Key Takeaways
1. Honor is developing a new foldable smartphone, a successor to the Magic V3, with a larger battery.
2. The upcoming model (MBH-AN10) will feature a rated battery capacity of 5,950 mAh, exceeding 6,000 mAh in typical usage.
3. The Magic V3 has a battery capacity of 5,150 mAh, which is 3% more than the Magic V2 but less than competitors like the Vivo X Fold3 Pro and Oppo Find N5.
4. The new foldable will maintain a 66 W wired charging speed, similar to previous models, despite the increased battery capacity.
5. The exact name of the new device is still unknown, with speculation around avoiding the name Magic V4 due to Chinese numerology.
Honor’s upcoming foldable smartphone is moving closer to launch. Until recently, there were just whispers about the company working on a successor to the Magic V3. While the exact name of the new device is still a mystery, recent listings from 3C and MIIT indicate it will have a significantly bigger battery than the Magic V3, which currently costs $1,690 on Amazon.
Battery Specifications
To summarize, the Magic V3 was introduced last July and featured a total battery capacity of 5,150 mAh. This is a 3% increase over the Magic V2’s capacity, but it still falls short of the Vivo X Fold3 Pro by a little more than 10%. In comparison, the Oppo Find N5 boasts nearly a 9% larger battery than the Magic V3 and also provides quicker wired charging options.
New Expectations
According to the details from MIIT, Honor’s next foldable may change how we view battery sizes in these devices. The MIIT has reported that the model MBH-AN10 will have a rated capacity of 5,950 mAh, divided into 2,070 mAh and 3,880 mAh batteries. Consequently, it looks like Honor plans to promote its next foldable with a typical capacity that surpasses 6,000 mAh.
Charging Speed Considerations
However, this increase in battery capacity might not come with better charging speeds. The 3C listings imply that the MBH-AN10 will carry forward the 66 W wired charging feature from earlier Magic V models. At this point, it’s uncertain if Honor will go with the name Magic V4 or Magic V5. Chinese numerology hints that the company might steer clear of the former, even though it released the Magic4 series in 2022, along with the Watch 4 and Watch GS 4 in later years.
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