HONOR shows the new Magic V2024, MagicBook Art 3, MagicPad14 and Watch 2 at IFA 5

The technology brand HONOR presented a series of new devices at this year's IFA 2024 in Berlin. New flagship products such as the foldable smartphone HONOR Magic V3, the slim laptop HONOR MagicBook Art 14, the HONOR MagicPad 2 and the HONOR Watch 5 were presented.
The IFA 2024 In Berlin, George Zhao, CEO of HONOR, highlighted the importance of AI for technological development and everyday use. According to Zhao, AI is not only changing the industry, but also improving users' creativity and productivity. By closely combining hardware and AI-powered solutions, HONOR aims to ensure that its devices offer intuitive and safe experiences.
A key role is played by the cooperation with Google Cloud, which enables HONOR to integrate AI models and cloud technologies into its devices. This will enable users to benefit from advanced AI functions in their everyday lives. profit.
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HONOR Magic V3: The thinnest foldable smartphone
With the HONOR Magic V3, the company presented what is currently the world's thinnest inward-folding smartphone. The device is characterized by a particularly slim folding thickness of 9,2 mm and a light weight of 226 g. Despite its compact design, the Magic V3 offers robust functions such as a 5150 mAh battery and a 66 W fast charging function. The foldable smartphone is designed to withstand up to 500.000 folding operations and is equipped with scratch-resistant and shock-resistant materials.
In addition, the Magic V3 has a dual display with an external 6,43-inch screen and an internal 7,92-inch folding screen. Other features such as a dome-shaped camera module and the integration of the AI-supported HONOR Falcon camera system round off the device. A 50 MP periscope telephoto camera, a 50 MP main camera and a 40 MP ultra-wide-angle camera are used. AI gimmicks such as the HONOR AI Eraser, face-to-face translation and translation tools in HONOR Notes are added through the collaboration with Google Cloud.
HONOR did not miss the opportunity to take a dig at Samsung. Sam Sung from Glasgow and London were asked what they thought of the new Magic V3. "We wanted to have a little fun while showing off the incredible features of the Magic V3”said Avikar Jolly, CMO of HONOR Europe. “What better way to do this than to ask Sam Sung to give the feedback? The reviews speak for themselves – the HONOR Magic V3 is a real blast."
- "Definitely number one on my list of foldable phones.“ – Sam Sung, Recruiter, Glasgow
- "This phone is so much thinner and lighter than my current phone.“ – Sam Sung, Graduate in Biomedical Sciences, London
- "I can't believe how slim it is.“ – Sam Sung, Recruiter, Glasgow
- "I didn't expect it to be so easy.“ – Sam Sung, Graduate in Biomedical Sciences, London
- "By far the best foldable phone.“ – Sam Sung, Recruiter, Glasgow
The Magic V3 is used in Germany and also in Austria In Austria, the colour variants green and black are available – only available at MagentaIn Germany, there is also the exclusive color “Reddish Brown”. The RRP in both countries is 1.999,90 euros.
HONOR MagicBook Art 14: Lightness and productivity
The new HONOR MagicBook Art 14 is a notebook that stands out for its slim design and innovative technologies. It weighs about 1 kg and is only 10 mm thick, making it one of the lightest and slimmest laptops on the market. The device also combines AI features with the Intel Core Ultra 7 processor 155H and offers battery life that is optimized through intelligent performance adjustments.
Particularly noteworthy is the 14,6-inch display with a 3,1K resolution and a screen-to-body ratio of 97% for an even better user experience. In collaboration with Microsoft, the notebook offers features such as real-time transcription and intelligent email management that increase productivity. The ports include Thunderbolt 4, USB-C, USB-A, HDMI and a 3,5 mm headphone/microphone jack - all with a 60 Wh battery.
The MagicBook Art 14 is initially available in numerous countries in the color variants Emerald Green, Starry Grey and White, among others Germany, but not in Austria. The price is also still pending.
HONOR MagicPad 2: Mobility and Entertainment
The HONOR MagicPad 2 is aimed at users who want to use both productive and enjoy entertainment. The tablet is only 5,8 mm thin and weighs 555 g, making it particularly portable. With a 12,3-inch display and a refresh rate of 144 Hz, it offers a smooth visual experience. Under the hood is a Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 processor, which is powered by a 10.050 mAh battery. The latter can be recharged using 66W fast charging.
The MagicPad 2 is also IMAX Enhanced certified, which is particularly useful for watching films. The operating system is the new MagicOS 8.0, which includes the Magic Portal, among other things.
The new tablet starts at Germany at 599,90 euros in the colors Moonlight White and Black – unfortunately it is not available in Austria for the time being.
HONOR Watch 5: Health and Style
The new product portfolio is rounded off by the HONOR Watch 5. It weighs 35 g, is 11 mm thick and is equipped with a 1,85-inch AMOLED display. The resolution is 450 x 390 pixels and 322 PPI. In addition to a long battery life of up to 15 days, the watch has functions for monitoring health data such as heart rate and SpO2 values. The HONOR Watch 5 also offers GPS tracking for outdoor activities.