Honor Magic Vs

Promising price / performance balance ; Thinner and lighter than predecessor ; Impressive 66W fast charging

No wireless charging ; No IP rating

Honor's second-ever foldable looks like a considered update on the original that's ready to take on a global audience. With the chipset at play, a staggered release might place it a little behind the curve when it does eventually arrive, but it looks...

Slim design that folds completely flat ; Main camera competitive with other foldables ; Very keenly priced for a folding phone

Software still needs work ; Secondary cameras a step behind ; Missing some flagship features ; Last-gen CPU

High-end folding hardware at a great price, but the Magic Vs makes compromises to keep costs low and deserves a better software experience.

I will also be getting an update on the pricing ad availability of the in the UK soon which I will share with you very soon. if you are thinking of getting a folding phone then watch this space as things are about to get more interesting and the is...

Easy to use when closed Two-day battery life Big screen is great for video Reasonable price

No app drawer No wireless charging Poor wide-angle camera

“The Honor Magic Vs has a pretty design and glorious open-screen visuals, but the disappointing software, poor quality camera, and concerns over durability mean it can't be recommended.”

Lightweight for its size.

No official IP rating (though it's admittedly only the Galaxies that have that).

Of all the Galaxy comparisons going one way or the other, however, the Honor is losing the all-important one for overall value for money. It may sound like an outlandish concept for smartphones in the €1500 ballpark, but just because you clearly have a...

Cover screen very usable ; (Slightly) cheaper than a Fold 4 ; Foldable perks

Android apps aren’t built for larger screen ; So-so camera quality ; MagicOS and other software quirks

Correction June 2nd, 10:40AM ET: This article originally stated, based on public reports, that the Magic VS would receive three years of Android updates and five years of security updates. This is incorrect. Honor has since confirmed the phone will...

Premium design ; Gorgeous displays ; Solid camera system ; Surprisingly strong battery life ; Competitive price

Very noticeable crease ; No IP rating ; No wireless charging ; Last year’s Snapdragon chipset

The Honor Magic Vs has all the makings of a true combo breaker — an affordable foldable with premium stylings and enough performance to be an effective daily driver. There are some cutbacks like the lack of an IP rating to keep that cost down, but if...

Slim design that folds completely flat ; Main camera competitive with other foldables ; Very keenly priced for a folding phone

Software still needs work ; Secondary cameras a step behind ; Missing some flagship features ; Last-gen CPU

High-end folding hardware at a great price, but the Magic Vs makes compromises to keep costs low and deserves a better software experience.

I don't recommend rushing to buy the Honor Magic Vs if you do happen to be living in Europe (especially since it's not on sale yet). It's likely best to wait a few months and see what the Galaxy Z Fold 5 and Pixel Fold have to offer when they arrive....