Honor Magic V Flip 2 released: the first “clamshell” with a 5,500 mAh battery
By ForGeeks
Honor has unveiled the Magic V Flip 2, the world’s first foldable flip smartphone with a 5,500mAh battery, which is significantly more than any other similar model.
So far, the new product has only been announced for China, but there’s still hope for an international launch. The smartphone stands out not only for its record-breaking battery, but also for its serious cameras and a number of AI features.
And it’s not just a record-breaking battery, but also for its serious cameras and a number of AI features.
- Chipset: Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
- Memory: 12GB RAM or 16GB RAM in the limited edition
- Storage: 256GB, 512GB, 1TB
- Size: 167.1 × 75.6 × 6.9 mm (unfolded), 86.2 × 75.6 × 15.5 mm (folded)
- Battery: 5,500 mAh, 80W charging (wired), 50W charging (wireless with proprietary chargers), 7.5W reversible
- Inner screen: 6.82″, OLED, 120Hz, 2868 × 1232, brightness up to 5000 nits
- Exterior screen: 4″, OLED, 120 Hz, 1200 × 1092, brightness up to 3600 nits
- Support for 4320Hz PWM-dimming
- OS: MagicOS 9.0.1 based on Android 15, with AI features (Circle to Search, AI Live Translation)
- Primary: 200 MP (1/1.4″, f/1.9, dual OIS + EIS stabilization)
- Ultra Wide/Macro: 50 MP
- Frontal: 50 MP
Additional: AI Super Zoom up to 30x, AI Passers-by Eraser, Open Eyes, AI Cutout, AI Upscale, AI Reflection Remover.
Design: The smartphone is positioned as a fashion accessory. There’s a limited edition version, created with designer Jimmy Choo, in crystal blue. The usual options are purple, white and gray.
Durability: 50-micron UTG glass, aerospace-grade titanium hinge, nearly flat internal screen. IP58 and IP59 protection against water and dust.
The device supports file transfer between Android and iOS, a rarity for such devices.
Honor Magic V Flip 2 will go on sale in China on August 28. Pricing has not yet been announced.
