Just when some observers were criticising smartphones for getting boring, Chinese tech firm Honor arrives with something totally new.
In a nutshell
Honor has just launched in Ireland and it’s stating its intentions with the V Purse which has been designed to look just like a small clutch bag or purse that you sling over your shoulder on a posh night out.
It features detachable straps just like a real fashion accessory.
How Honor V Purse works
Thanks to some very clever tech, the screen can be changed to appear as if it’s fabric, leather, metal or whatever other look takes your fancy.
This means you can match it to perfectly complement your outfit without having to buy endless bags.
While interactive virtual chains, charms and trinkets will wobble around in perfect sync with your movement.
When you need to make a call, post on Instagram or check your emails, you just unfold the screen with the device offering a giant tablet-sized display once fully opened. It also comes with a dual-lens camera, speedy processor and long battery life.
What has been said
“Honor’s foldable smartphones have come a long way, with each iteration showcasing remarkable advancements in design, functionality and durability,” said George Zhao, CEO of Honor. “Not only that, but with our phone-to-purse concept brought to life through the Honor V Purse, we are exploring sustainable solutions that leverage emerging foldable technology to empower creativity and shape tomorrow’s lifestyle.”
Right now, this is just a concept and there’s no word on when, or if, it will ever arrive in markets across the globe. Luckily, there is another phone from Honor that is coming to Europe including Ireland.
Honor Magic V2
The Honor Magic V2 is the lightest and thinnest inward foldable smartphone that Honor has introduced to date, weighing only 231g and measuring just 9.9mm thick when folded. It features a new generation of Silicon-Carbon-Dual-Battery with an average thickness of just 2.72mm, which achieves a high capacity of up to 5,000mAh in the space of a thin and light foldable flagship body.
In addition, Magic V2 features a first-of-its-kind Super-light Titanium Hinge that earned the coveted durability certification from SGS, by enabling the hinge to withstand more than 400,000 folds, ensuring a lifespan of up to ten years for folding 100 times a day.
The Honor Magic V2 features a triple rear camera setup that includes 50MP Main Camera (f/1.9), a 50MP Ultra-Wide Camera (f/2.0) and a 20MP Telephoto Camera (f/2.4). The front-facing dual camera setup features two 16MP Cameras (f/2.2).
Magic V2 also supports industry-leading 3840Hz PWM Dimming technology that minimises eye strain, ensuring comfortable viewing even during extended use.
And the new foldable works with a stylus and supports hovering photography along with other hovering experiences such as meetings and entertainment. The handset supports the Parallel Space, which not only allows work and life data to be stored separately and data to be securely isolated, but also makes it possible to independently operate dual-space apps in parallel, much like a second phone was inserted into the foldable phone.
Pricing and availability
There is no pricing information or release date yet for Magic V2 but an insider told IrishMirror.ie it should arrive in Europe early in 2024. For more information on the Honor Magic V2 and to stay updated on its availability, please visit hihonor.com/uk.
