The water resistance and strength of the Honor Magic V3 folding smartphone were tested using a press and a washing machine

Honor will soon present at IFA 2024, which will be held in early September in Berlin (Germany), the Magic V3 foldable smartphone, which is distinguished by its thin body and light weight. The new product is also distinguished by its impressive resistance to external influences and, accordingly, great reliability, which was confirmed during two extreme tests.

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The Magic V3 uses a Super Steel Hinge made from a proprietary steel alloy that has increased tensile strength up to 2100 MPa. When tested on a granite surface, it withstood a hydraulic press with a force of 1150 kg.

In terms of water resistance, Magic V3 complies with the IPX8 standard, which allows it to be submerged for half an hour to a depth of 2.5 meters. This quality, as well as the increased durability of the smartphone, was tested using a washing machine, and it was not damaged, also maintaining full functionality.

What else stands out about Honor Magic V3:

• Unlike industry standard solutions with one set of swing arms in the hinge design, Honor Magic V3 has an additional set, making the hinge stability 1250% higher than Magic V2.
• The back panel of Honor Magic V3 is made of a special Super Fiber with a strength of 5800 MPa, exceeding Kevlar and carbon fiber in this indicator with less weight.
• The internal screen of Honor Super Armored is made of silicone material, which has increased impact resistance.
• The screen is protected from scratches by NanoCrystal Shield coating with 50% higher crystal density, which makes the screen 10 times better at absorbing impact energy compared to regular glass.