Honor will introduce its new Honor Magic V2 foldable smartphone at a launch event next month, the company said during its Mobile World Congress (MWC) Shanghai keynote session.
During the session, called “What’s Next for Smartphones,” as well as at a Tech Talk hosted by John Hoffman, CEO of GSMA, Ltd., George Zhao, CEO of Honor Device Co., Ltd., shared key insights into the roles he believes artificial intelligence (AI), 5G, and a human-centric focus will play on driving smartphone innovation. He also confirmed that the Magic V2 launch will take place on July 12 in Beijing.
“Smartphones represent the ultimate combination of computing systems, communications technologies, display technologies, and AI platforms, tearing down boundaries by integrating various other devices and new technologies,” said Zhao. “New AI and communications technology are fueling a new wave of smartphone innovation, creating virtually limitless possibilities for us to explore. It is our responsibility as a company to embrace these opportunities and continue to push the boundaries of what is possible with smartphones.”
Honor says it is working on advancements in on-device AI, communications, display, battery life, and device portability. The company is also exploring ways of harnessing large language models (LLM) on devices. Additionally, Honor is working on optimizing the performance of its devices in environments with poor signal quality, like basements, shopping malls, elevators, and subways, using improved cellular networks, Wi-Fi, and Bluetooth connectivity. Honor will also explore using satellites to enable users to stay connected and safe even in extreme conditions.
The brand has also introduced a range of eye-caring features, including Flicker-free PWM Dimming and Circadian Night Display, to provide protection for users’ eyes around the clock.
New materials and form factors, meanwhile, are also being explored, like with the super-light titanium hinge and silicon-carbon battery.
Concluding the keynote session, Zhao provided attendees with a sneak-peek of the Honor Magic V2. Rumors suggest it will have a Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 processor and an LTPO AMOLED screen with a higher refresh rate than the previous generation phone along with high-frequency PWM dimming. But details have not yet been confirmed. Stay tuned.