Honor Magic V2
How long will it last?
Our estimateSupported until January 2027 · Buy-by January 2025
Apple doesn't publish an end date, but iPhones have a consistent ~4-year update track record — on that basis the Magic V2 should be supported until around January 2027. Buying it today still gets you about 0.6 years of safe use (Apple's written legal minimum is 5 years).
Source: Honor's official policy · last verified 2026-06-13 · how we compute this
TrueCost
Street price ÷ months of safe use remaining — the number that makes cheap short-lived phones expensive, and well-supported ones cheap.
464% above the $900+ median ($24.23/mo, dying phones excluded)
Our verdict
The foldable that pioneered ultra-thin, ultra-light design, still a compelling lightweight book-style phone at a discount.
Pros
- Extremely thin and light for a large foldable
- Big inner screen with smooth 120Hz refresh
- Capable triple-camera setup with telephoto
Cons
- No official IP water resistance rating
- Shorter, estimated software support and no US availability
Full specifications
Display
💡 Bigger numbers = smoother scrolling (Hz) and easier outdoor reading (nits).
| Screen | 7.92-inch foldable LTPO OLED, 120Hz, up to 1600 nits; 6.43-inch OLED cover, 120Hz |
Performance
💡 The phone's brain — it decides speed today and how well it ages.
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 |
| RAM | 16GB |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB |
Cameras
💡 Megapixels aren't everything — lens variety matters more day-to-day.
| main | 50MP |
| ultra-wide | 50MP |
| telephoto 2.5x | 20MP |
| front | 16MP |
Battery & charging
💡 Capacity in mAh — bigger usually means longer between charges.
| Battery | 5,000 mAh |
| Charging | 66W wired |
Build
💡 Size, weight, and the materials between your phone and the floor.
| Dimensions | Unfolded 156.7 × 145.4 × 4.7 mm; folded 156.7 × 74.0 × 9.9 mm |
| Weight | 231 g |
| Materials | glass front, glass back, aluminum frame |
| Water resistance | None |
Software & connectivity
💡 The software it ships with, and how far it can upgrade.
| Software | Android 13 with MagicOS 7.2 at launch |
| Connectivity | 5G, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.2, USB-C, NFC |
| Update policy | ~3 years of updates (our estimate from Honor's track record — written minimum is 5 years) |
Better-value alternatives
Similar price, lower cost per month of safe ownership.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Honor Magic V2 water resistant?
No, the Magic V2 does not carry an official IP water resistance rating, so it should be kept away from water.
What makes the Magic V2 notable?
It was one of the first foldables to achieve a remarkably thin and light design while keeping a large 5000mAh battery.
Does the Magic V2 support wireless charging?
No, it supports 66W wired charging but does not offer wireless charging.
Compare it
Specs are collected from manufacturer documentation; prices reflect major US retailers and change often. Support end dates follow each brand's official policy (or, for Apple, its documented historical pattern). Last verified 2026-06-13.