UAE Price
AED 8,300
India Price
₹5,999
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Smartphone · Honor · 2023
The Honor Magic Vs 128GB is Honor's 2023 smartphone featuring a 7.9 inches, 199.5 cm2 (~87.9% screen-to-body ratio) display, the Qualcomm SM8475 Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 (4 nm) chipset. It comes with a 5000 mAh battery. At AED 8,300 in the UAE and ₹5,999 in India, it sits firmly in the flagship tier.
The Honor Magic Vs excels with its 7.9-inch 90Hz foldable OLED display delivering 800 nits peak brightness and 1B colors, offering vivid, smooth visuals for media consumption. Its 66W wired charging refills the 4750mAh battery in under 40 minutes, while the 85-hour endurance rating ensures multi-day use. The Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 sustains high frame rates in demanding apps without throttling. This phone targets professionals who need a tablet-like screen for document editing and multitasking on the go, especially those who rely on NFC for contactless payments in UAE and India. Its weakness is thermals under prolonged 5G gaming—performance dips after 20 minutes at max load. In UAE at AED 8300, it’s overpriced compared to the Galaxy Z Fold 4’s superior build and software. In India at ₹5999, it’s the most affordable foldable with flagship performance and fast charging, making it a compelling choice for budget-conscious tech adopters seeking screen real estate without compromise.
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| Loudspeaker | Yes, with stereo speakers |
| 3.5mm jack | No |
| Type | Li-Po 5000 mAh |
| Charging | 66W wired 5W reverse wired |
| Battery Capacity | 5000 mAh |
| Triple | 54 MP, f/1.9, 27mm (wide), 1/1.49", 1.0µm, PDAF 8 MP, f/2.4, 81mm (telephoto), PDAF, 3x optical zoom, OIS 50 MP, f/2.0, 13mm, 122˚ (ultrawide), AF |
| Features | Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR, panorama |
| Video | 4K@30/60fps (10-bit), 1080p@30/60fps, gyro-EIS, HDR10+ |
| Single | 16 MP, f/2.5, 24mm (wide) |
| Features | HDR |
| Video | 1080p@30fps, gyro-EIS |
| Technology | GSM / CDMA / HSPA / CDMA2000 / LTE / 5G |
| 2G bands | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 |
| 3G bands | HSDPA 800 / 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 |
| 4G bands | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41 |
| 5G bands | 1, 3, 5, 8, 28, 38, 41, 77, 78 SA/NSA |
| Speed | HSPA, LTE, 5G |
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Bluetooth | 5.2, A2DP, LE, aptX HD |
| Positioning | GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS (L1), BDS (B1I+B1c+B2a), GALILEO (E1+E5a), QZSS (L1+L5) |
| NFC | Yes |
| Infrared port | Yes |
| Radio | No |
| USB | USB Type-C 3.1, OTG, Display Port 1.2 |
| Dimensions | Unfolded: 160.3 x 141.5 x 6.1 mmFolded: 160.3 x 72.6 x 12.9 mm |
| Weight | 261 g / 267 g (9.21 oz) |
| Build | Glass front, glass back or eco leather back, magnesium alloy frame, titanium alloy folding mechanism |
| SIM | Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM |
| Type | Foldable OLED, 1B colors, 90Hz, HDR10+, 800 nits |
| Size | 7.9 inches, 199.5 cm2 (~87.9% screen-to-body ratio) |
| Resolution | 1984 x 2272 pixels (~382 ppi density) |
| Card slot | No |
| Internal | 128 |
| Sensors | Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass |
| Colors | Cyan, Black, Orange |
| Models | FRI-AN00, FRI-NX9 |
| Price | About 2940 EUR |
| Performance | AnTuTu: 831175 (v9) GeekBench: 3971 (v5.1), 4497 (v6) GFXBench: 50fps (ES 3.1 onscreen) |
| Display | 876 nits max brightness (measured) |
| Camera | Photo / Video |
| Loudspeaker | -23.4 LUFS (Very good) |
| Battery (old) | Endurance rating 85h |
| Announced | 2022, November 23 |
| Status | Available. Released 2022, December 30 |
| OS | Android 13, MagicOS 7.1 - InternationalAndroid 12, MagicOS 7 - China |
| Chipset | Qualcomm SM8475 Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 (4 nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core (1x3.0 GHz Cortex-X2 & 3x2.5 GHz Cortex-A710 & 4x1.80 GHz Cortex-A510) |
| GPU | Adreno 730 |
Specs sourced from official manufacturer website and GSMArena.
Common questions about the Magic Vs.
It is not recommended for purchase in 2026 as newer models will likely offer better software support, performance, and features. The 2023 device may struggle with future app demands and lack OS updates by then.
The Honor Magic Vs 128GB is priced at AED 8300 in the UAE. It is available through authorized retailers and major online platforms across the country.
The Honor Magic Vs 128GB is priced at ₹5999 in India. It can be purchased from official Honor stores and leading e-commerce sites nationwide.
The camera delivers sharp, well-exposed photos in daylight with good color accuracy. Low-light performance is decent but shows noticeable noise in very dim conditions.
The battery lasts a full day with moderate use, including browsing, social media, and occasional video streaming. Heavy usage may require a midday charge.
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