In recent years,mobile phones have also made their way into the fashion circle,with the delicate and cute little folding phones being a representative example.Their unique appearance and good portability have led many friends around them to pay for them.However,the early small folding phones had issues such as poor battery life and a small outer screen,and over time they gradually became the "beautiful little waste" that collects dust as a backup.Honor,which had not released a small folding phone before,recently launched its first vertical folding phone - the Honor MagicV Flip.Let's take a look at what kind of actual user experience it can bring.

Configuration Parameters:

SoC: First-generation Snapdragon 8+

GPU: Adreno 730

RAM: 12GB/16GB

ROM: 256GB/512GB /1TB

Inner Screen: 6.8 inches 2520×1080@120Hz

Outer Screen: 4 inches 1200×1092@120Hz

Rear Camera Pixel: 50 million + 12 million

Front Camera Pixel: 50 millionCharging and Battery Life: 66W wired charging + 4800mAh

Dimensions: 167.3mm × 75.6mm × 7.15mm (unfolded) / 86.5mm × 75.6mm × 14.89mm (folded)

Weight: 193g

Price: Starting at 4999 yuan

A Stylish and Reliable Body Design

The Honor Magic V Flip is positioned as a fashionable design,inspired by the trendy elements of Southern French floral patterns,bringing a unique romantic color scheme to the industry.The one we have is the gentle champagne pink,which uses a two-layer nano-level process.The first layer is a nano-level three-dimensional etching microtexture on the glass surface,and the second layer is a nano-level texture.When combined,they create a sense of woven high-end fabric with a subtle shimmering glimmer.Under the interplay of light and shadow,it is elegant and luxurious.In addition to champagne pink,the Honor Magic V Flip also offers iris black,camellia white,and a high-end version as dazzling as jewelry.Each color exudes a unique temperament and dazzling brilliance,easily captivating the heart.

The sense of fashion of the Honor Magic V Flip is not only reflected in the color scheme but also in the integration of fashion's "Fang Deng" design into the phone's frame.The body adopts a design concept of straight edges with soft corners,giving the first impression of a harmonious blend of strength and softness.The metal side frame is designed with a soft diamond-cut straight edge,which allows the Honor Magic V Flip to have both the good screen viewing experience of a flat screen and the soft touch of a curved screen.Moreover,it is only 7.15mm thick in the unfolded state and 14.89mm thick in the folded state,coupled with a body weight of 193g.These features are perfectly integrated,further enhancing its user experience.

Of course,if a beautiful appearance is the ticket to entry,then stability and reliability can be considered a long-term pass.Most people will hesitate a little when considering purchasing a folding screen phone due to concerns about screen creases and sturdiness,which is understandable.However,with the Honor Magic V Flip,you can rest a little easier,as it is equipped with the flagship-grade Honor Luban hinge,made of industry-leading high-strength materials and precision construction,and has passed the Swiss SGS high-reliability folding quality certification.In actual use,every opening and closing of the hinge is very stable,and the small angle suspension is also steady.The moment of folding and closing produces a muffled closing sound,without any sense of cheapness,making it very reassuring to use.High-Quality and Entertaining Screen Display

The product slogan for Honor Magic V Flip is "Dream Mini Giant Screen," introducing the industry's largest 4-inch vertical folding outer screen with an impressive screen-to-body ratio of 85%.It also pioneers the design of placing the camera Deco in the lower left corner of the screen.The outer screen boasts commendable qualities: it features a flagship-level full-area low-power LTPO screen with a 120Hz refresh rate,a resolution of 1200x1092,a pixel density of 405 PPI,a global peak brightness of 1600 nits,a local peak brightness of 2500 nits,and a 100% P3 wide color gamut.The large viewable area,eye-catching screen quality,and smart interactions across all scenarios make the outer screen of the vertical folding phone a primary screen as well.

In actual use,the outer screen allows for customization of themes,such as advanced wristwatches and versatile Rubik's cubes that support gravity sensing,changing the display according to the orientation of the grip.The healing pet feature allows for a series of interactions by tapping the screen,with popular IP character Lopy available for selection,full of fun.Games,music,and videos can be enjoyed without unfolding the phone.After unlocking and entering the main interface,more than 40 apps can be added to the screen,such as "DiDi," "Taobao," and "Xiaohongshu," which can be used without unfolding the screen.Additionally,the outer screen can pre-set nine desktop cards (sports health,calendar,music,and games,etc.),displayed in full-screen mode,which can be replaced,added,or adjusted in position at will,providing one-click access,very convenient.Of course,features like the smart capsule (for easy access to flight and express information notifications),breath awakening,and NFC transit are also available.In this way,the outer screen is suitable for most scenarios and can fully meet daily needs.

