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The Honor Magic V6 is expected to be unveiled on March 1
Spy shots from a photo shoots are always interesting, and this time they even provide a relatively good look at a Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 rival, which is expected to launch globally soon and in a very dark color version.
For the first time ever, an Honor flagship phone will first debut outside China. The Honor Magic V6 is set to make its Chinese debut after its official reveal at MWC 2026 in Barcelona on March 1, 2026. That does not necessarily mean that the highly anticipated Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 competitor will launch in Europe first. In China, the phone is expected to become available sometime in March, shortly after Lunar New Year celebrations. Even so, early images of the thin Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5-powered foldable are already circulating on the Chinese social media website Weibo.
Numerous accounts seem to be sharing the same photos, which were apparently taken during a photo shoot for an Honor Magic V6 commercial. The new Honor foldable is rather clearly to see in the hands of Nicholas Tse, a well-known actor and singer from Hong Kong. It’s unknown if these images have been published officially or unofficially. Either way, the primary color option for the Honor Magic V6 appears to be dark red, seemingly an even deeper red than the Honor Magic V5. Other colors have also been mentioned.
Otherwise, the foldable’s design seemingly hasn’t changed much. The Magic V6 is still extremely thin, possibly even thinner than its predecessor. Earlier leaks also suggest that one color variant will be slimmer, while the Chinese model variant will launch with a larger battery. Meanwhile, the rear camera bump still looks like an octagon, and when folded, the device does not look any thicker than a regular smartphone. Along with the latest Snapdragon chipset, the handset is also expected to sport a 200MP camera.
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My fascination for technology goes back a long way to the Pentium II era. Modding, overclocking and treasuring computer hardware has since become an integral part of my life. As a student, I further developed a keen interest in mobile technologies that can make the stressful college life so much easier. After I fell in love with the creation of digital content while working in a marketing position, I now scour the web to bring you the most exciting topics in the world of tech. Outside the office, I’m particularly passionate about motorsports and mountain biking.