The device certainly makes an impression, boasting one of the largest batteries among foldables, and it stands out as the first to achieve IP69 certification. Remarkably, it remains one of the slimmest on the market. This is a promising start. I’ve been evaluating it over the past few weeks, and here are my findings.
Design & Build
- Aluminium frame, composite fibre back
- 219g, NanoCrystal Shield Glass
- IP69 rated
The Honor Magic V6 bears a strong resemblance to its predecessor, the Magic V5, with the most prominent change being the camera bezel’s shape, now more angular and octagonal. Additional color choices also set it apart from the previous version.
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The red version is especially striking, featuring a deep, blood-red rear panel with a textured finish. I have the gold variant, which is equally eye-catching. Friends have remarked that it resembles a phone fit for a Saudi prince or Kim Kardashian.
it somehow remains fingerprint-free despite being quite shiny
The color subtly shifts in the light, revealing a delicate triangular pattern across the hinge and back, yet it remains fingerprint-free even with its shine. It’s an impressive design. The supplied case is also top-tier, with a cream leatherette exterior and a rose-gold camera surround that acts as a fold-out kickstand.
For those preferring a more understated look, traditional black and white models are available. Notably, the white model is the slimmest, measuring just 8.75mm when closed, which Honor claims is the thinnest foldable available.
I haven’t tested the white version, and it might indeed be slimmer, but the gold model feels slightly thicker than my 8.9mm Galaxy Z Fold 7. However, this phone is still slimmer than many flagship bar phones, and whether it holds the title of slimmest or not, it certainly fits comfortably in a pocket.
