JAKARTA - Honor released official images of the Honor Magic V6 ahead of the 2026 Mobile World Congress, confirming the chipset that will be its engine. This device is claimed to be the first folding phone powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5.
In the official poster, Honor ensures that the Magic V6 uses the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, making it the first foldable with the platform. This move puts Honor at the forefront of performance competition in the premium foldable phone segment, which has been synonymous with a compromise between thin design and high computing power.
The official image released shows a red variant with vegan leather material that looks more textured than its predecessor, the Honor Magic V5. The frame of the device looks slimmer and smoother, while the circular camera module looks more firm and prominent, reinforcing the flagship impression.
In the camera module, the Magic V6 adopts a cleaner quadrant-style lens layout, replacing the simple symmetrical arrangement on the Magic V5. This design evolution shows a more aggressive approach while still maintaining the elegant design language of the Magic series.
Based on reports circulating, the Magic V6's outer screen is said to support a resolution of 2420 x 1080 pixels, while the inner screen offers a resolution of 2352 x 2172 pixels. The rear camera is estimated to be led by a 200-megapixel main sensor, accompanied by an ultra-wide and periscope telephoto lens.
For durability, the device is rumored to carry a 7,150mAh battery with a 120W fast charging cable and wireless charging support. Additional features touted include Honor's own RF and efficiency chip, full water resistance certification, and BeiDou satellite communication support.
If the specifications are confirmed at the official launch, the Magic V6 has the potential to be one of the most ambitious foldables this year. The combination of the latest generation chipset, high-resolution camera, and large battery in a thinner body indicates that the foldable phone segment is no longer just a design experiment, but a major arena of performance innovation.
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