The slimmest Galaxy Z Fold 8 competitor is going global with a huge battery in tow

Source: Android Authority

TL;DR

• HONOR’s Magic V6 is now rolling out globally; at just 8.75 mm folded and 4.0 mm unfolded, it’s the slimmest foldable on the market.
• It houses the largest battery ever fitted inside a foldable smartphone: a 6,660 mAh silicon‑carbon cell.
• Powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, the device’s Vulkan graphics system enables smooth 120 fps gaming on the large inner display.

Design & Build

• Dimensions: 8.75 mm thick when folded, 4.0 mm when unfolded.
• Weight: ~219 g (white model).
• Hinge: New Super Steel Hinge with a tensile strength of 2,800 MPa, complemented by an AI‑assisted bionic cushioning system for impact absorption.
• Materials: Ultra‑thin flexible glass for the inner screen; NanoCrystal Shield coating with up to 5,600 protective layers on the outer display.
• Durability: IP68 and IP69 ratings for dust and water resistance.

Displays

• Cover display: 6.52‑inch, adaptive refresh rate 1 Hz–120 Hz.
• Inner display: 7.95‑inch foldable panel, adaptive refresh rate 1 Hz–120 Hz.
• Brightness: Up to 6,000 nits on the outer screen and 5,000 nits on the inner screen.
• Eye‑comfort: Advanced eye‑comfort features with 4,320 Hz PWM dimming.

Battery & Charging

• Battery: 6,660 mAh silicon‑carbon cell (largest ever in a foldable).
• Charging: 80 W wired, 66 W wireless, and wireless reverse charging.

Performance

• Chipset: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5.
• Memory & Storage: LPDDR5X RAM, UFS 4.1 storage.
• Graphics: Vulkan‑based system delivering smooth 120 fps gaming on the inner display.

Camera System

• Main: 50 MP sensor.
• Telephoto: 64 MP periscope with large sensor and CIPA‑rated stabilization.
• Ultra‑wide: 50 MP shooter.
• Software enhancements: AI Color Engine, Magic Color 2.0, AI Image‑to‑Video 2.0, and other creator‑focused tools.

Software & AI Features

• OS: MagicOS 10 with native AI agents for settings management, photo organization, contextual suggestions, and productivity workflows.
• Multitasking: Fast Flex and PC‑level Multi‑Flex for running multiple apps simultaneously on the larger display.
• Google Gemini AI: Accessible via text, voice, images, or screen sharing; includes a three‑month free Google AI Pro subscription with advanced Gemini features, Veo‑powered video generation, Flow AI filmmaking tools, NotebookLM, and 5 TB of cloud storage.

Ecosystem Compatibility

• Cross‑platform integration: Works with iPhone, Mac, AirPods, and Apple Watch via HONOR Share (file transfer, notification sharing, cross‑platform workflows).
• Quick Share: Enables seamless file sharing between Android and compatible Apple devices.

Availability & Pricing

• Colors: White, black, red, gold.
• Launch markets: Singapore and Malaysia initially; later Europe, Middle East, Africa, and other international regions.
• Price (Malaysia): Starting at RM 7,699 (≈ $1,918).