Honor Unveils New Lineup: MagicBook Art 14, MagicPad 2, and Magic V3 Series

HONOR MagicBook Art 14 with 14.6'' 3.1K OLED 120Hz touch display, up to Intel Core Ultra 7 processor announced

HONOR has expanded its MagicBook line-up with the launch of the MagicBook Art 14 2024 in China, alongside the Magic V3 and Vs3 foldable smartphones. The MagicBook Art 14 2024, made with aerospace-grade materials, weighs 1.03kg and is 12.95mm thick. It features an Excimer UV-cured skin-friendly coating and an ultra-fine velvet texture. The laptop has a 14.6-inch 3.1K OLED touch display with a resolution of 3,120 x 2,080 pixels, a 3:2 aspect ratio, and a 120Hz refresh rate. The display includes HDR peak brightness of 700 nits, 4320Hz PWM dimming technology to reduce screen flicker and eye strain, Honor Oasis Eye Protection Screen, E-Book mode, and supports ten-point precise touch with various gestures. The laptop runs on an Intel Core Ultra 5 125H or Core Ultra 7 155H processor with Intel Arc graphics, a 1TB SSD, and supports LPDDR5X RAM. It has six speakers with spatial audio and DTS support, and a 60Wh battery that charges fully in 95 minutes and reaches 46% in 30 minutes. The cooling system uses an ultra-thin VC module with high-performance fan blades to minimize noise. The 120cm² multi-touch trackpad supports features like screenshots, screen recording, window minimization, and sidebar invocation. The detachable webcam can be placed next to the two USB-C ports or at the top center of the screen. Connectivity options include Bluetooth 5.3, Wi-Fi 6, NFC, two USB-C ports (one with Thunderbolt 4), one USB-A 3.2 Gen 1, HDMI 2.1, and a 3.5mm headphone jack. The MagicBook Art 14 features AI capabilities such as smart search, knowledge Q&A, document summary, and AI-enhanced audio and video functions like scene recognition, sound separation, and noise reduction. It also includes a fingerprint power button, OS Turbo 3.0, three microphones, AI-driven noise reduction, screen privacy protection, and Magic AI Connected Office. The laptop operates on Windows 11. The MagicBook Art 14 2024 comes in two colors, Silver and Green, with pricing as follows: The devices are available for pre-order now and will go on sale in China from July 26, 2024, across all platforms such as HONOR Glory Mall, JD.com, Tmall, and more.

HONOR MagicPad 2 with 3K 144Hz OLED display, Snapdragon 8s Gen 3, up to 16GB RAM, 8 speakers announced

HONOR has introduced MagicPad 2, the company's flagship tablet in China, along with the HONOR Magic V3 series, after teasers. It features a large 12.3'' 3K OLED screen with a 144Hz refresh rate with thinner bezels contributing to the larger screen-to-body ratio of 92%. Interestingly, the tablet's display is equipped with HONOR's own Oasis AI defocus eye protection technology that adopts industry-leading UHF 4320Hz PWM dimming coupled with AI to offer viewers vision soothing, natural light-like eye protection and address the rise in near-sightedness from prolonged screen use The MagicPad 2 configuration goes up to 16GB RAM and 1TB storage, features a Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 4nm flagship processor, 8 speaker system with spatial audio support, and has a large, 10050mAh battery with 66W fast charging support. It also pairs with accessories like MagicPencil 3 offers 2ms low-latency input and MagicPad 2 Bluetooth keyboard for a PC-like experience. When it comes to software, it features MagicOS 8.0 with many AI capabilities, such as MagicLM AI that summarizes and translates meetings, identifies handwritten formulas, MagicRing for cross-device multitasking, Magic Portal that understands messages and directs you to relevant apps, and more. The HONOR MagicPad 2 comes in moon shadow white, starry sky black, and sky sea blue colors, and pricing is as follows: Pre-orders for the device have started in China, and it will be available for open sale starting from July 19, 2024.

