Some of the thrilling Galaxy foldable rumors of the yr was that Samsung would launch a less expensive Fold-type system in 2024. The extra inexpensive handset would assist the Korean big fight China-based rivals. That rumor advanced over the previous few months. We don’t count on a budget new foldable to be part of Samsung’s Unpacked press occasion in Paris this week. As an alternative, the cheaper model of the Galaxy Z Fold 6 handset may launch in September or October.
After all, different foldable smartphone distributors aren’t simply sitting idly by as Samsung prepares to launch the Fold 6 and Flip 6 this month.
Honor isn’t on the brink of launch only one new foldable flagship, the Magic V3, which ought to be even thinner than the Magic V2 (seen above). It additionally teased a extra inexpensive Magic Vs3 foldable that can be accessible in China a number of months earlier than Samsung’s low-cost new foldable launches.
The Magic V3 and Magic Vs3 ought to be unveiled on July twelfth, simply a few days after Samsung’s Galaxy Z Fold 6 and Flip 6 occasion. However the latter is already accessible to reserve on-line earlier than preorders begin in China.
The value hasn’t been revealed, however the Magic Vs3 is clearly a standalone system. Honor has teased its design on social media, per PlayfulDroid. A Google translation of the picture above tells us that Honor is “dreaming of Paris and combating for glory.” That’s a reasonably clear message for those who ask me. Honor is coming after Samsung with its foldables, which embody the Magic V Flip and Magic V Purse.
The reservation itemizing reveals the identical pictures. The cellphone incorporates a comparatively vast exterior show and a big digicam on the again within the left nook, just like most non-foldable telephones.
The Magic V3 flagship will characteristic a centrally-located digicam module. That’s one other indication the Magic Vs3 is a definite system.
The reservation web page additionally signifies the Magic Vs3 will are available three storage choices: 256GB, 512GB, and 1TB.
It’s unclear how skinny the Magic Vs3 can be. That’s an essential element, contemplating how skinny the Magic V2 was final yr. Honor shocked the world with a Fold-type foldable about as huge as an iPhone when folded. That’s one thing Samsung hasn’t been in a position to match with the Galaxy Z Fold 5 final yr. The upcoming Fold 6 is unlikely to do any higher than that, although rumors say it’ll be thinner and lighter.
Honor’s on teasers and leaks from China point out the Magic V3 may have a thickness of 9.7mm. That’s an enchancment over final yr’s mannequin, however solely by a few millimeters. Sizing particulars for the extra inexpensive Magic Vs3 haven’t leaked.
Whereas these Honor Magic V3 foldables will compete in opposition to Samsung’s Fold 6 within the coming months, it’s unclear whether or not the cheaper Magic Vs3 can be accessible in worldwide markets. That’s a situation Samsung ought to be afraid of. In any other case, the extra inexpensive Magic Vs3 will stay largely inaccessible.
Chinese language vendor Honor teased the Honor Magic Vs3 foldable cellphone in China effectively earlier than Samsung confirmed off its low-cost Galaxy Z Fold 6 variant.
