Porsche Design HONOR Magic V2 RSR review

we reviewed Honor Magic V2 Last month, we had the pleasure of playing its deluxe sibling, Honor Magic V2 RSR Porsche Edition. Both devices are large foldable phones, comparable in size and performance to the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5 and OnePlus Open. However, they offer a much thinner chassis than their competitors.

Designed in collaboration with PORSCHE, the HONOR Magic V2 RSR features a fiberglass body with a scratch-resistant Nano Crystal guard and titanium hinges. The product was released in China on January 11, comes with a high-quality PORSCHE DESIGN protective case, and includes the HONOR Magic Pen.

In addition to the NanoCrystal Shield on the outer screen and the unique sports car design, other differences of the Magic V2 include 1 TB of storage, a stylus, and two chargers included in the box.

Competition, Price and Availability

From the perspective of display quality and computing power, the PORSCHE DESIGN HONOR Magic V2 RSR is on par with the Galaxy Z Fold 5, except for the lack of waterproof IP rating (the Fold 5 is IP Charging speed.

Aside from the camera performance, the Magic V2 RSR’s display and SoC (processor) are also similar to the thicker Oneplus Open.

As a luxury device, Porsche Design HONOR Magic V2 RSR It is the most expensive foldable device yet. The Chinese market price is 15,999 yuan (about $2,200), and we are still waiting for the international market price. By comparison, the Magic V2 sells for £1,699.99 in the UK and €1,999 (approximately $2,150) in select EU countries.

design

this Porsche Design HONOR Magic V2 RSR stand out One of the thinnest foldable phones available todayWhen unfolded, it is only 4.7 mm thick and weighs only 234 grams, which is 5 grams lighter than the Galaxy S24 Ultra. It features an in-folding design, making it the thinnest in-folding smartphone on the market.Can be used as Agate gray is a color that pays homage to Porsche luxury cars, and the flying line design on the back is inspired by the streamlined lines of the Porsche 911 hood.

improved Anti-scratch nanocrystal shieldit has excellent durability, According to HONOR, its anti-fall and anti-scratch capabilities are ten times (10X) better than ordinary glass.. Ultra-lightweight titanium hinges ensure lightweight and durability.

it is Flying line camera moduleInspired by Porsche cars, a 3-lens camera is integrated, made from lightweight yet strong titanium, a common material used in many racing cars.

Package Included Nice case, Magic Pen stylus with magnetic cover and two 66W fast chargers. Both the device’s internal and external displays fully support stylus input.

monitor

Like Magic V2, Magic V2 RSR has The external 6.43-inch OLED display has a resolution of 1060 x 2376, a refresh rate of 120Hz, and a peak brightness of 2,500 nits. Internally, it has Nearly square 7.92-inch display with 2156 x 2344 resolution and 120Hz refresh rateas well as theoretical Peak brightness is 1,600 nits. Both screens support stylus, so users can take notes or draw using the magic pen provided in the box.

Honor emphasizes its 3840Hz PWM dimming technology, which can relieve eye fatigue when using the phone for a long time. Compared with Magic V2, the Porsche version is equipped with a scratch-resistant NanoCrystal Shield display, which has been tested by the HONOR laboratory and is ten times more scratch-resistant than ordinary glass.

For Magic V2 RSR, HONOR cooperates with Gameloft to launch a modified version of the popular game “Asphalt 9: Racing Legends”, tailor-made for large foldable screens. This collaboration brings a higher resolution 120 FPS gaming experience to the foldable form factor, promising a first-class gaming experience.

camera

this Porsche Design HONOR Magic V2 RSR provide the same Typical triple rear cameras As Magic V2. camera system a 50-megapixel main,A20-megapixel telephoto lens, 2.5x optical zoom,and a50-megapixel ultrawide.has a 16 MP hole-punch selfie camera on every screen, capable of shooting 4K video at 30 fps. The rear camera can shoot 4K video at 60 fps.

Watermark function

PORSCHE DESIGN HONOR Magic V2 RSR offers watermark functionality and two customizable options for users to display their images from the limited edition smartphone camera. There are two watermark styles that users can access in settings. The default option says “PORSCHE DESIGN I HONOR Magic V2 RSR” in the lower left corner of the photo. The HONOR box option adds additional data in the lower right corner, including focal length, aperture, shutter speed, ISO level, and date and time.

Somatosensory capture technology

The motion-sensing capture technology utilizes artificial intelligence trained on a dataset of more than 270,000 images. It accurately identifies scenes and key moments to help automate shots. Ideal for live events, this feature detects facial expressions such as smiling and body gestures such as jumping, increasing activation, focus, shutter and imaging speed to quickly capture scenes in milliseconds.

hover photography

Using the selfie function in the camera settings, users can take photos using the folding function, just like using a tripod. Simply fold your phone at a 90-degree angle and place it on a table or any suitable surface for a steady shot.

