Honor’s Magic V5 claimed the slimmest foldable crown last year, and the company now appears to be on the hunt for the most robust foldable title with its successor. Honor will unveil the Magic V6 at MWC early next month, and the next-generation foldable phone will bring some serious durability improvements.
Ahead of the official launch, Honor revealed that the Magic V6 will feature both IP68 and IP69 ratings for dust and water resistance, giving it a significant advantage over the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7, which has an IP48 rating. The phone will also feature a new 2,800 MPa Honor Super Steel hinge, which the company says is the “strongest specialty steel introduced in the commercial sector” and provides “exceptional structural integrity.”
To demonstrate how strong the hinge is, Honor even conducted an unusual test where a person rides a zip line supported solely by the Magic V6’s hinge. The company announced the stunt on X and is expected to release the full results at MWC when the device officially launches.
In addition to the improved intrusion protection and hinge, the Honor Magic V6 also offers improved foldable display durability. The device features a reinforced internal screen with ultra-thin glass and low-reflectivity coatings to improve wear resistance while reducing glare.
Honor also unveiled a bold new colorway ahead of the launch
While Honor has yet to provide any details on internal hardware upgrades, the company has shared a first look at the design of the Magic V6 in a striking new red colorway. The foldable model features a more sophisticated camera island design, a textured red back panel and a gold-tone metal frame that gives it a decidedly premium look.
The official images also highlight the redesigned hinge with new texture, a triple camera setup on the back and a flat outer display with a central punch-hole cutout for the selfie camera. Inside the foldable screen, there is a punch-hole cutout on the right side for the internal front-facing shooter.
Honor will unveil the Magic V6 along with the Honor Robot Phone and a humanoid robot during its MWC keynote on March 1st. Full details about the flagship foldable model, including specifications, pricing and availability, are expected to be announced at the event.
