{"id":55,"date":"2026-07-02T00:01:42","date_gmt":"2026-07-02T00:01:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/technewscentury.co.uk\/?p=55"},"modified":"2026-07-02T00:01:42","modified_gmt":"2026-07-02T00:01:42","slug":"honor-magic-v6-the-8-7mm-foldable-that-flirts-with-apple-users","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/technewscentury.co.uk\/?p=55","title":{"rendered":"HONOR Magic V6: The 8.7mm Foldable That Flirts With Apple Users"},"content":{"rendered":"<p data-path-to-node=\"1\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">HONOR just made a massive closing argument. The <b data-path-to-node=\"1\" data-index-in-node=\"171\">HONOR Magic V6<\/b> has officially launched in the UK, and it\u2019s 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.<\/span><\/p>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"2\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">Here is everything you need to know about HONOR&#8217;s latest flagship.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 data-path-to-node=\"4\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">Design: Erasing the &#8220;Foldable Tax&#8221; on Bulk<\/span><\/h2>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"5\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">If you\u2019ve avoided foldables because they feel like carrying two phones taped together, the Magic V6 is here to change your mind.<\/span><\/p>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"5\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-24290 aligncenter\" title=\"V6 White Front RGB PSD 20260202\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/technewscentury.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/V6-White-_Front_RGB_PSD_20260202-1024x1024.jpg?resize=595%2C595&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"V6 White Front RGB PSD 20260202\" width=\"595\" height=\"595\" \/><\/p>\n<ul data-path-to-node=\"6\">\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"6,0,0\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\"><b data-path-to-node=\"6,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">The Dimensions:<\/b> It measures just <b data-path-to-node=\"6,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"33\">8.75 mm<\/b> when folded and a ridiculous <b data-path-to-node=\"6,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"70\">4.0 mm<\/b> when unfolded (for the white version).<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"6,1,0\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\"><b data-path-to-node=\"6,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">The Weight:<\/b> At roughly <b data-path-to-node=\"6,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"23\">219g<\/b>, it weighs less than some traditional flagship slab phones.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-24288 aligncenter\" title=\"V6 Red Rear PNG 3000 20260211\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/technewscentury.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/V6-Red-Rear_PNG_3000_20260211-1024x1024.jpg?resize=660%2C660&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"V6 Red Rear PNG 3000 20260211\" width=\"660\" height=\"660\" \/><\/p>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"7\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">HONOR didn&#8217;t skim on durability to get these numbers, either. The device features a proprietary <b data-path-to-node=\"7\" data-index-in-node=\"96\">Super Steel Hinge<\/b> (rated for 2800 MPa tensile strength) paired with an AI-assisted cushioning system to absorb impacts.<\/span><\/p>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"8\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">Perhaps the biggest win for everyday usability is the durability rating. The Magic V6 comes with <b data-path-to-node=\"8\" data-index-in-node=\"97\">IP68 and IP69 ratings<\/b>. That means it\u2019s not just protected against a drop in the pool; it can withstand high-pressure, high-temperature water sprays.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 data-path-to-node=\"9\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">Display Specs at a Glance<\/span><\/h3>\n<ul data-path-to-node=\"10\">\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"10,0,0\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\"><b data-path-to-node=\"10,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Outer Screen:<\/b> 6.52-inch, 1\u2013120Hz adaptive refresh, and a blinding <b data-path-to-node=\"10,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"66\">6,000 nits<\/b> peak brightness.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"10,1,0\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\"><b data-path-to-node=\"10,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Inner Screen:<\/b> 7.95-inch UTG flexible glass, 1\u2013120Hz, and <b data-path-to-node=\"10,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"57\">5,000 nits<\/b> peak brightness.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"10,2,0\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\"><b data-path-to-node=\"10,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Eye Comfort:<\/b> Both displays feature <b data-path-to-node=\"10,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"35\">4320Hz PWM dimming<\/b> to eliminate screen flicker and reduce eye strain during late-night scrolling sessions.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-24281 aligncenter\" title=\"V6 Black rear JPG 3000 20260130\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/technewscentury.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/V6-Black-rear_JPG_3000_20260130-1024x1024.jpg?resize=776%2C776&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"V6 Black rear JPG 3000 20260130\" width=\"776\" height=\"776\" \/><\/p>\n<h2 data-path-to-node=\"12\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">Under the Hood: Next-Gen Silicon and a Massive Battery<\/span><\/h2>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"13\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">HONOR managed to cram a <b data-path-to-node=\"13\" data-index-in-node=\"24\">6,660mAh Silicon-carbon battery<\/b> 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 <b data-path-to-node=\"13\" data-index-in-node=\"268\">80W wired<\/b> and <b data-path-to-node=\"13\" data-index-in-node=\"282\">66W wireless SuperCharge<\/b>.<\/span><\/p>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"14\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">Powering the device is the <b data-path-to-node=\"14\" data-index-in-node=\"27\">Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5<\/b> 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.<\/span><\/p>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"14\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-24283 aligncenter\" title=\"V6 Gold Front Right PNG 3000 20260214\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/technewscentury.