These initial speculations also indicate that everything else may seem a tad too recognizable.
What you need to know
– Speculations from a Chinese informant on Weibo suggest Honor is working on a Magic V Flip 2 featuring an enhanced 5,500mAh battery configuration.
– The enhancements for the phone supposedly end there, as Honor might retain the same 4-inch FHD Plus cover and 6.8-inch internal screen, along with a 50MP camera.
– The post mentions that the phone could potentially include another “sub-flagship” Qualcomm chip.
– Honor introduced its slimmest foldable yet, the Magic V5, this week, which measures 8.8mm when closed.
The market just encountered a new foldable from Honor this week, and fresh whispers indicate another is forthcoming.
Speculations concerning the Honor Magic V Flip 2, the company’s clamshell foldable, were shared on Weibo by Digital Chat Station (via GSMArena). The post claims that the upcoming V Flip is anticipated to see an improvement in one area: its battery. DCS asserts that Honor is readying a 1,770mAh and 3,600mAh battery combination inside the V Flip 2. Upon release, there’s conjecture that the market could witness its battery capacity estimated at approximately 5,500mAh.
Its charging remains uncertain, as DCS indicates that Chinese consumers might experience 66W or 80W wired charging options.
If you’re hoping for other significant enhancements, that might not materialize. DCS comments that the V Flip 2 “has not evolved significantly” from the clamshell’s debut in 2024. Allegedly, the phone will continue to feature its 4-inch FHD Plus cover and 6.8-inch internal displays.
The post suggests Honor is allegedly pursuing a “sub-flagship” Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 series chip. The device might feature a 50MP dual camera setup. Lastly, the informant alleges that Honor is aiming for an August 2025 launch for the Magic V Flip 2.
It appears the Magic V5 captured all the… Magic
We largely have the Magic V Flip to reminisce about, and the resemblances are considerable (at least, for now). The clamshell was released last June, essentially gearing up to compete with Samsung’s Galaxy Z Flip 6 the following month. The device debuted with a 4-inch cover and a 6.8-inch internal display, which we’ve observed speculated once more for its successor. While the camera seems to remain unchanged, the battery could see an improvement over the original’s 4,800mAh configuration.
Moreover, Honor’s rumored decision to opt for a “sub-flagship” Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 chip reflects its strategy from last year. The original V Flip launched with the Snapdragon 8 Plus Gen 1. This chip was a “refresh” of the flagship 8 Gen 1 that debuted the fall prior—in 2021. Hence, Honor opted for a two-year-old chip. With speculations suggesting Honor will replicate this—”again” referring to a sub-flagship chip—perhaps we’re anticipating the Snapdragon 8s Gen 3.
We’ll have to wait and see where things stand, especially if we expect this phone in a month.
In other updates, Honor unveiled its Magic V5 this week. The company’s slimmest foldable serves as a sleek new competitor to Samsung’s Galaxy Z Fold 7. When folded, the phone measures 8.8mm (4.1mm when opened). Display-wise, Honor equips the phone with a 7.9-inch internal display and a 6.4-inch cover screen.