Camera performance

Honor Magic V2 and Magic V2 RSR PORSCHE Edition have the same camera setup, and it shows. As highlighted in our Magic V2 review, the Porsche version performs similarly to its twin. It’s a good camera overall, but its performance is excellent for how thin the body is.

The thinner the chassis, the more difficult it is to install high-quality electro-optical components. This is why the hardware quality of the Honor Magic V2 family is so impressive from a technical perspective. The ultra-thin chassis is a huge design and overall usability advantage, but it’s also a hindrance to having a powerful lens.

The choice is more a matter of taste than quality, and most people have strong opinions one way or another, so you have to choose the one you like better. Beyond that, photos of the Magic V2 series are great for sharing.

The 2.5x zoom is good for portrait photography, but it’s not optimized for ultra-long zoom “sniper” shots similar to what a 10x optical zoom camera can do. This makes sense, since adding a periscope lens to such an avant-garde design would be extremely difficult.

At night, the rear camera does a good job of preserving the overall mood of the scene, but the other cameras capture more detail, such as material textures (bricks, wood, asphalt, etc.).

Nonetheless, the Honor Magic V2 series (including the Porsche version) performs closest to the Google Pixel Fold. For the most part, the biggest difference people see compared to other high-end foldables is the aesthetic of the Honor’s camera photos, which are very bright (some would say overexposed) and more saturated than what your eye can see.

Performance

PORSCHE DESIGN HONOR Magic V2 RSR is powered by last year’s Qualcomm flagship SoC, i.e. Snapdragon 8 second generationand 16GB RAM and 1TB storage. In everyday use, including 3D gaming, performance remains smooth.

Tested performance

Magic V2 RSR PORSCHE Edition offers the same performance as Magic V2 due to the same hardware.

As can be seen from the chart, although the thickness of PORSCHE DESIGN HONOR Magic V2 RSR is very thin, it shows excellent performance in the field of foldable mobile phones. This achievement is mainly attributed to the advanced heat dissipation system adopted by Honor – the ultra-thin bionic heat dissipation system. According to the company, this new cooling technology integrates ultra-thin vapor chambers, ultra-high thermal conductivity graphite, thermal gel and copper foil.

The device ranks among the best in terms of CPU performance, allowing for fast application loading and faster task completion. In addition, its graphics performance score is also very high, not only in general graphics processing (GPU performance), but also in gaming.

However, it’s worth noting that prolonged gaming sessions may cause heat buildup. As a result, dedicated gaming systems often feature thicker designs and enhanced cooling mechanisms.

Battery

Even though the Magic V2 RSR’s ultra-slim chassis measures 4.7 mm, what’s impressive is that it integrates a 5000 mAh dual silicon carbon battery (the highest capacity for a foldable battery).

The battery lasted three days during my review period using only Wi-Fi, excluding 5G use and intermittent activity. However, it’s worth noting that battery performance can fluctuate significantly depending on usage patterns. In typical usage scenarios, using both 5G and Wi-Fi connections, the Magic V2 RSR should last a full day or more on a single charge.

Tasks like browsing and email typically cause the least amount of stress compared to more demanding activities like intense photo shooting, video streaming, or 3D gaming. As always, battery capacity measured in mAh (milliamp hours) is the most reliable indicator of potential battery life.

charging speed

this Magic V2 RSR Porsche version Charges 5000 mAh battery 75% in 30 minutes Use the included 66W charger. This is similar to the time it took the OnePlus Open’s 4805 mAh battery to charge 79% in 30 minutes (it comes with the OnePlus 67W fast charger). In comparison, the Galaxy Z Fold 5 charged 49% in 30 minutes using the optional 50W Samsung charger.

in conclusion

In addition to its unique luxury design, PORSCHE DESIGN HONOR Magic V2 RSR also offers Impressive build and display quality and is The thinnest and lightest large-screen foldable phone in the market.

This important feature should convince those who don’t want to carry around a thicker and heavier smartphone for daily use. It feels like a regular phone when folded.

The Porsche version uses the same hardware as the Magic V2, and its exquisite design is reminiscent of the smooth lines of the Porsche 911. This unique touch makes Honor and Porsche fans irresistible.

Those who want to travel in style should consider switching to the Magic V2 RSR Porsche Edition, as it can also be used as a tablet for increased productivity and entertainment during the flight. In my opinion, foldable phones are great for people who travel a lot.

While camera performance is slightly lower than competing devices, it’s excellent for such a thin body.

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