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/V6-Gold-Front_Right_PNG_3000_20260214-1024x1024.jpg?resize=612%2C612&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"V6 Gold Front Right PNG 3000 20260214\" width=\"612\" height=\"612\" \/><\/p>\n<h2 data-path-to-node=\"16\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">The Killer Feature: Olive Branches to Apple Users<\/span><\/h2>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"17\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">The most surprising move from HONOR is the Magic V6&#8217;s ability to play nice with Apple hardware. Running on <b data-path-to-node=\"17\" data-index-in-node=\"107\">MagicOS 10<\/b>, the phone bridges the ecosystem divide via HONOR Share and Quick Share.<\/span><\/p>\n<blockquote data-path-to-node=\"18\">\n<p data-path-to-node=\"18,0\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">You can seamlessly connect the Magic V6 to an <b data-path-to-node=\"18,0\" data-index-in-node=\"46\">iPhone, Mac, AirPods, or Apple Watch<\/b> for one-tap file transfers, shared notifications, and even dual-screen Mac workflows.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"19\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">If you love the foldable form factor but are locked into the Apple ecosystem for work, this might be the bridge you&#8217;ve been waiting for.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 data-path-to-node=\"21\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">AI and Cameras: Google Gemini Built-In<\/span><\/h2>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"22\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">On the camera front, you get the <b data-path-to-node=\"22\" data-index-in-node=\"33\">HONOR AI Falcon Camera System<\/b>:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul data-path-to-node=\"23\">\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"23,0,0\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\"><b data-path-to-node=\"23,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">50MP<\/b> Ultra Light Sensitive Main Camera<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"23,1,0\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\"><b data-path-to-node=\"23,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">64MP<\/b> Periscope Telephoto Camera (with CIPA 6.5-stop image stabilisation)<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"23,2,0\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\"><b data-path-to-node=\"23,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">50MP<\/b> Ultra-Wide Camera<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"24\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">The software side is heavily supercharged by Google. The Magic V6 deeply integrates <b data-path-to-node=\"24\" data-index-in-node=\"84\">Google Gemini Live<\/b>, allowing you to use voice, text, or screen-sharing to interact with the AI assistant on the fly.<\/span><\/p>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"25\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">Even better? Buying the phone scores you a <b data-path-to-node=\"25\" data-index-in-node=\"43\">three-month trial of Google AI Pro<\/b>. This unlocks high-tier features like video generation via Veo 3.1, Nano Banana Pro image generation, the AI filmmaking tool <i data-path-to-node=\"25\" data-index-in-node=\"203\">Flow<\/i>, and the research assistant <i data-path-to-node=\"25\" data-index-in-node=\"236\">NotebookLM<\/i>, alongside 5TB of cloud storage.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 data-path-to-node=\"27\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">UK Pricing, Discounts, and Pre-Order Bonanzas<\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_24287\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-24287\" style=\"width: 611px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-24287\" title=\"V6 Red open back PNG 3000 20260211\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/technewscentury.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/V6-Red-open-back_PNG_3000_20260211-1024x1024.jpg?resize=611%2C611&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"V6 Red open back PNG 3000 20260211\" width=\"611\" height=\"611\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-24287\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">V6 Red open back PNG 3000 20260211<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"28\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">The HONOR Magic V6 is launching in four colorways: <b data-path-to-node=\"28\" data-index-in-node=\"51\">Red, Gold, White, and Black<\/b>.<\/span><\/p>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"29\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">While the standard retail price (RRP) is set at \u00a31999.99, HONOR is launching with an aggressive promo. If you buy through major UK retailers like <b data-path-to-node=\"6\" data-index-in-node=\"29\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.argos.co.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Argos<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.co.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Amazon<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.very.co.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Very<\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/currys.co.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Currys<\/a><\/b>, you get an automatic <b data-path-to-node=\"29\" data-index-in-node=\"199\">\u00a3500 discount<\/b> at checkout, bringing the price down to <b data-path-to-node=\"29\" data-index-in-node=\"253\">\u00a31499.99<\/b>.<\/span><\/p>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"30\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">To sweeten the deal, they are throwing in a massive gift bundle worth <b data-path-to-node=\"30\" data-index-in-node=\"75\">\u00a3549.97<\/b>:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul data-path-to-node=\"31\">\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"31,0,0\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\"><b data-path-to-node=\"31,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">HONOR Choice Projector Air Pro<\/b> (Worth \u00a3249.99)<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"31,1,0\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\"><b data-path-to-node=\"31,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">HONOR Choice Headphones Max<\/b> (Worth \u00a3149.99)<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"31,2,0\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\"><b data-path-to-node=\"31,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">HONOR Choice Watch 2 Epic<\/b> (Worth \u00a3149.99)<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"32\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">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.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p class=\"text-justify mb-2\" >HONOR just made a massive closing argument. 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