UAE Price
AED 9,350
India Price
₹6,999
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Smartphone · Honor · 2023
The Honor Magic Vs 256GB 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 9,350 in the UAE and ₹6,999 in India, it sits firmly in the flagship tier.
The Honor Magic Vs 256GB excels with its 54MP main sensor with PDAF and 3x optical zoom telephoto, delivering sharp, stabilized shots even in low light, while the 90Hz foldable OLED display at 800 nits ensures smooth, vibrant viewing. Its 66W wired charging refills the 4600mAh battery in under 40 minutes, outpacing most rivals. This is for professionals who need a foldable with productivity-ready 7.9-inch screen real estate and 5G connectivity for mobile workflows. The weakness? Thermals throttle under sustained 5G gaming or video encoding, limiting peak performance. In UAE at AED 9350, it’s overpriced compared to the Galaxy Z Fold 4’s superior software and build, despite similar hardware. In India at ₹6999, it’s a rare foldable under ₹7K with 66W charging and NFC — a compelling steal for tech-savvy buyers prioritizing screen size and fast charging over premium materials or thermal headroom.
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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 | 256 |
| 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 may not be the best choice in 2026 due to expected software and hardware advancements, but if you find it at a steep discount, it could still serve as a reliable daily driver for basic to moderate use.
The Honor Magic Vs 256GB is priced at AED 9350 in the UAE. It is available through authorized retailers and major online platforms across the country.
The Honor Magic Vs 256GB is priced at ₹6999 in India. It can be purchased through official Honor stores and leading e-commerce sites.
The camera delivers sharp, well-exposed photos in daylight with accurate colors and good detail retention. Low-light performance is decent, though noise becomes noticeable in very dim conditions.
The battery lasts a full day with moderate to heavy usage, including browsing, social media, and video streaming. It supports fast charging to quickly restore power when needed.
Ready to buy the Magic Vs?
From AED 9,350 on Amazon UAE and Noon.
