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TL;DR The HONOR Magic V6 launched in China starting at CNY 8,999 (~$1,302), significantly undercutting the Galaxy Z Fold 7 (Galaxy W26), which starts at CNY 16,999.
The device features an incredibly thin 8.75mm folded design, display brightness up to 6,000 nits, and a massive 7,150mAh battery on the 1TB model.
While the phone won’t hit the US, a global release for the 16GB/512GB variant is expected in the second half of 2026.
HONOR launched the Magic V6 at MWC 2026, using the trade show as the platform to showcase its top-tier foldable to the world. While the phone’s specifications were shared and many of us went hands-on with the Magic V6, its pricing was left for the launch event in China. The day is finally here: the Magic V6 has launched in China, revealing its pricing and showing how the foldable compares to rivals.
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The HONOR Magic V6 measures just 8.75mm in its folded state, 4mm in its unfolded state, and weighs just 219g. On the inside is a 7.95-inch 120Hz display that can get as bright as 5,000nits. The 6.52-inch 120Hz cover display can reach 6,000nits. Both displays are 10-bit and support 4,320Hz PWM dimming.
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Despite its thin weight, the Magic V6 comes with a 6,850mAh battery, though the 1TB variant pushes the limit further with a 7,150mAh battery. However, the global variant will stick with a smaller 6,660mAh battery, though that is still much higher than the Galaxy Z Fold 7’s 4,400mAh. There’s also support for 80W wired and 66W wireless charging.
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