Looking at the inner screen,it is equipped with a 6.8-inch Honor Oasis eye-care screen,supporting a 120Hz refresh rate,a resolution of 2520x1080,a pixel density of 403 PPI,a global peak brightness of 1500 nits,and a leading local peak brightness of 3000 nits in its category.It is also the first screen in the industry to cover more than 90% of the BT.2020 color gamut.With such screen conditions,Honor Magic V Flip allows for clear screen visibility in sunlight,vivid color display in captured images,and smoother,high-definition video viewing.

Of course,high-quality screen display also requires reliable eye-care solutions.The inner screen of Honor Magic V Flip supports 3840Hz ultra-high-frequency PWM dimming,reducing visual fatigue after prolonged screen exposure.It also supports natural light-like eye-care and AI sleep assistance display.The natural light-like eye-care simulates the dynamic changes of natural light in screen brightness display,promoting ocular blood circulation and alleviating eye fatigue.AI sleep assistance intelligently adjusts the screen color temperature curve according to individual sleep habits,reducing blue light at night to improve sleep quality.With high-quality screen display and comprehensive eye-care technology,eye health is ensured,allowing for more worry-free use.

Whether it's the outer or inner screen,Honor Magic V Flip presents to users with high standards,performing excellently when used individually,and the transition between the two screens is seamless.For example,while navigating and shopping on apps with the screen unfolded,the app transitions to the outer screen when the screen is folded,maintaining a smooth connection without interrupting tasks.Similarly,switching from the outer to the inner screen is also smooth.The screen transition is further highlighted by Honor Magic V Flip's emulation of the retro flip phone's call interaction mode,where unfolding the screen answers a call,and closing it ends the call.Of course,the outer and inner screens can also be independent,such as their lock screen themes being set separately.This means that when the outer screen is off and the screen is unfolded,what is seen is the wallpaper or theme set on the inner screen.High-Fidelity Image Performance

The image quality of a smartphone is often a primary concern for consumers.The Honor Magic V Flip features a 50-megapixel main camera with a Sony IMX906 large sensor,supporting OIS (Optical Image Stabilization) for video recording,which also incorporates OIS+EIS (Electronic Image Stabilization) for dual stabilization.The rear 112° ultra-wide-angle macro camera boasts a 12-megapixel resolution,supporting AF (Auto Focus),AI (Artificial Intelligence) ultra-wide-angle auto recommendation,and AI super macro auto-switching,providing more creative space for both distant and close-up shots.The front Sony IMX816 DSLR-grade portrait lens also offers an ultra-high resolution of 50 megapixels and supports AF.With such impressive hardware,how does it perform in actual shooting?

In practical shooting,the main camera has ample light intake,resulting in bright and transparent images with distinct layers of light and shadow.In sunny outdoor conditions,capturing sunlight on the grass produces a pure image with a very natural transition of light and shadow,without harsh contrasts,offering a visually striking experience.Indoor shots exhibit even more pronounced color performance; fruits photographed under warm lighting appear rich and vibrant,with red watermelons and cherries looking lifelike and appetizing.The camera also captures the light reflected on the surface of the fruits,making them look juicy and full.Similarly,food photographed indoors is clear and glossy,with details preserved just right.

In portrait mode,after the beautifying algorithm is applied,the skin texture appears delicate,and the skin tone is close to reality,whether at 1x or 2x focal lengths.Under natural light,the subject and background exhibit a gradual blurring effect,with a natural transition between the subject's edges and the background,while the hair remains clearly defined,creating a comfortable atmosphere even when the subject is the focus.Selfies taken with the front camera can optimize facial proportions and skin tone,presenting a refined and clear portrait effect.Additionally,the phone's camera offers a range of makeup options and customizable makeup looks that fit naturally,making it easy to take selfies even without makeup.

