HONOR V Purse, the world’s thinnest foldable phone sets a new standard in the technology industry and the world of fashion
HONOR announced today, in China, the availability of HONOR V Purse. Designed to be exceptionally thin and stylish, the new foldable smartphone measures just 8.6mm when closed and 4.3mm when open, setting a new world record for the thinnest foldable smartphone.
“Today’s consumers are oriented towards leading a digital and fashionable lifestyle,” he said George Zhao, CEO of HONOR. “To meet these needs, HONOR is defining the future of smartphones by introducing the HONOR V Purse, which seamlessly combines cutting-edge innovation with a sleek, never-before-seen design in a mobile device. As a testament to our commitment to constantly explore bold new form factors to keep up with the latest trends, HONOR V Purse will inspire a new generation of smart products worthy of the runway and unlike anything else on the market today.”
HONOR V Purse: the world’s thinnest foldable phone
In its pursuit of the world’s thinnest and lightest foldable form factor, HONOR sets a new thinness record for foldable smartphones with the HONOR V Purse, which measures only 8,6 mm when folded and 4.3mm when unfolded. Weighing just 214g, the brand’s new wallet phone is as light as a traditional smartphone, offering users the versatility of a large foldable screen without the size of bulky foldables.
The latest step forward in terms of size has been made thanks to the brand new HONOR hinge. The 1.2mm thick springs and miniature gears with a diameter of only 1.73 mm they are what make this device one of a kind. The new hinge also adopts an innovative folding mechanism and uses HONOR’s proprietary steel to offer incredible strength while remaining superbly lightweight.
With the new HONOR V Purse, your smartphone transforms into a true digital fashion statement, thanks to a series of customizable designs display always-on (AOD) that mimic the design of a bag of your choice, while a variety of interchangeable straps and chains that attach to the zipper of the HONOR V Purse allow you to effortlessly wear your smartphone on your shoulder or carry it in your hand, as if it were a normal handbag. Using your smartphone is an experience in itself, as the clasp unlocks the screen with a satisfying click, just like the clasp on your favorite clutch bag.
HONOR V Purse: a photographic studio to wear
Equipped with a sensor IMX800 da 50MP For the main camera, HONOR V Purse is a wearable photography studio. The large screen can act as a fill light to help you take stunning portraits, or be folded and used as a digital viewfinder while taking selfies with the rear cameras. A two-in-one 12MP ultra-wide and macro camera adds versatility to the powerful main camera, allowing you to capture breathtaking panoramic shots and large group shots that can easily accommodate a large group, as well as extreme close-ups that reveal details that often go unnoticed by naked eye.
Thanks to the HONOR Image Engine, HONOR V Purse supports 0.6x, 0.8x, 1x and 1.3x digital zoom to recreate different portrait styles. For portrait photographers, a dedicated Portrait mode is also available, with the ability to switch between 1x and 2x zoom. The algorithm AI Skin Color of the HONOR V Purse It intelligently enhances skin luminosity and blurs background highlights to generate bokeh effects, helping you capture studio portraits anytime, anywhere.
HONOR V Purse: 7.71 inches of impeccable image quality
The HONOR V Purse is equipped with a display 7.71 inch 2K flexible OLED which supports a peak brightness of 1,600 nits. Thanks to an anti-reflective coating that lets more light through to reduce reflections, the bright screen remains vivid and readable even in bright sunlight.
Additionally, thanks to algorithmic optimizations, the HONOR V Purse’s display can be dimmed by up to two nits, ensuring that nighttime readings are soothing to both the eyes and the mind. HONOR V Purse supports the full range of HONOR eye protection features that consumers have come to appreciate, including dimmeraggio PWM a 2.160 Hzwhich virtually eliminates harmful screen flickering, as well as dynamic dimming and circadian night display, which minimize eye strain caused by prolonged smartphone use and promote better sleep quality.
Guaranteed resistance over time
To meet the higher screen durability requirements of foldable phones, HONOR has designed a multi-layered screen protection solution for the HONOR V Purse. Your device has been carefully reinforced to withstand daily wear and tear: the screen and latch have been tested to survive 200.000 aperture, as well as passing a series of impact and abrasion resistance tests. Recognized for its reliability, the HONOR V Purse is the first foldable phone to achieve 5-star drop resistance certification and an additional 5-star display shock resistance.
HONOR V Purse: silicon-carbon battery for a real marathon runner
Embedded in the device, the two silicon-carbon batteries combine to provide a total capacity of 4,500 mAh, to keep up with today’s increasingly connected lifestyles. Integrating HONOR’s pioneering low-voltage charge collection technology, the silicon-carbon cells feature redesigned circuitry and a new system to provide the 360% charge more than traditional graphite-based battery systems and allow the HONOR V Purse to work reliably, every time.
The new silicon-carbon anodes also allow the batteries to be as thin as a business card, and thanks to the battery optimization solution developed by HONOR, the HONOR V Purse can offer up to 8.7 hours of video playback or 10 ,6 hours of continuous reading of articles, or 16 hours of online music playback with the 7.71-inch 2K display opened.
Separate work from home with MagicOS 7.2
From new AOD designs, HONOR Notes, YOYO Suggestions, MagicRing, to new security features and more, the all-new MagicOS 7.2 offers a wide range of intelligent features and multi-device connectivity, designed to improve the everyday user experience.
Parallel Space, a secure space designed to protect data security, takes full advantage of the foldable form factor to help you easily and securely separate sensitive work-related applications and data from personal files and photos. You can also view your main profile and Parallel Space in two separate windows at the same time and interact with the two profiles at the same time for added convenience.
Colors and availability
HONOR V Purse, the new bag of the future, is the thinnest and lightest handbag phone in the world, offering infinite possibilities for style and personal expression, while guaranteeing images, battery life and smart experiences of the highest level. Available in Gold, Blue and Black, it will be available for pre-order starting September 19th in China, with a starting price of 5999RMB for the model 16GB +256GB.
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