L energy density, giving it the largest battery capacity of any foldable on the market. When you do run low, it supports 80W wired and 66W wireless SuperCharge.

Powering the device is the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 processor built on a 3nm process, paired with high-speed LPDDR5X RAM and UFS 4.1 storage. Translation? It handles demanding 120 FPS gaming and heavy multitasking across its giant inner screen without breaking a sweat.

The Killer Feature: Olive Branches to Apple Users

The most surprising move from HONOR is the Magic V6’s ability to play nice with Apple hardware. Running on MagicOS 10, the phone bridges the ecosystem divide via HONOR Share and Quick Share.

You can seamlessly connect the Magic V6 to an iPhone, Mac, AirPods, or Apple Watch for one-tap file transfers, shared notifications, and even dual-screen Mac workflows.

If you love the foldable form factor but are locked into the Apple ecosystem for work, this might be the bridge you’ve been waiting for.

AI and Cameras: Google Gemini Built-In

On the camera front, you get the HONOR AI Falcon Camera System:

• 50MP Ultra Light Sensitive Main Camera

• 64MP Periscope Telephoto Camera (with CIPA 6.5-stop image stabilisation)

• 50MP Ultra-Wide Camera

The software side is heavily supercharged by Google. The Magic V6 deeply integrates Google Gemini Live, allowing you to use voice, text, or screen-sharing to interact with the AI assistant on the fly.

Even better? Buying the phone scores you a three-month trial of Google AI Pro. This unlocks high-tier features like video generation via Veo 3.1, Nano Banana Pro image generation, the AI filmmaking tool Flow, and the research assistant NotebookLM, alongside 5TB of cloud storage.

UK Pricing, Discounts, and Pre-Order Bonanzas

The HONOR Magic V6 is launching in four colorways: Red, Gold, White, and Black.

While the standard retail price (RRP) is set at £1999.99, HONOR is launching with an aggressive promo. If you buy through major UK retailers like Argos, Amazon, Very, and Currys, you get an automatic £500 discount at checkout, bringing the price down to £1499.99.

To sweeten the deal, they are throwing in a massive gift bundle worth £549.97:

• HONOR Choice Projector Air Pro (Worth £249.99)

• HONOR Choice Headphones Max (Worth £149.99)

• HONOR Choice Watch 2 Epic (Worth £149.99)

For a cutting-edge foldable that undercuts the competition on thickness while offering genuine cross-ecosystem utility, HONOR is making an incredibly strong opening bid for phone of the year.