HONOR opens UAE pre-orders for the thinnest, lightest AI foldable – HONOR Magic V3

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Global technology giant HONOR has announced the pre-order of its next generation flagship foldable, the HONOR Magic V3. 

Following the successful launch of the HONOR Magic V2, the HONOR Magic V3 raises the bar by combining a new level of slimness and cutting-edge AI tools into a single device. HONOR also says its new flagship device is the world’s thinnest and lightest AI Foldable Phone on the market.

UAE consumers can pre-order the new HONOR Magic V3 ahead of its global launch on September 5 at IFA 2024 in Berlin. 

The pre-orders start on August 30 via HONOR Online Store and select retailers across the UAE at a price of Dhs 6899. Upon pre-order, consumers can get free gifts worth Dhs3143 including HONOR Magic Pen, HONOR Watch 4, HONOR VIP Care and more.

Ultra-thin design

The HONOR Magic V3 features an ultra-thin design that measures just 9.2mm when folded. This has been achieved thanks to the use of 19 innovative materials and 114 microstructures. Weighing just 226g, the HONOR Magic V3 uses what it calls its Special Fiber as its body material, which offers exceptional impact resistance compared to other foldable smartphones. 

The proprietary HONOR Super Steel Hinge is designed to endure up to 500,000 folding cycles, while the display is strengthened by the HONOR Super Armored Inner Screen and HONOR Anti-scratch NanoCrystal Shield, offering enhanced durability against accidental drops and everyday wear.

The HONOR Magic V3 has IPX8 water resistance, which means it’s well-protected against water. When placing it under water, it can work at a depth of 2.5m. Users don’t have to worry about light rain or accidental spills — as the phone can handle these situations without damage.

On-device AI innovations

HONOR uses AI to empower hardware performance to deliver a smarter, personalised and more secure user experience. 

HONOR has even reconstructed its operating system to provide better synergy with cloud AI. The Android 14-based MagicOS 8.0.1 on the HONOR Magic V3 immerses users in a seamless and intelligent experience, one that is enriched by its advanced smart features that maximise productivity and help users fulfil their potential.

The innovative AI Empowered Magic Portal further understands user behaviour and context to provide useful shortcuts and recommendations, as well as helping to simplify common tasks. Taking full advantage of the large inner screen on the HONOR Magic V3, users can open two different floating apps through Magic Portal at once. With this new multi-tasking possibility, users can more easily compare prices while shopping, set up diaries and navigate to different locations than ever before.

Parallel Space is another convenient feature on the HONOR Magic V3 that allows for secure isolation and separate storage of work and personal data, ensuring privacy and organisation. With Parallel Space, users can operate dual-space apps independently on individual desktops, functioning as if they had a second phone seamlessly integrated into their foldable device.

Powered by Google Cloud

HONOR has partnered with Google Cloud to deliver smoother and more interactive AI experiences. 

With its latest device, HONOR is also looking to boost productivity with a range of business features with AI capabilities including Face to Face Translation, HONOR Notes and AI Eraser. 

When users, for example, activate the Face to Face Translation feature, the HONOR Magic V3 is capable of providing instant translations during in-person conversations, regardless of whether the device is folded or not.

The HONOR Notes feature on the HONOR Magic V3 has also been enriched with new AI-powered capabilities, providing an AI Office experience that is all-rounded, convenient and that anticipates user needs. Voice to Text on HONOR Notes uses AI voice recognition to clearly comprehend user voice input and translate it onto the notes app.

Meanwhile, the AI Eraser feature on the HONOR Magic V3 uses advanced Google Cloud-powered generative AI to seamlessly remove unwanted objects, text, and background elements from photos. It can cleanly erase distractions like pedestrians or graffiti, and even replace removed objects with realistic background content.

Hardware

Driven by the Snapdragon® 8 Gen 3 Mobile Platform, this powerful chipset boosts CPU performance by 30 per cent and GPU performance by 25 per cent. With the advanced Qualcomm AI Engine, the device provides smooth and stable AI features. Additionally, the Snapdragon® 8 Gen 3 ensures top-notch gaming experiences while maintaining excellent battery efficiency.

The HONOR Magic V3 stands out in the foldable device category with the highest battery-to-device ratio in the industry. With the integration of silicon-carbon materials, the Third generation 5150mAh Silicon Battery showcases significant advancements in size and thickness. It supports 66W wired and 50W wireless HONOR SuperCharge, ensuring rapid and convenient charging when you need it.

AI Photography

Despite its slim profile, the HONOR Magic V3 maintains its photography standards, capturing images in a variety of scenarios. The HONOR Magic V3 reimagines photography thanks to the revolutionary HONOR AI Falcon Camera System, which consists of a 50MP Periscope Telephoto Camera, 50MP Main Camera and 40MP Ultra-wide Camera. It also features a telephoto camera that offers up to 100X digital zoom.

With the HONOR AI Motion Sensing, the camera automatically detects intricate facial expressions such as a smile, and body movements like jumping.

The HONOR AI Portrait Engine consists of three different layers, including AI Light and Shadow Enhancement, AI Optical Effect Enhancement, and AI Artistic Style Enhancement. AI Light and Shadow Enhancement evaluates various elements of lighting such as angles, positions, brightness levels, colour temperatures, white balance, intensity, and type.

Availability in the UAE

The HONOR Magic V3 will be available in three colours, inspired by nature: Reddish Brown, Green, and Black. 

Consumers can pre-order HONOR Magic V3 via HONOR Online Store and select retailers across the UAE at a price of AED 6899, starting August 30, 2024. Upon pre-order, consumers will get free gifts worth AED 3143 including HONOR Magic Pen, HONOR Watch 4, Smart Ring, HONOR VIP Care, Bose Soundlink Micro speaker and in-car wireless charger.