HONOR has launched its latest foldable smartphone the HONOR V Purse in China after introducing at IFA 2023. The V Purse distinguishes itself with a distinct outward folding screen, offering a slimmer profile of under 9 mm when folded, marking a 10.1% reduction in thickness compared to the HONOR Magic V2.
It has a 7.71-inch foldable OLED display equipped with 2160Hz high-frequency PWM dimming technology, it expands to 6.45 inches when unfolded. HONOR has opted for the older Snapdragon 778G 5G SoC for this foldable device. Additionally, it incorporates an 8MP front-facing camera housed in a notch, along with a dual rear camera setup comprising a 50MP primary lens and a 12MP ultra-wide lens.
The V Purse elevates the foldable phone into a fashion statement by offering customizable always-on displays that replicate the appearance of a handbag, featuring chains, feathers, and tassels that synchronize with the phone's movements. Additionally, you have the option to alter its straps, allowing you to carry it as a conventional purse or handbag.
HONOR V Purse Specifications -
| Display | 6.45-inch (2348 × 1088 pixels) OLED display when folded, 7.71-inch (2348 × 2016 pixels) OLED display when unfolded, 1.07 billion colors, DCI-P3 wide color gamut, 1600nit peak brightness, 2160 high-frequency PWM dimming |
| Processor | Octa Core (4 x 2.4GHz + 4 x 1.8GHz Kryo 670 CPUs) Snapdragon 778G 6nm Mobile Platform with Adreno 642L GPU |
| RAM/Storage | 16GB RAM with 256GB / 512GB storage, expandable memory up to 256GB with NM card |
| OS/UI | MagicOS 7.2 |
| SIM | Dual SIM (nano + nano / nano) |
| Rear Cameras | 50MP rear camera with f/1.9 aperture, 12MP Ultra Wide Angle lens with f/2.2 aperture |
| Front Camera | 8MP front camera with f/2.0 aperture |
| Features | Side-mounted fingerprint sensor, Dual Speakers |
| Dimensions | 156.5x 74.7 (135.6 unfolded) x 4.3-8.6mm |
| Weight | 215g |
| Connectivity | 5G SA/ NSA, Dual 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 6 802.11 ax (2.4GHz and 5GHz), Bluetooth 5.2, GPS (L1 + L5 dual band), NFC, USB Type-C |
| Battery/Charger | 4500mAh battery with 35W fast charging |
Pricing and Availability -
The HONOR V Purse comes in camellia gold, glacier blue, and elegant black colors. It is already available for limited pre-sale via HONOR China online store.
HONOR V Purse Prices are -
- 16GB RAM/256GB storage version - 5999 yuan (USD 822 / Rs. 69,755 approx.)
- 16GB RAM/512GB storage version - 6599 yuan (USD 904 / Rs. 75,343 approx.)