HONOR Magic V3 with 7.92'' 120Hz LTPO OLED display, Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, IPX8 ratings and Magic Vs3 announced

HONOR just introduced its latest foldable devices, the HONOR Magic V3 and HONOR Magic Vs3, in China today, as promised. The Magic V3 measures 9.2mm thick for the vegan leather version and 9.3mm for the glass model, with a weight of 226 grams (230 grams for glass). When unfolded, it is 156.6 x 145.3 x 4.35-4.4mm and folds to 156.6 x 74 x 9.2-9.3mm. Its hinge is 2.84mm thick and can withstand up to 500,000 folds. The device features a 7-series aluminum alloy frame, an IPX8 rating for water resistance, and is usable with wet hands. The device has a 7.92-inch main display with an adaptive refresh rate of up to 120Hz. The cover display, also with 120Hz adaptive refresh, measures 6.43 inches. Both displays offer a peak brightness of 5,000 nits for HDR content, support 1.07 billion colors, Dolby Vision, and have a global peak brightness of 1,800 nits. They are compatible with a stylus and include Rhino Glass, AI defocus eye protection, and TÜV Rheinland certification, along with 4,320Hz PWM dimming to reduce eye strain. Powered by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, the phone features HONOR's RF enhancement chip C1+, an independent secure storage chip, and the HONOR Cicada Wing Pure Titanium Cooling VC for thermal management. It has a 5,150mAh battery, with 66W HONOR SuperCharge and 50W Wireless SuperCharge support. Storage options are 256GB (with 12GB RAM), 512GB, and 1TB (both with 16GB RAM), using LPDDR5X RAM and UFS 4.0 storage. The rear camera setup includes a 50MP main sensor (f/1.6 aperture), a 40MP ultrawide lens (f/2.2, 112° FoV), and a 50MP periscope telephoto lens (f/3.0 aperture, 3.5x optical zoom, 100x digital zoom). For selfies, there are two 20MP cameras, one on each display, with AI enhancements for image beautification. The Magic Vs3 is slightly thicker, at 9.8mm when folded in its Velvet Black version, and 4.65mm when unfolded. It weighs 229 grams (Velvet Black) or 231 grams (other versions). Its inner screen is 7.92 inches with a 2344×2156 resolution and 1600 nits brightness, while the cover screen is 6.43 inches with a 1060×2376 resolution and 2500 nits brightness. Both screens support Dolby Vision, HDR Vivid, 1.07 billion colors, stylus support, 3840Hz PWM dimming, and eye protection with AI defocus and TÜV Rheinland certification. The Magic Vs3 uses the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 SoC, along with the RF enhancement chip C1+ and an independent secure storage chip. Its 5,000mAh battery supports the same charging speeds as the Magic V3. Its camera system includes a 50MP main camera (f/1.9, OIS), a 40MP ultrawide lens (f/2.2, 112° FoV), and an 8MP periscope telephoto lens (f/3.4, OIS) with 5x optical zoom. Selfies are handled by two 16MP cameras, one on each display, with 90° wide-angle support and 4K video recording. Both devices have a side-mounted fingerprint scanner, support dual-satellite communication (Magic V3), dual SIM capability, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.3, USB-C (USB 3.1 Gen 1), stereo speakers, an IR sensor, and NFC. They run on MagicOS 8.0.1 based on Android 14, offering features like Any Door, smart capsule, AI connectivity, Parallel Space for dual SIM card use, and more. While all other specs remain the same, the Magic Vs3 doesn't support satellite communication and doesn't have an IPX8 rating. Both devices are now available for pre-order, with pricing as follows: HONOR Magic V3 - available in Black, Green, Red, and White color options. HONOR Magic Vs3 - available in Black, Green, and White color options. The devices will go on sale in China from July 19, 2024, across all platforms such as HONOR Glory Mall, JD.com, Tmall, and more.