Honor launches its new slim foldable Magic V6 with a 6,600 mAh battery

Source: TechCrunch

Overview

Honor unveiled the Honor Magic V6 ahead of Mobile World Congress (MWC) in Barcelona. The foldable emphasizes a slimmer profile and a larger battery compared to its predecessor.

Design & Dimensions

• Thickness: 4 mm when unfolded, 8.75 mm when folded (vs. 4.1 mm / 8.8 mm on the Magic V5).
• New Super Steel Hinge with a tensile strength of 2,800 MPa.
• Crease depth reduced by 44 % for a smoother display.
• External screen features an anti‑reflective coating with a reflectivity rating of 1.5 %.

Battery

• 6,600 mAh capacity (up from 5,820 mAh on the V5).
• Honor SuperCharge: 80 W wired, 66 W wireless.
• Demonstrated silicon‑carbon battery technology with 32 % silicon density, projected to exceed 7,000 mAh in future foldables.

Displays

• Main AMOLED: 7.95 in, 2352 × 2172 px.
• Cover display: 6.52 in, 2420 × 1080 px.
• Both panels support LTPO 2.0, enabling variable refresh rates from 1 Hz to 120 Hz for improved legibility and power efficiency.

Performance

• Powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5.
• 16 GB RAM and 512 GB of internal storage.

Camera System

• Rear triple camera:
  • 50 MP main sensor (f/1.6)
  • 64 MP telephoto (f/2.5)
  • 50 MP ultrawide (f/2.2)
• Front dual camera: two 20 MP sensors (f/2.2).

Cross‑Platform Compatibility

• Supports two‑way notification sync with iPhone.
• Can display notifications on Apple Watch.
• Enables one‑tap file sharing with macOS devices and can function as an extended display.

Availability & Pricing

Honor has not disclosed pricing. The Magic V6 is slated for release in select international markets in the second half of 2026.