Probably the most thrilling Galaxy foldable rumors of the 12 months was that Samsung would launch a less expensive Fold-type system in 2024. The extra reasonably priced handset would assist the Korean big fight China-based rivals. That rumor developed over the previous few months. We don’t anticipate 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.
In fact, 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 must be even thinner than the Magic V2 (seen above). It additionally teased a extra reasonably priced Magic Vs3 foldable that might be obtainable in China a number of months earlier than Samsung’s low-cost new foldable launches.
The Magic V3 and Magic Vs3 must 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 obtainable 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 preventing for glory.” That’s a fairly clear message if you happen to ask me. Honor is coming after Samsung with its foldables, which embrace the Magic V Flip and Magic V Purse.
The reservation itemizing reveals the identical pictures. The telephone incorporates a comparatively large exterior show and a big digital camera on the again within the left nook, just like most non-foldable telephones.
The Magic V3 flagship will characteristic a centrally-located digital camera 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 might be. That’s an necessary element, contemplating how skinny the Magic V2 was final 12 months. 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 12 months. 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 could have a thickness of 9.7mm. That’s an enchancment over final 12 months’s mannequin, however solely by a few millimeters. Sizing particulars for the extra reasonably priced Magic Vs3 haven’t leaked.
Whereas these Honor Magic V3 foldables will compete towards Samsung’s Fold 6 within the coming months, it’s unclear whether or not the cheaper Magic Vs3 might be obtainable in worldwide markets. That’s a state of affairs Samsung must be afraid of. In any other case, the extra reasonably priced Magic Vs3 will stay largely inaccessible.
Chinese language vendor Honor teased the Honor Magic Vs3 foldable telephone in China properly earlier than Samsung confirmed off its low-cost Galaxy Z Fold 6 variant.