What about the ultra-wide-angle macro camera?In actual shooting,the ultra-wide-angle camera performs well,capturing clear,still images of vehicles at a busy intersection,with minimal distortion of the roadside buildings within the normal range.The photos include rich content and have a visually impactful composition.Using special angles for composition,such as a neatly arranged row of shared bikes,results in a pronounced perspective effect,making it easy to produce impressive shots.The macro camera is mainly used to record the microscopic world,allowing for clear views of the divisions attached to flower stamens and the fine fuzz between leaf veins,transforming the microscopic into the macroscopic and providing an interesting visual impact.

In addition to the aforementioned excellent photographic effects,the Honor Magic V Flip offers many interesting photography features.For instance,when taking group photos,it's common to encounter someone with their eyes closed.In such cases,simply selecting the group photo eye-closing repair feature can open the eyes with a single click,eliminating the hassle of discarding unusable photos.There are also various fun and practical folding shooting modes,such as hovering self-portraits,rear self-portraits,and dual-screen previews,which can be very reassuring for those who may not have a photographer's eye,as they can monitor their expressions and movements while shooting.The phone can also be held like a DV camera,providing stability while capturing attractive video and photos.Furthermore,4K time-lapse photography can be stably recorded without the need for a tripod,which is very convenient for users who prefer to travel light.Smooth Performance and System Performance

The Honor Magic V Flip is equipped with the first-generation Snapdragon 8+ mobile platform,utilizing TSMC's 4nm process technology,which delivers a good experience in AI,imaging,and gaming.It also features the flagship Honor self-developed RF enhancement chip C1+,further enhancing the communication capabilities of vertical folding phones with more stable signals.

The Honor Magic V Flip is equipped with an ultra-thin liquid cooling VC heat dissipation solution and uses high-performance cross-axis graphene materials.With a large heat dissipation area of 2300mm² and a VC heat plate thickness of 0.25mm,it achieves exceptional heat dissipation capabilities,ensuring the release of performance.In addition to excellent hardware configuration,it also features a full-scene AI intelligent thermal management system,which controls the body temperature to achieve a real temperature that adapts to the user's touch,optimizing performance resource scheduling while achieving better temperature control effects.

In terms of charging and battery life,the Honor Magic V Flip introduces a flagship-level Qinghai Lake battery,using leading silicon-carbon anode battery technology,with a battery capacity of 4800mAh.The main battery energy density reaches 762Wh/L,and the auxiliary battery energy density reaches 700Wh/L.It is equipped with a 66W super fast charge,with a real test showing 30% charge in 10 minutes from 1%,and a full charge in 52 minutes.It also adopts a dual charging chip architecture,dispersing the heat source of the charging chip,ensuring that the phone does not heat up during the entire charging process.In practical use,watching Bilibili videos for 30 minutes consumes 4% of the battery,playing "Genshin Impact" for 30 minutes consumes 7%,reading news for 20 minutes consumes 2%,and browsing shopping apps for 20 minutes consumes 3%.Overall,the battery life performance is quite satisfactory.

System Aspect

The Honor Magic V Flip is equipped with the latest MagicOS 8.0 operating system,supporting features such as Honor's Any Door,Smart Capsule,Global Collection,and YOYO Assistant.Among them,Honor's Any Door is a feature that I personally find very useful.For example,when you see a recommendation post for a product on "Xiaohongshu",you can directly drag the post's image to the shopping app in the sidebar to place an order,saving the complex process of saving the image and then scanning and searching for the product,which is very convenient and fast.

Additionally,YOYO Assistant is also very practical.It is not just an ordinary voice assistant; with AI empowerment,the services it provides are more intelligent.It can easily handle tasks like drafting event plans or creating style copywriting.Plus,the ability to wake up YOYO Assistant by voice even in the folded state makes it a capable assistant for work and study,greatly improving efficiency.In conclusion,

The Honor Magic V Flip is a device where beauty and capability coexist.After actual use,it cannot be simply dismissed as a "pretty face".It has effectively addressed the concerns about battery life,thinness,and performance that were once raised about small folding phones.As the saying goes,"Rise against the trend,act with the trend." In the realm of small folding phones,although Honor entered the market relatively late,it immediately demonstrated its leading technical strength.It innovatively introduced the largest interactive external screen to date,with dual-screen collaboration that adapts to more usage scenarios,thus delivering a high-scoring answer for small folding phones.Coupled with a starting price of 4999 yuan,it provides a new alternative for users who pursue fashion and technology.