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Although it has not yet been officially announced, there are some things we are already learning about the new and promising foldable smartphone from HONOR, the HONOR Magic V2. This device has turned out to be lighter than many other smartphones and has even been crowned as the world’s lightest foldable, being 19 grams lighter than Samsung’s Galaxy Fold 5 and even weighing less than the iPhone 14, although at this point, we might as well start comparing it to the iPhone 15.

This lightweight design has been achieved thanks to an improvement in device cooling and new, lighter, and premium materials, allowing for a sizable 5,000mAh battery to be compacted into just 2.7 millimeters of thickness, making it the thinnest battery any foldable has had so far. However, its merits go far beyond this, and its foldable screen aims to change the way we understand this technology.

A foldable designed for gaming

With a second-generation Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 and a RAM capacity that is still unknown (though it might be around 12 gigabytes), the HONOR Magic V2 boasts considerable processing power that it can leverage to run the most demanding smartphone games (and even unexpectedly demanding emulated ones). Thanks to its weight and ergonomics, it’s also very comfortable to hold for gaming.

But that’s not all – HONOR has introduced a feature that might seem trivial, yet could be incredibly useful for many users: Parallel Space. This feature provides the phone with extra space to run two games simultaneously, independently. This means you could play games like Horus Heresy and Hearthstone at the same time or engage in two management games without needing to close one of them.

As for the release date, the tradition of silence often accompanies revolutionary devices, but we won’t be in the dark for long: on September 1st, its official announcement will take place during the IFA event in Berlin. At that point, we’ll have answers and more insights into the new gaming revolution – or whether the hype is a bit exaggerated.

Foldable smartphones are still far from becoming the future of telecommunications, although more and more brands like Motorola are venturing into this market, which is, until now, quite niche. These devices come with many problems associated with material fatigue, especially in their screens, but also in the (usually cables) that pass through the hinge. However, this is not their only problem, and for many users, there’s a persistent issue: battery life. Samsung hasn’t been able to escape this problem with its Galaxy Z Fold devices, and even with the Fold 4, we found ourselves unable to make it through the day without resorting to a second backup device. Fortunately, the Galaxy Z Fold 5 seems to have been able to overcome this hurdle to some extent.

The Galaxy Z Fold 5 doesn’t change much, but it does change what’s necessary

We discussed the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5 a few days ago, and it has been accused at times of being not very ambitious, with minimal significant changes in its construction compared to the previous edition and only using a second-generation Qualcomm Snapdragon 8. However, it seems that this improvement has greatly enhanced the performance of the 4,400mAh battery, which, as I mentioned, has not changed between generations.

Both devices have the same screen specifications and share most of their components. However, the Fold 5 boasts a 30 to 40% increase in battery life compared to its previous version. This allows it to last throughout the day with regular use and significantly endure prolonged intensive usage. In fact, 9to5Google analyst Ben Schoom mentioned on the platform that he was “playing on the Galaxy Z Fold 5 for the entirety of a two-hour flight earlier this week and only used around 20% of the battery.”

This development indicates that we are getting closer to considering foldable smartphones as a solid alternative that is gradually integrating into the global market, although we are still far from fully realizing this.

Motorola is a brand with the bad habit of doing things a bit differently. Many times it works for them, other times not so much, and occasionally we come across prototypes that we don’t know if they’re brilliant or will give us nightmares – like, for example, the Motorola Rizr with its rollable screen. Yes, rollable. At a time when screens are getting larger and companies are tackling this in imaginatively diverse ways, Motorola aims to always be at the forefront. It’s no wonder that while Samsung flirts with its Galaxy Fold and Z Flip, the American company is also immersed in revisiting simpler times of foldable phones and clamshell-type devices.

No, this time I’m not here to talk to you about feature phones like the Nokia 150, but about the Motorola Razr+. The foldable smartphone that the company released to the market at the end of June and could challenge the delicate situation Samsung finds itself in. The Korean company has erred on the side of conservatism with its Z Flip 5, and Motorola has not missed its golden opportunity.

Optimal Quality-Price Ratio

While the Motorola Razr+ doesn’t feature top-tier technology with a first-generation QualComm Snapdragon 8, it does come equipped with a powerful processor that has demonstrated almost optimal performance across multiple devices. Its 8 gigabytes of RAM might be one specification where the device falls slightly behind, but it boasts a main display of 6.9 inches with a 165Hz refresh rate, complemented by a 3.6-inch secondary display with a 144Hz refresh rate. It surpasses the screen quality of the Z Flip 5, offering better responsiveness and more accurate color representation.

However, its camera is a somewhat challenging aspect to defend. It won’t deliver professional-grade performance, but it’s not aimed at that segment either. It will serve you well for occasional photography, as it captures high-quality images in various lighting conditions, albeit with a few limitations.

What’s truly striking isn’t just that it boasts specifications that compete with the Z Flip, but that it comes at a lower price point, with a difference of over 300 euros, and performs in a very similar manner. This unique combination makes it a solid alternative to other foldable phones.